Charlty number. 1135323
CROMER PCC
{PREVIOUSLY CROMER PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL>
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
CONTENTS
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Rqference and admlnl8tratlve detalls of the Charlty. Its Trust••s •nd advlsern
Trustsos. report
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Independent •xamIne￿$ report
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Statement of flnanclal actlvltles
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Balanco shmt
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Not•$ to flnanclal 8tatsmènt8
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GROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER.. 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND
ADVISERS
Members of the PCC are either exaofficio. co-opted or elected by th8 Annual ParoGhial Church
Meeting {APCM} in aGcordance with the Church Representation Rules and wlth the aim of havit
adequate representation from 8ach congregation.
During 2025 the following served as membars of the PCC and trustees of Ihe charfty:
Incurnbent
Revd Wlll Warren
Clorgy
Revd Julia Chamberlln (Associate WKar) luntll May 2025)
Revd Joanna Haywood (Curate) {untll February 2025)
Revd Jennie Hodgkinson (Assistsnt Minist8r)
Churehwardons
Ivan Kimble
David Loades
Offlcers
Davld Orstx)me, PCC Secretary
Doug TLrthS11. PCC Treasurer
Gtyn Purfand, Electoral Roll Offker
Represontatlves el•dfjd to Ihe Deanery Synod
Davld Anderson
Anne Cottingham
John Hodgkinson
David Orsbome
Lay Represenlatlvès elected to tho Deanery Synod
David Andorson
Anng Cottlngham
John HI￿gkInSon
David Or$t￿me
Lay Members of tho Diocesan Synod
David Orsbome
Ivan Kimble
David Loade8

CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER.. 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Lay Represontatives elected by the APCM ('Elected Members,)
Judith Anderson
Jill Boyle (from April 2025)
Dennis Broughton {until Aprll 2025)
Anna Coghlan (from April 2025)
Chrlstophèr ja￿uler (from April 2025)
Tracy Johnson
Hazel Mardlin (from Aprll 2025)
Jon Mardlin (from Aprll 2025)
Sarah Mccandlish
Alison Orsbome (until April 2025)
Mary Palllster {until April 2025)
Gtyn Pudand (until April 2025)
Simon Purslow (from April 2025)
Eileen Wo(xlfield
Co-opted Members
Simon Purslow (until April 2025)
Doug Tuthill
Charity reglstered number
01135323
Prlnclpal offlce
The Church Office, Cromer Parish Hall, 65 Church Street, Cromer NR27 9HH
Ind¢pend•nt examiner
Timothy Hignett and Partners Limited, 7 H￿h Str88t. Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HG

CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER.. 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT
Vlcarfs Report
"I wlll bulld my church" (Matthew 16..18}
In our recent sermon series in the middle chapters of Matthevls Gospel, we reffeC￿ on the
Lord Jesus, promlse to build his church despite Satan's opposition. As we look back over the
past year. we relolce that he has been faithful to that promise here in Crom8r. Lives contlnue
to be transfomied as Ihe gospel is pr0dalm￿l y￿ek by y￿k through our many and varled
èvents and actlvitie8.
As In premous years, I will review our ministy through the lens of the three-fold strategy set
out in our vision: DraviiThJ In, Bulldlng Up, and Sending Out.
Drawin
In
The rhythm of our mlsslon contlnues to follow a consi8lenl weekly and seasonal pattem.
One example of our weekly outreach is Mustsrd Seed al St Martin's, offering food, community,
and gentle engagement wth the Christian gospel to those in the Suff￿ld Park district. It was a
great joy this autumn to witness baptisms arising from thls mlnlsty. and wè ccrfinu8 to pray thal
God would use this work to halp many more encounter hls love in Christ.
Similarly, CC Toddlers meets each Tuesday in the parish hall, providing connection for young
families and opportunities to engage with the gospel in an informal and welcoming settlng.
Our lermly Beachfest Extra events have continued alongsida our annual summer ￿￿ek of mlsskjn.
This year. we gathered in North Lodge Park wlth a pirate-them￿ programme, reaching many
familie5 In a new setting. Comerstone Cafe, our holiday ministy. and the bookstall have again
welwmed and s8rved thousands of visitors to th8 parish church. These minlstrles continue to
provlde natural points of contact, wlth a numbèr of visitors going on to atteThJ Sunday worship.
ChrSstmas and Easter remain key moments for outrèach. As in previous years, we distributed
invitations to our Christmas events across the communty. and our soclal medi8 engagement
reached thousands. Atter)dance at our Christmas services was strong, wlth many non-christians
hearing the gospel clearly presented. On Good Friday, our Easter Passion Play dr8w large
crowds. many of whom ware visibly moved by what they wttnessed.
Although talk of a "Quiet RevSval" continues to b8 debated nationally. we have certainty seen a
steady stream of people - includlng younger men - attending worship and expressing a desira to
explore the claims of Christianity. We how to run an Alpha course later In the spring to provKle
an ac￿ssible space for enquirers to conslder what il might mean to follow Jesus.

ROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER: 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
Buildin
Jesus. promise to build his church Is given in response to Peterfs confession of faith. At the heart
of all we do at Cromer Church is the opening of Scripture so that faith in Christ may grow.
This year, our Sunday preaching has taken us through the rich mlddle sectlon of Isalah. explorlng
the portraits of the Suffering SeNant fulfilled in Jesus. More recently, we have retumed to
Matth8Ws Gospel to see afresh how Jesus 15 revealed as the promised King. To mark 1700 years
of the Nicene Creed, our evenSng services spent 5eveTal weeks exploring its enduring truths. We
are currently considering God's design for life In the early chapters of Genesis.
l am daeply grateful to 811 who lead and preach at our Sunday Servi￿5, giving careful and
prayerful time to preparalion.
Alongside our adutt ministry. CC Kids meets weekly to open the Bible wth our younger
members. hdping to build strong foundatlons for a lifetime of discipleship. At a tima when
many churches see few young people, we are thanlrful for those the Lord has entrusted to
us and long to see more children and young people come to know Jesus.
With a r8duc8d stsff team for muth of this year, our small group leaders have Inevltably
received less overslght than usual. l am vary grateful for their faithfulness and understanding,
a8 well as for Ihelr engagement with the weekly studles that accompany our Sunday
sermons. In the months ahead, we hope to strengthen this area of ministry and to re-
emphasize the vital role of small groups as place6 of dlsclpleshlp. prayer, and connection
thin a larger church family.
In recent years, there has been a growlng sense that the Lord is calling us to ren8w8d
earnestness in prayw. Several new prayer gatherings have begun, and we have reintroduc
prayer ministry during Sunday mornlng servlces - something that was paused during the
COVID peric*J. We pray that thls deepening dependence on the Lord M+ill bear lastlng frult.
In September, we PLFblldy launched our Renew, Renovat8, Reinvest (R3) project. This
initiative seeks to reorder the parish church building to provlde a more flexlble space for
mission and mlnlsty In a changing era. The project team has met regularly throughout thè
year, and In the comlng months we Iwk forward to sharing further details about the nexi
stages and how members of the church family can be involved.
While it would be easy to think of R3 simply as a building project, its true fo￿4$ is people -
people encountering Jesus and belng transformed by him. Just as our Victorian forebears
undertwk significant rebjrbishment with a vision for gospel wtness in Cromer, so we pray
that this V￿rk will leave an eternal legacy for our generation and those to come.

CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER.. 1135323
YEAR ENDEO 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT <CONTINUED}
Sendin Out
Cromer Church continues to support a wlde range of mlssion partners, both in the UK and
overseas. Having 8UPPOrted Chrlstians Against Poverty and Hope Into Actlon for the last
missionary cyde, we have voted to support Tessa Development Trusvs work in Uganda and
also Mission Without Borders and their mission in Eastern Europe. As part of our mlssionary
engagement, this year we were pleased to host visits from Michelle Proctor, Mission Without
Borders, and support Rev TIM Britt8n's vi8lt to give theological teachlng In the dicr£se of
Soroti in the Angllcan Church of Uganda. Through the Church of England Evangdiol
Council's Ephesian Fund. we are able to provide financlal support to several parishe8 In
socially Ghallenglng contexts across the diocese.
In May, our Assodate Wicar. Julla Chamberlin, left to become Vicar of St Helen's Bishopgate
In Norwich. We give thanks for her ministy among us and pray for her as she serves in this
new role. At the tlme of writing, we are seeking to recruit her successor. Although vocations
to ordaSned ministry are natlonally in dedine. we hope in due course to host a training curate,
Investing in future gospel workers.
At a time when many churches struggle to find volunteers. it is a particular joy that so muth
of our church IEf8 Is sustained by the faithful service of our members. This report provides
another opportunity to thank all who serve. whether publicly or behind the scenes. l am
espeoally grateful to our thurchwardens, David Loades and Ivan Kimble. who have (xrried
significant leadership responsibility during a year of reduced staffing. My thanks also go to
our staff team - Lesley, Doug. Anna, and Amy- for their dedication and resilience. Davld
Orsbom8 continues to $8rv8 Wlth great diligence and wisdom as PCC Secretary, ensurlng
that our governanc8 and administration are handled with quiet 8ffectiveness.
May Gixl ¢ontinu8 to pour out his blessirKJ Upc￿ us in the year ahead, and may he g) on bulldlng
his church her8 in Cromer for his glory.
Revd Wllllam Warr•n
Vlcar

CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER. 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
PCC Secretary's R•port
The Parochlal Church COU￿11 IPCC) met 11 tlmes In 2025. This included one Saturday half4ay
Awayday following the Organisatlonal Health and Operational Eff￿liV&n8$s Revi8w Ca￿led out
by Andrew Bagwell, a specialist consultant. In addition, PCC mernbers attended an evening
workshop Session run by Mr Bagwell.
Each meeling began wlth Blble st￿ly, worship and pray8r, and meetings were planned to ensure
a good balance between roLrtine business and different aspects ofour vision. mlsslon and ministry.
EaGh meeting looked In detail at or more key aspects of our work and, during 2025, PCC
business included item$ on: Safeguarding. our Mission Partners, vision priorthes and action
points, budget and fInar￿ matters including Parish Share, a wide range of fabric and buildings
matters at the Parish Church and St Martin's, our Dogs In Church policy, actions arising from the
Fire Rlsk Assessment. the proposed 'Renew. Renovate. Reinvest, Building Project. leadership
strudures, staffing (including the appointment of an Associate Vicar), BeachFest and the church
camival float. naw ministry and mission opportunities at St Martin's and the Parish Church,
welcome (including wel￿Me Meals). and th8 stsrt of tha CPAS oourse 'Leading your church in
evangelism,.
Each meeting received reports from the Standing and Finan￿ Committee. the Parish
Safeguarding Officers. the Treasurer, the Electoral Roll Officer and the Health and Safety Team,
PCC also received regular reports from the Leadership Taams {Mission, FabriG and
Communications), when they met. and the Deanery. Diocesan and General Syncds when these
met. Where reports contalned recommèndations to PCC these were considered and voted on.
Members of the PCC are Trustees of Ihe charity and have a duty to be good stewards of our
finances, so the Treasurer's Report Is always a key item on the agenda. Budget planning and
monitoring are Important because they ensure that the funds we recelvè are used pnKlenlly to
enable and support our vision and all the elements of our mission and ministry. PCC members
work hard to aGhr&ve a vision4riven, balar￿ed and aspirational budget and we're grataful to the
Treasurer for hls carèful and dilv38nt work and for providing budget reports that are clear 8nd easy
to understand. Full dètails of the 2025 Financi81 Year can be fourKI In the Treasurerfs Report and
Accounts, elsewhere in this booklet.
Standing and Flnance Committee (S&F), the steering commlttee of PCC as prescribed by the
Church Rapresént8tion Rules, met eight times durlng 2025. Members are the Vicar.
Churchwardens. Treasurer (Doug Tuthill), S&r8tsry (David Orsbome) and PCC members
elected by PCC (Ann& Cottingham and David Anderson). S&F dealt wth any urgent business that
arose bet￿een PCC meetings. worked on matters delegated to it by PCC and, lo make the best
U8e of PCC time and aid good govemance, re¥￿Wed the declslons and rewmmendatlons from
each PCC meeting to ensure that items requiring further work had been identified and were being
followed up. S&F worked with the In¢umbenl to plan the annual PCC programme and draw up
the agenda for PCC meetings.
Th8 Leadership Teams (arry OLrt in-dèpth work in areas where they have expertise and interest,
before making recommendatlons to PCC. Membership of the Lead8rshlp T8ams consists of PCC
members (who are expected to serve on at least one Leadership Team) and others, not on PCC.
who have relevant knowledge. experience and commitment to setve In a particular area.

CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUP+lBER'. 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
Thre8 Leadership Teams vrfer8 In place during 2025: Communicatlons Leadershlp T8am, Fabrio
Leadership Team and Mlssion Leadership Team although reduced staffing meant that only Fabric
Leadership Team was able to meet regularty in the seGond half of the year. Following the
OrganlsatSonal Health and Operational EffectNeness Revlew and the subsaquent Awayday, PCC
decided lo review these arrangements lo ensure that they still meat our reeds. They expect to
ccmpléte this woth in the early part of 2026.
Attendance at PCC was excellent throughout tha year Bnd members have wotked well together
on some challenging issues and through some long and ￿MPleX meetings. l am very grateful to
members for their commitment and faithfulness, and for their help and suppjrt in ensuring that
PCC business runs smTr)thly.
PCC aims to be as opèn and transparent as posslbl8 about its work and, lo that end, the outline
agenda for each meeting is published in the W8ekty Upjate in advance of each meetlng, and a
list of the declslons tak8n Is published in the Weekly Update once the mlnutes have b*n
approved by PCC (normally at the following meetlng). Thè mlnutes of each meeting (apart from
any confidentl81 items) are also made available on ourwebsite once they have been approved by
pcc.
During 2025. the PCC has complbed In all respects with the House of Bishops, guidance on
safeguarding as required by s5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.
Davld Orsborne
PCC Secretary

CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER: 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 202S
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
Fabrlc Report
Thls report is a brref summary of the various v￿rkS (%rrSed out to the buildings, ebther owned by
Cromer Church, or for whlch the Church is responsible, during the calendar year of 2025. There
were a number of signfficant projects which were successfully compl8ted in 2025. Also, a strateglc
project feasibility study was commission￿1 in the year. This Report does not cover day to day
r8pair v￿rkS and mlnor maintenance of which there are lots.
Parish Church
Thg works carrfed oui on this grade 1 11st￿ bulldlng during the year are., -
Installation and commi6slonlng of a full fire detection and alam) system with service
centre notifications to key hokjers meeting the recommendatlons In the previous years,
Flre Risk Assessment Report {FRARI.
Upgrading of the electrlcal dlstribulion boards located In the cupI)oaid by the main south
door, for the fire alarm system and the new glass doors.
Installation of additional emergency lighting for compllance with the FRAR.
R8place 1 fire alami beacon stolen from the toilets and repair 1 b8acon.
Repair to the William Morris stain glass winéow following a broken pane from an Impact
of a projectile unknown.
Installation of Automatic frame-18Ss glass doors at the entrance to the Church. following
an approved facuKy, ir￿lUding a naw FX)wer supply.
North alsle stair turret- clearance and Improvement in rainwat8r discharge from flat roof.
Bi-annual clearance of lead gutter and gullies to roofs.
Emergency repairs carried out following the rainstonn damage to the incoming electrical
supply CUpL￿rd in¢luding tha lighting controls and the fir8 alaTh wireless systsm.
Rebuildlng of the incoming electrical suppty enclosure for compliance wlth the FRAR and
build in water resistance against future stomi water Ing￿S$ and cary out remedial
electrical works.
The parish church kitchen fan upgradè, including additional duct work.
New power supplied to churGh servery for the fly eradicator,
Mlnor patch repairs to driveway In churchyard by councll.
Removal of diseased and decayed tr88 With an approved facurty.
Servicing the heating boiler for the loungeltoilets.
Replacing bumt out switch fuse(J spur in the vestry.
Ongoing monthly emergency Ilght testing.
Annual and quarterfy Maintenan￿ of the church heatirvJ and flre alarm 5ysI8rns.
Installation of wireless heatlng control for the lounge and the nave of the church.

CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER.. 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT {CONTINUED)
A feaslblllty study was requested by PCC for a proposed remodellng of the Parlsh Church. PCC
unanlmously agreed to progress Option 2 of the feasibility report, and this optlon and thè feasibility
report. We￿ shared with congregations over a weekend in September. Also in the year, aftar
September. consultations concerning the feaslbllSty of the project were hdd writh a sub-committee
of the DAC. and the Ch8ncdlor.
St Martin's
Work continue$ to maintain the bulldlng In a good state of repair by keeping on top of minor
defects as they arise. The Improvements during the year were as follows:.
Installatlon of a full fire d8tection and alami system with servlce ￿ntre nollficatlons to
key holders meeting the recommendations in the previous years, Flre RlskAssessment
Report (FRARI including Installing new power supply for the system.
Thè double woc%ten entrance gates were replac8d at the church entrancè.
Replacement of a faulty soundar beacon.
Installation of new ventilation system in tha hall.
Thre8 notlce boards in the worship area were replac8d.
The vertical blinds on the large window in the worship area were replaced.
The work top counter on the stage was remodeled and the audio cupboard on the stsge was
removed to make room for an addltlonal fridge and freezer.
Moving Sockets for freezers.
An active loudspeaker was installed in the lounge connected to the sound desk In the
worship area. Thls can also be used Independently in the lounge.
Replace fauty Ilght in the h811.
The iron gate on the slde entrance was removed.
Wire new double socket for the freezers in th8 hall.
Flt floor sockets on th8 plaiform to prevent trailing extenslcffl leads for Muslard Seed
servery.
servi￿ the gas heaters in the hall and worship area.
SeNlce the boller for thè kitohen and toilet areas, Y￿h minor repairs.
Replacement of a corroded 13amp socket in the hall.
A Structurdl assessmenl of the worship area Iloor and plafform to permll a full immersion
baptlsm in an inflatable hot tub on the dias in the worship area to be able to tske place.

CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER.. 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
Parlsh Hall
The work carried out during the year are:.
Fit new emergency Ilght fftting in the main corridor as part of the FRAR.
Carry out repairs to the disabled toilet followng damage caused by 8 user.
Carry out repairs to 2 of the gas heaters in the main hall.
Clearance of lead gutters and general eaves gutters.
There were repalrs to a small section of lead flashing above th9 kitchen.
Annual heatlng maintenance. (In addllk)n, a fault was found in 2024 and the new part
ordered, and fitted in 2025.)
A repair to the suspended ceiling was carried out where a1008e fram8 am w88 refLxed.
Carry out inve8tigalion work to the dwr entry 8ySt6m.
Monthty 8mergency lightlng tests and fire alarm test8.
Another applicatlon was made to NNDC to denote Partsh Hall as a community asset. Evidence
was submitted from the PCC, with assista￿e from the D￿cese Registrar, to the Council to reject
the application. A response is du8 early in 2026.
Also, a preplanning application was made at the and of the year for the feasibilty of a change of
use of the Hall. A response is due in th8 earty part of 2026.
17 Me8dow Close
For over 15 y8ars the house has been let, though a lettlng agent, under a Short-hold tenancy.
Following advice from the diocese it was agreed by PCC that the house should be sold. In 2025
the house has been put up for sale after the tenants moved out. End of18ase deGoration and
maintenance took place I￿lUding some tidying in the garden. Also, the central heating boi18r has
had its annual service and gas safety certificate Issued. There have been viewlngs of the propety
and regular visits take place to meet insurance requirements.
Generall
The overall condition of the buildings conlinues to tÉ good. We are consclous of the fact tha(
whilst the 'Church' is made up of the peopl& that meet inside the bulkllngs, we are merely
custodlans 'for the time being, of the bulldings in our care, and it is our h)pe to be able to pass
them on to the next generatSon in a better condition than when we received them. This is. however,
quite a tssk. taking into KGount the slze and age of the buildirwJs.
It is noted that all the Portable Appllance Testing Is carrlad out by 8 compelent Person in David
Anderson.
The Fabric Leadership Group continue5 to meet quarterly to dSscuss the needs of our buildlngs in
detail, and to prepare racommendatlons to PCC for the r8pairs needed to our buildings and take
requests from PCC to manage fabric works. The fabric leadershlp team is made up of Nick
Claridge. Davkl Anderson, Dave Walk8r, John Hodgkinson, David Loades. Ivan Kimble and is
ably chalr8d by Simon Purslow.
Ivan Klrnblo
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CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUA4BER.' 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT {CONTINUED)
Annual Safeguarding Report
At the March 2025 PCC Alistjn Orsbome stepped down as PSO., a role held for 13 yearsl We
would like to thank her for her seNice and commltrnent. At the May PCC Anna Coghlan was duly
appointed as PSO for Childran and young people and Eile8n Woodfield continued in the role as
PSO for Vulnerable Adults. We were Introduced in these roles at both churches in the
Autumrrfwinter; alongside a video explaining the importance of SafeguardSng Within the C of E.
Our main focus has tEen on clarfylng and Implementing the Safer Recruitment process and
ensuring all volunteers hav8 a role description. To this end we are updatiThJ the guidan￿ within
the Safer Recruitment poI￿Y and seltiThJ up Meetings with Volunteer group team leaders. These
meetings are ongolng.
There Is an Increasing awareness of th8 importance of completing the relevant training, as w811
as having a current clear DBS. and V￿ continue to work to support and encourage volunteers in
acc8S5ing the orFline training as the face to face tralnlng run by the Diwe8e is rK)t a￿ayS easily
aC￿SSible.
Nationally the House of Bishops have been revlewing thè C of E's documents relating to
Safeguarding and in the interim have produced 'Safe environment and act￿ltI0$, as guidance for
Churches. We expect new guldance in 2026.
Locally It￿re have been some incidents reported where it has not been clear<ut Ythether they
should b8 considered as Safeguarding issues or not; but the Diocesan Safeguarding team have
provNJ8d darity and necessary actlons have been taken.
Currentty there are 77 people on our list of volunte8rs wlth a DBS" keeping us busy wtth updating.
Anna Coghlan
Eileen Woodfield
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CROMER PCC- CHARITY NUMBER: 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
Flnance
The PCC is holding 6ufflclent funds In reserve to contSnue In operation for the foreseeable future.
Havlng spent £70.034 on major repairs 8nd improvements in 2025, there still remains a totsl
unrestrlctad fund of £532,378.
Planned giving r8ducad by 2.7Q/o on 2024 where regular givers have left us 8nd not been replaced.
It was good to see Parish GNing Scheme contributions are up to 69°/D of lotal planned giving
although slanding orders are now down to 200h and envelopes again static at 11 ¢h. Wtlh tha
appointment of an Ass¢xiate Vicar expected in 2026. this would be a good time to review your
regular giving and I would urge you to sign up to th8 Parish Giving Scherne if you haven't already
done so.
Collections were down by 14°k on 2024 although all oth8r giving increased by 22%. This Includes
£5.091 of donations from the wall safe.
The Improvements made to the Bookstall have paid off wth an increase in income of 160kn over
2024 and Comerstone wrf(h its band of volunteers made a healthy 23 % increase in income over
2024. Both of these fvnd raisiro activities contributed a total net profit of £37,055 which enables
our church to cary out misslon work and help towards the running costs.
I have set up 6 fixed rats Term Deposrls wlth Lloyds Bank wth expiry dates falling 8v8ry 2 months
so that mon8y can be aC￿ssed easily.
Di0tss8n Parish Share (£100,000) was paid in full with £10,0(X) via the Ephesians Fund. Cromer
has contributed 1370/9 of the cost for having one vicar. This is because of TRIO (The Responsibility
Is Ours) where we have historically paid over and above the cost of ministry. We will continue to
be asked to pay extra until less well off churches catch up.
Church Utilty Bills have increased by 24Yo over 2024. The costs of Water. E1￿cIty and Gas for
Ihe Parish Church alone has reached £20,C￿0 for the y8ar. l am monftorlng usag8 closely and
the best quotes for renewal of our contracts have all increased. l am pleased to report that water
usage is now under Gontrol and a leak In a dlsused tollet was Identlfled as the cause of extra costs
prgviousty.
Bank charggs at Nat West have been managed and are around £10 per month. Lbyds have
changed our Communty account to a Charlty account whlch allows us a better credlt tumover.
Unfortunately, as wlth Nal West we are punlshed for paying in cash and cheques. l expect
Barclays will folbw suit in the near future and the only way to plan for thls Is to ask our church
family to please use the Parish Giving Scheme for their regular giving.
Doug Tuthlll
PCC Treasurer
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ROMER PCG- CHARITY NUMBER.. 1135323
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
statsment of Trustee'8 re8ponsibilitios
The members are responsible ft)r preparlng the Trusteè's ￿POrt and the financlal stat8m8nts in
accordanc& with applicable law and Unitad Kingdom Accounting StarKJards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicab￿ to chartlias in England & Wales requires the members to prepare financial
ststements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Charity and of its incoming resourcgs and application of resources. including its incorne and
8XP8ndlture. for that Period. In preparing thvde financlal statements, thè members are requlred
to..
select suitabL8 accounting policie8 and then apply them consist8ntly:
observe the mèthods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 102}.
• make judgments and accountlng estimates that are reasonabl8 and prudent.
. stste whether applicablg UK Accounling Standards (FRS 1021 have be￿ followed. subject to
any matèrial departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
prepare the financlal statements on the going concem basis unless ￿ Is Inappropriate to
presume that the Charty ￿11 continue in business.
The m9mt*rs are responsible for keeping adequate accountlng ￿ordS that ara sufficient to show
and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any time tha
financial posttlon of the Charity and enable them to ensure that th8 financial ststements Comply
wtth the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the
provislons of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding Ihe assets of the Charity
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other
Irregularities.
Approved by order of the member5 of the board of members and signod on th8ir behalf by:
R•vd Wlll Warren
25 March 2026
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CROMER PC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Ind•pend•nt •xamin•rf$ r•port to th• Tru8to8s of Cromer PCC {'the Charlty,)
I report to the Charity Trustee5 on my examination of the accounts of the above Charity Icromer PCCI for
the year ended 31 t)ecember 2025.
Rosponsibilitles and basls of r•port
As the Truslees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the ￿Unts in accordance
th the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe 2011 A¢l').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charitls accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
l and in carrwng out my examination I have followed the apr4icable DI￿10n$ given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examlnorfs $tst?m•nt
Slnce the Charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must bg a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2D11 Act. I confimi that l am qualrfied lo undertake the exaMIna￿On
because l am a member of Association of Accountang Techinlclans in Ewland arKJ Wales, which k%
on8 of the listed bodies.
l understand that thls ha8 been done in order for Ihe accwnts to provide a true arKI fair view in accordance
th the Generalty Accepted Acoounling Practice effective for reporting periods Winning on or after
1 January 2015. 1 have completed my examinats'on. I c>)nfim that no rnatters havg come lo my attenlion in
connection with the examination giving me cause to beligve that in any materfal respect..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charlty as requlrgj by Section 130 of the 2011 Acl.. or
2. the accounts do not accord wlth those records., or
3. the accounts do not compty with the applicable requirements concernino the form and Conlent of
accounts sel out In the Charflles (Accounts and Rewrts) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accwnts give a 'true and fairf view Nvhich is not a matter considered as p8rt of an independent
examlnatlon; or
4. th8 accounts have not been p￿pared in a￿rdance wilh the mfrthrwjs and principth of the
Stalem6nt of Recommended Practice for accounting and repcffting by charities preparfng Ihelr ￿Ounts in
a¢cordanc* vith the Financial Reporting Standard appliGable in the UK and RepU￿1C of IrelarKI (FRS 1021.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination io which
attention should be drawn in this report In order lo enable a kyoper understanding of the accounts to be
reached. This rep(Kt Is made solely to the Charitvs Trustees, as a body. in accordance with Part 4 of the
Chariligs (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My vth ha$ been undertaken so that I might state to
the Charlvs Trustees those matters l am required Io state lo them in an Indep8ndenl examiner's report and
for no olher purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the Charty and the Chariws Trustees as 8 body, for my wcfk or for this rewrt.
Emma Hignètt FMAAT
Timothy Htgn8tt and Partners Limlted
Accountants
7 High Street
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9HG
25 March 2026
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CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Resiricted
Income
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
R￿)mmond•d ¢atogori•s by
actfv
Unrostrl¢tod
funds
Incoming r•sourets (Note 3)
Incom• and ondowmants from:
DonatKJn8 and legacies
Ch8ritable actiwti&s
Ot￿rtra£10r￿ activlUe8
Investments
Sgparatfr materfal ltsm of Incomg
Other
204.183
1,601
205,784
237,773
82.757
10.543
3,813
86,570
10.543
77.442
13.231
Totsl
Resources expended (Note 4)
Expendlture on:
Charflabk OCti￿￿8
Other
Totsl
297.483
5,414
302,897
328.446
347,480
6,594
354,074
380,029
347,480
6.594
354.074
380,029
Net (•xpandlturn)Ilncome boforo Invostmont
gainsl{Iosso8)
Ngt galnslllossesl on Investments
Net1oxpenditur6yincome
Extraordinary item8
Transfers b•twe•n fundslcap51al axp. from fund
Othor re¢ogni8•d gain$l(10880s):
Golns an(1 on ￿ValUall(￿ off￿1 ossets for Ihe tharfty's ov
49.997
1,180
51.177
51,583
49.997
1.180
51.177
51,583
47,483
47.483
Othergalns111058e31
Not movoment in fvnds
2.514
48,663
51,177
51.583
Reconciliation of funds:
Totsl lunds br(wght forward
Totsl funds carried foThvard
534 892
532,378
171,267
122,604
706,159
654,982
757.742
706.159
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CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2025
BALANCE SHEET
3111212025 3111212024
FIX￿ 058ots
Tangible assets (Note 6)
Investments
Total tlxad assots
Current assets
Stock
Debtors {Nole T)
Cash at bank and In hand (Note 91
Total Current assets
148.899
134,260
148,899
134,260
3,371
51,380
463,255
518,006
2,632
48,813
532,362
583.807
Credbr8: amounts falling due wthin one year
(Note 81
11.923
I1,￿6
Nol curronl a￿•ts1([labl1￿I0$)
506,083
571,899
Totsl ￿pts Gurrgnt liabiliti08
654,982
706,159
Creditors- amounts falling due after one year
{Nole 8}
Provlslon5 for Ilabllttles
T¢)tal not assets oi liabilitios
Funds of the Char
Endowment funds
654.982
706,159
Restricted income funds (Note 11)
Unrestricted funds
RevaluatM reserve
Total funds
122,604
171,267
534,892
532,378
654,982
706,159
The financial statements were approved and aulhtyi$ed for issue by the Truste8s and Signed on
their behalf by..
Revd Wlll Warren
25 Ma￿tr 2026
Th8 nolas on pag8s 17 to 25 fcrfm part of these flnawal slatements.
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CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Not• 1 Basis of preparation
Basls of a¢countlng
These accounts have been prepared urvjer the historical ojst convention v￿th tiems recognlsed at
The accounts have been prepared in accordance vthh:
the Sta18ment of Recommended Pr8Ctlce.' Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their
accounts in accordance wlth the Flnancial Reportrng Standard applicablo in th8 Unit8d Kingdom and
1021 aTrJ with the Charitigs Act 2011.
The Charity constibjtes a public benefft entity as defined by FRS 102.
General Informatlon
Crom8r PCC is a register8d ¢harlty, number 1135323. Registration took place on 30
March 2010. The reglstered office for the Charity is Cromer Parish Hall, 65 Church Street, Cromer.
NR27 9HH. The Charty Is govemed by th8 Parochkgl Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as
Amended and the Church Represention Rules. The Charity also work$ under the name The
Parochial ChurGh Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Sl Peter & St Paul, Cromer
St Martins, Cromer. The name was amended with Charity CommissM)n from Crom8r
Parochial Church Councll lo Cromer PCC to ease kyJistical difficulties. The fvll name above is
8180 logg8d wth The Charity Cornmi88ion.
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CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONT
Note 2
Accountlng pollcles
Incomo
All income is r8¢0gni5od on¢e the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probab16 that the
income wll be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured r81iably.
The recognition of Income from legacies is dependent on estsblishing entitlement, the probabllity of
re￿Ipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of
entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a grft has been left to
them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid VAII and the death of the benefactor) and th8
executor is satisfied that the propety in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate.
Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value
of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the
Charity, can be reliably measured.
Grants ar8 included in the Ststement of financlal acllvltles on a recelvable basls. The balance of
income receiv8d for specific purposes but not expended during the p6ri0d is shovm in thg relevant
funds on th8 Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of re¢8lPt, its
recognition is deferred and included in ¢reditors as deferred income. Where 8ntitlem8nt occurs
before income is received. the Income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donation5 recgived under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised 81 the time of the donalion.
Incomè tax recoverable in relation to investment incnm8 Is recognlsed at the time the investment
income is receivable.
Other income is recognlsed In Ihe period in which it is receivable and to the extènt the goods have
been provrded or on completion of Ihe service.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefft
to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of e¢onomiG benefits wll be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. ExperKliture is classified by actlvlty. The costs
of each actrvity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, Including support costs
involved in undertaking 8ach activity. Direct costs attributsble to a single activity are allocated directly
to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which ar8
not attributable to a single actiwty are apportioned be￿etsft those adivities on a basis consistent V￿th
the use of rgsources. Where expenses can not be attrlbuted effectively. they have not been allocated.
and the totsl rnst can be seen in the analysis of exp8nditurè under 8 specific heading.
Expenditure on charltable activities Is incu￿ed on d1￿ctlY undertaking the activities which further the
Charity's objectives. as as any associated support ￿Sts.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. Any VAT redaiméd on ¢apital purGhases has been set
against the cost of the ass8L
Tanglble fixed assets and depr•eiallon
Tangible fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are Capitalised and recognised when future economlc
bgn8fits are probable and the cost or v81ue of the 8SS8t can be measured reliably.
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CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONT
Note 2
Accounting policies (cont>
Tangible fixed assets are inrtialty recognised at ¢ost. Afler recognition, undet the cost model. tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciatlon and any accumulated impaim)ént
losses. All costs incurred to brlng a tanglble fixed asset Into its Intended working condition should be
induded In the measurem8nt of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocat8 cost of tangible fixed assets less Iheir residual value
over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Freehold propety- Held at historical cost
Fixtures and fittings - 25% Reducing balance
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offer8d.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and liquid investments with a shorl malurity
of twelve months or less from th6 date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Stock
If stock movements are considered material, these will be included within the accounts.
Stocks accounted for are measured at the lower or cosl or net realisable value.
Llabllftlos and provlslons
Liabilities are recognised when Ih8r8 is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transf8r of economic benefit will be required in settlement. and the amount
of the settlement can be estimaled reliably.
Liabilities are recognised al the amount that the Charity anlicipates it wll pay to settle the debt or the
amount it has ￿ceiVed as advanced payments for the good5 or servi￿5 it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the bast estimate of the amounts required lo settle the oblrgation. Where
the effecl of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specffic to the liability. Th8
unwindin9 of the di8count is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Members for
partlcular purposes. Thè alm and us8 of éach dasignated fund is sel out in notes to the financial
statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordan￿ with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The ￿$t$ of raising and
adrnlnisterlng such funds are charged against the spe¢rfic fvnd. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes to financial statements.
Investment income. gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONT
Note 3
Analysls of Income
Restrict•d
Incom• funth T(*al funds
funds
2025
2024
Unr•8trtct•d
funds
Donations
and legacies:
Collections and other ivin s
Le
a¢ies
Donations wmlh
ift aid
In¢ome tax recovered
Third paty donations
33,877
33,877
1,000
136,375
32,636
1,896
205,784
31,677
34,315
140,089
30,754
938
237.773
1.000
136,375
32.035
1,896
204.183
601
Total
1,601
Charitablo
actlvitiO8:
VAT recovered - not elsewthere included
Total
Other tradlng
activities:
Rent
Bookstall
Comerstone
Bottle
Events
Organ conc8rts
22,996
21,356
36,023
2,382
22,996
21,356
36,023
2,382
25,449
17,741
27,387
3,432
3,813
3,813
3,813
86,570
3,433
Total
82.757
Income from
invgstments:
Income from investmenlslfees
10.543
10,543
10,543
10,543
Totsl
13,231
Soparato
material itom
of income:
Total
Othèr:
Off sit8 funeral credits
Insurance ¢laim
Grants
Total
TOTAL INCOME
297,483
5,414
302,897
328,446
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CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTI
Note 4
Analysls of expendlture
31-Dec-25
31.Dec-24
Unr•slrlet•d
fvnd•
Unre$trl¢tsd
fijnds
Incom•
lunds
Analysis
Expondlture on charitable
Parish Share (see treasurarfs
report)
Meadow Close running costs
DBS checks
Donations and fees
Church running expenses
Cler
ex
nses
Worshi
Hall expenses
Repairs & malnt6nan
Church workers
Parish a¢tivities
Office costs and re-branding
Bookstall running costs
Comerstone running expenses
Depreciation
Accountancy and payroll costs
Organist
Consultancy fees
Bank charges
Third paty donations and PCC
agreed donations
Total eX￿ndIture on charltable
actlvltles
funds
Totsl funds
Total fund8
100.000
5,729
433
13.000
33,871
1,435
5,757
10,023
30,897
42.882
13.910
9.630
12,642
7,682
49,634
5,988
100.000
5.729
433
13,000
33,871
1,435
5,757
10,023
31.927
42.882
14,410
9,630
12,642
7,682
49,634
5,988
1,522
5.313
140
117.608
2,215
528
14,000
30.955
5,383
6,054
8.562
27,704
40,996
16,459
9,794
7,241
6.316
44,753
4,690
942
752
161
117.608
2.215
528
14,000
30,955
5,383
6,054
8,562
50,459
40,996
16,909
9.794
7.241
6,316
44,753
4,690
942
10,525
161
1,030
22.755
500
450
1,522
3,542
1,771
140
9,773
2.056
2,056
1,938
1,938
347,480
6.594
354,074
347.051
32,978
380,029
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CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ICONTI
Note 5
Detalls of certain Ilems of expendlture
Wages c08ts are showm undgr Church W￿rkerS. ar￿ no employoes earn over £60.OIXI. The 8ver8g8 number of stsff in the
year Is 4 {2024: 4).
The Indep8ndenl examiners remuneration amounts to an independent examiner and accounts preparation fee cost of
£4.000 (2024 - £4.OOD). The charge for 2025 and 2024 have been 8c¢ru8d as an estimate in the a¢Gounts in the relevant
year. The statement of financial activities also includes other accounting ¢harges, includlng payrdl costs.
During the year, no TnJslee8 received any remuneration or other benefits in their capadty as Tru$te812024- £NILI. During
th8 year ended 31 December 2025. no Trustee expenses hava been Irwrred12024- £NIL).
Note 6
Cost or valuatlon
Tangible flxod assots
Fre•hold land a
bulldings
Oth•r14nd &
bulldlngs
Plan(
machlnèry and
motor
Vohl¢los
Fixlures,
flttlngs and
•quipm•nt
Total
At the bgginning of the year
Additions
Revaluations
Disposals l Transfers
At end of the year
Depreclation and Impalrments
Basls
243,418
64,273
243,418
64,273
307.691
307.691
SLorRB
(Straight Line or
Reduclng
Balance)
Not de
reciated
SLorRB
SLorRB
RB
Rate
25°
At Iwlnning of the year
Depreciation
At erKI of the year
109,158
49,634
158.792
109.158
49.634
158,792
Nel book value
Net book value at the b6glnning oftp
Net l)ook Val￿ at the end of the year
134,260
148,899
134,260
148,899
Noto 7
Debtors and prepayments
Analysis of dobtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Prepayments arKI accrued income
(Xher d6btor8
Total
4,686
834
45,860
51,380
2,672
281
45,860
48,8
As part of Ihg accountlng work completed In 2022. M YMS fourMI that thè freehold of Meadow Close was
In the name ofth8 NORWICH DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED. Upjn this basis. the asset has b
removed frcln flxed assets in the accounts. via transfer. The has been included wthin debtors.

CROMER PCC
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONT
Note 8
Creditors and ac¢rual3
Analysls of eroditors
Amounts falllng du• within
one year
2024
Amounts falllng du• aft•r
more than one year
2025
202S
2024
A¢¢ruals for grants payable
Bank loans and overdrafts
Trade tredilors
Payments received on account for contracts or
perf0rmar￿￿at8d grants
Accruals aThJ defer￿d income
TaxatK)n arKI social securlty
Other creditors
Tolal
6.760
7,056
4,OCN)
740
4,000
852
423
Noto 9
Cash at bank and In hand
2025
2024
Cash al bank and on hand
Other
Total
463,255
532,362
Noto 10
Related party transactlons
During the yBar. £10.801 (2024- £16,228} was paid lo Purslows Building Surv&yors Limited, for professwal seNices.
Simon Purslow is a director and $hareholder of the aforementioned company. and Is 8180 a Trustee of The Chltrch.
Part of the £10,801 is shown in the analysls of expenditure, and the balance has been included in fLxed assel additions.
Cromer PCC has not entered Into any other related paty transaction during the year, nor are there any outstsnding
balances owng betsveon related parties and The Church at 31 De*mber 2025.
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