Charty Registration No. 1144309 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH ST MARY'S ECCLESFIELD TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ST MARY'S PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Trustees Revd. Dr. Tlmolhy Gill Ichaimianl Revd Jeni Fryer Mrs Ann Hackett (appointed 27tn April 2025} Mrs Susan Harland Mr Christopher Harper Mrs Andrea Halcher Istepped down 27th April 20251 Mrs Judith Nicholson Islepped down 27th April 20251 Mr Andrew Robinson Mrs Anne Roslron Mrs Beverley Sall Mrs Andrea Southern M5 Claire Syke5 Mrs Pamela Thomson Isecrelaryl Mr Michael Waldron (appointed 271h April 20251 Mrs Andrea Vvhillaker Mi Andrew lthitlaker lappoinled 2P1 April 20251 Charity number 1144309 Prlnclpal addr•86 Sl Mary's Parish Church Church Street Ecclesfield Sheffield S35 9XZ Independenl examlner Melvyn Revill Voluntary Action Rotherham The Spectrum Coke Hill Rotherham S60 2HX
ST MARY'S PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the aceounling policies sel out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Slalemenl of Recommended Pracli¢e, 'AGcounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2005. It should be noted that the annual report on the aclivilies, achievements and performance is presented in detail al the Annual General Meeting which is scheduled for Sunday 261h April 2026 al 12 ncx)n. The information which follows is a short summary of the information to be presented. stru¢lurg. governance, and management. As a member of the Church of England. Sl. Mary's Church follows the laws, rules and requirements of the National Church. Parochial church council powers measure 119561 as amended and Church Representation rulès that came in lo force on 2 January 1956.. also, the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).. and the Churchwardens Measure 2001 and any subsequent amendments. st Mary's is based at Sl. Mary's Parish Church, Chur¢h Street, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9XZ. SI Mary's is part of the Diocese of Sheffield within the Church of England. The PCC has enjoyed independent charitable status since 17 October 2011 (Charity number 11443091 and was previously able lo act as a part of the Diocese of Sheffield Charity. The PCC has up-to-dale poli¢ies'. Health and Safety, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Safè Church, and risk assessments for a range of activities and practices. Trustees The tru$l8e5 who served during the year and sinco the year end are sel out on the previous page. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Chur¢h Representation Rules. All church allendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and lo sland tor election lo the PCC. Alm and Purpo808 Sl Mary's Church, within the overall slfucture of the Church of England, is administered and managed by the Vicar and Parochial Church Council IPCCI. The church has a slrapline and mission slalemenl. and 11$ primary alm is t¢ follow these.. Following J&sus,' celeb[ing L/f8,' Welcoming All We are here to help ppIe love and worship God. We aim to be. and encourage others lo be¢om&, commilled and aclivo disciples ofJesus, who lovo God and worship him, who know the pow8r of the Holy Spirit and who show God's love in gvgrypart of their lives.
ST MARY'S PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ObJ¢¢tives and Activitles In working towards our mission statement, we aim lo offer a wide variety of church services appealing to the whole communlty. We also welcome those in the parish and those with qualifying connections lo have their wedding services and baptisms at Sl Mary's, as well as offering the families of the bereaved funeral services. We also aim lo involve the local community in the life ol the church and make the building available for secular purposes and concerts and in turn, lo be involved in the secular activities of the Ecclesfield Communty. Wthen planning our activities for the year. the in¢umbent and the PCC have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit, and particularly the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We try lo enable ordinary people lo live out their faith as part of our parish community. We have an ancient and historical building which we strive to maintain and improve as a centre for all people In the village. Achlevoments and Regular A¢tlvltles Worshlp and Prayer Regular services include.. Sunday 10.00am Parish Communion12nd Sunday Prayer and Praise Service) with Choir and Organ, or Music GfOUP or all. Baptism Services- incorporated in standard service or separately at 12 noon1181 Sunday of monthl. 6.30 pm Evening service12nd Sunday Holy Communion). Midweek 9.30 am Thursday Holy Communion 6.00 pm Wednesday11 &1 & 3rd Wednesday5 in monthl Tho Segking Hgart - a lime of conlemplalive prayer and meditation for 811. There are a range of other special sefvices organised during Lent. Advent. and Chrislmas. We welcome everyone lo all services during the year and invite relatives of those who have been recenlly bereaved on¢e a month with an annual service for families who have been bereaved. The main 10.00am Sunday morning service, the 9.30 Thursday moming service and Some special services continue lo be streamed on Facebook and the Church website. The events and special services we held, including Easter and Christmas, were well 8llended. Fundraising events In¢luding concerts, coffee mornings. the Heritage weekend and the Christmas Fayr8 were held. A particular highlight of the year were two services led by the Steel City Choristers which were well attended. B¢roavoment Café The Bereavement Café is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, Is run by volunteers from the ¢hur¢h congregation and provides a safe space for anyone to be able lo come and spend tirne with others who have 8xperienced bereavement. Coffee Shop The church is open lo all every Tuesday and Friday mornings for tea, coffee, biscuits and toasted teacakes. The coffee shop is run by volunteers and is very well attended and is an important parl of St Mary's outreach to the community of Ecclesfield. Mothers Union Meets on the 1st Wednesday every month in the Gatty Hall. Church Choir Meets lo practice on Friday evenings.
ST MARY'S PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Music Group Meets lo practice on Thursday evenings. Ladies Group Meets on Thursday afternoons. Bell RSngers Meet Tuesday evenings to practice. Synods The church can elect representatives lo sit on the Deanery Synod and the Diocesan Synod providing a 40-way communi¢alion path lo these committees. Sl Mary's currently has two represenlatsves who attend Deanery Synod. Mlsslon, Evangellsm and Outroa¢h Teams led from the PCC aim to help to improve links lo the community and provide pathways for those with faith to Strengthen this. Magazlne Our parish magazine is published monthly and is available al several retail points in the vi118ge and 1$ also available lo download from the Church website. Flnan¢lal Revlew Once again the PCC had lo make some difficult decisions on routine expenditure lexcluding one-off projeclsl from the general accounts lo keep expenditure in line with a continued reduction in regular income, and expendilule was again kept low in 2025, despite the challenges of higher energy costs and inflation, and a £1,200 increase in the Ecclesiastical insurance premium. The PCC was again able to meet ils pledge of £30,000 lo the Diocese Common Fund. To maximise income where possible. a further £10,000 was transferred lo the 30-day notice savings accounts for both general lunreslricled funds) and resloralion Idesignaled funds). These funds will be required in 2026 as the PCC embark on some major projects. so will be transferred back al some point during the year. Some of the provisions made for spending on training. curate expenses and paying a Musical Director were not used. By keeping running costs under control and the generosity of the congregation with regular giving and fundraising the result was that receipts were greater than payments by £6,311. Project Accounts and Restoratlon There were no major projects completed during 2025. Following restoration of the medieval altar top Islone Mensa) with a new base this now sils in the North Transept Chapel as part of the enhanced prayer corner with 5 new chairs. 2025 saw the inslallalion of the ICON of The Elousa, painted by Richard Walton, and Lorna Wadsworth's portrait of the Last Supper. The Rt Revcl Leah Vasey-saunders. Bishop of Doncaster, will conseciate the altar during a Special Service al Sl Mary's on Sunday 16th August 2026 al 1 Oam. The boiler in the kitchen was replaced this year. Following the 2024 risk assessment carried out on the land known as The Paddock", the recommended work to remove some of the trees was carried out in 2025. The PCC agreed to carry out both the essential and the non-essenb.al works from the risk assessment. There is ongoing repair work required on the building resulting from this year's Quinquennial inspection and progress will be made on this during 2026. The Restoration Fund ends the year with a balance of £60,103.
ST MARY'S PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2026 This is expected to be another challenging year for the general accounts when il will take careful management lo balance the books, particularly given the anlicipaled continued reduction in income, both from regular giving and from church activities Iweddingslfuneralsl. The PCC are still hoping to appoint an organist during 2026, and this is reflected in the budget The PCC has taken the decision to increase ils pledge to the Diocesan Common Fund by 401. from £30,000 10 £31,200. The number of weddings in 2026 is at a similar level lo 2025, much lower than in both 2023 and 2024 and this has been factored Into the budget for 2026. The PCC will again review the budget during the year and consider if an increased amount cat) be paid to the Diocese towards the Common Fund. Tower Roof During 2024 an¢J 2025, there has been both continued and increasing leaks from the lower roof onlo the bells in the belfry and through the bellringing room ceiling Temporary repairs have been carried out. However, the roof has the oldest lead on the building dating back lo the 1930,8 and the roof will need lo be re-covered with new insulation in the bellry and replacement of the eeiling and decoration in the bellringing room. The work will require extensive scaffolding, and the outline cost is in the region of £200k and this will require applications lor grants and fundraising. Church Path Llghtlng (from Ly¢hgat¢) The lighting on the Lychgale path needs upgrading as the light levels al night are unsalisfaclory and unsafe to people with mobility or eyesight issues. The area al the junction of the wesl door path, lychgale path and south gale path being particularly poorly lil and the path al the north wesl corner almost unlit. 11 is proF)osed that the existin9 single lamp post will be replaced with foLbr modern LED lights al regular intervals along the ly¢hgate path and a further light al the north wesl corner, providing a uniform level ol lighting along the lull length of the path and the path up lo the west entrance and the north corner. The cost of the project is around £1 Ok and the PCC have agreed this project will be carried out in 2026. Church Oryan The Organ needs considerabl& work This will be to clean and overhaul the instrument with full restoration lo all the bellows, soundboards and reeds and replacement of the filing hardware and software which controls the activation of the organ from the three keyboards In the console. This will involve the organ being dismantled in order lor all the work lo be done. The outline cost is In the region of £90k and this will require applications for grants and fundraising. VAT The government's decision to ¢ease the Listed Places of Worship Grant Schame ILPWGSI will result in the church paying unrecovergble VAT ft)r the hrsl lime since VAT was introduced in April 1973. As well as adding 20Q/o lo all the main resloralion projects. il will increase the cost of routine maintenance including essential security systems and would have adcled £4,906 to our running costs in 2025. There will be grants made available by the government, bul the outcome Is likely lo be higher costs. Reserves Pollcy The aim of the PCC is lo balance income and expenditure whilst making a generous contribution to the Diocese Common Fund and to make gifts of at least 5Qh to charities We also keep raising funds for the restoration of our ancient church building. The PCC aims to respect all reserves which are designated lo particular areas of expenditure or reslrieled lo specific purposes. The PCC aims lo keep a minimum of three month5 recurring expenditure in unrestricted reserves as a standard policy of financial prudence.
¥r MARY'S PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Thank-you We would like lo thank all the many membels of the congregation, all volunteers. and the Community of Ecclesfield for their incredible generosity and for their h8rd work during another difficult year to make our church the lively and vibrant community it is. ChYl$ Harper Treasuror
ST MARY'S PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (HIRITY IOIIM1551L¥I Thp4rDchI Chuich ¢¥JUnl Lth• Ecc&L51a1Plrknh 8t Receipts and payments accounts CC16• SI.D2& Yrom Spction A Receii)ts and paymÈr)Is Dsnated fthnds IR•slor•tb)nl RStrle Iunds fuDd5 Eii(IDwnYitt lundj T(alfvTr IDthv plan0 ColCSlQnÈ 8t5•t¥lB ot1 nd voiffta GfflAld reGov8ied rè¢Éi 12 13,71• Recoi 3•5 1,474 •28 1.3J3 j,126 VAT ChJ¢h¢'vffeE 5h> t1 a¢ies Iè¢Biwed 413 •75 Svb lot•llGroM in¢gme lorARI 79.•74 11,3•1 1.075 97 10),1J7 Sub lot•1 Tot•1 rncdpl• 19,914 79,750 10,J•• •7M 1041¥7 1.096 S44iiles 2,017 472 Mi8onarrfJeYJn Church rwni thibl biffj5 mc0618 rJe8 4Y2 137 883 81 91 tr4di tnaiityglmior•Uawou Oltrer Miwon Re&tDiaiJoDILyYJ ox rwjllO r 3,222 317 367 Sub lol•l 2Q4 n7 10.204 2,512 U1.759 A4 A8s•t and knvnlmnt urEh4¥•¥ 5Ltb tot•1 4,ny 13.IC6 81.71• Plet oIrnCptlp4YftnlS} Al 7rnnsf•r b•iw•m lund A•Cash fund• • C•Jh lunds Ihlj Yre T,Wg 14 7B.•t7 1J7J• 101,7• 137,31• 161,7D ,1QJ 37
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