-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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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!
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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