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 p￿pIe 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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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CHRk%TOPHER HARPER
2.3.2026
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2.3.2026
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