ECCLESHALL PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Registered Charity Number 1153305
HOLY TRINITY ECCLESHALL & ST. CHAD’S SLINDON
Trustees’ Annual Report
and
Financial Statements
for
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Eccleshall
Holy Trinity & St. Chad’s
for the
Year ended 31[st] December 2025
February 2026
Administrative Information
Holy Trinity Church is situated in Church Street, Eccleshall, whilst St Chad’s Church is located on the Newcastle Road in the settlement of Slindon. Eccleshall Ecclesiastical Parish is part of the Diocese of Lichfield within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6BY. The Registered Charity Number is 1153305.
PCC members who served during 2025 were:
Ex Officio Members:
Clergy Reverend Phillip Johnson Churchwardens Jonathan Jones (Lay Co-chair of PCC) John Treanor (Lay Co-Chair of PCC) Kate Griffiths Anthony Jones Diocesan Synod Member Jonathan Jones Deanery Synod Members Jonathan Jones (Deanery Lay Chair) Hazel Bradshaw Kate Griffiths PCC Members: John Bradshaw John Leather (resigned May 2025) Hazel Bradshaw Isy Edge (resigned May 2025) Sue Bramall Judith Norton (resigned May 2025) Sue Marsh Chris Reynolds David Milner (resigned May 2025) Nancy Reynolds (resigned May 2025) Jenny Turnock Vivian Rowley Erin Sohnrey (appointed May 2025) Linda Veck-Jones (resigned May 2025) Don Smythe (appointed May 2025) Winston Platt (appointed May 2025) Lisa Simcock (appointed May 2025) Mary Scott (appointed May 2025)
PCC Secretary ( Not elected to the PCC) Emily Howard
Trustees' Annual Report and Accounts CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF ECCLESHALL, DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD Registered Charity Number 1153305
Holy Trinity Church, Eccleshall with St Chad’s Church, Slindon 2025 Report and Accounts for the Eccleshall Parochial Church Council
SECTION I – TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2025
1. Aim and Purposes
Eccleshall Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Phillip Johnson in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of two churches, the parish church, The Church of the Holy Trinity, The Church of St Chad, Slindon (a chapel of ease), and a Parish Room.
2. Public Benefit
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship in the two churches and to become part of the parish community and the pastoral care of the people of Eccleshall Parish. The churches’ acts of worship reflect Christian faith through Fellowship, Prayer, Scripture, and the Sacraments.
All that has been done and planned during 2025 has been consistent with the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In summary we strive to enable people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:
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Worship and prayer; learning about the gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in the Christian faith.
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Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish, with emphasis on the needs of the bereaved, the requirements of the occasional offices and the need to reach out to younger generations.
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Mission and outreach work.
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Supporting worship and Christian ethos and education in a church school and supporting worship in another (non-church) school.
To promote this work the maintenance of the fabric of the two churches is vital, as is the care and maintenance of the Parish Room (situated next to Holy Trinity Church), a facility to serve all members of the parish.
3. Structure, Governance and Management
a. Parochial Church Council (PCC)
Eccleshall Parochial Church Council (Eccleshall PCC) is a corporate body established by the Church of England under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is registered with the Charity Commission No.1153305.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Vicar is Chairman of the PCC. The four Churchwardens, those ordained ministers who hold the Bishop's License, and Deanery Synod representatives are ex-officio members. The other members of the PCC are elected by the congregation at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, and the members of the PCC then annually elect a Secretary and Treasurer (Chair of Finance Committee). All regular Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and to stand for election to the PCC. There may also be co-options to the PCC where particular needs are identified. All members of the PCC are Trustees and training in the duties of Trustees is provided as part of the process of induction of new PCC members.
The PCC meets on a regular basis to transact business and receive reports from its committees. Representatives who serve on the Deanery Synod report on its activities.
The PCC derives its income from direct giving by congregation and visitors, fund raising and Gift Aided profits from Eccleshall Parish activities, and from legacies.
b. Management and Employment
The PCC employs a number of full-time and part-time staff and benefits from the support of numerous volunteers who offer their services at no cost to the PCC. The PCC considers that the Vicar, Churchwardens and other PCC members and certain senior employed staff comprise the key management of Eccleshall Parish in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the Parish on a day-to-day basis. The pay of staff is reviewed annually. The PCC recognises the contribution of all employed staff and volunteers to the Parish's mission and witness and takes this opportunity to thank them for their service.
Details of our Activities, Mission and Impact in 2025 are contained in the separate Impact Report 2025 published alongside this TAR.
4. Safeguarding & Reporting Serious Incidents
The Trustees believe that they have fulfilled their duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). A serious incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charity’s beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its works, loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage to the charity’s property, or harm to the charity’s work or reputation. Health and Safety, and Safeguarding are reviewed as an agenda item at each PCC meeting. The Trustees are not aware of any serious incidents in the last year.
5. Risk Management
The Church Wardens conduct regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. The Trustees have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Parish insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing.
6. Financial Review
The PCC set ambitious targets for growth in 2024 and 2025, and this report and the subsequent accounts show the development of that policy. The trustees have decided to pursue a programme of investment in both direct ministry and the fabric of both buildings, along with improvements to governance processes. This has led to increased congregational and event attendance. Further details can be found in our Impact Report 2025.
7. Reserves Policy
The Reserves and Investment Policy has been established consistent with the charitable purposes of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Eccleshall (Registered Charity Number 1153305) and the terms of the Trust Deeds of the Parish Endowment Trust Funds. The primary objective is to secure the long-term future of the Christian churches in Eccleshall Parish (Holy Trinity and St Chads) with particular emphasis on mission and educational development within the parish.
The regular expenditure of the churches is planned to be met primarily from regular giving and other income sources with the objective of holding a working capital balance on the Church General Fund equivalent to three months expenditure. The short-term funds will be held in approved UK bank accounts. The long-term funds will be held in CCLA and other approved investment funds on terms established by Eccleshall PCC acting as administrative trustee in conjunction with the Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance acting as custodian trustee.
8. Investment Policy
The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in London. The charity’s investment policies are based on two key principles: -
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Ethical Investment – this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholders.
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Long-term responsibilities – the trustees are aware of their long-term responsibilities in respect of the Restricted and Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisions.
Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made and the charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese: ‘’We aim to invest in companies that will develop their business in the interests of shareholders, demonstrate responsible employment practices, are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance, the environment, and human rights, and are sensitive to the community in which they operate.’’
Details of our Activities, Mission and Impact in 2025 are contained in the separate Impact Report 2025 published alongside this TAR.
9. Disclosures
The following payments were made to related parties:
Incumbent Expenses £5,811.00 Independent Examiner £300.00 Anthony Jones (trustee) £688.00 (for churchyard path grounds work).
The average number of employees was 4 and total payment in gross salaries in 2025 was £77, 024 with employer contributions to pension scheme of £1,738.00
Thank You
The Church Council would like warmly to thank everyone who has contributed to the thriving life of Holy Trinity Eccleshall and St Chad’s Slindon in any way.
The Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts were approved by the Eccleshall Parochial Church Council on 2[nd] March 2026 and signed on their behalf by The Rev Phillip Johnson:
The Rev Phillip Johnson
Eccleshall Parish (Holy Trinity & St Chad's)
SOFA - Statement of Financial Activities For the period 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
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Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year
funds funds funds funds funds total funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 52,780 13,464 2,530 68,774 83,943
Income from charitable activites 13,115 13,115 15,429
Other trading activities 35,116 35,116 28,107
Investments 5,708 770 564 62,869 69,913 73,087
Other income 41,495 1,450 42,945 14,485
Total Income 148,214 15,684 3,094 62,869 229,861 215,050
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 26,605 600 27,205 20,220
Expenditure on charitable activities 196,101 3,504 199,605 117,035
Other expenditure 246,462 3,000 4,860 254,322 164,060
Total Expenditure 469,170 7,104 4,860 481,133 301,314
Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer (320,956) 8,580 (1,766) 62,869 (251,272) (86,264)
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in 308,791 30,844 339,635 177,440
Gross transfers between funds - out (30,844) (28,791) (280,000) (339,635) (177,440)
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains/losses on investment assets 15,268 376 6,649 22,294 86,986
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use
Net movement in funds (43,009) 25,902 (1,390) (210,482) (228,979) 722
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 76,059 163,575 50,064 2,278,872 2,568,570 2,567,848
Total funds carried forward 33,050 189,477 48,674 2,068,390 2,339,592 2,568,570
Represented by
Unrestricted
Holy Trinity General Fund (12,546) (12,546) 523
St Chad's General Fund 45,597 30,844 76,441 75,536
Designated
St Chad's CCLA Deposit Account 6,340 6,340 6,066
St Chad's - EdenTree Slindon Fund 141,610 141,610 126,341
Holy Trinity Designated Fund 664 664 31,168
Restricted
Holy Trinity Conservation Fund 10,019 45,193 55,212 46,958
St Chad's - EdenTree School Fund 3,481 3,481 3,106
Endowment
Parish Trust Fund TN520 - The Eyeswell Trust - Capital 73,010 73,010 76,051
Parish Trust Fund TN520 - The Eyeswell Trust - Income 135,027 135,027 134,636
Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - Deposit Account 11,563 11,563 28,542
Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - Investment accounts 1,368,837 1,368,837 2,039,643
Parish Trust Fund 710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - Trinity Cottage 479,952 479,952
33,050 189,477 48,674 2,068,390 2,339,592 2,568,570
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Eccleshall Parish (Holy Trinity & St Chad's)
Analysis of Income and Expenditure 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year total funds |
Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year total funds |
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| Income and endowments from: 101 - Gift Aid - Bankers Orders 110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes 201 - Other Planned Giving 301 - Cash Collections - Services 501 - Sundry Gifts - Gift Aid 502 - Sundry Gufts - non Gift Aid 503 - Donations - General 505 - Donations - Wall Safe 507 - Donations - Funerals 550 - Donations - Specific 601 - Gift Aid - Tax Recovered 701 - Legacies Total Donations and legacies Income from charitable activites 1101 - Fees - Weddings 1102 - Fees - Funerals Total Income from charitable activites Other trading activities 1220 - Special Events - Fund Raising 1230 - Parish Room - Rental Income 1240 - Parish Room - Other Income 1250 - Trinity Magazine - Advertising 1260 - Trinity Magazine - Sales Total Other trading activities Investments 1020 - Bank Interest 1021 - Investment Income Total Investments Other income 801 - Grants - Recurring 802 - Grants - Non-Recurring 901 - Other Income Total Other income Income and endowments grand totals |
20,200 1,920 22,120 20,096 575 575 930 2,700 2,700 2,300 8,098 8,098 7,950 54 150 204 1,080 484 10,298 10,298 6,209 147 147 710 586 586 1,624 3,445 3,445 1,759 9,923 460 10,383 7,913 200 10,019 10,219 32,890 |
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| 52,780 13,464 2,530 68,774 83,943 2,761 2,761 3,182 10,354 10,354 12,247 |
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| 13,115 13,115 15,429 21,660 21,660 14,887 6,588 6,588 6,198 1,232 1,232 902 3,330 3,330 3,790 2,306 2,306 2,328 |
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| 35,116 35,116 28,106 770 564 1,673 3,007 3,091 5,708 61,196 66,904 69,996 |
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| 5,708 770 564 62,869 69,912 73,087 495 495 495 41,000 1,450 42,450 5,643 8,347 |
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| 41,495 1,450 42,945 14,485 148,214 15,684 3,094 62,869 229,861 215,050 |
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| Expenditure on: | ||
| Raising funds 1730 - Costs of Special Events 1733 - Costs of stewardship campaign 1734 - Costs of fetes & other events 2350 - Trinity Magazine - Printing 2385 - Marketing - digital 2386 - Marketing - print Total Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities 1801 - Giving - Charitable Donations 1910 - Ministry Parish Share 2101 - Incumbent Expenses 2102 - Salaries 2155 - Staff expenses 2160 - Altar Requisites 2161 - Organist / Choir 2162 - Church Services - Sundry 2180 - Flourish 2181 - Organisational Development 2182 - Courses we run |
3,515 3,515 3,959 1,007 600 1,607 40 40 40 2,422 2,422 2,690 18,796 18,796 10,995 824 824 2,535 |
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| 26,605 600 27,205 20,220 433 433 1,229 67,585 67,585 64,831 5,811 5,811 8,680 78,762 78,762 24,738 1,880 1,880 443 2,836 2,836 446 3,184 3,184 3,862 4,416 3,504 7,920 2,516 1,558 1,558 23,613 23,613 4,945 455 455 |
| 2183 - Next Generation 2184 - Mission/Outreach Total Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure 2201 - Office costs 2202 - Subscriptions 2204 - Computing / IT 2205 - Photocopier 2250 - Telephone 2320 - Organ Servicing 2360 - Bank Charges 500 - Stripe Fees 2380 - Professional Charges 2401 - Church - Electricity 2430 - Church - Heating Oil 2435 - Church Water 2440 - Church - Maintenance 2450 - Church - Cleaning 2455 - Church - Security 2460 - Church - Insurance 2465 - Church - Equipment / Fittings 2514 - Church - AV System 2670 - Churchyard Maintenance 2701 - Major project - IT network 2703 - Major project - Parish Room refurbishment 2704 - Major project - Altar Frontal 2705 - Major project - Finance systems 2706 - Major project - Website 2709 - Major Project - Armorial Hatchment 2707 - Major project - Survey Project 2710 - Major Project - AV Desk Replacement 2711 - Major Project - History Research 2712 - Major Project - Extra Camera 2713 - Major Project - Solar & Battery Installation at Vicarage 2714 - Major Project - Arts Ministry Project 2715 - Major Project - Children's Choir 2716 - Major Project - Beech Road Play Area 2717 - Major Project - Avelec Loop Repair HT 2718 - Major Project - PhD Contribution 2719 - Major Project - Trinity Cottage 2720 - Major Project - IT Infrastructure 2721 - Major Project - Conservation Management Plan 2781 - Major project - St Chad's water 2783 - Major Project - St Chad's Feasibility Studies 2813 - Parish Room - Electricity 2815 - Parish Room - Insurance 2816 - Parish Room - Maintenance 2818 - Parish Room - Cleaning 2819 - Parish Room - Equipment / Fittings 2850 - St Chad's - Electricity 2853 - St Chad's - Maintenance 2854 - St Chad's - Cleaning 2855 - St Chad's - Insurance 2856 - St Chad's - Equipment / Fittings 2859 - St Chad's - Churchyard Maintenance 2870 - Trinity Cottage - Electricity 2871 - Trinity Cottage - Gas 2872 - Trinity Cottage - Water 2873 - Trinity Cottage - Maintenance 2874 - Trinity Cottage - Cleaning 2875 - Trinity Cottage - Insurance 2911 - Vicarage - Maintenance Total Other expenditure Expenditure grand totals |
4,959 4,959 5,345 609 609 |
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| 196,101 3,504 199,605 117,035 2,414 2,414 3,539 863 863 14,574 14,574 8,146 2,867 2,867 1,803 3,483 3,483 1,139 1,033 1,033 1,064 146 146 104 321 321 39 7,504 7,504 17,145 9,794 9,794 6,844 4,318 4,318 4,546 648 648 351 1,720 1,720 2,706 3,770 3,770 2,264 917 917 1,141 5,524 5,524 5,372 2,055 2,055 873 1,466 1,466 6,746 5,074 5,074 983 3,482 500 3,982 4,633 1,406 1,406 619 250 2,500 2,750 15,000 16,928 16,928 6,011 3,540 3,540 17,851 27,720 4,860 32,580 4,000 3,050 3,050 7,633 6,060 6,060 10,944 5,178 5,178 16,548 1,099 1,099 18,182 18,182 15,617 15,617 60 60 1,313 1,313 2,402 2,402 2,503 2,503 6,630 6,630 32,930 32,930 9,600 9,600 195 195 3,600 3,600 3,344 3,344 2,711 691 691 674 502 502 718 2,568 2,568 976 51 51 2,190 1,781 1,781 1,493 41 41 1,621 203 203 1,818 1,818 1,783 432 432 427 427 149 149 297 297 589 589 384 384 502 502 152 152 2,295 2,295 3,849 |
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246,462 3,000 4,860 254,322 164,060 |
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| 469,169 7,104 4,860 481,133 301,314 |
Eccleshall Parish (Holy Trinity & St Chad's)
Balance Sheet detailed
| Represented by Funds Current Assets 6501 - Holy Trinity General Fund 6503 - Holy Trinity Designated Fund 6504 - Holy Trinity Conservation Fund 6515 - Holy Trinity Conservation Fund - CBF Account 6517 - Parish Trust Fund TN520 - The Eyeswell Trust - Capital 6518 - Parish Trust Fund TN520 - The Eyeswell Trust - Income 6519 - Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - Deposit Account 6520 - Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - CCLA Investment I 6521 - Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - CCLA Investment II 6522 - Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - CG Investment 6523 - Parish Trust Fund 710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - Trinity Cottage 6701 - St Chad's Current Account 6711 - St Chad's CCLA Deposit Account 6712 - St Chad's - EdenTree Slindon Fund 6713 - St Chad's - EdenTree School Fund Z05 - Accounts Receivable (prepayments and accrued income) 610 - Accounts Receivable (invoices) Total Current Assets Liabilities 6699 - Agency collections Z04 - Accounts payable (accruals) 800 - Accounts Payable (bills) Total Liabilities Net Asset surplus (deficit) Reserves Current Year Earnings Z01 - Retained Earnings Z02 - Gains/(losses) on investment assets (Z02) Total Reserves General (Unrestricted) Designated Restricted Endowment Total |
Represented by Funds Current Assets 6501 - Holy Trinity General Fund 6503 - Holy Trinity Designated Fund 6504 - Holy Trinity Conservation Fund 6515 - Holy Trinity Conservation Fund - CBF Account 6517 - Parish Trust Fund TN520 - The Eyeswell Trust - Capital 6518 - Parish Trust Fund TN520 - The Eyeswell Trust - Income 6519 - Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - Deposit Account 6520 - Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - CCLA Investment I 6521 - Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - CCLA Investment II 6522 - Parish Trust Fund TN710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - CG Investment 6523 - Parish Trust Fund 710 - The Shaw's Lane Trust - Trinity Cottage 6701 - St Chad's Current Account 6711 - St Chad's CCLA Deposit Account 6712 - St Chad's - EdenTree Slindon Fund 6713 - St Chad's - EdenTree School Fund Z05 - Accounts Receivable (prepayments and accrued income) 610 - Accounts Receivable (invoices) Total Current Assets Liabilities 6699 - Agency collections Z04 - Accounts payable (accruals) 800 - Accounts Payable (bills) Total Liabilities Net Asset surplus (deficit) Reserves Current Year Earnings Z01 - Retained Earnings Z02 - Gains/(losses) on investment assets (Z02) Total Reserves General (Unrestricted) Designated Restricted Endowment Total |
As at As at 31 Dec 2025 31 Dec 2024 30,986 16,865 664 31,168 37,426 29,545 17,666 17,101 73,010 76,051 135,027 134,636 11,563 28,542 514,354 1,044,815 73,462 289,708 781,021 705,121 479,952 76,559 75,536 6,340 6,066 141,610 126,341 3,481 3,106 6,415 2,994 827 257 2,390,364 2,587,851 10,302 10,328 28,790 5,165 11,680 3,787 50,772 19,280 2,339,592 2,568,570 (251,272) (88,322) 2,276,635 2,153,908 314,228 291,936 2,339,592 2,357,522 33,051 76,059 189,476 163,575 48,674 50,064 2,068,390 2,278,872 2,339,592 2,568,570 |
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Independent Examiner’s Statement to the Members/Trustees of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Eccleshall (Holy Trinity and St Chad’s)
Independent examinations of the accounts of the Parish of Eccleshall have been conducted and the following statement is an extract from the report of the independent examiner.
In connection with my examination, no matters have to my attention.
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which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act: or
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to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Support Staffordshire
Independent Examiner
Approval of Accounts by Eccleshall PCC
These financial statements of Eccleshall Parochial Church Council have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and the Charities Act 2011 using the Accruals basis of accounting.
The financial statements were approved by the Members/Trustees of the Eccleshall Parochial Council on 2[nd] March 2026 and signed on their behalf by The Revd Phillip Johnson, Vicar of Eccleshall.