-h St.Nicholas Marston Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the Year ended 31 December 2025
Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council The trustees of the Parochial Church Council of St Nicholas,, Marston (the members of the PCC) present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. Incumbent The Revd Elizabeth (Skye) Denno Charitable Status All Parochial Church Councils in the Church of England are recognized as charities by the Charity Commission; PCCS such as ours, with a gross income over £100,000, are required to register with the Commission. The members of the PCC are the trustees of the charity. Registered Charity Number 1138507 Legal Name of the Charity The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas Marston Working Names of the Charity St Nicholas, PCC PCC (of) St Nicholas, Marston Address of the Charity The Vicarage, Elsfield Road, Marston Oxford OX3 OPR Independent Examiner Mr Gerald Prickett, 6 Elsfield Road, Oxford OX3 OPR Bankers The Cooperative Bank, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester.
Officers Incumbent (Vicar) Curate Associate Priest Permission to Officiate (PTO) Licensed Lay Ministers Revd Skye Denno Revd Sam Durley (from April 2025) Revd Andy Gosler Revd Stephanie Bullock David Cranston Joel Denno Neil Barker Churchwardens Judith Piggott Jan Lawrie Skye Denno Debbie Bailey Eileen Palayiwa PCC Chair PCC Secretary PCC Treasurer Representatives on Cowley Deanery Synod Skye Denno Isabel Fenton (to April 2026) Millius Palayiwa The clergy are members of Deanery Synod ex officio. Members of the PCC In accordance with the Church Representation Rules, members of the PCC are either elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, are co-opted by the PCC, or are members of the PCC ex officio. The following served as members of the PCC during the calendar year 2025: Duncan Hatfield Ginny Ross Maureen Davis Skye Denno James Lawrie Emily Meredith Tessa Hennessy Jan Lawrie Judith Piggott lan Ross Jackie Whittaker Eileen Palayiwa Millius Palayiwa Isabel Fenton Linda Prickett Elected PCC members serve for three-year terms. The current terms of office of the elected PCC members are as follows: Serving until 2026 Serving until 2027 Maureen Davis Duncan Hatfield Tessa Hennessy Emily Meredith Jackie Whittaker Ginny Ross James Lawrie Serving until 2028 Eileen Palayiwa lan Ross
Objectives and Governance The parish of St Nicholas, Marston, is one of the parishes in the Deanery of Cowley, within the Diocese of Oxford. It shares a joint benefice with the separate parish of St Thomas of Canterbury, Elsfield. The Parochial Church Council ('the PCC,) is governed by the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure {1956) as amended, and by the current version (2011) of the Church Representation Rules. Its responsibilities include that of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St Nicholas,. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our seniices and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and specifically the guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through: Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing knowledge of and trust in Jesus Christ. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish. Missionary activity and outreach work. Facilitating this work depends on the voluntary work of many people, and the PCC very much appreciates their ser¢ice to the church and to the local community. The incumbent receives a stipend paid by the Diocese. No other trustees are paid for their services. A connected charity is Marston Church Properties Ltd ('MCP'), which is both a registered charity, no. 1085739, and a company limited by guarantee. Three of
the five directors of MCP are members of the PCC, and the vicar is the chair of the company by virtue of her incumbency. Vicar's Report As I sit in the quiet of our beautiful chancel to write this report for 2025, the sun is catching the medieval glass, reminding me of the centuries of prayer that have soaked into these stones. Yet, my mind isn't on the distant past; it's on the vibrant, messy, and beautiful life that has pulsed through St Nicholas over the last twelve months. If 2024 was about finding our feet again in a changing political post-covid climate, 2025 has been the year we decided to walk, and sometimes run, into the calling God has for Old Marston. We have moved from asking "How do we survive and increase our numbers?" to "How do we senie and show God's love?" It has been a year of transition, but more importantly, a year of growth. One thing that remained with me from 2024 was the call to be constant in prayer in all that we do and be (Romans 12.12). With this verse echoing in my mind, I was keen to make sure all meetings and services began in prayer, that we prayed in our church every day, reintroduced quiet days in preparation for our festival celebrations and Night Prayer on Thursday evenings. Thank you to Ginny Ross and Sally Richards for preparing two quiet mornings so far and making sure we plan a further two for 2026. Looking back on the past year, l am struck by the sheer variety of ways we have seen God at work, both in our community and within the church. We have seen our 'Eco-Church' initiatives take flight, the Celtic gatherings have become a nurturing inclusive community, and our churchyard, including the Eco Hub a space of sanctuary not just for our parishioners, but for the local wildlife, echoing our role as stewards of creation. The churchyard and Reading Room area look beautiful with all the Spring flowers. Thank you to Revd Andy, Tessa and Isabel who led the Green church and to Revd Sam our Curate who has enabled us to acquire our first Eco Award (Bronze) and who is inspiring us to aim for Silver this coming year. Our hope is to have clearer eco signs in the churchyard and a community information board inside containing information on all the Eco and Creation care at St Nicholas Church and what can still be further developed. Thank you to Helen Norman (Family and Children Minister) for continuing to build bridges in our community with families and young people. Thanks to her, and the team (Margaret Harding and Duncan Hatfield) who helped with the Mindfulness Club, our relationship with St Nicholas Primary School has deepened significantly with them going in each week during term time. Seeing the church filled with the chaotic, joyful energy of the Road to Easter and Fun Days reminded us that the heart of our mission is to pass on a living faith. Messy Church is growing thanks to a dedicated team under the care of Jane Burd. Growth hasn't just been about the young, but also the young at heart. Our Coffee Pot and Lunch Club has become a lifeline for many in the village, proving that the simplest act sharing a cup of tea and a listening ear, or providing a hot meal, is often where the Holy Spirit does her best work. Thank you to Eileen Palayiwa who oversees the Pastoral care with me and runs the Coffee Pot. Pastoral care
is a very important aspect of ministry and church life here in Marston. l am so thankful we have a Pastoral Care Network - thank you to all the leaders and to Eileen for overseeing this with me. Thank you to Jackie and Judith who run the Lunch Club and for all the helpers that make it possible each month. We have also embraced the digital age with more confidence thanks to Duncan who manages our Website, and Joel Denno and Ginny Ross who livestream up to four services monthly. For those in our community who can no longer make it up the path to the north door, our streamed services and WhatsApp Church group have ensured that no one is left behind. We are a village church with a global reach, and that is something to celebrate. Harvey Burd has continued faithfully to make sure we can be heard each week on the Sound desk and would be very happy to have others to share this role with him. We have two excellent Churchwardens and l am grateful to Jan Lawrie and Judith Piggott who together care for the fabric of this beautiful building, making sure she is still standing and that our worship services run smoothly. l am also grateful for their care and support, making sure I keep standing! Judith will be stepping down this year after six busy years, but she will continue coordinating the Readerslservers rota and helping with Lunch club. Thank you, Judith! Our PCC are committed and give so much wisdom and time to meetings and many take on additional roles. Thank you to Jane Burd for taking on the Treasurer role in the New Year. We are looking for two more Deanery Representatives in 2026 APCM elections. Neil Barker retired from his role as Music Director at the end of August in 2025, and we welcomed Lewis Morrin as our new Music Director re-starting Choral Evensong once a month with a growing adult choir. Thank you to all our worship leaders, those in our choirs and in the music group. Millius Palayiwa tried to step down last year in the hope that a new Safeguarding officer would emerge, but when this didn't happen, he offered to remain until one is found. Thank you Millius for continuing in this vital role and making sure Safeguarding remains at the heart of all that we do. Debbie Bailey has continued to be our parish administrator, ensuring the church hall is booked, booklets are printed and managing the phones and visitors with care and a listening ear. Colin Harris is our Sacristan and is on duty most Sundays. At present we only have Colin and Adam serving in this role (and Adam will soon be leaving for university). If anyone would like to be a server, please speak to me or Colin to shadow a service. You are welcome to try before you decide! It is a joy to serve the Benefice, especially working alongside a great ministry team, thank you Sam Durley, Andy Gosler, and Stephanie Bullock as fellow priests, Joel Denno, Neil Barker and David Cranston our LLM'S. Matty Fearon joined us in September as our Ordinand from Sarum College and he will be with us for two years; he brings energy and insight. LOOKING FORWARD As we look toward 2026,1 want to anchor our vision in the heartbeat of the very first church. The description of the believers in Acts 2.42-47 isn't a dusty historical record; it's a provocative, contemporary manifesto for how we should live today.
'They devoted themselves to the apostles, teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer,. When the early church gathered, they weren't just attending a ser4ice. They were building a life together. As we move into the coming year, I want to challenge us to lean into these three acts of being an inside-out church. Devoted to the Teaching and the Table The world is in chaos and we need the grounding of the Word and Eucharist more than ever in our lives. For many of us, the Tuesday small group remains an important lifeline in a busy week, as does the midweek Communion, but I would like to encourage you to think about the people and spaces with whom and where you sit and explore Scripture. In May 20261 intend to start a monthly small group that connects scripture with the complexities of 21 st-century life in Oxford and which starts with an Agape meal. Faith at St Nicholas must remain communal and l am aware that so many of us are pulled in different directions with work and responsibilities. Friendship and belonging are what is wanted and needed the most in a world that is creating distances between us. Our Lunch Together- 'the shared Table, on the first Sunday of the month, will continue to be an important focus in our planning in 2026. Over this meal, we intentionally sit with people we don't know well, breaking down the barriers of age and background. A People of Awe and Generosity Acts tells us that "everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs." Do we still expect God to move us in Old Marston? This awe led the first Christians to radical generosity, 'They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need., As we face the ongoing cost-of-living challenges in our own community, St Nicholas will continue to be a hub of practical support with the Community Larder at the Giving Garage. Thank you to Linda and Gerry Prickett and all the volunteers for ensuring this practical offer of love is there each Saturday. Our partnerships with Oxford Food Banks, OMCT, PC and Marston Zero Carbon, and our own desire to share individually and together will remain central to who we are and how we express the Love of God to all. We are not here to be a social club for the 'holy.' We are here to be a place where the curious can ask questions, the weary can find rest, and the passionate can find a purpose. We will continue to invest in our children's ministry, but we will also look at how we can better support the 'squeezed middle, those juggling careers and caring responsibilities who need the church to be a place of peace, not just another item on the to-do list. A Call to be Family This report is not a summary of my work as Vicar; it is a celebration of ourwork as the body of Christ. St Nicholas doesn't function because of one person" it breathes because of the wardens, the cleaners, the bell ringers, the flower arrangers, the intercessors, the coffee and cake makers, and everyone who
offers a smile at the door. l am so grateful for the gift of each person and the different abilities, insights and wisdom you all bring. We need each other, to know when we must step back and rest, but also to know and be nudged when we can step forward and offer our service. In the words of Acts, "the Lord added to their number daily., My prayer for 2026 is that as we devote ourselves to prayer, fellowship, and service, our community will see something so different, so loving, and so authentic in us that they can't help but want to find out why. Thank you for your courage, your faithfulness, and your friendship over this past year. The best is yet to come. Skye Denno Curate's Report Since being officially licensed in the Benefice on 1 St May 2025,1 have been fortunate to be involved in so much of the mission and ministry of St Nicholas Church. St Nicholas is a busy church with a very large clergy and lay ministry team, a dedicated pair of church wardens, and a dedicated and enthusiastic cohort of volunteers who lead a number of mission initiatives. All told, this leads to a vibrant church that offers a welcoming place to worship God, to deepen faith, and to offer love and care for the community. I wanted to draw out three highlights from my year that might otherwise go unnoticed. Churches Together in Marston and Northway (CTIMN) There is a wonderful and dedicated group of people who are committed to good relationships between the churches of Marston and Northway. St Nicholas is well represented in this group, and it is encouraging to see good attendance at the regular 'Third Thursday Together, events. I was delighted to be asked to lead one of these sessions just before Lent, and l am very encouraged to see other members of St Nicholas to be asked, too. A highlight for me was the 'Carols at Victoria Arms, during Advent, which was organized as a Churches Together initiative. This was well attended by a number of churches, and was a highly successful event. I think it is a key part of St Nicholas's ministry in the parish to support CTIMN to show our commitment to ecumenical partnership and the flourishing of God's church for all people in all places. I hope St Nicholas can continue to be so active and supportive in CTIMN. Care for the Elderly and Isolated St Nicholas has a number of initiatives to connect and care for the elderly and isolated in our community. There are a number of touch points during the week where people can be welcomed, shown hospitality and offered pastoral care. This includes the mid-week Communion Service, Lunch Club, Coffee Pot, and pastoral care. We are blessed with a diverse congregation, but it is my
assessment that the section of our community most in need are the elderly and isolated. In the last two months I have attempted to kick start an initiative to bring those to church who would otherwise be unable to do so on the first Sunday of the month. Since my time at St Nicholas, the lunch following the service on the first Sunday of the month has become a well-attended and well-loved fixture in the life of the church. Going forward, I think it is important that the church celebrates and embraces the importance of the Pastoral Care Network, and looks to develop and expand our offering of mission and ministry initiatives that meet the need of the elderly and the isolated in our community. Home Groups A particular passion of mine is to help people discuss, explore and develop their Christian faith. In the last 12 months, I have been heavily involved with three courses in the Benefice: a lent course in Elsfield, a course on the Nicene Creed, and a confirmation course. On each occasion, I was hugely encouraged by the desire and enthusiasm for these offerings to deepen an understanding of the Christian faith. Each course was well and faithfully attended, each offering interesting discussions, and, I hope, a further desire to strengthen, deepen, and develop a commitment to the beliefs of the Christian Church. Over the next year, I hope the PCC identifies opportunities and initiatives to help people ask questions about their faith and beliefs, and to offer well-informed and sensitive responses. Looking ahead, l am pleased to be helping St Nicholas work towards a second Eco Church Award. This will require a significant body of work, mostly centering on policy documents that commit St Nicholas to operating in a sustainably and environmentally sensitive way. Aligned with the objectives of Eco Church, St Nicholas will also need to promote healthy lifestyles, reducing personal carbon emissions, and sustainable living. This is a great opportunity for St Nicholas to demonstrate to the community that, alongside other initiatives, we are committed to stewarding creation in a responsible way. Sam Durley Deanery Synod Report The synod met three times during the year, with all meetings occurring in person. There was no joint meeting with the Oxford Deanery in 2025. In February we received an update from Renew Oxford, an initiative of Oxford Community Church that aims to build collaboration between churches across the city. They talked about their 'Safe Families in Oxford, project, and highlighted their conference which was to be held in October. Over the year, they have been working on a report which they published in November (and raised in the November synod meeting). They identified 6 areas of need, with a particular
focus on children youth and families, and people in crisis. This report will feed in to the mission action plan for the deanery when that is updated. We also heard from Citizens UK, which has launched an Oxford local branch. There has been a lot of work in supporting children and young families across the deanery, with many positive stories of churches running successful activities. In terms of finance, this year was the first time of implementing a new formula for splitting the deanery share among parishes. There have been some challenges, with ongoing discussions about the new process. However, with the help of a few one-off donations from parishes the required amount was successfully raised. There were a number of changes during the year. Revd Heather Carter left Holy Family Church, Blackbird Leys. Revd Paul Niemiec is stepping down from his role at All Saints, Headington due to ill health. The long-standing Area Dean, Revd Geoff Bayliss stepped down at the end of the year and Revd Clare Hayns has taken over the role. St Nicholas Church's representatives on the Deanery Synod are Millius Palayiwa (who is also Lay Chair and, on the Deanery, Standing Committee) and Isabel Fenton (who is also the Deanery Synod Minute Secretary). Isabel will be standing down in early 2026. Isabel Fenton Diocesan Synod Report Through their roles in Deanery Synod, both Rev Sam Durley (clergy representative) and Millius Palayiwa (laity representative) are members of the Oxford Diocesan Synod. In 2025, there were meetings in March (in person), June (in person), and November (online). Over these three meetings the following core themes can be drawn out, all of which affect St Nicholas Church in some way: 1) Finance Whilst the Diocese of Oxford is relatively well-off in comparison to other dioceses, it has been affected by the increase in clergy stipends (an increase in the stipend itself and the increase in national insurance contributions) and a gradual decrease in parish share contributions. Whilst the Diocese has sufficient funds in reserve to cover a deficit budget, this is not a long-term solution. Therefore, it is expected that there will be a continued increase in the parish share contributions required from St Nicholas church in the future. 2) Living in Love and Faith The 'Living in Love and Faith, process looked to move proposals for a stand-alone service to bless (civil) same-sex marriages. During this process, 'Prayers of Love and Faith, were commended as a resource for praying for people in same-sex marriages as part of a main service. There was also a question on whether clergy could also be in same-sex 10
marriages, as opposed to civil partnerships. These questions were discussed as part of Diocesan Synod, particular due to the expectation that there would be significant decisions made at General Synod in February 2026. However, the LLF process has now come to an end, with the status quo being maintained. 3) Young People There is a diocesan initiative to actively engage and increase the number of young disciples in the church. To this end, the diocese applied for national funding to implement a programme specifically designed to engage young people, but this bid was unsuccessful. However, new programmes to engage young people, both within school and in the community, are being rolled out. These will be reported on in 2026. 'Amplfy', the diocesan youth summer camp, is one such programme that St Nicholas engages with. Revd Sam Durley Elsfield During 2025, the Elsfield PCC and ministry team continued to engage members of the Elsfield village - both regular church goers and those who are not involved with church activities - looking to strengthen the both the social and spiritual aspects of this small community. Our monthly services continue to attract a loyal congregation to celebrate matins, common worship, holy communion, evensong (including our popular Hymns and Pimm's in June) and celebrations at Mothering Sunday, Harvest Festival and Christmas. Our compline services, held every Thursday evening during Lent, were well attended by members of Elsfield and Marston for a period of quiet contemplation, reflection and prayer. Our Maundy Thursday fish and chip supper with informal communion, now a regular feature of the Elsfield calendar, was attended by 34 friends from Elsfield and Marston. This evening provides a joyous occasion with plenty of conversations as well as songs and poems. Our village community calendar includes the ever-popular inter-village wine tasting competition on the first Saturday in February, as well as a bring-and- share Harvest supper, the Christmas fair and carols around the Christmas tree with mulled wine served through the kitchen window. Although Elsfield is a small village in its own right, we are very well supported by members of St Nicholas Church and are pleased to feel the strengthening bonds of friendship with those "down the hill" in Marston. James Plunkett 11
Committees and Working Groups The PCC operates with committees and working groups, which meet and report to it as appropriate. Participation in these groups is open to all church members. Standing Committee Elected annually, this comprises the Vicar, churchwardens, treasurer and such other members as the PCC agrees. It exists to conduct essential business between full meetings of the PCC. Pastoral Care Network We continue to provide Pastoral Care for our congregation through St Nicholas Pastoral Care Network- this is the new name for the Prayer and Care Groups, we feel it better reflects what the groups are for. Approximately 100 households are covered by this network and there are 8 leaders who keep in touch with the members of their group and bring any needs or concerns to the attention of either Skye or Eileen. Leaders meet from time to time to discuss issues but always ensure confidentiality is kept. Home Communion is provided to housebound group members who request it. Eileen Palayiwa Communications I believe the monthly Marston Times continues to be a welcomed feature of parish life. Quarterly print runs are distributed by Colin Harris, team of deliverers, while the other eight editions are circulated digitally by Debbie Bailey, who continues to print a number for the church and for loyal readers outside the parish needing a posted copy. I must thank Colin, who receives 1800 magazines and proceeds to bundle and label them for our mature paperboys and girls to collect from St Nicholas (many thanks to them too!). Applause to Jennie Burrow, Tessa Hennessy and Colin (again) who provide material each month for our features page of poem, nature notes and recipe. Roy Peach and Tim Cann continue to provide bellringers, notes and a PC report. Over 2025 we have also aired the credentials of (amongst others) Oxford Pro Musica singers, Marston Forest Garden, Wild Oxfordshire, the Parish Council, Old Marston library, the Repair Café and Marston's Women's Institute. The front page is always reserved for an essay by one of our estimable team of clergy and page 2 will feature our monthly timetable of church services. Further posters will highlight particular church events. And finally...the back page continues to carry a list of local clubs, sepdices and amenities. 12
l am always happy to consider material for printing in the Marston Times. marstontimes mail.com will find me. Jan Lawrie Website The website is an important connection within the wider community and is widely used. It provides information about all our services, events and community activities as well as the latest news, archives and past editions of the Marston Times. Website maintenance takes several hours of time each week to maintain and keep up-to-date. Checking to make sure that the information is correct and contacting Duncan to let him know of anything that is going on is essential as this is how many people find out about us and what we do. Our Facebook page reaches a wider audience with information about all our activities. If you have any ideas regarding the website or our Facebook page or would like to contribute then please do contact us. Duncan Hatfield Churches Together St Nicholas is an active member of Churches Together in Marston and Northway (CTIMN). Our representatives during 2025 were Skye Denno, Maureen Davis, Neil Barker and Helen Meredith. CTI MN continues to organise a range of joint activities that strengthen fellowship across our churches and serve the wider community. These include the monthly dementia-friendly service, This is the Day; the ecumenical Thursday Together Fellowship; and shared Advent and Lent study groups. In January, St Nicholas hosted the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service. Organised by Neil Barker, the service was very well attended and provided a meaningful opportunity for worship across our congregations. In March the World Day of Prayer serniice, organised by Maureen Davis, was held at St Michael's, New Marston. With the theme "l Made You Wonderful" the service drew on resources prepared by women from the Cook Islands and featured contributions from representatives of CTIMN member churches. The highlight of the year was the all-age community event Love Marston Love Life, held at Mortimer Hall Park on Sunday 21 June. The event was a tremendous success and a joyful celebration of our local community. Revd Sam Durley chaired the programme, which featured music from the CTIMN united choirs and music band, Joel Denno's imaginative storytelling about mayflies and Simeon, and an engaging and inspiring address from guest speaker Cristo Rodriguez of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. 13
A wide range of community organisations contributed stalls and activities, including Marston Wl, the Oxfordshire Historic Preseniation Trust and the Garne Way allotments. Children's activities were led by Helen Norman and Alison Parkinson, and the Connect team was led by Revd Cara Heafey. The event was supported by a large team of volunteers who managed logistics and hospitality. Particular thanks are due to lead organiser Neil Barker, whose vision and dedication were instrumental in making the day possible, and to site manager Isobel Fenton for her careful coordination. The strong community spirit and collaborative effort throughout the afternoon reflected a genuine celebration of life in Marston and the unity of our churches working together. Helen Meredith 14
Review of the Year Church attendance The completely new electoral roll was presented at the APCM last year. The Electoral Roll as of end of December 2025 contained 104 names of which 36 were non-resident. Attendance at Sunday services during October 2025 was as follows: In church Online views 115 84 62 No online 63 20 67 30 October 5th October 12th October 19th October 26th Average 77 34 Comparison with Sunday Services in October 2024 In church Online views 129 34 63 No online 78 No online 86 No online October 6th October 13th October 20th October 27th Average 89 34 The equipment for online viewing was not working for most of October. Statistics for occasional offices: baptisms, weddings, and funerals Baptisms. Confirmations. Weddings. Funerals. There were 2 baptisms (2024.0) There were O confirmations (2024.0) There was 1 wedding. (2024.1) The clergy conducted 10 funeral services. (2024.18) 15
Ministry Team The team is led by Revd Skye Denno and assisted by Revd Stephanie Bullock (PTO), Revd Andy Gosler (Associate Priest), Revd Sam Durley (Curate) from April 2025 and Matty Fearon (Ordinand) from Sept 2025 Preaching was shared with licensed lay ministers David Cranston, Joel Denno, Neil Barker. Neil Barker continued to serve as Director of Music, Organist and Choir Master and to lead our informal cafe services until Sept 2025 when Lewis Morrin took over the role. Debbie Bailey continues as Parish Administrator. Helen Norman continues as Children and Family Minister. Music Music at St. Nicholas, has seen significant change in the last year. My key aims on starting as Dom were to reintroduce monthly services of choral evensong, and to continue to encourage participation and enthusiasm amongst choir members and congregants alike. Evensong has been successfully reinstated on the final Sunday of each month, and additionally the choir has sung at numerous special services, including at the All Souls memorial and Nine Lessons and Carols. Numbers in the adult choir have remained relatively steady after the beginning of the new academic year saw a few new joiners. The junior choir continues to rehearse each week, and has joined in singing for certain special services. Numbers in this choir have struggled somewhat, but l am very interested to see how the Church of England's recent funding announcement for youth choirs will have an impact moving for¥vards. The organ underwent some restoration work in October 2025 in order to improve the reliability of the pedal notes. This has been successful and the reliability of the instrument has thus been safeguarded for the near-medium term future. Lewis Morrin 16
Children and Family Minister It has been a very busy year with activities for children and families across the schools, scouts, Toddler group, Messy Church, Sunday school 'Energy', youth group 'Pulse', Holiday club and the biannual fun days. I have continued to work with St Nicholas school and have just finished running the fifth session of Mindfulness after school club with Margaret Harding and Duncan Hadfield. It is based on a scheme written by the Diocese of Oxford entitled 'Space makers, which encourages reflection in areas of noticing, reflecting, blessing, dwelling and flourishing. The club has always been oversubscribed, and we have had full attendance of children from foundation stage (aged 3 and 4) up to year 6 (aged 11). Each session includes time for silent guided reflection, a linked art activity and collaborative group activities. Many children enjoyed the activities so much they returned to the club more than once and invited their friends. We covered a wide range of topics from noticing the natural world, to mindful colouring, flower prayers that open in water, scented playdough, creating art from found nature objects, blessing trees, exploring forgiveness through a Charlie and Lola story and pizza making. Around once each half term with a group of volunteers the church has run 'Open the book, assemblies (where bible stories are brought to life with an interactive story and costumes), but this has reduced to around three times a year for Christmas, Easter and the Summer due to the school focusing on Outdoor learning. We will continue to see this relationship with assemblies develop over the coming year as the schools, priorities change. Many thanks to Ginny, Matty, Sam, Skye and Joel for their commitment to this venture. This year as part of their RE lessons, sixty Year 5 children from St Nicholas school attended 'The Road to Easter, prayer stations in the church. This was a powerful opportunity to share the last week of Jesus's life through thoughtful interactive activities which included acting out the last supper, foot washing, mediating on the cross, thinking about being alone in the garden of Gethsemane and thinking of the joy of Palm Sunday and the resurrection. A big thank you to Brian, Ginny, Eileen, Matty, Sam and Margaret for the day required to set up and run this activity. The link with the local scout group 43rd Oxford has been maintained and we hosted their annual Scout service in November with renewal of Scout Promises, an interactive bible story to raise awareness this year for The British Heart Foundation and the importance of defibrillator and CPR training. The scouts 17
have also played an important part in our fun days by running a fire pit and craft activities. l also took the Space makers to the beaver pack, and we ran through a meditation which used the symbolism of hands and in turn we created art and clay models of hands. Helen Norman Mission in the Parish Messy Church Meeting monthly in the church hall, Messy Church has been busy this year, with between 45 and 50 attendees each month. Thanks to our wonderful Messy Church team, we enjoy a delicious breakfast, imaginative crafts, fun songs with a Bible story and a chance to meet a member of the church family. This year, we have joined with the congregation in church for some special moments, such as the Palm Sunday procession, a communion where the children were able to assist Sam at the altar, and the Christmas service, where Messy Church led the prayers. We also hosted the after-church coffee in July, which brought to life our story of Feeding the 50001 Jane Burd Baby and Toddler Group Baby and Toddler group meets on a Wednesday morning in term time from 9.30- 11.30. We have a theme for each term and a wide range of toys suitable for toddlers and babies. The numbers for the group ebb and flow as children start nursery and pre-schools but we can have up to twenty families. Each week during notices we invite the families to church events such as carol ser+/ices, fun days and Messy Church and we have seen considerable crossover into Messy Church and fun days. After struggling with volunteers, we have extra help to set up and clear away and a special thanks to Margaret Harding and Felicity for their continuing dedication as well as Carmen, Gillian and Terry for stepping in to help on a regular basis. Helen Norman Energy - Junior Church 'Energy' Sunday school has continued with similar numbers to previous years, with crafts, singing, prayer and stories as part of each session run in the vestry on the second and fourth Sunday. A volunteer rota has been established for the group to run, with anything from zero to eight children aged from under two to seven and eight. Many families, due to time and work constraints, may attend infrequently which can make planning activities tricky. On the first Sunday of the month an activity is run on tables at the back of church near to the font with the children staying in the service. Helen Norman 18
Fun days The biannual fun days in Autumn and Spring were both exceptionally well attended by the local communities and were days of fun and joy. There were a range of seasonal crafts at both events, face painting, hot cross buns or hot dogs as well as cake and coffee and games. This year an Easter trail following the last week in the life of Jesus and Easter egg hunt in the church and church yard was so oversubscribed we ran out of tickets! The events were generously supported by the parish council and could not have gone ahead without the large list of volunteers who so generously gave up their time from across the parish and village community. Helen Norman Holiday Club Holiday club ran successfully in July for one day with around thirty children attending and supported by more than fifteen volunteers throughout the day. The day was themed 'Caring for God's creation, and was based upon Eco church theme which covered the wonders of creation, being sustainable, fairtrade choices as well as a survey of wildlife around the church and churchyard and ways to look after the planet. The day included singing, games, craft and art and a sustainable home-made pizza lunch. The parents were very complimentary and many of the children did not want to leave at the end of the day. Helen Norman Coffee Pot Coffee Pot meets monthly and provides an opportunity for social contact, particularly for the bereaved and those who live alone. It continues to be very popular, and many thanks are due to the excellent team who set up the hall, provide refreshments, give lifts, clear up and to those who give the short talk each month. Eileen Palayiwa Lunch Club Lunch Club meets on the last Friday of each month. Again this year the lunch club has been thriving with growing numbers. Most months the numbers exceed 45 people present. The feedback from attendees has been very positive. We have now become part of the Community Lunch Scheme with Cook in Summertown which enables us to get a 30 % discount on any purchases, but this year they have also generously donated food. However, the lunch club would not exist without the very hard-working volunteers who help in the kitchen and serve the food, with a particular thank you to Jackie for all the work she does. 19
As we cannot hold a Lunch Club in December (because it would fall between Christmas and New Year), we once more had a New Year meal at the Victoria Arms (on 2nd January 2026). This is sponsored by Victoria Arms and OMTC but organised by St Nicholas. This year 55 people were present and we are discussing a possibly of extending this to a summer event too. Judith Piggott Pulse Youth Group 'Pulse' Youth Group continues to meet on the second and fourth Saturdays in term time. We said goodbye to some of our older members as they left to go to work or university, but through the holiday club, new year 7 children joined us. The group attendance can be up to twenty in their teens, and they enjoy a varied programme of games, food-based activities like ready steady cook, craft and outdoor activities with snacks and fizzy drinks available at each session. We start each session with a slot linked to the Sunday morning Gospel reading and we have successfully had Compline around the firepit, Lent pizza and prayer groups. This group continues to be a challenge in terms of the age range (11-18) as well having enough volunteers to safely run each session, but the teenagers seem to really enjoy attending and bring their friends. Six of the group attended the Amplify adventure diocese youth camp in July and seven are signed up to go again this year. Thank you to Brian, Joel, Sam and Skye for their faithfulness to volunteering at this group and to all our guests who have come to teach new skills or judge competitions. Helen Norman Mission in the World Church Mission Society We support Andy and Kati Walsh in Brazil and we recently sent them a gift for their work. They continue to develop their prison ministry work working together with others and they also support the ministry of a local church. Copies of updates they have sent are made available in Church. Neil Barker Church Fabric As reported in the 2024 Annual Report, the question of chairs being purchased for the font area was taken to the January 2025 PCC with a recommendation to buy 10 chairs. This was agreed and the chairs were purchased with donations from members of the congregation. 20
Agreement for CCTV to be installed in the church was received from the Archdeacon and purchased from Christ Lewis Security. This was set up and running from March 2025. A log is kept of when the CCTV is viewed (it can only be viewed by the Vicar, Church Wardens and Data Protection Officer) and this year it has been viewed 5 times and footage supplied to the police 3 times. We are still monitoring the heating, trying to find the right balance of warmth against costs. The Quinquennial Survey of the building and churchyard happened in November 2025. There were some minor issues highlighted for immediate repair such as a couple of slates missing but it was generally thought the fabric was in very good condition. At present we have a list B application with the Archdeacon to crown a number of trees in the churchyard and this is an ongoing application. Judith Piggott and Jan Lawrie Safeguarding No safeguarding issues or concerns have been reported during the year. We are up to date with our DBS checks for all those who needed to be checked. Makin Review. As reported last year the Makin Review continued to dominate Safeguarding. The publication of the report led to widespread publicity and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The impact of the Makin Review was not found on the Church of England reputationally but also at diocesan level across the country, where there were substantive increase in contacts safeguarding teams. Diocese wise, there was a huge increase the increase in reactive work following the Review, that figure was falling towards the end of the year. The Safeguarding Team was receiving, on average, 117 safeguarding enquiries per month (excluding training enquiries) compared with an average of 89 the previous year. The enquiries related to low level concerns, safer recruitment and advice on other areas of preventive safeguarding activity. (Congregants wondering if they should report such and such a "thing" as a safeguarding matter!) The Team was receiving an average of 33 safeguarding referrals per month. The Team supports parishes to manage the risk of those who have sexually offended. Data Breach at APCS. However, the data breach at APCS has caused other major problems. 10 PSOS resigned following the breach. At the end of the year, 21
there are 60 parishes without a PSO. The Makin Review and the data breach have affected the diocese's ability to recruit PSO in particular and volunteers in general! In total, 258 parishes in the diocese of Oxford were affected by the breach, equating to 1,908 individuals. 10 other dioceses were also affected. The Experian free credit serrfice was offered to run for a year. 687 Experian codes were issued. The data subjects affected were offered a 12-month free access to a credit checking and monitoring service from Experian and were advised to contact Experian Identity Plus for support. Procurement of a new DBS Provider. Following the data breach, the Diocese advised that we pause using APCS for DBS and recommended using Thirty-one Eight instead. 148 parishes did do so that and processed 466 applications. We had only one person to process since the data breach and we did it thorough APCS. The Diocese undertook a procurement exercise to find a new provider that they could recommend to parishes. An Invitation to Tender was issued in October. Five providers were shortlisted. One did not turn up. In the end a company called Verifile was chosen and is being recommended for use by parishes. Out of the 808 parishes in the diocese of Oxford, 60 have chosen to use Verifile. People. The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), Erica Hegg covered Oxford and Dorchester areas. That has now been split up, and Sophie Harrold was appointed to be the new DSA for Oxford & Cowley deaneries. Millius will continue as St Nicholas PSO for another year whilst we look for a replacement. Millius Palayiwa Financial Report Receipts In 2025 we were exceptionally fortunate in receiving two large legacies. One, from Caroline Jones, the widow of the late Roy Jones, for £50, 000, and the second, from Jenny Wren, for £220,500. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of these two individuals and the PCC will now consider prayerfully how these monies should be spent. The legacy from Caroline Jones is restricted to Church Fabric and has been put into the fabric fund. The Wren legacy has mostly been transferred to investment funds. The majority of our planned giving (around 80 % ) now comes through the Parish Giving Scheme which is a great help to the treasurer! 22
The accounts for 2025 have been prepared on an Accruals basis. The planned budget for 2025 had a deficit of around 16K. However, discounting the legacies of 270,500 and the loss on our investments, the deficit for the year was £10,978. Payments Our Parish share payment rose by about 4 % but the majority of this increase as a voluntary payment which we made to help poorer parishes in the Deanery. who could not find the funds to pay the share allocated to them. Maintenance payments were higher than expected due to organ repairs and maintenance needed for the Quinquennial Inspection. Utility bills were lower than we budgeted for and we look for¥vard to further savings next year as we now have a cheaper, green energy contract. WE spent more money than budgeted on Mission in The Parish but this was covered by grants from the Parish Council towards Fun Days etc. The apparent overspend on cleaning and administration costs is actually a change in how these recorded - i.e. the income from MCP(Marston Church Properties) towards these costs is recorded separately rather than being offset against them. Investments The value of our investments on 31st December was £345,694 including £250K from legacies. This means that there was a loss of 4K overall. Account Preparation 2025 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS MARSTON Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 Dec 2025 Notes to the Accounts 1. Basis of Preparation (a) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, the Charities Act 2011, together with applicable accounting standards. (b) The accounts are prepared on an Accruals basis, as permitted when the annual income is between £250,000 and £500,000 (c) The financial statements include all transactions, assets, and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor of those that are informal gatherings of church members. 2. Accounting Policies (a) The funds of a charity, under charity law, have to be categorized in one of three ways. Unrestricted funds: these contain money that can be spent in any way the PCC chooses (within general charity law) 23
Designated funds: these contain money that the PCC has allocated to a specific purpose. They include funds designated for maintenance of church property. Money in a designated fund can be undesignated by a subsequent decision of the PCC. Restricted funds: these contain money that has been given for a purpose specified by the donor. Such money can only be spent on the specified purpose (within the overall objectives of the PCC), or else returned to the donor. (b) The PCC uses a number of bank accounts and investment funds General Account: This holds current funds, including General (unrestricted), Designated and Restricted Funds. The PCC holds a current account with the Cooperative Bank Investment Accounts. Reserves are held in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund administered by CCLA Investment Management Ltd. Investments are valued at the basic value (between bid price and offer price) on 31 December. (c) Fixed assets Consecrated land and buildings and benefice property are not included in the accounts. Movable church furnishings which are held by the vicar and churchwardens on trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are listed in the church's inventory. Such assets are not included in the financial statements. The freehold property at 1 B Mill Lane belongs to the PCC, with the deeds held on its behalf by the Diocese. It is included in the statement of overall assets and liabilities at its market value. Signed: Revd Skye Denno- Vicar of Marston Date: 4th June 2026 24
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out in pages 25-35 below. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider than an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act: to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}{b) of the 2011 Act., and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the 8ccounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met., or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sheila Parry FCCA th Date: 5 June 2026 25
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments Other trading activities Other income 314,824 9,660 3,494 52,948 8,734 367,772 18,394 3,494 95,900 18,785 3,311 2,988 8,812 98,888 27,597 3,311 10,140 10,140 9,912 9,912 598 598 117 890 1,007 140,715 Total income 338,716 61,682 400,398 128,025 12,690 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 116,583 116,583 24,292 24,292 140,875 140,875 97,540 97,540 26,489 26,489 124,029 124,029 Total expenditure Net Income /-expendlture Transfers between funds Gains /-losses on revaluatlon of flxed assets 222,133 5,745 37,390 5,745 259,523 30,485 13,799 16,686 3,966 - 3,966 1,792 202 1,994 Net movement In funds 212,422 43,134 255,556 32,277 13,597 18,680 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forwards Total funds carried forward 455,662 668,084 23,812 66,946 479,474 735,030 423,385 4S5,662 37,409 23,812 460,794 479,474 26
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Notes FIXED A55ETS Tangible Assets Fixed asset investments 350,000 345,695 350,000 99,661 10 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 11 4,962 36,863 9,876 22,517 41,825 32,393 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 12 2,490 2,580 NET CURRENT ASSETS 39,335 29,813 NET ASSETS 735,030 479,474 FUNDS INCOME FUNDS Unrestricted Income funds Designated funds Revaluation reserve Restricted Income funds 13 13 13 14 276,769 41,315 350,000 66,946 735,030 66,562 39,100 350,000 23,812 479,474 TOTAL INCOME FUNDS Signed: Revd Skye Denno- Vicar of Marston Date: 4th June 2026 27
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 I. ORGANISATION STATUS The PCC of the Parish of St Nicholas, Marston is a charity, registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. St Nicholas is part of the Church of England. 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the charities SORP 2015. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. This is the first year that accruals accounts have been prepared. The prior year figures have been restated from the previous receipts and payments basis. Funds Endowmentfunds are funds in which the capital must be maintained. Holy Trinity PCC does not have any such funds. Designatedfunds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the PCC for a particular purpose. Restrictedfunds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Unrestrictedfunds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Incoming resources Planned giving, collections and donations are recognized when received. Tax refunds are recognized when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. All other income is recognized when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross and included in the SOFA. 28
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Resources expended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over or when awarded. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. All other expenditure is generally recognized when it is incurred and is accounted for gross and is included in the SOFA. Expenditure is included on an accruals basis. Fixed assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts. Freehold property, IB Mill Lane is recorded at a revalued amount, based on current market value. 3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Total Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Planned giving Reclaimed from HMRC Loose cash collections Donations Legacy Wall safe Lunch Club income Sundries 66,030 17,225 4,081 5,374 221,000 510 418 186 600 66,630 17,225 4,163 7,640 271,000 510 418 186 57,465 19,934 4,080 12,880 1,000 382 151 2,892 60,357 19,934 4,080 13,000 1,000 382 127 82 2,266 50,000 120 24 314,824 52,948 367,772 95,900 2,988 98,888 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Total Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Fees Grants Sunday moming coffee Events 7,293 1,750 52 565 7,293 10,484 52 565 8,382 9,278 161 964 8,382 17,978 161 1,076 8,734 8,700 112 9,660 8,734 18,394 18,785 8,812 27,597 29
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 5. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Total Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Rent 10,140 10,140 9,912 9,912 6. OTHER INCOME Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Marston Times income 598 598 117 890 1,007 598 598 117 890 1,007 30
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Total Funds 2025 Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Unrestrirted Restricted 2024 Payments outside the Parish Parish share Charitable donations Church running expenses Uti lities Insurance Maintenance Cleaning (net) Cost of services Messy Church Organists Choir (including Junior Choir) Gardening Ministry in the Parish Clergy expenses Junior Church Youth Work Lunch club Eco Hub Mission with the Parish Family Minister Fabric Equipment Inspection Other expenditure Administration Marston Times Maintenance of IB Mill Lane Flowers Fees other Curate's rent IE and accounts prep fee 54,133 5,274 54,133 6,073 51,482 7,814 51,482 7,814 799 7,709 3,778 13,317 2,104 1,529 29 4,783 7,709 3,778 16,720 2,104 1,529 68 4,783 14,081 2,869 1,180 1,940 1,525 114 4,471 14,081 2,869 3,663 1,940 1,52S 198 4,471 3,403 2,483 39 84 125 125 2,900 1,350 4,250 4,650 4,650 2,264 85 368 338 310 2,637 2,264 85 1,136 338 310 2,637 17,925 1,381 1,381 768 150 243 393 53 364 16,042 53 1,823 16,042 1,459 17,925 1,187 1,187 2,241 250 2,241 250 8,491 1,357 8,491 1,357 6,857 1,356 6,857 1,356 708 708 861 861 133 924 1,200 900 138 926 1,200 900 79 79 116,583 24,292 140,875 97,540 26,489 124,029 31
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 8. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Socia I security costs Pension contributions 26,047 26,600 796 759 26,843 27,359 Headcount 9. FIXED ASSETS IB Mill Lane COST At l January 2025 Disposals Revaluation Additions At 31 December 2025 350,000 350,000 DEPRECIATION At l January 2025 Disposals Charge for the year At 31 December 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At l January 2025 At 31 December 2025 350,000 350,000 10. INVESTMENTS 2025 2024 At l January 2025 Disposals Additions Revaluation At 31 December 2025 99,661 97,666 250,000 - 3,966 345,695 1,995 99,661 32
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 11. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Other debtors Gift Aid owing Prepayments 1,038 2,859 1,065 6,557 2,257 1,062 4,962 9,876 12. CREDITORS 2025 2024 Accruals 2,489 2,489 2,082 2,082 33
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 13. UNRESTRicfED INCOME FUNDS Balatl January 2025 Current year Income Expenditure Change in investment Bal at 31 December 2025 Transfers General funds 66,562 331,043 111,125 - 3,966 - 5,745 276,769 Designated funds Fabric Marston Times IB Mill Lane Music Events Lunch Club 22,043 933 17,446 83 461 39,100 1,000 458 5,915 300 - 3,598 1,018 -708 -34 100 - 5,458 19,445 1,493 22,653 349 361 41,315 7,673 Revaluation reserve 350,000 350,000 455,662 338,716 116,583 3,966 - 5,745 668,084 Prior year Balatl Jan 2024 Change in Investment Bal at 31 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds 45,016 117,519 - 95,973 66,562 Designated funds Fabric Marston Times IB Mill Lane Music Events Lunch Club 20,251 372 7,887 154 449 28,369 1,792 22,043 -933 17,446 83 461 39,100 117 9,912 365 112 -678 -353 -436 100 1,567 10,506 1,792 Revaluation reserve 350,000 350,000 423,385 128,025 - 97,540 1,792 455,662 34
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 14. RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS Balatl January 2025 Bal at 31 December 2025 Current year Income Expenditure Change in investment Transfers Flowers Choir Choir Treats Fabric Bells Memorial Garden Charity Youth Work Messy Church Eco Hub Family Minister Fun Day Warm Spaces 259 146 30 1,867 14,648 3,879 613 461 254 646 30 46,390 14,648 500 51,660 3,403 1,350 -803 768 39 5,229 516 900 1,024 148 717 105 578 2,607 762 210 578 13,581 262 210 6,950 500 17,924 Total funds 23,812 61,682 24,292 5,745 66,947 Two restricted funds which were in deficit have been topped up by a transfer from general funds. Prlor year Balatl Jan 2024 Change in investment Bal at 31 Dec 2024 Income Expendlture Transfers Flowers Choir Choir Treats Fabric Bells Memorial Garden Charity Youth Work Messy Church Eco Hub Family Minister Fun Day Warm Spaces 337 350 -79 204 259 146 30 1,867 14,648 - 3,879 613 461 30 -34 15,680 146 iio 704 52 631 20,211 98 650 2,483 1,234 - 4,725 1,720 243 -78 -53 15,330 340 202 700 1,217 22 578 13,581 262 210 8,700 504 210 Total funds 37,409 12,690 26,489 202 23,812 35
PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, MARSTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 15. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds 2025 Fixed assets Fixed asset Investment Net current assets/liabilities Total funds 350,000 295,695 22,389 668,084 350,000 345,695 39,335 735,030 50,000 16,946 66,946 16. TRANSACTIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE PCC AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES Total donations from members of the PCC were £14,073. There were no other related party transactions. 17. TRUSTEE PAYMENTS AND EXPENSES No trustees were paid for their services or reimbursed for any expenses. 36