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ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025

ST GILES' CHURCH Normanton by Derby

Registered Charity Number 1135070

Annual Report

and

Financial Statements

of

the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31[st] December 2025

Independent Examiner Mr S H Adam, 1 Sherroside Close Allestree DERBY DE22 2HN

ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025

CONTENTS

Section Sub-section Page
Legal and Administrative Information, PCC
Membership		 Legal and Administrative Information 3
PCC Membership 3
Structure, Governance and Management,
Objectives and Activities		 Structure, Governance and Management 4
Objectives and Activities 4
Achievements and Performance — 5
9:38 Ministry Training Scheme, Branch Groups,
Electoral Roll		 9:38 Ministry Training Scheme 7
Branch Groups 7
Electoral Roll 7
Children's & Youth Groups — 8
Other Ministries, Groups & Activities — 8
Support Services & Ministry Staff — 9
Mission Partners and Christian organisations 9
Safeguarding — 10
Financial Review — 11
Independent Examiner's Report — 13
Statement of Financial Activities — 14
Statement of Financial Position — 15
Notes - AccountingPolicies — 16
Notes - Analysis of Income & Expenditure — 19
Notes - Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds — 21
Notes - Other — 22
Report of the proceedings of Derby City
DeanerySynod		 — 27
Report of Fabric, Goods and Ornaments — 28

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ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

St Giles' is the Church of England Parish church for the Ecclesiastical Parish of Normanton by Derby, in the City of Derby and comes within the Deanery of Derby in the Diocese of Derby. The PCC has requested that arrangements be made under the House of Bishops’ Declaration on the ministry of Bishops and Priests and so has extended episcopal ministry provided by the Bishop of Ebbsfleet.

The church building is located on Village Street and the full postal address is St Giles' Church, 209 Village Street, Normanton, DERBY DE23 8DE. Any correspondence should be directed to the Church Office at the above address. The Church Office can also be contacted by telephone on 01332-776287 between the hours of 9am and 1pm on Monday to Friday and by email: info@stgiles-derby.org.uk.

PCC MEMBERSHIP

Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. Those who are elected to the Deanery Synod are also elected members of the PCC. Deputy Church Wardens, though elected annually at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners, are not ex-officio so also have to be either PCC or Deanery Synod members.

During 2025 the following served as members of the PCC:

Clergy Neil Barber Diocesan Synod, General Synod
(Ex officio) Will Eley Diocesan Synod
Churchwardens Andy Beattie
(Ex officio, elected annually) Tom Wright
Churchwarden Emeritus John Wain
Richard Swinburn
Reader Emeritus Nigel Selby
Alan Hartropp
Deanery Synod Representatives Carole Swinburn
(Ex officio) until 2026 Paul Trethewey
James Godwin
Diocesan Synod Representative Anna-Louise Lake Diocesan Synod (Ex officio) until 2027)
Elected Members until 2026 Tom Beamish
Rebecca Brookes
Jill Gratton
Hannah Buckingham Deputy Church Warden,
Diocesan Synod Member (until 2027)
Tibbie Kendall Treasurer (Co-opted in 2025)
Elected Members until 2027 Olivia Longman
David Roworth
David Shacklock
Jenni Stockwell
Elected Members until 2028 Liz Cox Safeguarding Coordinator for U18s
Claire Deeks
James Godwin Deputy Church Warden
Ray Kilgour Safeguarding Coordinator for Adults &
Additional Needs Champion

Sarah Uhunamure, although not a member of the PCC, performs the duties of PCC Secretary.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956. The PCC is a charity (registered number 1135070) registered with the Charity Commission. The appointment of PCC members is governed by the Synodical Government Measure 1969 in accordance with the Church Representation Rules 2011. All Christians attending the church are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll enabling them to vote at the APCM and be nominated for election to the PCC.

The PCC has a Standing Committee (comprising the Vicar, the two Churchwardens, the Deputy Churchwardens and a member elected by the PCC) to which the control of day to day expenditure has been delegated. The Churchwardens and Vicar are responsible for the day to day management of the Church within the overall policy established by the PCC and carried out by the clergy, staff and a host of volunteers.

The PCC banks with the CAF Bank Ltd, PO Box 289, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA and has a further account with the National Westminster Bank, St Peter’s Street (A) Branch, 58 St Peters Street, DERBY DE1 1XL.

The PCC does not have any other formal advisors, legal or otherwise. However, where the PCC considered it appropriate, such advice would be sought.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The primary objective of the PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England.

The Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956 states that the PCC "is to cooperate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical".

Our mission as a church is often couched in terms drawn from Colossians 1 v28-29: we seek to present Christ to all and to present all mature in Christ.

The PCC met 6 times during 2025 in person with around 90% attendance and with the following key aims:

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

We began our year with an encouraging Fellowship lunch as we welcomed our mission partners Alastair and Elise Donaldson and their children, Josiah and Edith. We were mutually encouraged in our partnership through their unique experience of pioneering outreach in rural and unevangelised Galway, Republic of Ireland. We were glad to send a small team to Gort during October to visit and support the Donaldson’s in a local outreach initiative. This is something we hope to repeat and build on in future.

Later in February Michael Tinker performed various music around the theme of his album ‘When there are no words’. These were written from his own experience which he also shared at our annual Bereavement Service.

At the beginning of March 2025, we marked a successful year of having moved from one morning service at 10am to a service at 9am and another (duplicate) at 11am. We praise God for sustaining us in our service of Him and encouraging us with the visible marks of growing numbers across both services. We have learnt to trust the Lord during necessary change and ongoing wider uncertainty. The gospel compels us to share the grace of God in Jesus, to reaching as many as we can and to build his people up through the ministry of God’s Word. Under God’s hand, compelled by the gospel and trusting him to provide for our every need, we continue to consider how we might enable further growth as we reach out and build one another up in love towards ever increasing Christian maturity.

During this year, the Lord has given and has taken away from our number. We have welcomed several new babies into the church family: John Wright, Tobias Eley, Tali Stockwell, Levi Lake, Lara Buckingham, Benjamin Roworth, Naomi Cordery and Noah Powell. As a church we continue to remember and grieve with George and Beth Powell, the loss of Louisa Hope Powell. We continue to take comfort she is now at home with the Lord alongside longstanding members John Jeffries, Helen Adamson and Judith Raven.

Our Sunday services have included preaching series in Isaiah, Matthew, Luke 14-15, Romans 1-4, Joel, 1 Samuel, Titus, Colossians, Try Church. Sunday Club in the morning services has continued to wonderfully teach the Bible to a growing number of children (0-11s). The morning service includes BSL signing. On Sunday evenings Impact and Ignite likewise have continued to serve young people aged 11-18s, with 11-14s receiving their own Bible teaching during the 6.30pm service. As we continue to grow there is an ever present need to grow the number of people serving regularly in our ministry teams. As we are a relatively young church, we continue to regularly need suitable volunteers to sustain and grow our U18s ministry.

Our partnership with St Stephen’s Church in Sinfin has continued to be appreciated throughout the year with St Giles’ providing workers each week to resource Young Followers and coordinating a team of preachers and leaders. Current members of Young Followers are now old enough to join the St Stephen’s service on a Sunday morning and the St Giles’ youth groups. From April 2026 Young Followers will therefore be paused and reviewed as necessary in the future. Administrative support for St Stephen’s now comes through our Church Office, with an increase in staff hours in exchange for an administration charge.

Our outreach for schools in the areas around St Giles’ and St Stephen’s continued during the year with the Easter Experience and the Christmas Experience, repeated with updated content from previous years. Over a thousand primary aged children took part each time and the engagement of children and staff was very positive. At Easter and Christmas, the open days, fun for all ages, on the Saturday towards the end of the Experiences proved very popular and attracted significant numbers of visiting families, others from church, from the local community and many friends.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

In line with our mission statement, our main Easter and Christmas services sought to proclaim Christ faithfully to everyone and we enjoyed having many visitors. There was a good balance of services for different types of people, including a Brass Carol Service with Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band. Introducing God ran early in 2025 and was promoted at Christmas the previous year. We ran a further Christianity Explored course in the Autumn term. Both were well attended.

To compliment the regular weekly ministry for women through Grow, regular Men’s Breakfasts were introduced in the Autumn term. These have been very well attended and appreciated by men of all ages and stages. We look forward to the ongoing encouragement and equipping they provide for the men in our congregation to live as Christian men.

The PCC remain concerned and grieved at the continued trajectory within the Church of England towards as a majority of Bishops seek to make steps to change the doctrine of marriage. We sadly remain unable to accept the spiritual authority of any bishop who remains unopposed to the “Prayers of Love and Faith”.

This year the PCC paid in full the Dioceses’ Common Fund request of £72,792 via the CEEC’s Ephesian Fund. Use of the Ephesian Fund ensures that money given through the common fund is being used for orthodox evangelical ministry to further the gospel.

During 2025, the sale of 211 Village Street was completed. The process has been lengthy and required additional remedial work. We are grateful to the tireless work behind the scenes, particularly that of Hannah Buckingham. The proceeds were previously agreed to be used to support gospel workers so as to be consistent with the original intention, 75% of the Common Fund (£54,594) was paid from the proceeds of the 211 designated fund.

In July we were privileged to welcome the Most Reverend Samy Fawzy Shehat, Archbishop of Alexandria and his wife Madlaine to St Giles’. We were encouraged by their humble witness, encouragement and example as they shared of +Samy’s far-reaching ministry across many predominantly Muslim countries and his faithful influence in the wider Anglican Communion.

In November we were delighted with the visit of Bishop Julian Hendersen (former Bishop of Blackburn and present President of the Church of England Evangelical Council) when we baptised and confirmed nine individuals and confirmed a further seven people.

To God be the glory.

Will Eley, Associate Minister

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9:38 MINISTRY TRAINING SCHEME & BRANCH GROUPS, ELECTOROL ROLL REPORT

9:38 MINISTRY TRAINING SCHEME

Helen Colls completed Ministry Training in the summer. Alex Deeks (full-time) and Joanna Hooper (part-time) joined our Ministry Training scheme.

Our Ministry Training Scheme, motivated by Matthew 9 v38, continues to provide invaluable training and resourcing for those who wish to give some time to get equipped for a lifetime of Christian service. From Ministry Training we wish to send out trainees into the Lord’s harvest field in a whole variety of capacities, locally and further afield.

BRANCH GROUPS

Every church member is encouraged to be a member of a Branch Group which meets during the week for Bible study, prayer and personal support and through which we try and reach out with the gospel. The first small groups at St Giles’ were formed in 1977, after a mission by Canon Harry Sutton of the (then) South American Missionary Society so in 2017 our small groups celebrated forty years. At the end of 2025 there were eleven Branch Groups in operation – and none of them have been running since 1977!

ELECTORAL ROLL

The Electoral Roll of the parish of has been maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Church Representation Rules.

Changes during the year:

An annual revision of the Electoral Roll was carried out between 3[rd ] April 2026 and 23[rd] April 2026, in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

The Roll has been displayed as required, and all eligible persons have been given the opportunity to apply for inclusion.

Notes:

Membership of the Electoral Roll is not the same as attendance at worship, nor does it represent the total number of people associated with the church. It is, however, the basis for participation in the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and parish governance.

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CHILDREN'S & YOUTH GROUPS, OTHER MINISTRIES, GROUPS & ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT SERVICES

Scramblers 21 Volunteers Climbers 17 Volunteers Explorers 21 Volunteers Club 7-11 6 Volunteers Impact & Ignite Matthew Le Croissette & 18 Volunteers

OTHER MINISTRIES, GROUPS & ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT SERVICES

The Ark 12 Volunteers Friday GROW Liz Cox, Anna Watkin GROW Crèche 6 Volunteers & the women from GROW Tuesday GROW Liz Cox, Anna Watkin. Christianity Explored Neil Barber, Will Eley MIDWEEK Ministry Neil Barber, Liz Cox, Will Eley & 29 Volunteers Cornerstone Coffee shop Church Office & 13 Volunteers Little ‘Uns Anna Watkin & 13 Volunteers Little ‘Uns Refreshments 4 Volunteers Easter Experience & Eggstravaganza Anna Watkin and many many more! Christmas Experience Anna Watkin and many many more! & Christmas Unwrapped English Plus 6 Volunteers St Giles' Outdoors 2 volunteers Music 31 Volunteers Finance Tibbie Kendall, Andrew Lucas, Harriet Beamish, Andy Beattie, Ruth Withey, Alison Stokes, Paul Trethewey, Sarah Uhunamure Administration & Site Management Sarah Uhunamure, Beth Powell, Esther Taylor (From Feb 2025), Becky Brookes (From Dec 2025) Safeguarding Administrator Sarah Uhunamure Music Administrator 3 volunteers Safeguarding Coordinator for U18s Liz Cox Safeguarding Coordinator for Adults Ray Kilgour Additional Needs Champion Ray Kilgour Pastoral Care Fund Administrators 3 Volunteers Pastoral Care Team 10 Volunteers and the entire congregation. Pastoral Worker 1 Volunteer Health & Safety Officer David Shacklock Communications Church Office Website Church Office Social Media Church Office PA & Audio-Visual 22 Volunteers Refreshment team members 45 Volunteers Stewards/sidespeople 38 Volunteers Speakers 9 speakers Service Leaders Neil Barber, Will Eley, & 14 Volunteers Lead Intercessions 22 Volunteers Bible Reading 32 Volunteers Sunday Club Preview 11 Volunteers

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SUPPORT SERVICES, MINISTRY STAFF, MISSION PARTNERS AND CHRISTIAN ORGANISATIONS

Vestry duty 8 Volunteers Parish mailings 1 Volunteer Cleaning Esther Taylor Catering 2 Volunteers Verger 2 Volunteers Premises Maintenance 1 Volunteer Derby City Mission Basics Bank 2 Volunteers Transport 1 Volunteer Reader Nigel Selby Incumbent Neil Barber (Revd) Associate Minister Will Eley (Revd) Associate Minister Liz Cox Women & Children’s Worker Anna Watkin Lay Curate (Adult/Youth Matthew Le Croissette & Pastoral Worker) BSL Interpreter 2 Volunteers

The whole body of the church family of St Giles' are the ministers of the church. There are of course many who serve in ministry and have no official title but are, as they say, “known unto God”. We give thanks to all who serve and to God for His empowering.

There are many young people (under eighteen) who willingly serve in all sorts of roles and capacities through the year and in this way many are being trained informally for gospel ministry.

MISSION PARTNERS AND CHRISTIAN ORGANISATIONS

We continue to support a number of mission partners and Christian organisations through prayer and financial giving, reflecting our commitment to gospel ministry both locally and internationally.

During the year, support has been given to the following organisations and individuals:

These partnerships allow us to play a part in supporting evangelism, discipleship, pastoral care, and student ministry in the UK and overseas.

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SAFEGUARDING

SAFEGUARDING

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has complied with its duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have due regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The PCC has formally adopted and continues to implement the House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church safeguarding policy, together with the Diocese of Derby Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practice Guidance (PPPG).

Liz Cox (for U18s) and Ray Kilgour (for adults) continue to serve as Parish Safeguarding Officers and provides ongoing support and oversight of safeguarding matters within the parish.

The Safeguarding Administrator, Sarah Uhunamure, supports safeguarding administration, including the processing of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, safeguarding records, and training administration.

The PCC confirms that safer recruitment procedures have been duly followed. During the reporting period:

The PCC further confirms that safeguarding training requirements are maintained in accordance with Church of England guidance. This includes PCC members, Churchwardens, and all those engaged in work with children, young people, and adults at risk, with refresher training undertaken on a three-yearly basis.

Advice and guidance have been provided as required. Where appropriate, advice has also been sought from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

No safeguarding concerns were raised by external groups during the reporting period.

The PCC acknowledges its ongoing responsibility to review and monitor safeguarding arrangements and remains committed to ensuring that these are robust and effective.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

FINANCIAL POSITION

The 2025 budget was set in line with previous experience to support the work of the church as it continues to grow. Our contribution to the Common Fund was not included in the budget.

The income for the year is almost entirely voluntary giving from church members There is extensive use of tax efficient giving using gift aid.

Total income for 2025 was £196,044. Total expenditure was £293,980 of which £72,792 was our Common Fund payment, paid via the CEEC Ephesian Fund. This resulted in a budget deficit of £97,936 at the end of the year, the majority of which is accounted for by the Common Fund payment. Current assets amount to £193,268.

During the year the sale of 211 Village Street was completed and the proceeds will be used to support gospel workers as planned. This sale reduces the value of fixed assets to £382,459.

FUNDS IN DEFICIT

No funds have been in deficit.

RESERVES POLICY

The PCC is currently developing a formal reserves policy to define an appropriate level of unrestricted reserves, normally expressed as a number of months of expenditure, to support the ongoing work of the parish and provide financial resilience in the event of fluctuations in income or expenditure. At present, no formal reserves policy has been adopted and no target level has therefore been set.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES UNDER CHARITY LAW

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

  1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

  2. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

  3. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

  4. state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

  5. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW 2025

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities

Signature

This report was approved by the trustees, and is signed on their behalf by:

Name: Revd. Will Eley, Associate Minister Signature: Date: Sunday 3[rd] May 2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES', NORMANTON BY DERBY ('the charity') for the year ended 31/12/2025.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiners Qualification

I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), which is one of the listed bodies.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Independent Examiner’s Details

Name: Mr Stephen Henry Adam

Address: 1 Sherroside Close, Derby, DE22 2HN

Signature Name Date

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Incoming Resources
Donations & Legacies 145,737 560 146,297 142,962
Charitable Activities 11,602 0 11,602 12,332
Investments 187 0 187 180
Trading Activities 1,653 0 1,653 1,074
Other 36,306 0 36,306 24,393
Total incoming resources 195,484 560 196,044 180,941
Resources Used
Charitable Activities 291,829 2,151 293,980 211,574
Raising Funds 0 0 0 0
Governance Costs 0 0 0 0
Support 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Total resources used 291,829 2,151 293,980 211,574
Net Incoming / Outgoing
Resources (before transfers)		 -96,345 -1,591 -97,936 -30,633
Fund Transfers In 245,000 0 245,000 15,000
Fund Transfers Out 245,000 0 245,000 15,000
Net Incoming / Outgoing
Resources (before gains/losses)		 -96,345 -1,591 -97,936 -30,633
Investment Gains (or Losses) 0 0 0 0
Net Incoming / Outgoing
Resources (before Asset
Revaluation)		 -96,345 -1,591 -97,936 -30,633
Asset Revaluation -5,000 0 -5,000 20,000
Net Movement of Funds -101,345 -1,591 -102,936 -10,633
Total Funds Brought Forward 676,574 2,089 678,663 689,296
Total Funds Carried Forward 575,229 498 575,727 678,663
Represented By
General (Unrestricted) 405,979 0 405,979 656,533
MIDWEEK (Designated) 1,852 0 1,852 2,509
Youth (Designated) 3,404 0 3,404 1,062
Little'Uns (Designated) 663 0 663 865
Club 7-11 (Designated) 167 0 167 605
ARK (Designated) 3,224 0 3,224 0
Ephesian Fund (Designated) 0 0 0 15,000
Annexe (Restricted) 0 0 0 1,151
Pastoral Care (Restricted) 0 498 498 938
Sale of 211 (Designated) 159,939 0 159,939 0

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Current Assets
Cash 187,986 498 188,484 35,042
Accounts Receivable 13,676 0 13,676 10,854
Prepayments 0 0 0 0
Total 201,662 498 202,160 45,896
Non-Current Assets
Fixed Assets 382,459 0 382,459 641,259
Investments 0 0 0 0
Total 382,459 0 382,459 641,259
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable 8,892 0 8,892 8,493
Deferred Income 0 0 0 0
Total 8,892 0 8,892 8,493
Non-Current Liabilities
Long Term Loan / Mortgage 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0
Net Current Assets 192,770 498 193,268 37,404
Total Net Assets (Assets Minus
Liabilities)		 575,229 498 575,727 678,663
Represented By
General (Unrestricted) 405,979 0 405,979 656,533
MIDWEEK (Designated) 1,852 0 1,852 2,509
Youth (Designated) 3,404 0 3,404 1,062
Little'Uns (Designated) 663 0 663 865
Club 7-11 (Designated) 167 0 167 605
ARK (Designated) 3,224 0 3,224 0
Ephesian Fund (Designated) 0 0 0 15,000
Annexe (Restricted) 0 0 0 1,151
Pastoral Care (Restricted) 0 498 498 938
Sale of 211 (Designated) 159,939 0 159,939 0

SIGNATURE

These accounts have been approved by the trustees, and are signed on their behalf by:

Name Signature Date

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NOTES - ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PREPARATION

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the "Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102") and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.

The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out in the accounting policies below.

GOING CONCERN

The Trustees consider THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES', NORMANTON BY DERBY a going concern at the date for approving the accounts. There are no material uncertainties that the charity can continue as a going concern for the next year.

KEY RISKS & UNCERTAINTIES

The charity is exposed to various risks, including operational, financial and reputational risks. The trustees review the charity's activities regularly to identify significant risks and, where possible, they take appropriate measures to mitigate those risks.

FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects.

Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have set aside resources for a specific purpose. This includes Midweek, Youth, Little 'Uns, Club 7-11, The ARK, the Ephesian Fund and a fund related to the sale of the property and 211 Village Street during the year.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or the term of specific appeal. This includes a Pastoral Care fund and the Annexe Fund (nil balance at the end of 2025).

INCOMING RESOURCES

All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it is probable that the resources will be received, and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability.

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NOTES - ACCOUNTING POLICIES

RESOURCES EXPENDED

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

GOVERNANCE COSTS

There were no Governance Costs incurred during 2025. Governance costs include costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.

LIABILITY RECOGNITION

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Assets over the value of [amount] are capitalised. Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the expected useful economic life of that asset, as follows:

PENSIONS

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.

OPERATING LEASES

The charity has an operating lease on the office photocopier. The rental is charged quarterly in advance

TAXATION

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

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NOTES - ACCOUNTING POLICIES

JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION

The trustees do not consider that there are any material sources of estimation or uncertainty at the balance sheet date that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period.

In preparing financial statements certain judgements, estimates and assumptions have to be made that affect the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The trustees consider the following to be significant:

CONCESSIONARY LOANS

The charity initially recognises and measures concessionary loans at the amount received or receivable. The carrying amount is adjusted in subsequent years to reflect repayments and any accrued interest.

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NOTES - ANALYSIS OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE

ANALYSIS OF INCOME

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Incoming Resources
Donations & Legacies
Donations 116,366 560 116,926
Gift Aid 23,541 0 23,541
Grants 5,830 0 5,830
Charitable Activities
Event Income 11,602 0 11,602
Investments
Bank Interest 187 0 187
Trading Activities
Rental Income 1,653 0 1,653
Sales 0 0 0
Other
Other Income 36,306 0 36,306
Total incoming resources 195,484 560 196,044

PRIOR YEAR

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Incoming Resources
Donations & Legacies
Donations 115,424 0 115,424
Gift Aid 21,358 0 21,358
Grants 6,180 0 6,180
Charitable Activities
Event Income 12,332 0 12,332
Investments
Bank Interest 180 0 180
Trading Activities
Rental Income 1,074 0 1,074
Sales 0 0 0
Other
Other Income 24,393 0 24,393
Total incoming resources 180,941 0 180,941

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ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE

CURRENT YEAR

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Resources Used
Charitable Activities
Activities 17,899 0 17,899
Admin 6,751 0 6,751
Advertising 1,464 0 1,464
Bank Charges 153 0 153
Depreciation 8,800 0 8,800
Event Costs 8,420 0 8,420
Gifts Given 40,568 1,000 41,568
Other Expenditure 1,097 0 1,097
Premises 57,670 1,151 58,821
Staff Costs 149,006 0 149,006
Governance Costs
Governance Costs 0 0 0
Total resources used 291,829 2,151 293,980

PRIOR YEAR

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Resources Used
Charitable Activities
Activities 3,010 0 3,010
Admin 8,318 0 8,318
Advertising 3,307 0 3,307
Bank Charges 60 0 60
Depreciation 2,741 0 2,741
Event Costs 15,483 0 15,483
Gifts Given 60,599 1,100 61,699
Other Expenditure 2,940 0 2,940
Premises 28,143 4,530 32,673
Staff Costs 81,343 0 81,343
Governance Costs
Governance Costs 0 0 0
Total resources used 205,944 5,630 211,574

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NOTES - ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

CURRENT YEAR

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Current Assets 201,662 498 202,160
Non-Current Assets 382,459 0 382,459
Current Liabilities 8,892 0 8,892
Non-Current Liabilities 0 0 0
Total Net Assets (Assets Minus
Liabilities)		 575,229 498 575,727

PRIOR YEAR

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Current Assets 43,807 2,089 45,896
Non-Current Assets 641,259 0 641,259
Current Liabilities 8,493 0 8,493
Non-Current Liabilities 0 0 0
Total Net Assets (Assets Minus
Liabilities)		 676,574 2,089 678,663

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NOTES - OTHER

VOLUNTEERS

The charity benefits greatly from the voluntary contributions of time and money. Please refer to the trustees' report for further detail about volunteer contributions in the organisation.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES

There were no fees payable to the independent examiner for independent examination.

STAFF COSTS

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:Gross wages and salaries: [£59,444], Employers NI costs [£5,635], Employers Pension costs £3,098The average number of employees during the year was 4(the average number of employees during the prior year was 4.5).No employees received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year or prior year.

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

The charity considers its key management personnel to be the clergy and church wardents, none of whom are paid by the charity, although the clergy receive reasonable expenses incurred in the course of their work.

TRUSTEE REMUNERATION

During the year no trustees received remuneration.(amounts from the prior year were nil)

TRUSTEE EXPENSES

During the year 3 trustees incurred out-of-pocket expenses totalling £10,050.(prior year 3 trustees incurred out-of-pocket expenses totalling £5,484)All expenses were incurred for the day-to-day running of the charity's activities.

TRUSTEE DONATIONS

During the year the total aggregated donations made to the charity by the trustees was £17,554. There were no conditions attached to the donations. (total aggregate donations from prior year were £14,284)

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NOTES - OTHER

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Music & Technical
Fixtures & Fittings Freehold Property Total
Equipment
Cost
Prior to 1st January 2025 12,000 28,000 10,000 50,000
Additions in financial year 0 0 0 0
Total as at 31st December
2025		 12,000 28,000 10,000 50,000
Revaluations
Prior to 1st January 2025 0 0 0 0
Additions in financial year 0 -5,000 0 -5,000
Total as at 31st December
2025		 0 -5,000 0 -5,000
Depreciation
Prior to 1st January 2025 8,586 -607,000 7,155 -591,259
Additions in financial year 600 252,700 500 253,800
Total as at 31st December
2025		 9,186 -354,300 7,655 -337,459
Net Book Value
As at 31st December 2025 2,814 377,300 2,345 382,459
As at 31st December 2024 3,414 635,000 2,845 641,259

DEBTORS

Accounts Receivable

Description Amount
Gift Aid 12,210
Trade Debtors 1,466
Total 13,676

PREPAYMENTS

Description Amount
Prepayments 0
Total 0

CREDITORS

Accounts Payable

Description Amount
Accruals 1,558
Finance Lease Liabilities 0
Tax & Social Security 0
Trade Creditors 7,334
Total 8,892

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NOTES - OTHER

DEFERRED INCOME

Description Amount
Deferred Income 0
Total 0

ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

Current Year

Fund Name Opening Balance Income Expenditure Fund Transfers Closing Balance
Unrestricted
General (Unrestricted) 656,533 178,610 179,164 -245,000 405,979
Total 656,533 178,610 179,164 -245,000 405,979
Designated
MIDWEEK (Designated) 2,509 3,431 4,088 0 1,852
Youth (Designated) 1,062 6,485 4,144 0 3,404
Little'Uns (Designated) 865 606 808 0 663
Club 7-11 (Designated) 605 522 960 0 167
ARK (Designated) 0 5,830 2,606 0 3,224
Ephesian Fund
(Designated)		 15,000 0 15,000 0 0
Sale of 211 (Designated) 0 0 85,061 245,000 159,939
Total 20,041 16,874 112,665 245,000 169,250
Unrestricted Total 676,574 195,484 291,829 0 575,229
Restricted
Annexe (Restricted) 1,151 0 1,151 0 0
Pastoral Care
(Restricted)		 938 560 1,000 0 498
Total 2,089 560 2,151 0 498
Restricted Total 2,089 560 2,151 0 498
TOTAL 678,663 196,044 293,980 0 575,727

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NOTES - OTHER

PRIOR YEAR

Fund Name Opening Balance Income Expenditure Fund Transfers Closing Balance
Unrestricted
General (Unrestricted) 695,795 180,941 205,203 -15,000 656,533
Total 695,795 180,941 205,203 -15,000 656,533
Designated
MIDWEEK (Designated) 1,213 3,757 2,461 0 2,509
Youth (Designated) 200 5,483 4,621 0 1,062
Little'Uns (Designated) 569 548 252 0 865
Club 7-11 (Designated) 651 485 531 0 605
ARK (Designated) 0 0 0 0 0
Ephesian Fund
(Designated)		 15,000 0 15,000 15,000 15,000
Sale of 211 (Designated) 0 0 0 0 0
Total 17,633 10,273 22,865 15,000 20,041
Unrestricted Total 713,428 191,214 228,068 0 676,574
Restricted
Annexe (Restricted) 5,680 0 4,529 0 1,151
Pastoral Care
(Restricted)		 2,038 0 1,100 0 938
Total 7,718 0 5,629 0 2,089
Restricted Total 7,718 0 5,629 0 2,089
TOTAL 721,146 191,214 233,697 0 678,663

FUND TRANSFERS

Description From To Amount
Net proceeds General Sale of 211 245,000

FUND DESCRIPTIONS

Name Description
General An unrestricted fund for the general operations of the church
MIDWEEK A fund for the operation of the Midweek ministry
Youth A fund for the operation of Youth ministry
Little'Uns A fund for the operation of pre-school children's ministry
Club 7-11 A fund for the operation of junior school children's ministry
ARK A fund for the operation of the ARK after-school ministry
Ephesian Fund A fund for the Common Fund contribution
Annexe A restricted fund for the Annexe building project
Pastoral Care A restricted fund for pastoral care
Sale of 211 A fund for the support of gospel workers

TRANSACTIONS TO RELATED PARTIES

None

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NOTES - OTHER

PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT

For the year-ended 31 December 2024 the PCC prepared accounts on the Receipts & Payments basis, though did include an estimation of Assets and Liabilities in the notes to the accounts. For the period beginning 1 January 2025 the PCC has prepared accounts on the Accruals basis. As a result prior period adjustments for Fixed Assets have been made to reflect the position for 31 December 2024 as if Accruals accounts had been prepared.

Fixed Assets: The PCC estimated the value of assets retained for Church use at 31 December 2024 to be £642,000. This was comprised of:

As set out in the Accounting Policies section, the PCC has adopted a depreciation policy for Fixed Assets, and has applied this retrospectively. As a result the closing balances as at 31 December 2024 shown above have been revised to total £641,259 - a difference of £741, as follows:

For the same reason, there were also some adjustments to prior period balances related to the following:

The amounts shown in the Prior Period balance sheet (e.g. Gift Aid Receivable and Payroll taxes) are as per the amount estimated in the 31 December 2024 accounts.

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DERBY CITY DEANERY SYNOD 2025

WEDNESDAY 12[th] MARCH 2025 – ST ALKMUND’S CHURCH

Updates were provided on key diocesan initiatives. The Growing Faith project reported encouraging progress with expansion to additional age groups planned. The Greenhouse project was also introduced, aiming to support the development of fresh expressions of church across the deanery.

A report from General Synod highlighted ongoing national discussions on safeguarding reforms, including consideration of independent oversight models, alongside continued focus on victim care and racial justice. Locally, safeguarding updates included staffing changes, implementation of a new DBS system, and recognition of the need for increased support for Parish Safeguarding Officers.

Financially, the deanery reported a stable position, with parish contributions meeting expectations and budgets returning to pre-pandemic levels.

THURSDAY 22[nd] MAY 2025 – ALVASTON PARISH CHURCH

The Growing Younger Communications & Resourcing Officer, part of the Parish Support Team, reported on support for children, youth, and families, including resource signposting, parish support for new initiatives, and diocesan networking.

Under Ministry, Mission & Discipleship, progress on the Eco Church agenda was reviewed, including parish performance data against the Diocesan net zero target for 2030. The Energy Footprint Tool was noted as a key resource.

Members also took part in small group discussions sharing good practice on themes including hospitality, ministry in care homes, community use of church buildings, school engagement, and the development of new worshipping communities.

MONDAY 6[th] OCTOBER 2025 – SINFIN MOOR CHURCH

The meeting received reports from both the General Synod (July 2025) and the Diocesan Synod (June 2025). These highlighted ongoing diocesan restructuring and development work, alongside continued attention to financial governance and oversight. Key areas of focus included expanding disability awareness and inclusion across church life, and progressing planning related to the Church’s Net Zero commitments.

A safeguarding update was provided in light of a recent data breach affecting diocesan systems. Members were informed that the diocese has now transitioned to working with a new organisation to strengthen safeguarding procedures, improve data protection, and reduce future risk.

The Ministry, Mission & Discipleship team presented work on developing and strengthening growing faith networks across the deanery. Particular emphasis was placed on engaging children, young people, and families, and on building connections between churches and schools.

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REPORT ON THE FABRIC, GOODS AND ORNAMENTS 2025

The buildings and grounds are in generally good condition and well maintained, and facilitate us well as we seek to proclaim the gospel and grow God's people.

The main areas of attention in 2025 have related to the preparation of 211 Village Street prior to its sale, and the Quinquennial Inspection and its ensuing actions.

Before its sale, 211's boundary was improved with better fencing and access, full separation was established from the Church Centre and Office, dedicated utility meters were installed, and improvements were made to the house's eaves. The premises were successfully sold in 2025 and no longer form part of the buildings for which St Giles is responsible.

Following the Quinquennial Inspection a number of actions were identified and a plan is in place to tackle these in a prioritised order. One recommendation was to schedule regular clearing of the church roof valleys and guttering; the area is prone to leaf and other blockages that did, in adverse weather, lead to water ingress into the building until the obstruction was removed. The inspection also recommended that an asbestos report be conducted.

The significant capital cost expected is deterring us from replacing the church centre windows at present, and this is not currently being progressed as a priority. Work to resolve the unpleasant smell in the church annex toilets is ongoing. Routine maintenance and servicing has been carried out on the electrical, gas and firefighting equipment.

Relatively minor repairs have been carried out to the church heating system as necessary. We continue to rely on the aging, unreliable and inefficient church boilers installed in 2010 to effectively heat and steward the upkeep of our building. Should it become necessary, please pray that any necessary eco-friendly replacement options, to meet the Diocese's net-zero requirements for new installations, might become both affordable and effective. In the meantime, please pray for the Lord's ongoing protection over the current system.

Managing and maintaining St Giles' assets is not a trivial task and we thank God for those whose time and gifts make it happen. We also thank Him for the blessing that our facilities continue to be in the many varied ways we use them for ministry.

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