## **Igniting Faith, Inspiring Love**
## **Parish of Guiseley with Esholt**
**Agenda and Reports for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Including Meeting of the Parishioners Wednesday 29[th] April 2026**
_**‘Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those tonight who take counsel for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honour and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.’**_
## **Contents**
**1. Agenda APCM 2026 including Meeting of the Parishioners**
## **2. Minutes of APCM 2025**
**3. Secretary to the PCC Report to APCM**
**4. Financial Statement Report to APCM**
**5. Safeguarding Report to APCM**
**6. Fabric, Goods and Ornaments Report to APCM**
**7. Director of Music Report to APCM**
**8. Eco Team Report to APCM**
**9. Mothers’ Union Report to APCM**
**10. Bells Report to APCM**
**11. Deanery Report to APCM**
**12. St Paul’s Church Esholt Report to APCM**
**13. Pastoral Care Team Report to APCM**
## **14. Rector’s Report to APCM**
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## **1.**
## **Agenda Annual Parochial Church Meeting including the Meeting of the Parishioners**
## **A Meeting to Elect Churchwardens**
Opening Prayer
Reception of Nominations and Election
## **B Annual Parochial Church Meeting**
- a. Apologies for absence
- b. Minutes of previous APCM held in 2025
- c. Matters arising from last Minutes
- d. The Reports:
- e. Elections and Appointments:
- i. Election of new members of the PCC
- ii. Election of the Hon. Examiner of the parish accounts
- f. Any other business
- g. Closing prayer
## **Meeting of the Newly Formed PCC**
The newly formed PCC will hold its first meeting at the earliest opportunity.
## Signed: _David Pickett_
The Rector: Reverend David Pickett MBE, PGDipE, RN
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## **2.**
## **Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on 7[th] May 2025, 7pm at St Oswald’s Parish Church**
The meeting opened with a prayer.
## **Meeting to elect the Churchwardens for the coming year.**
There were 27 parishioners present at the meeting.
The nominees for Church Wardens were:
Ruth Simpson. Proposed by Pat Sunderland and seconded by Jane Girt. Judith Endersby: Proposed by Joan Usher and seconded by Mandy Waters Liz Barker: Proposed by Paul Brylove and seconded by Lynda Summers
Mandy Waters, Kevin Green and Paul Brylov standing down. Paul Brylov would remain as sacristan at St Paul’s.
Thanks were extended to Paul, Kevin and Mandy for their hard, dedicated work in the past. Tokens of the parish’s gratitude were presented to them.
Ruth Simpson, Judith Endersby and Liz Barker were elected as Church Wardens for the forthcoming year.
The election of church wardens meeting concluded at 7.15
## **Annual Parochial Church Meeting.**
There were 27 parishioners present at the meeting.
Apologies from Peter Spence, Maggie Whittaker, Liz Barker, Malcolm Egan
## **Previous Minutes**
The minutes of the previous APCM, held on 30[th] April 2024 were considered.
The minutes were proposed as a correct record by Mandy Waters and seconded by Ruth Simpson. The minutes were carried unanimously.
## **Matters arising**
None
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## **Reports**
## **Financial Statement**
The Treasurer gave a summary of the financial statement.
St Paul’s fundraising is ongoing: to be reported to the next PCC.
A copy of the Annual Accounts together with a three-year summary prepared by the Hon Treasurer were available to the meeting. There being no questions relating to the Accounts, they were accepted.
## **Safeguarding**
Report presented
## **Fabric**
Report presented
## **Director of Music**
Report presented
## **Green Team**
Report presented
**Mothers’ Union**
Report presented
## **Bells Report**
Report presented. Bell 7 to foundry for repair.
## **Deanery Synod**
Report presented. Paul Brylov will remain as deanery representative. Parish needs a 2[nd] deanery synod representative.
## **Rector’s Report**
The Rector praised the hard work that had been done in the parish over the past year. In particular, thanks were extended to the Social Committee who had provided a wide range of activities that had been much appreciated.
Thanks were also given to the Finance Committee, particularly Bren Jackson, Joan Usher and the late Allan Jackson.
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## **Questions to the Rector**
Sunday Eucharist. Why has the preparation for communion been moved to the High Altar? It is difficult to see what is happening – why can’t it be moved back down to in front of the rail?
The Rector explained that the officiating priest needs to face the East – can’t easily be done at the rail. This issue would be discussed later.
## **Any Other Business**
The Rector, Fr David Pickett, was thanked by the parish for his continuing dedication and commitment to both the churches and the parish.
The meeting concluded with a final prayer.
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## **3.**
## **Secretary’s Report to APCM**
## **Membership as of 31[st] December 2025:**
Rev David Pickett (Chair), Liz Barker, Judith Endersby, Pat Sunderland, Judith Archdale, Fr John Richardson, Jane Girt, Dawn Baker, Paul Brylov, Malcolm Egan, Kevin Greenwood, Ruth Simpson, Brenda Jackson, Maggie Whittaker, Despina Hadjioannou, Judith Barnett, Joan Usher, Colin Avison.
## **Attendance**
The PCC met 6 times during 2025, with an average attendance of 88%
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## **4.**
## **Financial Statement to APCM**
Hard copies of the full financial statement made available to those attending APCM.
A comprehensive verbal presentation of the accounts was given by the Treasurer.
Summary of the main income and expenditure over the last 3 years Unrestricted
|**INCOME**|**2023**|**2024**|**2025**|**EXPENDITURE**|**2023**|**2024**|**2025**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|Stewardship|48,968|43,719|40,484|Parish share|64,513|63,884|84,643|
|Gift Aid|12,957|10,611|12,262|Utilities|18,413|9,288|8,890|
|Plate Collections|17,551|21,833|20,732|Insurance|7,372|7,751|8,154|
|Special Collections|706|773|682|Wages(verger/cleaner)|2,763|2,814|2,925|
|Donation|11,453|5,061|6,796|Organ & choir (inc
organ tune)|8,760|9,114|9,851|
|Trust funds|651|661|677|Music License|538|558|566|
|Magazine Sales|1,319|1270|1,052|Sanctuaryexpenses|1,764|786|953|
|Magazine Advertising|
365|500|525|Special collections &
Donations|1,206|823|722|
|PCC fees|7,429|3462|4,725|Costs of fund raising|93|141|-|
|Tourism|200|135|78|Parishgiving|320|384|384|
|Social activities|2,581|2844|3,266|Clergyexpenses|1,117|1,218|867|
|Parish Centre use|169|245|185|Maint & repairs:|112|363|284|
|Car Park|1,288|1,932|-|Magazineprinting|1,345|1,320|1,210|
|Bank interest|107|85|108|Printingand Stationery|603|2,083|1,952|
|Sundry inc War
Graves|136|_625_|401.78|_Parish Expenses & Books_|1,820|1,696|1,300|
|Gift Day (inc Gift
Aid)|0|4,572|2,448|Sundry|394|531|1,340|
|||||Bank charges|430|348|250|
|||||_Card Reader_|15|180|225|
Brenda Jackson Treasurer
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## **5.**
## **Safeguarding Report to APCM**
I have carried out the annual Parish Safeguarding Audit and updated the information onto the Diocesan database in April.
Actions going forward for the coming year are:
- To adopt the Parish Safeguarding Policy for another year.
- To complete the actions on the safeguarding review these are linked to: church activities risk assessments,
- role descriptors for activity leaders,
- To ensure all people who need a DBS whether for their role are processed as soon as possible.
- To ensure that all people needing to have undertaken safeguarding training have done so.
- To check that all safeguarding documents and policies are updated in a timely manner.
- To be proactive in ensuring we are a welcoming church and that all members of the church community know who the parish safeguarding officer is.
- To write new safeguarding risk assessments when needed for activities in the parish relating to vulnerable people as new activities start.
After the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth. Key changes are being made to the systems and processes of safeguarding within the Church of England. These are ongoing and as Parish Safeguarding Officer I wait to see what implications this has for members of the church community and PCC however we must ensure that the Parish of Guisley with Esholt continues to:
- Promote a safe environment and culture
- Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults within the Church
- Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
- Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
- Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
- Respond to those that may pose a present risk to others
Jane Girt
Parish Safeguarding Officer.
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## **6.**
## **Fabric Report to APCM**
During 2025 the proposed works to the roof of the Carlton room and the vestry were carried out. This included insulation to reduce heat loss and a new waterproof covering, which comes with a 20-year guarantee. The specification for the materials was by the Church Architect.
The external lighting electrical wiring has been completed and is now up and running. The lantern near the south door was removed and restored, re-painted and new polycarbonate panels fitted. All fittings are now LED
Extra twin electrical sockets have been installed to replace the many extensions which were in use. This means that power is available at most parts of the Church without the use of long trailing extensions.
The heating boiler has been serviced.
The tower clock has been serviced.
Repairs to the bells have been carried out.
Many minor defects and issues have been dealt with as required and as reported, too many to list.
## **Ongoing Works in Progress**
Repairs to the Lady Chapel roof with added insulation have been started.
Repairs to the North aisle with insulation and a new waterproof covering will commence in the next few weeks.
An instruction has been given to JRC electrical to replace the light fittings in the Carlton room and the vestry. These will be modern efficient LED fittings with adjustable light output.
The main Church notice board service times and contact details will be updated in the very near future. The cost of this has been approved.
The 2 lanterns leading to the west door will be restored with new polycarbonate panels, which we now have in our possession.
The heating boiler will need to have its annual service.
The tower clock will need to have its annual service
The fire extinguishers are now out of date and will need to be replaced.
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An electrical test will need to be carried out in the Parish centre to comply with legal requirements.
Re-decoration to the Carlton room and the Vestry once the light fittings have been replaced. Hopefully this will be done in-house
## **Proposed Projects to be Discussed**
Re-ordering of the West end of the Church to create a fixed food and drink servery together with an area for tables and chairs, to act as café area. This will have to involve the architect and the DAC as some pews will need to be removed to facilitate this proposal.
A system to switch on some lights when visitors enter the Church which will also record numbers of people entering during non-service times.
The feasibility and cost of installing solar panels to assist in reducing energy costs and contributing to our ECO status.
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## **7.**
## **Director of Music Report to APCM**
The choir of St Oswald’s currently consists of 20 members, comprising 1 girl and 19 adults (8 Sopranos, 6 Altos, 3 Tenors and 2 Basses). Morale remains high and the choir is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming group. Attendance is excellent and the ongoing commitment shown is humbling. We are always looking for new members so please do get in touch if you would like to join us. We are particularly looking to recruit tenor and bass singers. In September we said ‘goodbye’ to Genevieve after 11 years in the choir as she started her studies at Liverpool University. Our Organ Scholar, Alex, has made a good start. He is beginning to play hymns and Psalms at Evensong and contributing to the after-service organ music. Grace is preparing for her finals at the University of Huddersfield. In September she takes up the position of the Sidney Nicholson Post-Graduate Organ Scholar at Manchester Cathedral.
Our annual summer concert was on 20th July 2025, which consisted some of our favourite music for choir and organ as well as a few solos. This was enjoyed by an appreciative audience and was a lovely way to end the term. This event once again raised a considerable amount for church funds.
Remembrance saw us preparing for a lunchtime concert along with the usual weekly schedule of practices and services along with preparation for special events around Christmas. Unfortunately, the concert was cancelled due to several people being away on the church pilgrimage.
Advent and Christmas were as busy as usual, including two carol services (both by candlelight and both attracting larger congregations than last year), a lunchtime concert and two external concerts at ‘The Manor’ in Guiseley and The Hawkhill Tavern, all this in addition to the usual plethora of rehearsals and services. This year the choir once again learned several new and challenging pieces to include along with the established seasonal repertoire, all of this takes considerable time, effort and dedication. Among all of this, we did find some time to socialise!
On Palm Sunday morning we had the Procession of Palms, starting at the Town Cross then into church for a Eucharist and in the evening, we presented a Lenten Meditation. This was a lovely occasion with words and music for the start of Holy Week with pieces including extracts from Rutter’s Requiem and Stainer’s Crucifixion. There were about 40 people in the congregation but, it is a great shame that most were from outside our church family. On Easter Sunday Evening we were joined by choir members from All Saints in Bingley and St John’s Baildon for a Festal Evensong. The standard of singing during Holy Week services on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday was superb. The
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choir spent around 20 hours preparing music for the Easter celebrations and are sometimes disheartened that evensong and extra events are not very well supported by our church family.
Lunchtime Soup and a Roll Concerts (established in March 2019) continue to be well attended although audience numbers have dropped recently. I have now secured bookings until the end of the 2026 and am looking at the programme into 2027. My thanks go to all the artists who have performed over the past seven years, along with Kevin for making the refreshments and to Carole, Elaine, Mandy and Ruth for serving them. The money raised at the concerts also goes into church funds and again, Brenda will have exact details as to how much we have raised but the average collection is over £200.00 at each which, over the seven years, is in excess of £16000. These concerts attract audiences mostly made up of non-church members and it would be lovely once again to see more of our regular congregation supporting the musical life of our church and in turn raising funds to ensure it remains central to the community of Guiseley.
## **Future Events**
Lunchtime Concerts:
Thursday 7th May – The Dalehurst Trio Thursday 4th June – The Fairfax Singers directed by Martin Baker Thursday 2nd July - Organ Recital with Jonathan Kingston (Banbury) Thursday 6th August – Organ Recital with Alexander Clarke (St Oswald’s Organ Scholar) Thursday 3rd September – Organ Recital with Martin Baker Thursday 1st October – Organ Recital with David Turner (All Saint’s, Bingley) Thursday 5th November – Organ Music for Remembrance with Martin Baker Thursday 19th December – St Oswald’s Choir, annual Christmas Concert
Our annual summer concert will take place, this year, on Sunday 19th July at 18.00 and we will be presenting a full performance of John Rutter’s Requiem on Remembrance Sunday Evening (8th November 2026)
Martin Baker
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## **8.**
## **Eco Team report to APCM**
Since the onset of our being allowed to place out a ‘living tree’ at Christmas, we can report that with the help and assistance of the RSPB and John Winkley – our neighbour in the Old Rectory, our bird life in the Church Yard and Garden of Remembrance has flourished. Our last ‘Watch’ which was January 2025 had a count of 2 bluetits, of the feathered variety – and 2 very cold watchers, Myself and Elaine!!
This year, our ‘Watch’ was just amazing, our report back to the RSPB had 11 different types of bird rather than the two birds seen last year. A great success from feeding and nurturing the areas surrounding the church.
We recorded, Blue, Great, Coal and Marsh Tits, Green Finch, Robin, Blackbird, Wren, Nuthatch (a mating pair) Treecreeper and even a White Egret (discovered to be nesting in Johns Garden half Moat) but flew over the Garden of Rest and landed on the wall during our count time.
The RSPB representatives are visiting again this year and will report back to the Team and the PCC in due course.
## **Churchyard Tidy days**
At our last Churchyard Tidy we managed to fence off an area to be left to grow naturally over the coming months. Primarily to encourage bees, butterflies and other nesting birds. Churchyard Tidy days are ongoing and will be throughout the year. Working in conjunction with the Flower Ladies, and the Gardener.
## **News of our Wildlife**
As you see, our bird count has already been much improved and now we are able to report that the Hedgehog has been released back into the Churchyard. He is a male, and we hope that he is busy searching for a lady friend. A handsome chap now much healthier after his respite care at the Hedgehog Care Home.
With the growth of nettles and other sprouting plants at the bottom of the Graveyard we are hoping to encourage Caterpillars which will in turn, increase the butterfly and insect population. We already have a large number of ladybirds who are currently overwintering in the Shed where the gardening equipment is stored. (their choice of abode – not influenced by us but found by accident)
## **Events Forthcoming**
There are a number of exciting events in the pipeline, some dates for your diary. overleaf 22[nd] April - Earth Day – a Celebration of Gods Earth – A very special event planned this year by Fr. John Binks.
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The Green Team are delighted to report that the day was quite good for our first attempt at this type of event. Already Fr. John Binks and the team are looking towards plans for a similar event next year. Thankyou everyone for your help and support.
Rogation Sunday will be 17[th] May and with assistance from Martin Baker and Fr. David Pickett we will keep a green theme.
Finally 4[th] July will be the date of our Green Fayre which will be held at the Methodist Church. Organised by Sarah Osgerby but done very much in collaboration with the Team of St. Oswalds . Further detail to follow on this but any environmental Craft Stall or Mothers Union involvement would be a good opportunity to share our skills.
## **Going for Gold**
It is our itention to apply for the Gold Award during the year 2026/27 – with Plans in the pipeline which will show a structure of furtherence of the team and the working towards keeping the Church Enviromentally sustainable.
Any questions or queries, please contact any member of the Green Team
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## **9.**
## **Mothers’ Union Report to APCM**
Another busy year for the Branch. It has continued to be mainly ‘committee led’ although Judith Archdale has been doing most of the ‘duties’ of Branch Leader whilst continuing to hold the position of Secretary. Some of the work involved has been delegated to other committee members. We now have 6 committee members as, following being appointed as Prayer Leader for the Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Leeds, Dawn Baker joined the committee. This year we have 40 members.
Many monthly meetings have been held at the Guide Hut where we have welcomed visiting speakers and held some ‘member afternoons. In February Rose McCarthy spoke to us about her work with those seeking asylum in the Leeds area. Colin Avison at our June meeting told us about his ‘journey’ into the ministry. In October Denise Barrett, who organises AFIA (Away From It All Holidays), visited to explain the work of AFIA. We held our AGM in April and following the official business we played ‘Bingo’. Member’s afternoons have included ‘Musical memories’, a ‘Beetle’ Drive and ‘impromptu’ talks from members about a variety of life experiences!
Four meetings have been services in St Oswald’s Church, although the Wave of Prayer in January was held via Zoom due to the inclement weather. Father John Binks led a Lenten Meditation in March and in September Father David led a Eucharist service. Our Advent service in December was linked to the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence project. It aimed to remind of the sadness felt by many around the festive season but also the hope Advent brings.
Being unable to fill a coach for a trip in 2024 we chose not to organise a trip this year. Several members were able to join the Guiseley Women’s Institute on their trip to Salford Quays. A visit to the ‘Outside the Box’ café in Ilkley was organised for our August meeting.
We held our Annual Lunch in the middle of November at Otley Golf Club. This was again a very enjoyable event for members and their family and friends.
This year our ‘Consider, Read and Pray’ project in support of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence focussed on thinking about those suffering, reading a short Bible quote and praying each day of the 16 days for victims and those working with them. Again, members of the Branch, the church congregation and the local community were extremely generous and we were able to donate £865 to a Family Refuge near Wakefield.
On Heritage Day, when St Oswald’s Church was open, we set up a display showing some of our archive material and also references to what we do now.
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Our monthly toiletry collections for Aireborough Children’s Centre have been another success. Our thanks go to Dawn Baker for collecting these things together and delivering them to the Centre each month.
Throughout the year members have attended other Mothers’ Union events in the Diocese. Judith Archdale attends the Area meetings held at Leeds Minster four times a year. Judith and Dawn Baker attended the Diocesan Gathering in June and Georgina Stockdale attended the one in November. Several members attended the Commissioning service in Wakefield where Dawn Baker was commissioned as Prayer Leader for the Diocese. Our Rector, Father David Pickett, is a Mothers’ Union member and Chaplain for our Episcopal Area. He attends events throughout the Diocese.
Members who are unable to attend meetings are visited regularly and remembered with cards at Easter and Christmas.
Thanks to the clergy team who are always willing to assist with our church services and are supportive of all we do. Many Branches are not so fortunate.
Thanks to Elsie Turner for looking after and parading the banner at Corporate Communion. Thanks to Linda Summers for organising orders from the MU Shop and selling merchandise at meetings. Thanks to Ruth Simpson for organising the booking of the Guide Hut and being at meetings early to open for us. Thanks to Bridget Hopkinson for her work as Treasurer, Georgina for organising refreshments and raffle prizes, Jane for her organisation of the ’16 days’ Project and all committee members for your support and help organising the programme and events.
Finally, many thanks to ALL members of the Branch for your willingness to help at meetings and events and your generosity when asked to donate to projects. With 40 members we are one of the larger and more active Branches in the Diocese and this is all due to the members’ dedication and support.
A full programme of events is planned for 2026 – the 150[th] Anniversary of the Mothers’ Union - and we hope to continue to expand and raise the profile of the Mothers’ Union within the Parish.
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## **10.**
## **Bells Report to APCM**
2025 has been a mixed year for the tower. In April, the 7[th] bell (one of the heaviest) developed a serious problem. And so began the long process of obtaining an estimate of the repair from Taylor’s Bell Foundry in Loughborough and gaining necessary permissions from the Diocese. Luckily, we were still able to ring on 6 bells. The headstock, weighing 22.5 stone (143 kg), was re-instated following major work at the end of September and once again we were able to ring all 8 bells. We obtained a grant of £500 from the Yorkshire Association’s Bell Repair Fund and received a donation of £500. The final bill was around £3,500. We are hugely grateful to St Oswald’s PCC for their support.
Training has gone well and we continue to benefit from Jane Lynch’s expert help. There are 3 new recruits. Other members of the tower are encouraged to extend their skills - there is always something new to learn, one of the joys of bell ringing.
On Saturday 13 September we rang 2 quarter peals, each lasting 45 minutes and requiring a sustained amount of effort and concentration! Congratulations were in order to Martin Stockdale who rang the treble and Steve Saunders who rang the tenor for a quarter of Plain Bob Doubles and to Jan Alexander who rang the treble for a second quarter of Cambridge Surprise Minor. We were ably supported by more experienced ringers and our sincere thanks to them for keeping all 3 of us ‘right’ and rescuing the occasional wobble!
Bellringing goes back to the 14[th] Century and is deeply rooted in British culture. Almost everyone in Britain lives within hearing range of bells. If you are interested in learning to ring do get in touch and help us to continue this ancient tradition at St Oswald’s.
Jan Alexander, Tower Contact
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## **11.**
## **Headingley Deanery Synod Report to APCM.**
North West Leeds Deanery Synod met 3 times over the last year:
## 1. **June 2025 Meeting at Holy Trinity Boar Lane**
Jonathan Wood, Diocesan Secretary was guest speaker. He explained his role in ensuring that the mission, financial sustainability and the strategy of the Diocese are served by exemplary financial management, excellent administration and people management and effective governance. He described how he and the Diocesan Team work with the bishop and his team to equip and resource laity and clergy to carry out the Mission of the Church sharing the good news of Jesus in their communities.
Jonathan also explained the process for the appointment of a new Diocesan Bishop under the vacancy in See Regulations 2024. He stressed the importance of responding to consultation exercise that was to take place in the Summer and continuing to pray for the process. It is hoped that the new bishop will be announced in Summer 2026 and join the Diocese in Autumn 2026.
## **2. October 2025 Meeting at St Chad’s Far Headingley**
Siobhan McNamara, one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, came to the meeting. She explained how the safeguarding teams works and interacts with a wide range of other organisations, and the support available for safeguarding training and parishes. She also outlined the journey undertaken in dealing with case management. Parish Safeguarding Officers were invited to attend this session.
Alex Burbidge, the Diocesan Growing Faith Lead for the Children, came to talk to the meeting about the Growing Faith Foundation. This is part of a national education team supporting the Growing Faith movement. The movement puts children, young people and families at the heart of all the mission and ministry of the Church by changing the culture of the Church of England.
## **3. March 2026 Meeting at Otley Parish Church**
The focus of this meeting was church growth. Revd Paul Maybury talked about how the congregation had grown at Leeds Minster and Revd Phil Harris talked about growth in Morley. A paper was also shared on the Quiet Revival. These talks were followed by a time of prayer for our parishes.
Synod members were reminded that elections for all Deanery Synod lay members should take place at APCMs this year. Deanery Synod Representatives are the electorate for
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Diocesan representatives for General Synod and General Synod elections take place this summer.
As part of delivering our **Deanery Synod Vision 2024-2026** over the last year:
Churches were enabled to run ‘Try Praying’ as a whole Deanery, achieving greater impact and cost savings.
There have been regular reports on items being discussed at Diocesan Synod.
Volunteer role descriptions have been gathered to be shared and a template produced for producing volunteer agreement forms to comply with Safer Recruitment.
There were 2 Leeds Episcopal Area Forums meetings to which all members of Deanery Synod are invited. One focused on Identity and Race and the other on Sudan and its Church.
Paul Brylov
Deanery Synod Representative.
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## **12.**
## **St Paul’s Church Esholt Report to APCM**
Whilst services have not been taking place in St Paul's Church our small regular congregation continues to meet and worship in the Esholt War Memorial Institute as a temporary arrangement.
We had a joint Service of Remembrance at EWMI which was attended by the Lord Lieutenant, local councillors, ex-servicemen and villagers to lay wreaths in commemoration of those villagers of Esholt and Hawksworth who lost their lives during the World wars.
We opened the church on Christmas Eve, 60 residents gathered outside the village pub along with Mary Joseph and a shepherd, we then sang carols walking to the church, where more carols were sung and Christmas readers were read by residents.
Following a visit by the Diocesan Building Surveyor we have gone ahead with upgrading the electricity supply from a single phase to a triple phase, meaning we can have a boiler upgrade. Quotation has been received and we are awaiting a lead in date. Improvements to the lighting will also be made which means we will be able to worship again in the church.
Despina hosted an art exhibition of her amazing work which were auctioned and all proceeds have gone to the renovation fund.
The Rogation Service as always was accompanied by the Guiseley Brass Band and we ended the tour of the village with tea and cake outside the church.
We sadly said farewell to Ann Harrison who served as a Sunday School teacher and verger at St Paul's for many years and is sadly missed. Her burial took place in St Paul's church yard within in excess of 100 family and friends in attendance.
We continue to care about Gods house in the village.
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## **13.**
## **Pastoral Care Team Report to APCM**
This report is a ‘new version and update’ of a report given a couple of years ago. The original idea of a Pastoral Care Team at St Oswald’s and St Paul’s arose as a result of a briefing paper given to the PCC . The purpose of the team is to set the context for ‘pastoral care’ in view of general Safeguarding and ‘Duty of Care’ requirements. We feel that it is very important for there to be some form of coordination, monitoring, delivery and recording of all the activity that goes under the name of ‘pastoral care.’ Pastoral care at St Oswald’s and St Paul’s happens in many places and contexts, both formally and informally. It can range from conversations in church, in meetings of church groups, home visits, home communions, hospital and hospice visits, as well as all kinds of meetings in which ‘pastoral conversations’ take place. It can also happen in unexpected places in public spaces and encounters, and we feel that it is important to acknowledge how much pastoral care is ongoing and how we can evaluate and assess our impact. It is also important to bring together all the different aspects of pastoral care under one ‘team’.
## **What is pastoral care** ?
As far as we are concerned, pastoral care is fundamentally and intensely relational in nature and practice and is offered from the gift of God’s love for us which brings healing, liberation, and reconciliation. Pastoral Care is care being provided by our church members, through our team, in the variety of contexts outlined above. We feel that the title of ‘team’ rather than ‘committee’ is more appropriate and less formal in terms of our approach.
## **Who we are and what we do as the pastoral care team?**
The team consists of Fr David Pickett, Fr John Binks, Colin Avison one of our Readers, Maggie, as Pastoral Lay Minister, Jane, as Safeguarding Officer, a number of wonderful volunteers and myself. We are offering love and care in multiple contexts and in a variety of ways, and in response to an ever-increasing world of complexity and uncertainty. This involves sustaining others through prolonged difficulty or immediate critical need; enabling the journey of healing and wholeness; considering the process of reconciliation with God, self and others; offering guidance about other resources and enabling different perspectives to be gained. This takes the form of listening, encouraging, visiting, hospitality, advocacy, inclusion, befriending, prayer, comforting, and enabling. It happens formally in planned and organised ways, and informally through everyday spontaneous moments, in both the ordinary and extraordinary. It is offered by an individual, by our team through a particular ministry and through an outreach project at either of our churches. We intended to meet regularly over the past year as a team to discuss progress and to identify any ongoing issues, but this has not happened in recent times for a number of reasons and is something that needs attention We have developed a data base through the use of a spreadsheet to monitor the
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level and extent of care being provided, always being aware of data protection and confidentiality.
## **Care and training for the role as a member of the Pastoral Care Team-**
Obviously, to a greater or lesser extent, we inevitably experience some of the human struggles that we care for and see in people as we work through issues. This means that we need both training and support and as a result have followed a number of training courses offered by the Diocese, and a WhatsApp group to support one another. This support is really important as we need to ensure we are taking care of our own health and well- being (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally) as we offer care to others. Members of the team have gone through specific training offered by the Diocese. These include appropriate safeguarding training, and training modules in ‘Pastoral Conversations. Also, we need to encourage one another to obtain sufficient rest, exercise and sleep and looking after our own relationships. It also includes ensuring we have sufficient regular space to grow in relationship with God, to mature in faith and to develop self-awareness through reflecting on our own practice.
## **Conclusion** :
I would like to thank everyone involved in the work of the pastoral care team. We thought that the introduction of a pastoral care team would produce more awareness of this aspect of the Church’s work and mission and therefore more visits etc. We need to think of ways to promote the existence of pastoral care in our Church within the wider community and perhaps think of other ways to support people. This could mean setting up support groups such as bereavement support and the wider aspects of mental health such as feelings of anxiety or loneliness, managing stress or simply coping strategies.
I would like to thank the team for their time, commitment, and patience as it still feels that we are still very much at the beginning of developing a coherent and transparent policy and practice for pastoral care in our church. I think that we need to meet together more often to develop the team, whilst recognising that there are limits of what we can offer in help, support, and accompaniment to a person, and we must resist being pulled into roles calling for specialist knowledge and experience. We are also aware should avoid creating unhealthy dependencies for either ourselves or the persons to whom we are offering pastoral care. Our team is keen to develop compassionate self-awareness in order to avoid patterns where, for example we meet our own needs through the needs of others, or alternatively we feel that other people’s needs always outweigh our own. This is all part of the journey that we are on together as we respond to the call of Jesus to ‘love one another as I have loved you’. If you feel that you would like to be part of the Pastoral Care Team then please contact me, Maggie, Fr David or chat to our wonderful Wardens.
Fr John R
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## **14.**
The Parish of Guiseley with Esholt in the Diocese of Leeds
## **Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year ending 31 December 2025 by Reverend David Pickett MBE, PGDipE, RN**
St Oswald’s Church is situated on: The Green, Guiseley, LS20 9BB. St Paul’s Church is situated on: Church Lane, Esholt, BD17 7RA.
They both lie within the Diocese of Leeds as part of the Church of England.
The correspondence address is: The Rectory, The Green, Guiseley, LS20 9BB.
The church bank accounts are held at both HSBC and Barclays.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission.
The PCCs legal advisor is Mr D. Whitaker (Diocesan Registrar) 2 Piccadilly, Bradford, BD1 3LX
The independent examiner of accounts is Mr D Allen, B.Sc. F.C.A T.E.P, 122 Hill Top Road, Thornton, Bradford BD13 3QX
PCC members who have served from April 2025 until the date this report was approved include:
**Incumbent** : The Revd. David Pickett – Chair
**Associate Priest** : The Revd. John Richardson
**Deputy Chair** : Joan Usher (since stood down)
**Churchwardens** : Paul Brylov (stood down, replaced by Elizabeth Barker); Kevin Greenwood; Mandy Waters (stood down, replaced by Judith Endersby); Ruth Simpson; one position vacant.
**Vergers** : Pat Sunderland
**LLMs** : Despina Hadjioannou; Colin Avison
**Deanery Synod Reps** : Paul Brylov
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**PCC Members incl. Elected and Co-opted:** Colin Avison; Judith Archdale; Dawn Baker; Martin Baker; Elizabeth Barker; Judith Barrett; Paul Brylov; Malcolm Egan; Judith Endersby; Jane Girt; Kevin Greenwood; Despina Hadjiouannou; Brenda Jackson; Ruth Simpson; Pat Sunderland; Joan Usher; Mandy Waters (stood down); Elaine Walton; Margaret Whitaker.
**Structure, Governance and Management** : The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
**Objectives and Activities** : The PCC of Guiseley with Esholt has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent - the Revd. David Pickett - in promoting, within the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for two churches and the parish centre.
**Achievement and Performance** : Church Attendance showed that there were 114
parishioners on the Electoral roll, of whom 14 are not resident within the parish – 6Z new members were added.
The average weekly attendance for services (excluding baptisms and weddings) has seen growth over the past year, though the effects of Covid still linger. Particularly pleasing is the growth in attendance for our midweek Eucharistic service and our monthly musical offering with lunch.
Those attending major festivals continues to please with noticeable growth in certain areas. People coming forward for baptisms and weddings, though again below pre-covid numbers, are on the increase. We have though had to reject 3 weddings, and 4 funerals due to the continued closure of St Paul’s Church, Esholt.
Parishioners joining the Electoral Roll is to be encouraged.
**Review of the Year** : The content of discussions is recorded in the report of the Hon. Secretary. Any Sub Committee meetings that have taken place will have had their deliberations recorded and discussed by the full PCC where necessary.
A big vote of thanks is due to all those who have contributed to the life and work of our churches. Among those – and in no particular order – we give thanks to:
The **Social Committee** and those who act outside of it; for their organisation and implementation of many successful and greatly appreciated events throughout the year. This most certainly includes all those people who diligently carry out the small, vital jobs that often go unnoticed.
Those who organise events such as ‘ **What’s the Story Easter/Christmas’ and the ‘Good Friday Children’s Happening;** these continue to prove successful and are a wonderful tool for mission.
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We are immensely fortunate that those involved in the upkeep of the **fabric** of the church retain energy and enthusiasm to undertake the continuous routine tasks that our buildings and grounds require, thanking especially Kevin Greenwood and Martin Baker. Their love for our churches, and their historical role within the life of the community, is both greatly appreciated and commendable.
The work of those who arrange our **flowers** so that our churches are a fitting tribute to God, and those who meticulously clean our churches and keep them pristine, often goes unnoticed or is taken for granted. But like many other areas of church this work is vital in enhancing our worship and making our beautiful churches fit to be called houses of God. Praise goes to the flower team for their Easter flowers 2026, which were beautiful beyond words.
**Sunday School** at St Oswald’s continues to be offered, though it soon needs to be revised due to lack of volunteers. Thank you to the team who instruct our children in the ways of faith.
**The Choir** , under the leadership of Martin Baker continues to be a major asset of the parish. Their exceptional high standard and professionalism is recognised by the local and wider community, with requests for services regularly taken. The choir is always open to new members but is especially interested in recruiting sopranos and male bass to supplement the strong sound already in place. Much emphasis is placed on music within our churches and we are very blessed to be able to maintain a flourishing choral tradition.
Strangely, what often goes unnoticed are the **bells** of St Oswald’s Church. Along with the fabric of the church, they have been an integral part of the community for hundreds of years, rung to herald the beginning of worship and other special occasions. The tower is now in a healthy place, continuing to offer up a beautiful sound that is greatly appreciated by the local population and beyond. There has also been growth in new members, with the ages of ringers now ranging from young to experienced.
Holy Week, Easter and Christmas followed the established pattern, but with the continuation of an early morning Easter Vigil service, all well attended.
Much thanks are given to **Fr. John Richardson and Fr. John Binks** who continue to deliver the highest standard of liturgical services in support of the Parish and the Rector. Thanks given also for their support in providing parish pilgrimages during the year to our parishioners (which were greatly attended).
With the advent of repairs and new improvements to the fabric and liturgical life of St Oswald’s and especially St Paul’s church, which closed its doors in October 2021, giving is now more important than ever if we are to realise our aspirations and continue to provide churches that are accessible and comfortable for all of God’s people. We therefore especially
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give thanks to the work of the **finance team** whose diligence in matters of money have allowed us to move the parish forward in a financially sound way.
The work of our **Distinctive Deacon** , **Licensed Lay Ministers, Lay Ministers, Communion Assistants** , and **pastoral carers** continues to be greatly valued and deeply appreciated by those in need. They not only provide services and pastoral care but also allow the church to be delivered beyond its four walls.
Thanks is also given to those who represent the church on the **governing bodies** of our schools and synods, and to those who are part of the **‘Open the Book’** team. Like all other aspects of church life those involved deserve our praise, support, and prayers.
Like many areas of our parish churches the **Mothers’ Union** is proving to be a shining beacon, working hard to provide for those most in need. Particular note goes to their work on the 16 Days of Activism project which continues to highlight the scourge of gender-based violence. Clothing and equipment were sought and provided to a local women’s refuge, including support to the Aireborough Children’s Centre.
Foodbank support has also been something to celebrate, with over 0.5 of a tonne of produce given to the Bradford North Food bank. Thank you to our parishioners and our church schools for their generous contributions.
The Rector would sincerely like to offer his thanks and gratitude to all that have/and continue to support him and his family here in Guiseley and Esholt.
A special thanks is again given to those who dedicate their lives to the running and maintenance of St Oswald’s and St Paul’s: our Verger Pat Sunderland, Churchwardens, PCC, and all those whose tasks often go unnoticed but are seen and undoubtedly appreciated by God.
Extra mention must be given to **Pat Sunderland** who, not only covers the position of Verger, but also acts as sacristan, admin assistant, and a plethora of other things that go unseen.
Acknowledgement and thanks also to **Colin Avison** for his enthusiasm and dedication as PCC secretary, and **Brenda Jackson** for her exceptional work as treasurer, carrying out a duty that most shy away from.
Thanks also Joan Usher in her support of Brenda, and to Paul Brylov for his work with Gift Aid.
We also extend that thanks to **David Allen** for agreeing to examine our accounts, having taken over as examiner after the death of Tony Denton.
As previously mentioned, a heartfelt thanks again goes out to **all those** who do exceptional work for the church, but which often goes unnoticed. If you have failed to be mentioned here the fault is of my own doing. But do not underestimate my gratitude for all that you do. Along with all others mentioned here, your work and ministry is vital to this parish.
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**Financial Review** : A financial review has been produced and promulgated with an air of confidence and hope for the future.
Happily, the parish share for the year was met in full. It is now essential that we continue to meet this request if we are to retain full time ministry during these tough financial times. It must not though distract us from carrying out God’s work within our churches and parish. The PCC’s resolution to pay the share therefore remains in force.
**Reserves Policy** : It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible), which equates to approximately six months’ unrestricted payments to cover emergency situations that may arise. It is our policy to invest our fund balances with various institutions.
**Parish Vision** : The parish vision must be simple. Taking Luke 4:18-19, we aspire to Jesus’ words, when he said: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind. To set at liberty those who are oppressed, and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”
The important thing to grasp is that **Jesus’ mission** is a mission that must continue today, through the way we are Church together. His mission is our mission. Each of us has a part to play, for as St Paul says, “You together are Christ’s body (and) each of you is a different part of it.” (I Corinthians 12:17)
**My vision** is for a community rooted in faith, where each person is challenged to grow in the ways of authentic discipleship, towards their full stature in Christ.
What must not though underestimate the challenges we face, especially the financial constraints of the **Diocese of Leeds** . These pose a real and tangible threat to our parish that must be met with good governance and proactivity on the part of the PCC, along with courage to make decisions, including forward thinking. All must be wrapped up in prayer and faith in God. May He continue to bless us and walk with us in our missionary journey.
## **Revd David Pickett (Rector)**
## **End of Reports**
**Igniting Faith, Inspiring Love**
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**The Parish of Guiseley with Esholt**
**End of Year Financial Statements**
**Year ending 31[st] December 2025**
## **Statement of Financial Activities**
|**funds**|
|**Unrestricted Restricted Total Priot year**
**funds fundtotal funds**
83,510
208,654
292,165
94,278
5,270
—
5,270
3,205
4,054
—
4,054
5,656
108
3,574
3,682
1,772
9,518
—
9,518
7,607
32,490
63,614
96,104
5,665
**134,952**
**275,843**
**410,796**
**118,186**
1,210
—
1,210
1,461
91,970
—
91,970
69,295
—
1,283
1,283
386
97,956
73,282
171,239
76,092
**191,136**
**74,565**
**265,702**
**147,235**
(966)
(6,414)
(7,380)
7,171
**(57,149)**
**194,863**
**137,713**
**(21,877)**
201,681
1,018
202,699
20,583
(618)
(202,081)
(202,699)
(20,583)
—
—
—
—
**143,913**
**(6,200)**
**137,713**
**(21,877)**
**52,194**
**501,372**
**553,566**
**575,443**
**196,107**
**495,172**
**691,279**
**553,566**
196,107
—
196,107
52,194
—
1,491
1,491
1,321
—
5,605
5,605
3,934
—
3,657
3,657
3,342
—
135,069
135,069
139,980
—
504
504
691
—
62,318
62,318
64,551
—
6,388
6,388
6,949
—
18,991
18,991
18,290
—
22,339
22,339
28,147
—
127,992
127,992
123,395
—
109,704
109,704
109,645
—
403
403
133
—
702
702
988|
|---|---|---|
||**Incoming resources**
Incoming resources from generated funds
Voluntary income
Income from operating activities
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Other incoming resources
**Total income**
**Resources used**
Cost of generating funds
Charitable activities
Other resources used
Direct costs relating to the work of the church
**Total expenditure**
Gains / losses on investment assets
**Net income / (expenditure) resources before**
**transfer**
**Transfers**
Gross transfers between funds - in
Gross transfers between funds - out
**Other recognised gains / losses**
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use
**Net movement in funds**
**Total funds brought forward**
**Total funds carried forward**
**Represented by**
**Unrestricted**
General fund
**Restricted**
Bells
Centenary Fund
Choir
Fabric Fund
Flower Fund
Garden of Rest
Jonathan Peate - Mission in the Parish
Legacy
Organ Fund
Projects
St Peters Fund
Sunday School
Trinity College||
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## **Balance sheet**
||**Total funds**
**Prior year funds**|
|---|---|
|**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
Investments
**Current assets**
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
**Net current assets less current liabilities**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Total net assets less liabilities**
**Represented by**
**Unrestricted**
General fund
**Restricted**
Bells
Jonathan Peate - Mission in the Parish
Legacy
Organ Fund
St Peters Fund
Projects
Sunday School
Trinity College
Centenary Fund
Choir
Fabric Fund
Flower Fund
Garden of Rest
**Funds of the church**|155,673
169,786
356,886
214,266|
||**512,560**
**384,053**
9,395
8,281
169,324
161,230|
||**178,719**
**169,512**|
||**178,719**
**169,512**|
||**691,279**
**553,566**|
||**691,279**
**553,566**
196,107
52,194
1,491
1,321
6,388
6,949
18,991
18,290
22,339
28,147
109,704
109,645
127,992
123,395
403
133
702
988
5,605
3,934
3,657
3,342
135,069
139,980
504
691
62,318
64,551|
||**691,279**
**553,566**|
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**To the members of the Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Guiseley with Esholt**
## **Independent examiner’s report**
I report on the financial statements of the PCC of the Parish of Guiseley with Esholt for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes on pages 4 to 6.
## **Respective responsibilities of the members of the PCC and the Independent Examiner**
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act 2011(“the Act”). The members of the Parochial Church Council consider that the audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- Examine the financial statements under section 145 of the Act;
- Follow procedures laid down in the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
- State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the PCC concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner’s statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that:
- Accounting records have not been kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Act;
- The financial statements do not accord with those records;
- The financial statements fail to comply with the Charities SORP(FRS 102);
- In my opinion the matter should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the financial statements.
David Stewart Allen BSc. FCA. TEP Chartered Accountant 122 Hill Top Road, Thornton, Bradford BD13 3QX
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## **PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF GUISELEY WITH ESHOLT**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements – year ending 31st December 2025**
## **Accounting Policies**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with the applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at the market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members
## **Funds**
Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
Restricted funds comprise donations and endowments which can be expended only on the restricted purposes intended by the donor.
## **Incoming resources**
## **Voluntary Income and capital sources**
The following policies are adopted.
- Stewardship, planned giving and collections are recognised when received by and on behalf of the PCC
- Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is received.
- Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement,
- the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain
- Income received from Esholt tourism and funds raised from the Christmas Fair and similar events are
- accounted for gross
## **Income from investments**
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for when received.
## **Gains and losses on investments**
Gains or losses on disposal of investments are determined by deducting the previous balance sheet valuation from the net sale proceeds. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments to market value at 31 December.
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## **PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF GUISELEY WITH ESHOLT**
**Notes to the Financial Statements – year ending 31 December 2025**
## **Resources expended**
## **Donations**
Donations are accounted for when paid **.**
## **Activities directly relating to the work of the Church**
The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid over to the Diocese.
The Parish Share was paid in full in 2025.
## **Fixed assets**
## **Consecrated property and moveable church furnishings**
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a)(c)of the Charities Act 2011.
Moveable church furnishings held by the Rector and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church’s inventory which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). Inalienable property acquired prior to 2004 has been excluded from the balance sheet on the basis that either insufficient cost information is available or the costs of providing such information would be onerous compared to the additional benefit derived by users of the accounts in assessing the PCC’s stewardship of the assets.
Items acquired since 1 January 2004 have been capitalised and depreciated over their currently anticipated useful economic life (of between 10 and 20 years) on a straight line basis.
All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, individual items under £1000 or on the repair of moveable church furnishings acquired before 1 January 2004 is written off.
## **Office equipment**
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis, over 3 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1100 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
## **Investments**
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
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## **STAFF COSTS**
2025 2024 Wages and salaries £2,925 £2,814
The staff costs shown above are for vergers and cleaners. No social security and pension costs were incurred. Staff costs include payments to a member of the PCC, Ms. P Sunderland, for services as a verger. The costs of the organists services – Mr. Baker – are included in the organist and choir expenses shown on the Resources Expended note.
## **FIXED ASSETS**
## **Investment fixed assets**
Movements in the year:
|
Market value – 1 January 2025
Acquisition of Ina Pooley Legacy
Net deficit on revaluation
-
Market value – 31st December 2025
|£
214,266
149,498
363,764
6,878
356,886|
|---|---|
## **PARISH SHARE**
The share requested for 2025 was £84,643 and was paid in full.
## **FUND DETAILS**
The restricted funds included within these accounts and their respective purposes are set out below:
|**Fund**|**Purpose**|
|---|---|
|Fabric|Maintenance and fabric of the churches in the parish|
|Flower|Provision of flowers at St Oswald’s Church|
|Sunday School|General purposes of St Oswald’s Sunday School|
|Choir|Purchase of Music and Robes for the Choir|
|Jonathan Peate|Mission in the parish of Guiseley|
|Garden of Rest|Maintenance of the Garden of Rest at St Oswald’s|
|Bell Ringers|General purposes of the bell ringers|
|Centenary Fund|Altar Fabric Renewal|
|Trinity Fund|Money provided by Trinity College for personal use of Rector|
|St Peters Fund|Invested for capital projects.|
|Margaret Wilkinson|To improve and maintain the facilities at St Paul’s Church, Esholt|
|Ina Pooley|For the upkeep of St Oswald’s Church|
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## **Statement of assets and liabilities**
|||**General Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last yr**|**General Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last yr**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Fixed assets - Investments**
CBF Investment Fund 604045004S -
CBF Investment Fund 104001200S -
CBF Fabric - Donald Best 604045003S -
CBF Fabric St Oswalds 604045001S -
CBF Fabric Esholt Butland 104001001S -
CBF Fabric Guiseley 104001130S -
CBF Peate 104001541S -
CBF General- Dean 104001544S -
AVIVA Fabric Fund -
CBF Garden of Rest -
CBF Fabric Rawnsley Walton 104001540S -
Margery Turner Bequest 011968001S -
CBF Guiseley St Peter 104001549S -
CBF Esholt Church Repair -
CBF Margaret Wilkinson legacy 013178001S -
CBF Ina Pooley Legacy CB1010139 -
**Totals**
**Fixed assets - Tangible assets**
Fixed Assets Fabric -
New building (Parish room) -
Choir Stall Risers -
St Oswalds Lighting -
St Oswalds Boiler -
Viscount organ -
**Totals**
**Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand**
Stewardship Account -
'B' Account -
Fees Account -
Guiseley with Esholt PCC General Account -
Garden of Rest -
Guiseley with Esholt Church - Premium de -
Fabric Account 1 -
Fabric Account 2 -
Jonathan Peate -
Guiseley with Esholt Church - current ac -
Sick and Needy -
Bells - Current -
Flower Guild -
Bells - Savings -
Sunday School Deposit -
**Totals**
**Current assets - Investments**
St Peters Account -
**Totals**
**Grand total**|17,209
—
—
—
3,751
—
—
—
—
—
25,732
—
—
—
25,621
—
—
—
3,818
—
—
—
2,441
—
—
—
7,918
—
2,237
—
—
—
—
—
4,927
—
—
—
58,902
—
—
—
3,860
—
—
—
13,600
—
—
—
25,309
—
—
—
1,132
—
—
—
10,925
—
—
—
149,498
—|17,209
17,925
3,751
3,907
25,732
26,804
25,621
26,688
3,818
3,977
2,441
2,543
7,918
8,247
2,237
2,330
4,927
3,375
58,902
61,355
3,860
4,020
13,600
14,166
25,309
26,363
1,132
1,179
10,925
11,380
149,498
—|
|||**23,198**
**—**
**333,688**
**—**
—
—
3,373
—
—
—
108,431
—
1,442
—
—
—
3,281
—
—
—
—
—
10,146
—
—
—
29,000
—|**356,886**
**214,266**
3,373
6,823
108,431
108,431
1,442
1,574
3,281
6,562
10,146
11,596
29,000
34,800|
|||**4,723**
**—**
**150,950**
**—**
784
—
(687)
—
(2,741)
—
63,511
—
1,527
—
142
—
168,587
—
(163,926)
—
(5)
—
3,077
—
2
—
76,673
—
—
—
10,394
—
(10)
—
8,023
—
—
—
(1,529)
—
—
—
4,174
—
(77)
—
77
—
—
—
183
—
—
—
504
—
114
—
524
—
4
—
(4)
—|**155,673**
**169,786**
96
933
60,769
57,364
1,669
2,284
4,660
4,933
3,072
3,122
76,675
617
10,394
9,997
8,013
6,299
(1,529)
(1,298)
4,174
75,632
—
—
183
173
504
691
638
478
—
—|
|||**168,186**
**—**
**1,137**
**—**
—
—
9,395
—|**169,324**
**161,230**
9,395
8,281|
|||**—**
**—**
**9,395**
**—**|**9,395**
**8,281**|
|||**196,107 **
**—**
**495,172**
**—**|**691,279**
**553,566**|
Reserves are to be maintained at £30,000 for General operating costs and £40,000 specifically for fabric
7
## **Analysis of income and expenditure**
|**Total**
**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted**
**Endowment**
**This year**
**Last year**
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**
**Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income**
0001 - Stewardship
40,484
—
—
—
40,484
43,719
0002 - Collections - plate
20,099
—
632
—
20,732
21,833
0003 - Donations
6,796
—
2,520
—
9,317
5,236
0004 - Income from Trusts
677
—
5,525
—
6,202
7,470
0005 - Special Collections
682
—
—
—
682
773
0007 - War Graves
60
—
—
—
60
60
0008 - Gift Aid - Stewardship
12,262
—
—
—
12,262
10,611
0009 - Gift Day
2,448
—
—
—
2,448
4,572
0010 - Legacies
—
—
199,976
—
199,976
—
Total
83,510
—
208,654
—
292,165
94,278
**Incoming resources from generated funds - Income from operating activities**
0011 - Wedding extras / Funeral Fees
5,000
—
—
—
5,000
3,025
0012 - Garden of Rest fees
270
—
—
—
270
180
0028 - Bell Tower Peal Fees
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
5,270
—
—
—
5,270
3,205
**Incoming resources from generated funds - Activities for generating funds**
0013 - Tourism
78
—
—
—
78
135
0014 - Parish Room Hire & Carlton
Room
185
—
—
—
185
245
0015 - Car Park Hire
—
—
—
—
—
1,932
0016 - Printing
—
—
—
—
—
—
0017 - Social Activities
3,266
—
—
—
3,266
2,844
0018 - Magazine Adverts
525
—
—
—
525
500
0032 - Organ Fund
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
4,054
—
—
—
4,054
5,656
**Incoming resources from generated funds - Investment income**
0019 - Dividends
—
—
2,079
—
2,079
268
0020 - Interest
108
—
1,494
—
1,602
1,504
Total
108
—
3,574
—
3,682
1,772
**Incoming resources from charitable activities**
0021 - Fees - PCC -
Weddings/Funerals
4,725
—
—
—
4,725
3,462
0023 - Diocese (DBF) Fees -
Weddings/Funerals
3,740
—
—
—
3,740
2,875
0024 - Magazine sales
1,052
—
—
—
1,052
1,270
Total
9,518
—
—
—
9,518
7,607
**Other incoming resources**
0025 - Trinity College (restricted)
—
—
1,097
—
1,097
1,375
0026 - Sundry Income
30,673
—
60,747
—
91,420
2,660
0033 - St Pauls Roof and Boiler fund
1,817
—
1,769
—
3,586
1,629
0034 - The Green Team
—
—
—
—
—
—
0035 - Bell REpairs
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
32,490
—
63,614
—
96,104
5,665|**Total**
**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted**
**Endowment**
**This year**
**Last year**
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**
**Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income**
0001 - Stewardship
40,484
—
—
—
40,484
43,719
0002 - Collections - plate
20,099
—
632
—
20,732
21,833
0003 - Donations
6,796
—
2,520
—
9,317
5,236
0004 - Income from Trusts
677
—
5,525
—
6,202
7,470
0005 - Special Collections
682
—
—
—
682
773
0007 - War Graves
60
—
—
—
60
60
0008 - Gift Aid - Stewardship
12,262
—
—
—
12,262
10,611
0009 - Gift Day
2,448
—
—
—
2,448
4,572
0010 - Legacies
—
—
199,976
—
199,976
—
Total
83,510
—
208,654
—
292,165
94,278
**Incoming resources from generated funds - Income from operating activities**
0011 - Wedding extras / Funeral Fees
5,000
—
—
—
5,000
3,025
0012 - Garden of Rest fees
270
—
—
—
270
180
0028 - Bell Tower Peal Fees
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
5,270
—
—
—
5,270
3,205
**Incoming resources from generated funds - Activities for generating funds**
0013 - Tourism
78
—
—
—
78
135
0014 - Parish Room Hire & Carlton
Room
185
—
—
—
185
245
0015 - Car Park Hire
—
—
—
—
—
1,932
0016 - Printing
—
—
—
—
—
—
0017 - Social Activities
3,266
—
—
—
3,266
2,844
0018 - Magazine Adverts
525
—
—
—
525
500
0032 - Organ Fund
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
4,054
—
—
—
4,054
5,656
**Incoming resources from generated funds - Investment income**
0019 - Dividends
—
—
2,079
—
2,079
268
0020 - Interest
108
—
1,494
—
1,602
1,504
Total
108
—
3,574
—
3,682
1,772
**Incoming resources from charitable activities**
0021 - Fees - PCC -
Weddings/Funerals
4,725
—
—
—
4,725
3,462
0023 - Diocese (DBF) Fees -
Weddings/Funerals
3,740
—
—
—
3,740
2,875
0024 - Magazine sales
1,052
—
—
—
1,052
1,270
Total
9,518
—
—
—
9,518
7,607
**Other incoming resources**
0025 - Trinity College (restricted)
—
—
1,097
—
1,097
1,375
0026 - Sundry Income
30,673
—
60,747
—
91,420
2,660
0033 - St Pauls Roof and Boiler fund
1,817
—
1,769
—
3,586
1,629
0034 - The Green Team
—
—
—
—
—
—
0035 - Bell REpairs
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
32,490
—
63,614
—
96,104
5,665|
|---|---|
||9,518
—
—
—
9,518
7,607
—
—
1,097
—
1,097
1,375
30,673
—
60,747
—
91,420
2,660
1,817
—
1,769
—
3,586
1,629
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—|
||32,490
—
63,614
—
96,104
5,665|
|**INCOME TOTAL**|134,952
—
275,843
—
410,796
118,186|
## **EXPENDITURE**
|**Cost of generating funds**
0101 - Tourism
0102 - Social Activities
0144 - Magazine printing
Total
**Charitable activities**
0103 - Diocese (DBF)Fees
0104 - Parish Giving
0105 - Special Collections,Donations
& Mission
0106 - Wedding extras / Funeral fees
0107 - Share
Total
**Other resources used**
0129 - Trinity College
Total
**Direct costs relating to the work**
0108 - Wages - Verger & Cleaning
0109 - Wages - Organist and Choir
0110 - Music Licence & RCM
Membership
0111 - Clergy Expenses
0112 - Parish Expenses and books
0113 - Printing and Stationery
0114 - Insurance - Church
0116 - Sanctuary Expenses
0117 - Utilities
0118 - Garden Maintenance - Esholt
0119 - Garden Maintenance -
Guiseley
0123 - Repairs and Maintenance
0124 - Depreciation
0125 - Flowers
0126 - Health and Safety
0127 - Sundry Expenses
0133 - St Pauls - repairs
0135 - Architect's Fees
0145 - Bank Charges
0146 - St Pauls Roof and boiler
0147 - Bell Repairs
0148 - Dona card reader
Total|—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
141
1,210
—
—
—
1,210
1,320|
|---|---|
||1,210
—
—
—
1,210
1,461
741
—
—
—
741
1,014
384
—
—
—
384
384
722
—
—
—
722
823
5,480
—
—
—
5,480
3,190
84,643
—
—
—
84,643
63,884|
||91,970
—
—
—
91,970
69,295
—
—
1,283
—
1,283
386|
||—
—
1,283
—
1,283
386
**of the church**
2,925
—
—
—
2,925
2,814
9,851
—
—
—
9,851
9,114
566
—
—
—
566
558
867
—
—
—
867
1,218
1,300
—
—
—
1,300
1,696
1,952
—
—
—
1,952
2,083
8,154
—
—
—
8,154
7,751
953
—
—
—
953
786
8,890
—
—
—
8,890
9,288
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,985
—
1,985
2,017
284
—
15,480
—
15,765
7,942
3,413
—
10,700
—
14,113
14,230
—
—
980
—
980
741
—
—
—
—
—
—
57,605
—
32,549
—
90,154
14,778
715
—
—
—
715
—
—
—
6,660
—
6,660
369
250
—
124
—
374
520
—
—
264
—
264
—
—
—
4,539
—
4,539
—
225
—
—
—
225
180|
||97,956
—
73,282
—
171,239
76,092|
|**EXPENDITURE TOTAL**|191,136
—
74,565
—
265,702
147,235|
|||
|**GRAND TOTAL**|(56,183)
—
201,278
—
145,094
(29,049)|
9
## **Fund movement by type**
|||**Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses **|**JournalsClosing**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Bells - Bells**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Bells**
**Cent - Centenary Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Cent**
**Choir - Choir**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Choir**
**Fabric - Fabric Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Fabric**
**Flower - Flower Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Flower**
**GOR - Garden of Rest**
Restricted
**Sub-total for GOR**
**JPeate - Jonathan Peate - Mis**
Restricted
**Sub-total for JPeate**
**Legacy - Legacy**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Legacy**
**Organ - Organ Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Organ**
**Peter - St Peters Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Peter**
**Projects - Projects**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Projects**
**SunSchool - Sunday School**
Restricted
**Sub-total for SunSchool**
**Trinity - Trinity College**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Trinity**
**General - General fund**
Unrestricted
**Sub-total for General**
**Grand total**
Total||1,321
1,182
1,012
—
—|—
1,491|
|||**1,321**
**1,182**
**1,012**
**—**
**—**
3,934
2,371
—
(700)
—|**—**
**1,491**
—
5,605|
|||**3,934**
**2,371**
**—**
**(700)**
**—**
3,342
570
—
(255)
—|**—**
**5,605**
—
3,657|
|||**3,342**
**570**
**—**
**(255)**
**—**
139,980
3,706
6,494
—
(2,122)|**—**
**3,657**
—
135,069|
|||**139,980**
**3,706**
**6,494**
**—**
**(2,122)**
691
793
980
—
—|**—**
**135,069**
—
504|
|||**691**
**793**
**980**
**—**
**—**
64,551
1,704
2,025
540
(2,452)|**—**
**504**
—
62,318|
|||**64,551**
**1,704**
**2,025**
**540**
**(2,452)**
6,949
229
40
(420)
(329)|**—**
**62,318**
—
6,388|
|||**6,949**
**229**
**40**
**(420)**
**(329)**
18,290
201,300
4
(200,140)
(454)|**—**
**6,388**
—
18,991|
|||**18,290**
**201,300**
**4**
**(200,140)**
**(454)**
28,147
312
5,800
(320)
—|**—**
**18,991**
—
22,339|
|||**28,147**
**312**
**5,800**
**(320)**
**—**
109,645
1,113
—
—
(1,053)|**—**
**22,339**
—
109,704|
|||**109,645**
**1,113**
**—**
**—**
**(1,053)**
123,395
61,423
56,826
—
—|**—**
**109,704**
—
127,992|
|||**123,395**
**61,423**
**56,826**
**—**
**—**
133
38
—
232
—|**—**
**127,992**
—
403|
|||**133**
**38**
**—**
**232**
**—**
988
1,097
1,383
—
—|**—**
**403**
—
702|
|||**988**
**1,097**
**1,383**
**—**
**—**
52,194
134,952
191,136
201,063
(966)|**—**
**702**
—
196,107|
|||**52,194**
**134,952**
**191,136**
**201,063**
**(966)**|**—**
**196,107**|
|||**553,566**
**410,796**
**265,702**
**—**
**(7,380)**|**—**
**691,279**|
|||||
|||5,270
—
—
—|5,270
3,205|
**10**
To the members of th¢ Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Guiseley with Esholt
Independent examiner's report
l Teport on the financial statements of the PCC of the Parish of Guiseley with Esholt for the
year ended 31" December2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the
Balance Sheet and the related notes on pages 4 to 6.
Respective responsibilities of the members of the PCC and the Independent Examiner
As mernbeTS of the PCC you are responsible for the PTeparation of the financial statements in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). The members of th¢ Parochial Church
Council consider that the audit is not rcquired for this year under Section 144(2) ot the Act
and that an independent examinalion is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the financial stalem¢nts under section 145 of the Act"
Follow procedures laid down in the applicable Directions given by the ChaTity
Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the Act. and
State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was Carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examÈnation includes a review ot'tbe accountinLY records kept by
the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual it¢ms or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking
explanations from the PCC concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Ind¢p¢ndent examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that:
Accounting records have not been kept in accordance with Section 130 of the
The financial statements do not accord with those records.
'rhe financial statements tail to comply with the Charities SORP(FRS 102).
In my opinion th¢ matter should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain
a proper understanding of the financial statements.
QAM'4 L
David Stewart Allen BSC. FCA. TEP
Chartered Accountant
122 Ilill Top Road, Thornton,
Bradford BDI 3 3QX