2025-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church Barnston

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Christ Church Barnston with St Michael’s Pensby

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025

Diocese of Chester Parish number 0801 Charity number 1135685

Christ Church Barnston with St Michael’s Pensby

Index	page 1
Chairman’s Report	page 2-5
Report of the trustees	page 6-9
Trustees of the parish	page 10

Chairman’s report

The Psalm writers teach us the power of reflection, the recalling of realities past in order to inform and benefit the present. For example, in Psalm 78 Asaph determines to declare the praiseworthy deeds and decrees of the Lord, the things done and said in bygone days, in order that the next generation might know them, and live in the confidence of the same keeping. The reports that comprise this document afford us the opportunity to look back over the activity of 2025, (with the odd reference to more recent events), and to give thanks for, and take heart in, the steadfast keeping of the Lord. In him we live and move and have our being, from his are all things, to him we owe our life together, our growth in faith and service, our flourishing and fruitfulness. As we consider his faithfulness and provision through the past year, so we learn to rest our confidence in his power for present and future days.

As we read and reflect, we also celebrate the 'work produced by faith, labour prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ' recorded in these reports (1 Thessalonians 1:3). Each represents a generous investment of time, energy and gifting, for which we are most grateful.

The reports themselves detail the activities undertaken, however, driving everything is our great commission, the gospel purpose, namely to grow the body of Christ across the generations; reaching out, drawing together, building up. The motive and desire for every activity is spiritual fruit to the glory of Christ, fruit that lasts. It is not always immediate nor visible, growth may be subtle, internal, gradual, so as you read, I encourage you to pray for fruitfulness, and to keep on serving to the same end, knowing 'our labour in the Lord is not in vain.' 2025 featured significant decisions and many highlights. We are indebted to many who worked tirelessly to accomplish the ambitious programme outlined at the beginning of the year. It is a source of much encouragement that though we remained two full-time posts down, we were able to deliver a full range of ministry. This was down to the commitment and service of us as a body, each part doing its work. I want to thank the tireless efforts of the staff, wardens, treasurer, PCC, 'retired' clergy, readers, leaders, safeguarding officer, hosting teams, pastoral and bereavement teams, younger generations leaders, mission team, buildings and maintenance crew, vergers, techies, musicians, performers, weekly/monthly activity teams and many others, for quietly and diligently achieving what needed to done for the functioning of our church family life and witness. Particular thanks to Rob (and Shirley) as he steps down from six years of dedicated and winsome service as warden, his support has been constant, his wisdom and care greatly appreciated, Rob has done the everyday things without fuss and with a servant heart, we're indebted to him and pray for the next chapter of his ministry.

Our weekly gatherings are a key aspect of our life of course, we have enjoyed a series on the Lord's Prayer, the gospel from the book of Exodus, reflected on persevering well from the letters to the churches in Revelation, and explored the tenets of our faith as articulated in the Nicene Creed in the 1700th year since the Council of Nicea.

We managed to launch a new initiative in Sunday@7, enjoying the testimonies of those courageously stepping up to be interviewed, it has been such a blessing not only to get to know our members better, but more importantly, to hear the story of God's work in their lives. The highlights keep coming. Who could not help but be moved by our VE Day celebrations? Hot on the heels of a 'Grand Concert,' the production team stepped up once again to deliver two sterling performances to a packed hall, enjoying afternoon tea or chippy supper, by these great endeavours we really saw our gospel community connect with our local community. This was also the case with many of the seasonal opportunities, such as Easter, Pentecost, Holiday Club, Harvest, Advent and Christmas. It was thrilling to see our buildings at capacity as folk were invited in to enjoy events with us, to share hospitality, fellowship and good news, 3 often over food, our catering teams were phenomenal. Our mission extends beyond the parish to the uttermost parts of the world of course, the team have worked hard to grow our relationships with our partners, we engaged with each of them this year, a visit from the inspirational Joshua and Miriam providing another highlight. We must add our bi-annual parish weekend away to the highlight reel, it proved to be a fantastic time to connect as one church family, to share life, fellowship, laughter and to be built up in faith as we were taught from John 1 by the remarkable Tony Ford, as profound as he was humble in his delivery and example.

2025 also saw the further nurturing of our culture of care, with pastoral training and communication delivered by Joanna, and the progress of our safeguarding policy and practice with Coral and Viv labouring above and beyond to inform, implement, and get our parish safeguarding 'dashboard' as complete as possible, no small

undertaking. A further accomplishment was the renovation and decor of the church hall, improving our facilities and creating the wonderful 'reading room' or parish library, as well as a much more functional upper hall, hats off to the Thursday Boys.

Perhaps most significant for the long term development of our life and mission was the careful and courageous decision of the PCC to invest in ministry. Having dedicated resources to improving our facilities over recent years, it is strategic to have secured and filled the Associate Minister post. We look forward to the Hadfield family's arrival, and I urge you to continue to pray for them as they share in our life and mission in the coming years.

Many challenges remain, globally, locally, economically, culturally. However, rather than be daunted, let us take this opportunity to reflect, to remember what the Lord has done amongst us in the recent past, and let us therefore take confidence for the present and future, pressing on in the 'good deeds God has prepared in advance for us to do' (Eph. 2). The commission remains, the God of that mission is able, let us seek him that we might be faithful, and by his grace, even fruitful.

Christ Church Barnston

There's a season for everything and, as my time as warden ends, this is my last report. I’ll reflect a little here on our past 6 years at Barnston. There have been so many events and changes, and we’ve experienced many seasons together, as church family. First, I’m relieved to say that, despite my incompetence in anything practical (and much more), it’s a big relief that over this time the church building still stands and, thanks entirely to a lot of help from my friends, and generous legacies from those who have passed into glory, we've undertaken all the work required from the last quinquennial assessment.

Shortly after I took over the reins as warden from Jim Parr (impossible to meet his great standards), our vicar Peter left for an important job in the diocese. Just a coincidence? I hope so! Either way, this led to a vacancy. And so, with the PCC and my co-warden Bob, we had to take over steering the ship, always on the look-out for ice bergs and, supported by the Diocese, started the process of recruiting a new vicar. Unfortunately, life became more complicated. The Covid pandemic reared its ugly head! However, despite the many problems this threw up, the doors of Christ Church remained open, apart from a small gap mandated by a law that prohibited any assembly. Services, with sermons, readings and music (initially reflective recordings until we could sing again) occurred each week. Our Reader, Jane, was instrumental in this. With the combination of high fuel costs and the need to have all doors open, in winter, we had to dress as it we were on an arctic expedition. Some even brought hot water bottles to stave off the cold. Initially, with social distancing, isolating and a fear of contracting the virus, our congregation numbered less than 7 each week (once only 3). But we managed. Attendance gradually increased, and it was good to see healing from previous concerns, spiritual growth and an increase in commitment and faith experienced by many. Today, more people attend the 10:30am service than before the pandemic, with new families and even children.

During the long vacancy, life continued as well as it could, until thankfully we were able to welcome an excellent new vicar, bringing with him important new gifts of service. It's been great seeing Chris, Immy, Isaac and Ezra settle into life with us here. During this time, we've also had to bid goodbye to our associate minister, Chris Murphy. Now, after a long wait, and thanks to the PCC for agreeing to utilise legacy funding to support the growth in ministry, our new associate vicar, Joe will be licensed at Pensby very soon. We look forward to Joe, Beth and their children joining us. The wait for Chris and then Joe has been long – but the right people have joined us, at the right time, for these important roles! Each year in my report I’ve named some of the people who have freely given up their time to provide crucial support and ensure that our Church life doesn’t stagnate, but instead steadily grows and indeed is fun. It’s wonderful to see how so many people have stepped up to the mark and utilised their gifts over the years. I won’t name everyone this time! I also don’t consider that one role is more important than another – we’re all in this together, and all can contribute in our own ways (if you’re not, it’s a good time to start!).

Thanks to the hard work of clever practical people (including the craftsmen with wooden pallets) our church buildings and grounds don’t only look beautiful, but are structurally sound (alright, perhaps not yet the hall, but you can’t win them all)! The hard work of the staff team goes beyond their paid hours: administrating and negotiating the painful regulations and bureaucracy required to run the parish, overseeing pastoral care

and counselling and cleaning. Often not visible, these are crucial. Our two associate wardens have solidly and faithfully ensured that services run smoothly. It has been a pleasure to work alongside them. Our retired clergy make huge contributions to our church and provided much support to me, not least in bailing me out when I’ve forgotten to bring the bread for communion!

If things have run smoothly at Barnston over the past few years, its not been down to me. It’s rather because of the incredible support of so many people, freely offering their gifts in service and working so well alongside each other in so many roles. These key people may not be noticed when things run well, as they usually do - but deserve the real thanks. This includes the teams that help lead worship, music, preach, run the audio-visual desk, welcome, look after additional services and meetings as Vergers, undertake prayer ministry, clean the church (and the extensive brasses), provide and arrange lovely flowers, deliver the most fantastic hospitality of any church I’ve attended and, most importantly, have regularly covered my back when I’ve messed up and have always watched out for me! I’ll miss being warden but will leave with an excellent warden at St Michael’s and a great new warden who will take over here. Finally, although I did say that I wouldn’t mention any names. That was not true. I must thank the person who has done more than anyone, in providing hands-on practical support, in standing up for me and in keeping me (at least partially) sane. The spouse of a warden has an especially difficult job. I must especially thank my wife, Shirley.

St Michaels Pensby

It has been a privilege to serve as Churchwarden of St Michael and All Angels this past year. Throughout the year we have maintained a regular pattern of worship, including our Sunday and Wednesday services, together with services that observe the major festivals. We are grateful to Chris for his leadership, enthusiasm, spiritual guidance and kindness. We also extend grateful thanks to our retired clergy Peter, Andrew and David for their invaluable support in leading our services and providing support to Chris. Equally we appreciate those who give so willingly of their time and energy in leading and preaching, reading, working the technology, leading the intercessions and prayer ministry and our talented musicians. Not forgetting those who prepare and serve refreshments and provide fellowship after the church services. The increased numbers at the major festivals of the Church’s year, particularly Christmas, Easter and Harvest have been a real source of encouragement. At Christmas it was such a delight to see the Church packed out for the School’s Carol services and Christingle. Carols round the tree (or rather carols 5 in the hall due to the inclement weather) was a great success and we thank Alan for his commitment and enthusiasm in leading this, Messy Church and the children’s holiday club. Our parish away weekend provided a perfect opportunity to gather in a different setting for worship, teaching, fellowship and rest. It provided an opportunity to deepen faith, strengthen relationships and reflect together on the life of the church. Our guest speaker Tony was superb. The parish continues to offer pastoral care to those in need, including the sick, housebound.

We continue to comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England. We remain truly grateful to Coral, as she continues with her commitment and determination to ensure that we provide a safe and secure environment for people to share worship and fellowship. Our church remains engaged with the local community helping to maintain a visible and welcoming Christian presence in the parish. Members of the congregation and the community came together to give thanks and join in the celebrations for VE day with music, afternoon tea and a fish and chip supper. We have just travelled from ‘Golden Gate to Empire State’ celebrating the diversity of music. It was a pleasure to welcome so many of our local community who thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and entertainment.

Although I bear the responsibility for the care of the church building – I would be completely lost without the wise counsel and unerring support of Bob Fiddaman who continues to advise on all things building related. I am also grateful for the support of the 'Thursday Boys’ for their good natured help and assistance. Thanks, as ever to John Garner who continues to maintain the gardens and church grounds and to Teresa whose flower arrangements help beautify the church. This year we were able to replace the main door into the church following a bestowal from Norman Cannon. The door will serve as a fitting legacy to Norman and all he meant to St Michaels.

As verger, Aud continues to ensure that both our regular and funeral services are conducted meticulously. Thanks go to Becky who continues to clean the church and hall, always with a smile on her face. Thanks

once again to our parish administrator Ce who provides great support and encouragement which is very much appreciated. Bill Mankin has continued to develop the Tuesday Hub into a friendly and warm environment where all are welcomed and enjoy hospitality. As I write this we await two significant events with great anticipation. The first is Easter, one of the highlights of our church year with its breadth of services, celebrating hope and new life together with extended opportunities for fellowship and hospitality. The second is the long awaited arrival of our new Associate Minister Joe, who with his wife Beth and children Lydia, Emily, Tilly (and Teddy the dog) will receive the warmest of welcomes from their new church family.

While there are ongoing challenges, we look forward with hope to the opportunities ahead to grow in faith, deepen our discipleship and serve our community. I thank the PCC members for their support during the year and am grateful to all the volunteers who contribute to the life of the church in so many ways. And finally, to you, the congregation for your faithful support, kindness and generosity. I pray that God will continue to guide and strengthen us in our life together as a parish.

Report of the Trustees :

A. Objectives and Activities

Purpose. The primary objective is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC (Powers) Measure 1956 states that the PCC is to co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

In 2017 the PCC agreed the Purpose Vision and Values of the church

Our Purpose: To make Jesus known and to grow together in him

Our Vision: To be bigger and more representative of the community, equipping everyone for ministry. Our Values: We will be a church…

defined by grace directed by the Bible dependent in prayer with compassion for our neighbours confident and joyful in our faith

The Parish has continued to pursue its purpose "to maintain and promote the spiritual teaching of the Church of England”.

2. Ensuring our work delivers our aims

We review our work each year and consider outcomes and plans for the future. We take account of the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our purpose and in considering how planned activities will meet that aim. In 2016 we decided to develop a Mission leadership team that would support the staff team in achieving our goals as a church. This was formed and has received training in church leadership organised by Chester Diocese and provided by Lead Academy. In the light of this training, we have worked to define our Purpose, Vision and Values

3. The focus of our work

We provide facilities for public worship, pastoral care, and spiritual, moral and intellectual development. We promote Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

The staff team is assisted by a large group of volunteers who share responsibility for the different aspects of the Church’s life as church officers, sides-persons, preachers and service leaders, pastoral visitors, musicians, youth leaders, small group leaders, toddler group leaders, prayer ministry team members, people who work in maintenance and care of the church buildings, and many more.

These have been assisted by retired clergy, licensed readers and licensed pastoral workers. It is not overstating things to say that without our willing volunteers, we could not fulfil our ministry to our community in the way we currently manage to do. We are immensely grateful to all those who give so generously of their time to enable this work and these groups to continue.

B. Achievements and Performance

How our activities deliver public benefit and the main activities delivering this.

• Education - contributing to the spiritual and moral education of children and young

people by the provision of Sunday School and the youth group. We appreciate the work of our volunteers who undertake children, youth and family work. We also employ a Discipling Coordinator.

Social action - contributing to and assisting in social action in the parish and community
by the following activities:

a) Little Tugs for pre-school children and their carers; Messy Church for primary school children and their carers; our children and youth worker visiting local primary schools.

b) Use of Church premises for Guides, Brownies, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and also for weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc.

c) Adult activities such as Lunches for the Bereaved; Carers Group; Sewing Group; Knitting and Coffee Groups.

d) Volunteer Chaplaincy services for local hospitals; visiting the sick and bereaved.

e) A meeting/social hub service operating on Tuesday mornings all year round, available to all and offering a warm, hospitable, welcoming, non-judgemental, secure environment.

f)Training - providing training and assistance in order that volunteers are competent, for example, to assist clergy in providing Christian services, e.g. Intercessory Training; funding volunteers to attend Diocesan courses to become Licensed Pastoral Workers or Readers.

Area of activity

The majority of the parish's activity takes place in the communities of Barnston and Pensby, as well as the local schools, hospitals and other community venues.

Who benefits from our services?

We aim to make our services open to as wide a section of the local public as possible.

C. Financial Review

In 2019/20 we received a £560,000 unrestricted legacy. A PCC decision was made to regard this legacy money as ‘separate’, and it is useful, therefore, to separate ‘legacy’ income, expense and balance from ‘normal’ items.

In 2022 we received a restricted legacy of £180,000.

‘Normal’ income for the year was £209,000, and ‘normal’ expenses £189,000, resulting in a ‘normal’ surplus of £20,000.

‘Legacy’ income was £16,000 (interest) and ‘legacy’ expenses were £16,000.

During 2025, as only one minister was present, we paid a substantially reduced parish share which had a major positive effect on our surplus. However, we are aware this changes substantially upon the appointment of an Associate Minister in April 2026.

No investments are held.

Risk. The PCC is aware of the risks to which the Church is exposed, and continues to adopt policies to minimize them. They include DBS checks according to Diocesan policy, and training of people working with children, active safeguarding, insuring all known risks, and being mindful of the need to show prudency when incurring expenditure.

Reserves Policy. It is PCC policy to maintain 2 months running costs, equivalent to £39,000, of which 75% must be unrestricted funds, and at least 90% to be ‘cash’ and available within one month’s notice. In

addition to this £39,000, a further £15,000 of unrestricted monies should be held to cover emergency ‘building fabric’ needs and £3,000 of unrestricted monies to cover monthly balance fluctuations. The total reserves policy figure is, therefore, £57,000 (minimum £47,000 unrestricted). Currently (Dec ’25), the amount held in ‘normal’ reserve is £109,000, plus legacy balance.

D. 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) as amended. The PCC is an unincorporated registered charity.

PCC members are automatically trustees of the charity.

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At Christ Church & St Michaels and All Angels the membership of the PCC consists of - The Incumbent The Associate Minister (vacant)

Both Churchwardens

Members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church. All those who attend our services are encouraged to register on the electoral role and stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of concern and importance to the parish, including deciding how funds are spent.

The PCC meet 6 times per year.

Because of its wide responsibilities, the PCC has several committees each dealing with a particular aspect of church life. These committees, which include Mission Leadership Team, Buildings Team, Mission Committee and Standing Committee, are responsible to the PCC and report back regularly.

The PCC has a duty of care towards people who take part in Church activities and who use Church premises. In order to fulfil this obligation, the PCC has given special attention to the following areas:

Safeguarding

The PCC has a Safeguarding policy, which shadows the policy published by the Diocese of

Chester. Further training was held during the year for church members. The PCC requires that any church member who works with children or vulnerable adults should hold a current DBS certificate in addition to undertaking safeguarding training ans gaining the appropriate level of certification.. The DBS process is administered by Mrs. Coral Greenwood.

The PCC has appointed Mrs. Coral Greenwood as Safeguarding Officer and she reports to every PCC meeting.

Hygiene

The kitchens in Barnston and Pensby are subject to inspection by the relevant department of Wirral Borough Council. The Barnston and Pensby kitchens have both been graded 5, the top award. Many users of the kitchens have a certificate in Food Safety Awareness and in Food Preparation. This is kept under constant review.

Health and safety

Our Health & Safety Officer undertook a detailed assessment in 2019 and in 2022 of the state of the church and its premises. The Church Wardens have acted to implement the recommendations that were made.

The parish has been managed by the following staff team members: Revd Chris Slater Vicar Cecelia Oliver Administrator Joanna Hill Discipling Coordinator Rebekah Haslam Assistant

A quinquennial survey took place in September 2021 which indicated a few areas of maintenance and development. A plan for doing this has been developed, and schemes are now in operation to remedy. The next survey is due in September 2026.

E. Reference and Administrative Details

We are Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church Barnston.

We are one parish with two church buildings, being Christ Church Barnston St Michaels and All Angels Pensby

Consequently, we are known as Christ Church Barnston with St Michaels and All Angels Pensby and Christ Church Barnston with St Michaels Pensby

Our registered charity number is 1135685 Our Diocese of Chester Parish number is 0801

Our principal address is: Parish Office, Christ Church, 85 Barnston Road, Barnston, Wirral, Merseyside CH61 1BW. Phone: 0151 648 2404 Email: cecelia@barnston.info

F. Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others None.

G. Trustees

The members of the PCC are also the Trustees of the charity. During 2025 these were:

Rev’d Chris Slater Vicar Rob Moots Church Warden Barnston Vivien Francis Church warden Pensby Anna Mountford resigned 11.05.25 Alex Brassey elected as secretary Bob Jarvis elected as Treasurer Lois Millington Jane McCallum David Reed Graham Hill Alan Johnston Hilary Bird Carol Jordan Paul Tolley Mark Chapman appointed 11.05.25 Ray Evans appointed 11.05.25 Wendy Rowlands appointed 11.05.25 Jacqueline Fiddaman appointed 11.05.25

The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules. Parishioners who are members of the diocesan synod or deanery synod are automatically members of the PCC. PCC members are elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). A few members are coopted. The serving clergy are members of the PCC. Our APCM has adopted local customs to limit the length of time for which any individual can serve on the PCC without a break.

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Christ Church Barnston with St Michael and All Angels Pensby
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st. December 2025
Income and Expenditure Account
Note Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2025 2024
Incoming Resources
Regular Church Giving
Tax efficient giving 86,483 480 86,963 89,285
Tax recoverable on above under gift aid 24,293 120 24,413 23,250
Other church giving 39,357 39,357 37,684
150,133 600 150,733 150,219
Unrestricted donations,events and legacies 13,971 13,971 11,139
Restricted donations, legacies & fund raising 6,000 6,000 300
Antons Road rental 14,642 14,642 9,982
PCC fees 8,183 8,183 8,715
Hall lettings 9,028 9,028 10,452
Interest and dividends 2 22,929 22,929 26,100
Total incoming resources 218,886 6,600 225,486 216,907
Resources Expended
Cost of generating funds
Maintenance of property 3,494 3,494 4,267
Ministers' expenses 4,735 4,735 2,138
Salaries and wages 22,670 22,670 21,012
Training 1,795 1,795 1,136
General administration 14,195 14,195 15,655
Bank charges and interest 119 119 103
Legal, professional & consutancy fees 28 28 28
Depreciation of fixed assets 1&6 0 3,876
47,036 0 47,036 48,215
Cost of charitable activities
Cost of clergy Parish share 77,604 77,604 75,346
Pastoral Co-ordinator 10,027 10,027 9,523
Children and Youth Ministry 1,265 1,265 818
Maintenance of churches 10,055 3,721 13,776 9,956
Maintenance of church halls 26,049 26,049 29,820
Donations 15,810 600 16,410 18,729
Parish weekend 5,793 5,793 0
Christ Church improvement works 7,896 7,896 14,697
146,603 12,217 158,820 158,889
Total Resources Expended 193,639 12,217 205,856 207,104
Net incoming (outgoing) resources for the year 25,247 -5,617 19,630 9,803
Gains (losses) on investments 2 0 0 0 0
Net Movement in Funds in year 25,247 -5,617 19,630 9,803
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Christ Church Barnston with St Michael and All Angels Pensby
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2025
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2025
Note Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2025 2024
Fixed Assets
Property - 8 Antons Road 3&6 225,000 225,000 225,000
St Michael's Church re-order and refurbishmen 4&6 205,552 205,552 205,552
St Michael's Church Centre 5&6 567,287 567,287 567,287
Fixtures and Fittings - Barnston & St Michael's 6 0 0 0
997,839,839839 0 997,839,839839 997,839,839839
Current Assets
Cash at bank 7 514,958 25,917 540,875 521,245
Prepayment 8 0 0 0 0
Petty cash 0 0 0 0
514,958,958958 25,917,917917 540,875,875875 521,245,245245
Current Liabilities
Creditors 0 0 0 0
Accruals 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Net Assets £1,512,797 £25,917 £1,538,714 £1,519,084
Represented by:
General Reserve
Unrestricted Fund
Opening Balance 1,487,550 1,487,550 1,459,602
Net movement in fund in year 25,247 25,247 27,948
Capital Exp. from unrestricted fund 0 0
Closing Balance at 31.12.25 1,512,797,512,797512,797,797797 0 1,512,797,512,797512,797,797797 1,487,550,487,550487,550,550550
Restricted Fund
Opening Balance 31,534 31,534 49,679
Net movement in fund in year -5,617 -5,617 -18,145
Capital expenditure 0 0
Closing Balance at 31.12.25 0 25,917,917917 25,917,917917 31,534,534534
1,512,797 25,917 £1,538,714 £1,519,084
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Christ Church Barnston with St Michael and All Angels Pensby
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2025
Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 2025
2025 2024
Reconciliation of net incoming resources
to net cash inflow from operating activities
Net incoming resources 19630 9,803
Depreciation 0 3,876
Purchase of fixed assets 0 0
Sale of fixed assets 0 0
Sale of Investments 0 0
(Increase)/decrease in debtors 0 0
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 0 0
Increase/(decrease) Project funds held as a current liability 0 0
(Increase)/decrease in cash in hand 0 0
Increase/(decrease) in loan repayments due in less than I year 0 0
Increase/(decrease) in loan repayments due in more than I year 0 0
Net increase (decrease) in funds at bank during the year 19,630 13,679
Movement in funds held at bank
Cash at bank at 1 January 2025 521,245 507,566
Net increase/(decrease) during year 19,630 13,679
Cash at bank at 31 December 2025 540,875 521,245
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Christ Church Barnston with St Michael and All Angels Pensby

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2025 Notes to the Accounts

1 Accounting policies and format of accounts

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention on an accruals basis, and on a going concern basis, with the exception that

the property Antons Road is shown at valuation.

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of the guidance given by the Charities Act 2011.

(b) Incoming resources

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

(c) Outgoing resources

Resources expended are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

(d) Unrestricted funds

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

(e) Restricted funds

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor. The table below shows restricted monies movement.

	Opening bal 01.01.25	Income	Expenses	Closing bal 31.12.25
Christchurch church	31,386	0	7,896	23,490
Other restricted funds	148	6600	4,321	2427
Totals	31,534	6,600	12,217	25,917
The only other restricted funds received were in respect of			retiring collections and these were remitted
to the appropriate source during the year.

(f) Fixed assets

The property 8 Antons Road is shown in the accounts at a valuation of £225,000, that of St Michael's Church re-order and refurbishment at cost, £205,552, and that of St Michael's Centre at cost, £567,287. Depreciation is not charged on these assets as the trustees believe they have a remaining useful life of over 50 years, that their value to the parish is in excess of the figure in the Balance Sheet, and that both the depreciation charge and the accumulated depreciation would be immaterial to the financial statements.

Fixtures and fittings are shown at cost and are being depreciated over their useful life on a straight line basis of 10 years.

2 Investments

No investments are currently held.

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Christ Church Barnston with St Michael and All Angels Pensby
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
3 8 Antons Road
The property 8 Antons Road is shown at valuation in August 2013.
4 The re-order and refurbishment of St Michael's Church is shown at cost. (See fixed asset depreciation, note 1f)
5 St Michael's Church Centre
The centre was built in 2008/9 and is shown at cost. (See fixed asset depreciation, note 1f)
6 Fixed Assets
Property 8 Antons Road at valuation in August 2013 225,000
St Michael's Church re-order and refurbishment, at cost 205,552
St Michael's Church Centre, at cost 567,287
Fixtures and Fittings at cost Christ Churc St Michael's Total
Church Centre
At 01.01.25 19,559 24,678 53,209 97,446
Additions in the Year 0 0 0 0
Less depreciation charged to 31.12.24 -19,559 -24,678 -53,209 -97,446
Less depreciation charged in year 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
Total fixed assets £997,839
7 Cash at bank
Balances at the year end were 2025 2024
CAF Current A/c 3,577 101
CAF Gold Deposit A/c 31,960 25,089
CCLA General bank A/c 78,636 99,335
CCLA Julia Oxley A/c 405,445 357,062
CCLA Slorach/Macardle A/c 21,257 39,658
£540,875 £521,245
8 Debtors
Prepayments 0
£0
6
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Inde endent Examlner's Re To th• trustees of Chri8t Church Barnston wlth St Michael and All Angèls Pen$by orL I report on the accounts of the d)arty for the year ended 318t Deb 2025 which are set out on pages 2 to 6. Responsibilities and basis of the report As the charitS trustees you are responsible for the preparatK*n of the accourts in aCCdan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. I have satisfi8d myself that an audit is not required for this year ur¥Jer section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and I report in respect of my examination of your Chanty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Ad. In carying out my examinatlon. I have follow&d the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) {b)of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and confinn that no matters have come to my attention in COnntIon with the 8xamination gNiTrJ me cause to believe: 1. That accounting recorts were not kept as required by the Ad,. or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. The accounts do not comply with the requirement of the Act. other than ary requirement that the accounts give a true arKI fair view whith is not a matter considered as part of my examination., or 4. The accounts hav8 not been prepared in accordance with the mthods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Pradice for aOUntIng and reporting by charities. Roger W Hughos FCA Lower Farni 90 Brimstage Road Heswall CH60 1XQ 16 March 2026 £D2G