## _**ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE**_ # **ANNUAL REPORT** ## **AND** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **OF THE** # **PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL** # **For the year ended 31 December 2025** ## **St Mary the Virgin, Upper Lake, Battle, TN33 0AN** _**Dean:**_ The Very Reverend Lee Duckett, The Deanery, Caldbec Hill, Battle TN33 0JY _**Independent Examiner**_ : Manningtons Chartered Accountants _,_ 39 High Street, Battle, TN33 0EE _**Bankers:**_ National Westminster Bank plc Hastings (A) Branch, Havelock Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1GW ## **Parochial Church Council of St Mary the Virgin, Battle** ## **Annual Report for 2025** ## **Administrative Information** St Mary the Virgin is situated adjacent to the High Street, Battle. It is part of the Chichester Diocese within the Church of England. The PCC Secretary during 2025 was Mr Roy Hyde. 1 The parish is a charity and is registered with the Charity Commission under the terms of the Charities Act 1993, as subsequently amended. The registration number is 1141300. Following the 2025 Annual Parochial Church Meeting the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC): |**Dean**|The Very Reverend|The Very Reverend|Lee Duckett
(Chair)| |---|---|---|---| |**1. Churchwarden**|Mr Paul Lewis (until||April 2024) then vacancy.| |**2.** **Churchwarden**|Mr Philip Collins||| |**Retired Priest with PTO**||The Reverend Canon Edward Bryant|| |||Reverend Paul Messenger|| |||Reverend Christopher Channer|| |**Readers**|Mrs Alison Hassell, Mr Peter Armstrong||| |**Deanery Synod Representatives (4)**|||Mrs J Thorp (re-elected until April 2026)| |(elected for 3 years )|||Mr P Armstrong (elected until April 2026)| ||||Vacant| ||||Vacant| |**Elected Members**||Until 2025|Mrs Gia Selmon (retired April 2025)| |(elected in April)|||Mrs Carolyn Collins (retired April 2025)| ||||Vacant| ||||Vacant| |||Until 2026|Mrs Tracy Dixon (re-elected April 2023)| ||||(Eligible for re-election if continues as treasurer)| ||||Mrs Jackie Richards (re-elected April 2023)| ||||(Eligible for re-election for a further 2 years)| ||||Vacant| ||||Vacant| |||Until 2027|Jonny Snow (elected April 2024)| ||||Sandra Walker (elected April 2024)| ||||Vacant| ||||Vacant| |||Until 2028|Paul Lewis (elected April 2025)| ||||Vivienne Watts (elected April 2025)| ||||Roy Hyde (Co-opted May 2025)| ||||Vacant| 2 ## **Structure, governance and management** Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex-officio members (the Dean; Readers, Mrs Alison Hassell, Mr Peter Armstrong; the Churchwardens and members of the Deanery Synod) and twelve members of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The latter twelve members are elected on a rotary basis, four being elected each year to serve for a three-year term. Individuals may serve for a total of six years and then must stand down for two years before being eligible for re-election. ## **Objectives and Activities** The primary objective of St Mary’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. In accordance with the PCC Powers Measure 1956, the PCC works with the Dean of Battle, as incumbent of the parish, to promote the whole mission of the Church—pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical—within the parish. The PCC is responsible for the worshipping life and general mission of the parish, together with the stewardship, maintenance, and development of the buildings on the St Mary’s site. The Church of the Ascension and the churchyard at Telham are owned and governed by a separate charity, Dean Crake’s Gift, which has its own managing trustees. While the PCC collaborates with those trustees where appropriate, it holds no responsibility for their governance or property. The PCC provides public benefit through regular public worship; Christian education for adults and children; pastoral care; and the availability of St Mary’s for Christian marriage, funeral, and memorial services. The Church Hall supports the wider community by hosting uniformed organisations, Battle & Bexhill Foodbank, and a range of local groups. These facilities and activities are open and accessible to parishioners and the general public, in line with the legislative provisions of the Church of England and the requirements of charity law. ## **Achievements and performance** As at 31st December 2025 there were 149 members of the Church Electoral Roll, of whom 43 were not resident in the parish. ## **Major Parish Church Status and Strategic Development** The PCC continues to work with the Dean to develop a financially sustainable model for the parish in line with the Mission Action Plan. Current priorities include exploring opportunities for tourism and heritage engagement at St Mary’s and planning the refurbishment of the Upper Hall to support both mission and community use. At its meeting on 23 May 2024, the Church Buildings Council confirmed that St Mary the Virgin, Battle meets the criteria for designation as a Major Parish Church. This designation, agreed with Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, recognises churches that are significant in scale and heritage and whose ministry and civic role are comparable to that of a cathedral, but without equivalent staffing or financial resources. The financial and operational complexity associated with Major Parish Church status continues to present challenges for the PCC, particularly given the parish’s limited financial and human resources. During 2025, the church roof sustained storm damage, and work is underway to replace missing tiles and ensure the building remains secure and watertight. St Mary’s continues to benefit from engagement with the Major Churches Network, which provides opportunities to share knowledge, expertise and best practice with similar churches nationally and regionally. The Dean is working with the Diocese of Chichester to establish a local regional group within the Network to support the Major Churches of the diocese more effectively. 3 ## **Contribution to the Life of Local Schools.** St Mary’s continues to maintain strong and constructive relationships with local schools, contributing to their educational and spiritual life. ## **Battle Abbey School** The historic partnership between St Mary’s and Battle Abbey School continues to thrive. The annual Founders’ Day Service, Christmas Carol Services and Speech Day all took place at St Mary’s as usual. Since 2022, the School has also held its weekly Tuesday assembly and end‑of‑term Mark Reading in the church. A series of summer lunchtime concerts presented by Battle Abbey students was again well supported by parents and members of the public. Organ Scholarship The St Mary’s Battle Organ Scholarship continues to operate successfully. The programme is overseen by the Dean, the Director of Music at Battle Abbey School, and St Mary’s Director of Music. The scholar receives regular tuition on the church organ and gains experience of church music, liturgy, and performance through participation in services and festivals. Each scholar also undertakes a study visit to Chichester Cathedral to meet the Cathedral Organist and experience cathedral worship. The aim of the scholarship is to encourage talented young musicians to work towards organ scholarships at universities, conservatoires or music colleges, helping contribute to the future provision of organists in the Church of England. This aim has been realised in 2025, with the current student securing a place at Birmingham Conservatoire for 2026. Funding for future scholars has been generously provided by a parishioner, ensuring sustainability of the scheme. ## **Battle & Langton Church of England Primary School** The Dean has continued to serve as a Foundation Governor at Battle & Langton Primary School, alongside another Foundation Governor appointed in 2024. During the year, the School received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted and met the requirements of its 2025 SIAMS inspection. The Dean extends thanks to Mrs Vikki Cook and Battle Baptist Church for their ecumenical partnership in leading collective worship and supporting the school. The School held its Christmas Carol Service and annual Leavers’ Service at St Mary’s, both of which were well attended. ## **Other Schools and Educational Links** ‑ Claremont Independent School held carol services for its pre prep, prep and senior schools at St Mary’s. Marlborough House and Vinehall School held their first carol service in the church and plan to return in 2026. Claverham Community College held its awards evening and its first carol service in nearly twenty years at St Mary’s. School tours also took place during the year, and the Dean extends thanks to all who helped facilitate these visits. ## **Significant Services at St Mary’s** St Mary’s continues to fulfil its role as a Civic Centre Church. The annual Remembrance Sunday Service was attended by civic representatives, including the Deputy Lieutenant, Simon Corello, who represented His Majesty the King. The Dean gave the address, and RAF Battle 88 SQN ATC formed a guard of honour and participated in the service. The event was well supported by the wider community, including local schools and uniformed organisations. Seasonal services—including Advent Carols, Carols by Candlelight, Carols in the Churchyard, and Christingle—were well attended. St Michael’s Hospice held its annual Lights of Love Service at St Mary’s, which was warmly received by all present. 4 ## **Occasional Offices** During 2025, St Mary’s recorded the following occasional offices: Baptisms: 9 Confirmations: 18 Weddings: 4 Funerals: 16 Archdeaconry Services ‑ St Mary’s hosted the Archdeacon’s Visitation Service for the swearing in of Churchwardens, as well as the DAC Roadshow for the eastern area of the Diocese. ## **Overview and Financial Review of the Year** ## **1. PCC Meetings and Strategic Work** The PCC met eight times during the year. Members continued to progress work with Craigmyle ‑ Fundraising Consultants on the development of a long term fundraising strategy and feasibility studies in preparation for an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund, with the aim of securing ‑ the long term financial sustainability of the church and PCC. ## **2. Pastoral, Liturgical and Volunteer Support** The Dean and PCC express their sincere thanks to the Pastoral Care Team for their continued support of the elderly, sick and housebound. Thanks are also extended to the Sacristan and ‑ Assistant Sacristan, the church cleaning and flower arranging teams, and those who prepare and serve refreshments. The PCC also recognises the contribution of the retired clergy and Readers coordinated by Mrs Julia Thorp in providing cover for services at St Mary’s and at the Church of the Ascension, Telham. ## **3. Parish Share** The PCC pledged £33,000 to the Diocese of Chichester for 2025. This amount was based on projected income and reserves, despite a budgeted deficit of £5,000 and planned use of £19,000 from reserves. The pledge was honoured in full. ## **4. Legacies** No legacies were received during 2025. ## **5. Concerts and Events** St Mary’s welcomed a range of musical events during the year, including concerts by Battle Choral Society and the Whatlington Singers. ## **6. Outward Giving** A total of £5,089 was donated from PCC funds to external charities. This included proceeds from the Christmas Tree Festival, Remembrance Services and Mothers’ Union Services, among others. ## **7. Busy Bees Toddler Group** The Busy Bees toddler group continues to flourish under the leadership of Mrs Angie Duckett, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers and former participants. ## **8. Battle Branch of Bexhill Foodbank** The Foodbank continued to operate from the Church Hall and remains an important ecumenical outreach in line with the diocesan commitment to serving the common good. The PCC charges for use of the premises but provides a 99% rebate as part of its community support. The Foodbank increased its assistance to help clients mitigate rising fuel costs. 5 ## **9. Christmas Tree Festival** The main Christmas Tree Festival was held on 30 November and 1 December, with an Artisan Fair on the preceding weekend. Both events were successful and well attended. Donations of £1,400 each were made to two charities, with additional funds allocated to the Flower Guild, Mothers’ Union, Pastoral Care Fund and general church funds. ## **10. Safeguarding** Mrs Jan Collins continued to serve as Parish Safeguarding Officer in 2025. There were no safeguarding issues reported during the year. The PCC confirms that it has complied with its duty to have due regard to the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance. ## **11. Volunteers** The PCC records its appreciation for the many volunteers who support the ministry and mission of St Mary’s. The increasing demands of modern life create challenges in sustaining volunteer numbers, and the PCC remains grateful for the commitment of all who give their time and service. ## **12. Reserves Policy and Public Benefit** In accordance with Charity Commission recommendations, the PCC maintains a reserves policy requiring unrestricted funds (excluding property) to equate to at least nine months’ unrestricted expenditure, taking into account reliable income streams. This requirement was met as at 31 December 2025. When planning activities, the Dean and PCC considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, especially in relation to the advancement of religion. Public benefit is achieved through: Provision of worship, prayer and the sacraments; Christian education and discipleship; Pastoral care to those living in the parish; Missionary and outreach activities. ## **13. Fabric and Buildings** To support the ongoing mission and worship of the parish, the PCC continues to prioritise maintenance of St Mary’s Church, the Church of the Ascension at Telham, and the Deanery. Signed on behalf of the PCC, Chairman …………………………………………………….........................….. Date ……………………………………………… 6 tNDEPELYDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE, PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 7tol6. Respective r¢sponsKbiiities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. Th¢ Charity's trustees consider that 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 As nceded. It is my Tesponsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,. follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Bgsis of Indepettdent Examiner's Ststem¢nt My examination was carried out in a¢¢ordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of th¢ accounting records kept by the charity and a ¢omparison of the accounts pr¢s¢nted with those records. Ii also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the ￿￿Unts. and seeking explanations trom the management committee concerning any such maltcrs. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evid¢nc¢ that would be required in a full audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'lrne an fair view. and the r¢port is limited to those matters set out in the 5taterncnt below. Independent Examiner's Stat¢ment In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to b¢lieve that in, any material respect- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with geetion 130 of th¢ Charities Act. oi the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or the accoullls did nol comply with the applicable requirements concerning th¢ forni and coThtent ora￿oUnts s¢t out In the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21K)8 other than any requirem¢nt that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I hav¢ come across no other matters in ¢onnection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this p)rt in ord¢r to enable a proper understanding of th¢ accounts to be reached. R T K WALSH. FCCA MAKNfNGTONS Chartered Accountants 39 High Street Battle Easi Sussex TN33 OEE Date- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE STATEMENT OF FtNANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 UArestrirted Re5trlcted Endowment Tolal Funds Note FuDds Funds Funds 2025 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Activities for generating fvnds Income frorn investments Income from Church Activities To¢al IDcoming resources 95485 6701 8915 44926 £ 156027 £ 13839 £ 4493 99978 6701 18261 44926 £ 169866 9346 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating voluntary income Fund Raising Costs Church Activities Governance Cosls Totsl resources expended 3127 150938 2520 £ 156585 £ 15571 £ 3127 166509 2520 £ 172156 15571 Net (outgoingyincoming resources Other recognised gainsl(losse$) Gains /(Losses) on inveslmenl assels Fundiransfers Iyet movem¢nl In (558) {1732) (2290) (3972} (3972) 6131 5573 (6131) (7863 ) (3972 (6261) Total funds brought forward l January 2025 £ 801674 £ 215126 £ 105618 £ 1122418 Total funds carried forward 31 December 2025 £ 807247 £ 207263 £ 101646 £ 1 I I6156 There are no recognised gains or losses for 2024 and 2025 other than those included in the statement of Financ Activities THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Comparative Statement of Finaneial Activities for 2024: iJDrestri¢t¢d Restricted Ertdowment Total Funds FuDds Funds Funds Note 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Activities for generating funds Income from investments Income from Church Activities Totsl ineoming resources 223537 6804 11651 45631 £ 287623 £ 20848 £ 12532 236069 6804 19967 45631 £ 308471 8316 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating voluntary income Fund Raising Costs Church Activities Governance Costs Total resour¢¢s expended 4184 160739 2160 £ 167083 £ 4184 165234 2160 £ 171578 4495 4495 £ Net (outgoing)/incoming resources Other reeognised gains/(1058es) Gains /(Losses) ort investment assets Fund transfers Net mov¢m¢nt in funds 120540 16353 136893 (2490 ) 181 14044 2690 200 120359 2690 137093 Total funds brought fonvard l January 2024 681315 £ 201082 £ 102928 £ 985325 Total fimds carried forward 31 Decernber 2024 £ 801674 £ 215126 £ 105618 £ 1122418 THE PAROCHtAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 Note 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets Investment AS￿tS 598242 101646 699888 598242 105618 703860 CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors Deposits at Central Board of Finance Cash at Bank, Building Society and in Hand 3609 356409 58650 418668 4059 340206 76573 420838 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors.. amounts falling du¢ within one year 2400 2280 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 416268 418558 CREDITORS: amounts falling due after one year NET ASSETS £ 1116156 £ 1122418 RepTesented by: Unrestricied Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 10 10 io 807247 207263 101646 £ 1116156 801674 215126 105618 £ 1122418 Approved by the the Parochial Church Council on and signed on it's behalf by: LEE DUCKETT Dean PHILIP COLLINS Churchwarden io THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 l Accouf4TING POLICIES The financial 51atem¢nts have been prepared under the Church AccounliDg Regulatitsns 2006 in accordance with appli¢able accounting standards and the cU￿ent (2015) Siatement of RecO￿￿ended Prnctice Accountittg and Reporting by The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost eonvention as modifie41 by the inclusion of investments at market value. The f]nancial stslem¢nts include all tran&wtions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the ac¢ounts of chuwh gmups that owe their tnain affiliation lo another body. nor those which are infornial gath¢rings of church members. GoiDg con¢¢rm The trustees consider ihat there are no material uncertainties a￿ut the Chariws ability to continue as a going concern. Fumds Fund% held by the PCC are: Unrestricted ￿llds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary putTK￿¢s. DeSI￿led funds- funds ¢arniarked for a particular future purpose. Restricted funds- i) in¢om¢ from trusts or endowments whieh may be expended only on those restri¢t¢d objects provided in the tems of the trust or bequest. ii) donations or grants r¢¢eived for a specific object or invil¢d by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the spe¢ifi¢ object for which they were Eiven. Any balance remaining unspent at th¢ end of the year is ca￿Led foNard as a balance on that fund. Endowment funds- funds the capital of which musE be maintained: only income arising frotn the investment of the endowment may be ￿. either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the'purpose, set out in the ternis of the original endowment. IDCOtDing rwour¢es All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Voluntary iDcome Collection5 are recognised when received. PlaTffted giving receivable recognised only wh received. In¢ome tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recogmised when the income is ognised. Grants 8t￿ legdcies to the PCC are recognis¢d when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due. Other income Rentsl income frorn the lettin£ of church premises and 811 other income is ￿cOgnised when it is receivable. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BAThLE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Income from investments Dividends are a¢¢ounted for when due and yayable. Interest entiilements are accounted for as they accrue. G#ln8 and Ios8es on investments Realised gains are re¢osnised when inveslments are sold. Unrealised gal￿$ and losses are accounted for on revaluation of investtnents at 31 December. Resources used Resources expended are accoutkted for on an aCcn￿]5 basi5 and are ac¢ount¢d gross. Grants Grdnis and donalions are accounted for when paid ovcr. or when awarde￿ where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Church Activiti The diocesan parish Contribution is accounted for when paid. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 D¢¢emb¢r 15 provided for in these a¢¢ounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as & creditor in the Balance Sheet. Fixed Assets Tangible Flxtd Assets Conse¢rat¢d and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the a¢¢ounts by s.10(2Ka) and (c) of th¢ Charities Act 2011. Movable church furnishings held by the Dean and Churchwardens on special tswst for the PCC. and which require a faculty for disposal. are accounted as inalienable property unless consecraied. They are listed in the Church's Invcntory which can be inspected. For inalienable propety acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost infomiation available and therefore such assets are not valued in the a¢¢ounts. All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or benefireil buildings and individual items costlng under £1 000 are written off in the year they were incutTed. The Church Hall is shown in the account5 at th¢ 2007 insurance value, this is the deemed valuation as peT the Trustees. No depreciation is provided on land and buildings as it is the PCC'S poli¢y to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and residual values Church equipment is depre¢iat¢d on a straight-line basis over four y¢&rs. Individual items of equipment w¢th a pur¢has¢ price of £IOOO or less are written off when the asset is ￿quired. Investments Investments aTe as stated at market value at the balan¢¢ sheet date. Current assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as d¢btors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable. 12 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE NOTES TO THE ACCOUI¥TS (¢ontinued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Chancel trnst 8nd incom¢ grnn¢ pres¢ntation of Chancel Funds had be¢n misunderstood and that a revision was required. Income received from Chancel trusts is not investment income, as the PCC doe5 not own the ttust fund nor its inve51ments. Accumulated ￿nt income nol yet ￿ceiVed from Chichester DBF amounted to £2,606 at 31st De¢embeT 2025 {2024 £2,490). Thi5 is available for Chancel reptlirs upon request to the DBr. 13 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BA￿LE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) FOR THF. YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestric¢ed Rutri¢ted Funds Funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 2 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary iDcome Platmed giving: Gift Aid Donations recoverdble Collections at seryices Donations Grants- Other Le8￿1¢$ and Donation5 in Memory Other Voluntary Income 49048 18986 17375 5132 90 49048 18986 17375 7397 46738 16209 17313 16846 2205 132137 4621 236069 2265 1721 4854 95485 507 5361 4493 £ 99978 b. Activities for generatlng funds Christmas T￿¢ Festival General fund rdising 5778 923 6701 5778 923 6701 4202 2602 6804 c. Income from investments Dividends and interest 8915 9346 £ 18261 19967 d Income from Chureh Aetlvltles Church and Church Hall lettings Benedicia Whisiler Centre Fees from w￿dingS etc Magazine Insurance claim 22434 3953 13852 4087 600 44926 22434 3953 13852 4087 600 44926 19964 3396 17774 3571 926 45631 TOTAL INCOME RESOURCES 156027 13839 £ 169866 £ 308471 14 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGILY, BATTLE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS l¢ontinued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 UDrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2024 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED a. Costs of generating voluntary ineome Stewardship cosis b. Fundr8i$iDg costs 3127 3127 4184 c. Church activlties Ministry costs.. Parish conlribution to Diocese Other Clergy ¢osts Chur¢h running ¢xp¢ns¢s Church maintenance Upkeep of services Stationery and telephone Expenditure on magazine Church Halls nmning costs Benedicta Whistler Centre Flower5 Mission, Outreach and Charitable Giving St8ff wages Bank charges Sundry and sUb￿riptiOnS Eco Church Garden Mer¢handise Purchases 33000 16985 30478 9718 15409 2176 2629 15351 3311 33000 32000 16985 14880 31909 28688 20046 9165 16399 19283 2176 2365 2629 2471 15351 19038 3311 60(K> 1453 575 4876 5576 13299 12404 A16 472 4053 6760 364 3225 52 2332 15571 £ 166509 £ 165234 1431 10328 990 1453 4876 13299 606 2684 364 52 150938 1369 d. Governance costs Independent examination fee Legal and professional fees 2520 2520 2160 2520 2520 2160 T(YfAL RESOURCES EXPENDF.D 156585 15571 £ 172156 171578 4 REGULAR CONTRACTORS, COSTS During the year payments were Inade to a church caretaker, parish clerk Sacristan, finance officer, ané organisls at St Mary's. 8n organist at Telham, and a Lhurch hall ¢l¢aner,caretaker and parish worker. The total of these payments was £28,784 (2024.. £26.107). 15 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE OTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {contiDued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 5 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Restricted Church Fund Equipment Equlpmelll Land and Buildings Total Cost or Valuation As at l January 2025 Additions Disposals As al 31 De¢¢mb¢r 2025 598242 20063 4285 622590 598242 20063 £ 4285 622590 Depr¢clatlo7F As al l January 2025 Charge for the year Disposa15 As al 31 De¢ember 2025 2￿63 4285 24348 20063 £ 4285 24348 et Book Value at 31 De¢ember 2025 Iyet Book Value at 31 December 21124 598242 598242 598242 598242 The land and buildings comprise the Church Hall which is shown at an insurance Valuatio￿ which is the deemed valuation as per the Trustees. The equipment consists of a phoiocDpier. the Lady Chap¢1 ohairs purchased in 2007. the piano purchased in 2009, projector and screen purchased in 2011 and kitchen equipm¢nt. safe and chairs PU￿haSed 2012. 6 INVESTMENT FIXED ASSETS Investments held by the Diocese on behalf of the PCC.. Historic41 Cost 3567 Isoo 3359 3525 Mirket Value 2025 2024 3494Q 36395 40445 42129 22287 23215 3974 3879 Perm•nent endowments: 1,574 sh&es in CBF Invcstment Fund 1,822 sha￿5 in CBF Investment Fur 1,004 shares in LBF Iny￿tment fund 2,601 shaT¢5 in CBF Fixed Inrertsi Securiiies Purpose: Church Fabric Ge]Jettl Reli&>LDUS Ecclcswti¢81 E¢¢ksi¥stiC81 Expend#ble endowment: 672 shw In CBF Invd%tment Fund (See note on page 13) Chancel Fabric Rrf*irs Totsl Investments £ 101646 105618 2025 2024 7 DEBTORS Income tax recoverable Chichester DBF Chancel insurance grant Prepayments and a￿rUed income (hher debtors 3609 3609 4060 4060 16 THE PAROCHIAL CFtURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BAThLE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cotttinued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 8 CREDITORS: amounts falling du¢ within one year A¢cruals for utilities and other Losts 2400 2280 9 AIYALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUIYD 31.12.25 31.12.25 31.12.25 Unrestricted R￿tricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds 598242 101646 211405 (2400) 807247 £ 207263 £ 101646 31.12.25 Totsl Funds 699888 418668 (2400 £ 1116156 Fixed Assets Current Assets Less.. Liabilities Fund Balance 207263 10 STATEMENT OF FUNDS Bolanee blf 01.01.25 Transfersl other goins Expenditure & losses B*lance elf 31.1225 In¢ome Unrotricted funds General fund DesI￿ated fund Busy Bees Pastoral Care Team Magazine L¢gaei¢s Eco Church Project Ev¢nts Committ¢e Legacy Events Giftday Merchandise 639980 140415 149343 13103 644155 259 779 6262 30364 1577 291 117591 439 2962 1170 801674 717 55 4032 380 166 2629 596 668 5665 30364 1304 66 122738 439 (20(K) ) 90 5438 5147 363 3653 {2010) (2962) 133 156027 51 156585 1252 807247 6131 Res¢ri¢ted funds Fabric funds (inel. Dean and Church Warden's Fabric) Flower fund 1924 Dean and Churchwardens (gener¥ l 0000 Tom Long Legacy 99400 Telham Organ fund 380 Telham Electricity 1900 Organ S¢holar 30 St Mary's Organ Fund 2053 215126 99440 2730 10328 91842 507 4168 4168 1453 978 14168 96069 380 469 1040 2318 20726A 1368 (6131) 1431 990 2000 265 13838 Endowment funds 105618 (3972) £1122418£ 169865 £ 172155 £￿3972) & 1116156 101646 TotAI funds 17 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BATTLE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 10 STATEMENT OF FUNDS (Continued) The endowment ￿ndS comprise investments held by the Diocese on behalf of the PCC as detailed in note 6 to these accoun15. The Fabri¢ Funds are ￿StrICted to expenditure on the fabriL of the chu￿h. The Pastoral Care Fund is money rnised or donated spe¢lfi￿l1Y to b¢ used by the Pastoral Care Team for incidental expenses. The Flower Fund represents rnonies given and used specifically for lh¢ provision offlowers at St Mary's. The Telham Orgdn Fund represents surplus funds from an appeal made prior to l J8nuary 2008 for the major refurbishment of the organ al the Church of the As¢¢nsion. "rh¢ monies shown wcrc transferred to the Parish during 2008 and are held for future major refurbishment of the organ bul not for routin¢ tuning or minor maintenance. Telham Electricity Fund 15 donations and expenses for the cost of electricity of Telham Church. St Maws Organ Fund is donations specifically for the repair and upgrade of the organ. Remaining money will be used for future repair8. Legacies is a separale fund to be used for projects thai may include items for th¢ ¢hur¢h and church hall as agreed by the PCC. The Audrey Marshall legd¢y received in 2024 is being kept itl a separate legacie5 fund along with a¢¢ru¢d int¢rest until a decision can be made for its use. It is unrestricted. The Tom Long IEgdCy is a restricted fund under the care of the Dean and Churchward¢￿. Unde lernis of the will it is to be used for'primarily for ihe furtherance of worship at Telham- but is not exclusive io this. 11 TRANSACTIONS WtTH PCC MEMBERS No members of the PCC received expenses or payments for s¢rvi¢es apart from- T Dixon £5,545 (2024.. £5.548) Finance Officer 18