2025 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Christopherfs Church, Bournemouth. Aim and purposes The PCC at St Christopher's Church has the responsibilrty of promots'ng in the ecclesRstical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic. scoal and rrniCal. The PCC is also SFecafically responsible for the maintenance of the Church and the adp)ining Church Centre. Objectives and activilies The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as F¢)ssible to worship at our church and to beco part of our parish communty. The PCC maintsins an overview of worship throughout the parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer. the pre&hing and teaching ofthe VL)rd of Gcx4. music and sacraments. hen planning our activithes for the year, we have considered the Commissk)n's guidance on public benefit and, in parkncular, the supplementary guKlance on chafiti.es for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable all people to live out their faf(h as part of our Southboume parish community and the community in which they work, reX or study. through:_ Worship and prayer. leaming about the gospel.. and develcying know and tnjst in the Lord Jesus Christ Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish aThJ aS of Southboume Missionary and oUtreh work Iclty. natnaLty and intemaknally Growth and discipleship programmes Regular evangelistic events Seeking opportunib.es for scKial and communty partnerships The mlsslon ststement for the churth is pr(thim ¢knJ's love lor everyone through his gon Jesus and the Hoty Spirit in our lives t(Klay'. Achl•vèm•nts and Perforniance Sunday Mornlng Worship: For the year. our preaching pLans were: Easter Tenn 2025." Matthew's gospel tfvrith a part)Jlar emphasis on The Sermn on the Mount. Surnrrr Term 2025.. We had ts¥o series. firstty a series enb.tled "He is able" wtth senrKtrns looking at 'He is Able...to save us" and "He is able...to make you wise. and 'He is ab...tO do iffmeasurably nTh)re". We concluded the summer tem) with a series on Colossians. Christmas Tem 202S.' We started the Christmas temi wilh a series entiued 'Aspe¢ts of Love. with semions entiUed "The steadfast kwe of Gcd" and"Love in action". After a short series Sooking at characters of the Bible (including Eli and Mary Magdelenel this led us into Advent and a range of Servi$ over Christmas. A big thank you to all who devise prexhing pLgns and those who preach and W and make Sundays a special day. We are particulaty blessed to have a WKle range of preachets and leaders. Each have their own style which is much appreciated. Also, many thanks to those who take part in the Mid-week Bridge which goes out each week in a variety of fomis and also on Facebook- isn't it wonderful that there is a much wider audience hearing about Jesus? Finally, a big thank you tr) all who are invofved with the worship baj Sunday. To have a Page1of6
2025 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Christopherfs Church, Bournemouth. Church so widely gifted in music to aid our worship is to be therished. ArKI a particular note to thank those encouraging our children and young people in signing and puiying instruments. IVS such a joy to see the chiklren arKi young peo playing their part. enrithing worship. Alpha: As a thurch, we ran an Alpha Course in the autumn of 2025. First of ai, many thanks to the team who helped throughout- Rio and Mischa (0 of our Moorfands students), Christian and (for the Away Day, David and IngTidl. To be in a team whith is so enthuS511C and dedicated is a real privilege. This year we had qurte a Small guest list of four but it was a consislenl four wrth very few evenings missed. And each evening we could have easily over-run our time such was breadth and length of the discussKJns. It is worth mentioning that Rto led most of the evenings and dvJ so superbty. The Away Day was a real high1ht and many thanks to David for Wing our time away. In particular. the ministry lime was a pwous where all of us (guests or leader5) were prayed for by David and Rio. I SUSFecl we will find that all of the guests really valued their b'rre at Alpha and of course the fruit of Apha is key. Pethaps that is something we need to think thmugh- in part4j1ar, how do we link in people coming through Alpha into Homegroups? Finalty. it would be great to widen the Alpha Team. Evenings an't best for everyone~ but maybe something we can consider is njnning an Alpha Course during the day. Maybe that is something that the Lord has put on soone'S hearri Attendance The average weekty attendance (Sunday seNices) Cnted during Cthber 2025 was 79 (in person and on Zooml. This did include the Harvest Servi. The total number attending in person or on Zoom on Christmas Day was 64. There wa$ no midnight serbryce. Home Groups There are cuffenlty five ho groups with apprOMatety 55 members in total. There are during the day rreeting in churth, and three in the evening which meet in howS. Each term we have a Bib study course which usually follows the Sunday senYK)n tr¢erns. In the Autumn we completed 'Aspecls of Love". notes produced by David Hoyle. This term we have been going through Mark's gostd with a sludy tcok.. and nexi tenn we shall te stutylng 'Prophe¢ies ¢onceming Jesus", again by Day Hoyle. We do thank Dav very much for his work in pr&Jucing such exlIent shjdy material. We leam so much frorn eh other in our discussions. The other very imp)rtant wect of home groups is that they provKJe an oppjfvnity to get to know each other well in a loving and safe pla where we can help and support each other. If anyone woukl like to join a home group or get rrbye informab.on please talk to Sheila Olsen. Deanery Synod Report There was no deanery synod untrl September as the Area Dean had been on a sabbabcal. St Christopherfs hosted the Deanery Synrxy ftting on November 7th. Representatives from several parishes joined in groups with other parishes in the Deanery lo share ne•VS of how things were going in their patchesl Then we prayed for each other. It was a very encouraging and infonnative evening. Thanks lo those who served refreshments. One visrtor comnIed that he had never experienced such a welcome before as he usualty goes to ntingS on his unl Page2of 6
2025 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Christophefs Church, Bournemouth. Fabric cer the year the Church, the Hall and the Bridge have ten used regularty on Sundays for worship services and the associated children and youth groups. Throughout each week there are regular gatherings for prayer, fellowship, recreats.on and outrexh. FunTime meets lce every week,. Messy Church is held once a month on Sunday aftemoon" there are special events held, such as the Summer Fair and Christma5 Fair, there are endf-Ierrn gatherings of pupils from the Stourfield Sch.. and of course a vartety of Christmas events. Brownies, Rainbows, Guides and Rangers have their weekly meetings in the hall, as do the Boys, Brigade and Girts, Associats"on. The hall is also regularly hired by loc81 community groups including zumba, pilates, dfama, and the Boumemouth Camival BarKI. There are also (ccas)nal hires for such things as Childn,$ partS and family events. The #lle5 of St Christopher's are well usedl Health & Safety and Fire regulab'ons of course require us to keep everything in good order so that all church members and visitors, employees and volunteers, hirers of our premises and other members of the public are kept safe. enabling the church to Carry out its mission. Wofship and ministry. This means it is very important that our sthedule of equipwit serviryng and routr'ne maintenance across the entire premises is actively managed through the year. wilh any repairs or replacements addressed promptty. During 2025 there were a small number of minor Items Ihat required attention. Also, a fire risk assèssment has been professionally undertaken, and since the tum of the year some improvements are being implemented. The exterior and the intertr)i of the trrttildings maIn generalty in a gcod stste of repair. The PCC extend their thanks to all the volunteers who have given their tsme and expertise in many tasks throughout the year Invo1n9 maintenance and repairs. deaning. and care ofthe grounds, garden and lawns. Midweek Activities During 2025 811 the following groups met. Funtsme, Boys, Bngade & Girts. Association. Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and SCY (St Christophef's Youth) and Knit & Natter have met in the hall or Bridge ead) week. Wednesday Friendship met on the 2nd and 4th IneSdayS. Vtho the Dads outr, {a group for Dads and Grandads wrth young children) fnet On a rnonlh in temi times on Saturday momings. The hall has also been used by local groups and individuals for regular and occasional events. Pastoral Car• Pastoral care is an imwrtant part of church tdmity life. In knptU we a urged to love one another as Jesus has loved us. At the nM)nnt we do not have a Care Cfrordinator, but there is a team which tries lo ensure that those who may get ovedooked are cared for, parIUlartY those who are unable to join tether on Sundays or other times. Horre groups are the main basis for pastoral care. and the various groups that happen during the week are good opportunities to Ca for one arK)ther as well. Let us leam how to pray for one another. Missions Support Mission and Evangelism The role of the Missions Support GTOVP is to ensure our mission partners feceive continuing financial support and prayer. To that end we want all church member5 to tecome more aware of who our mission partner5 are and what they are doing. Ideally, we would like to see every member of the church reIvIng one of our MPS UF¥Jales or their prayer letter by signing up lo receive emails. We would like lo thank those doing prayeis who have taken the time to lead us all in prayer for our MPS and would ask they continue to be remembered in prayer week by week. We remind homegroups also to remember and pray for one MP of their choosing. Page3of 6
2025 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Christopherfs Church, Bournemouth. Another way that people can keep abreast of our partners is through the notice board which Pat keeps up to date. The financial support given by the PCC at the start of 2025 was follows.. Available £8735 Monthl ivin Lunt £200 Shelton £110 Anya £150 Mission Africa for Burkina Faso schools £75 (Total monthly giving = £5351 Total - £6,420 One-off ifts. (July 20251 Evangelical Alliance £200 Lunt £300 Shelton £300 Anya £300 Nash £600 Air Fare Totsl- £1,700 The PCC then allocated a further £15,244 from the Gift Day receipts In February 2025, to be distributed to missions. This enabled us lo make the following gifts to our Mission Partners and other mission organisalions.. One-off ifts.. (November 20251 Lunt £500 Shelton £1000 Yakar social media Anya £500 General support Nash £1000 Pastor training Pat £925 Peru visit Bamabas £500 PACE £500 CARE £500 Shelton £100 Preach Total = £5,525 Therefore. In total we were able lo distribute £13,645 in regular monthly support and orie-off gifts over the course of 2025, with £10,334 carried over lo be distributed in 2026. An opportunity that we see in 2026 is the visit of Logos Hope to London in July and we would like lo lake a group from St C's and meet up with Simon and Becky on board the ship. Please do get in louch with the parish office if you would like to follow M closely what any of our Mission Partners are doing so you can receive their occasional news updates. Commitment During 2025 we had 40 {40 irTr 20241 committed givers who used stsnding orders or the Parish Giving Scheme. Of those gift-aiding. 9 used standing order5 and 26 used the Parish GNing Scheme. Page4of 6
2025 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Christopherfs Church, Bournemouth. Volunteers We want to give our heartfelt thanks to all those who so faithfully give of their time, tslents and energy to keep the church and the services running smoothly by volunteering to help in one way or another. Some new members have joined Ihe welcoming team durirsg the year. They are our fir31 point of contsct to those joining us whether they are new folk or visitors. We need lo encourage people to join this team. Our volunteeT5 a a vital part of what is carried out at Sl Christopherfs so if anyone wants to join us in any activity please have a word with one of the wardens. Structure Govemance and Management The ParoKhial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measu. The PCC is a Registered Charity. The method of appointment of PCC members is Set out in the Minutes of the PCC regarding Church Representation Rules. We now comply with th& duty under se¢bon 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidan on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). At St Christopher's the membership of the PCC consisted of the Churchwardens, those elected by members of the congregation and who are on the Electoral Roll of the church. Al those who attend our ServiMemberS of the congregation are encouraged lo register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC rrMberS are fesponsible for making decisions on all matters of general COnM and Importan to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are tr) be spent. The full PCC met 6 times dufing the year in person. Grateftjl thanks go to these teams who give overs¢ght and direction lo the chUh. Page5of 6
2025 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Christopherfs Church, Bournemouth. Administrative Information St Christopher's Church is situated in Southboume, Bournemouth. It is part of the DISe of Wnchester within the Church of England. The correspondence address is St Christopher's Church, Arnewood Road, Boumemouth, BH6 5DW. Registered charity number 1153390. PCC members who have $eNed at any lime from 1 January 2025 until the date this report was approved are.. Wardens: Mrs Sue Faithim (from April 20241 Mr Alan Bennet {from April 20241 Elected members: Mr Alan BenneL Deanery Syr1 (lo May 2025). Lay Vice Chair Mrs SL*e Fairbairn, Deanery Synod (from April 20231 Mrs Pal Giles, Deanery Synod (from May 2025) Mrs Ingrid Cooney, PCC secretsry (from April 20231 Mr Mark Inkpen (from May 20251 Ms Sheila Olsen (from April 2023) Mrs Lindsay Beaumont lfrom April 2023) Mr A18n Tregilgas (from April 2023) Mr Mike Watt Ilo May 20251 Mr Richard Spafke Ilo July 20251 Mrs Gay Arrowsmith (from April 2024) Mr Philip Attwood (to April 202S} Mrs Frances Attw¢4)d (to April 2025 Mr Richard Amistrong (from Apnl 2024) Mrs Nina Maynard (from April 2024) Coryopted: Mrs Karen 8aTker. Safeguarding offer Mr Dave Arrowsmilh. Children & Families Co-ordinator Approved by the PCC and signed on Iheir behalf by the Chair Signed Dale 16 March 2026 Page6of 6
Paxton Charit¥. ConllnissAOll Balance Sheet as at 3111212025 Pagelofl St Christopher's Church Printed: 091(b312026 Total finds Prior year fiw(Ls xed a55ets n[anBble as5els an&Tible assets 453,817 E]vestments TotulfLredusse15 4420J6 443.817 urrtnt ass¢ts btorb n*esm11 a8h atbank attdln tw)d 3.975 639 228.582 232.557 103.743 104,383 18.431 rdiiurs." amount8 fallÉng duc withij) (Kk¢ ycar .lel currnl ILETelibIlli1£tyj Tolul ¢T5.fels Iv.&f cwreHi liabililie.¥ redIt5.. atnounts falltjig due after mor¢ than w¢ )ur IIVl%l(Yl> for liabiliEldS 230.010 672.846 439.769 otal Det 955et5 or lisbilltles unds of th¢ ¢h&Tity': nd(>ivment funds esiricied income nrestriLi¢d fiinds evaluaiion 1cVe 672,846 539,769 548.651 124.19£ 461,917 77.xfj I Total cbariry fndS 672,846 539.769 SI1cd by onL or tt4"0 tnlsiees OD behalf of all the trLLSfttS Sigaature Pritht N#mc D#te i)f #pprvval ddlm]nl)ThTrTr (£
Paxton Charity C(bmmissioJJ SOFA Report as at 3111212025 Pagelofl St Christopliei's Church Prillted: 0910312026 Ilnr¢$tri¢t¢d RestrlLted Ineome funds Endowment funds TotAI funds Prior year fund ni'ome aiid endnwnients from: Donarions and legacies c.haritable aLlivit¢s (hher tradingaciivitics Investnieiits SLpardre mat¢rial item of 142,337 5,423 93.31Ql 235,718 5.423 79,622 7.610 2.510 3,R32 6.342 5,197 Otlicr 16.1195 166,365 Ih.OY5 268.5711 1.1,15X IlJ5,$86 I'otal 97.213 xpendRturL' Oll: Raisiiig fviids CliaritableactiNities Sepa[C maleridl itetn of 432 116.528 43 119.088 545 143,695 2,560 OthLY 10.981 127.942 ID.951 130,iOI 10.9¥1 155,221 Total 2,5611 t It)eomel(expvndltur¥ fore inStMent gain{]0$5*5) Net gain[10$$$I on iniesiments L't ine0ni¢l(twlld1tUrt1 Ktr&ordinan' Items ransfers behi'een funds et Moi'ement in Fund% 38,423 94,654 133,077 414.6.15 38,423 94,654 133,077 49.635 7.920 46J43 -7,920 86.734 133,077 49,635 ttnnciliati()n of Trknnds uILiI tiind% bTou¥khi for.rd otal funds carried forward 77.1S51 461,Y17 539.76Y 124,195 548,641 672,846
Paxton Charity CommissRon SOFA Detalls Report Page l of2 St Christopher's Church D¢LLmb¢i 2025 Printed: 0910112026 UniestriLtLMI Last Sl) l Dunatiim5 anij le¥a£ies Cjifts and Doiiations Monihly Bank Giving ChurLh k¢pairs 1)(?11(Iti4)nblGrani Weeklj. SerKiLe tiiving Hospi1lL lity DthThaiii)ns Gift Aid Tax Rwcii'¢d 72.595 50,849 74.803 147,397 50.849 360 5.695 2(K) 6.812 54,145 3.210 4,348 360 5.695 20D 142,-1.17 2.15.7111 S02 Charitable aLliviti&s linc.) Fairsnd[alslgEVtllts ChurLlI Fees Be(>ks Itjcvm Chuiib Groups tDLoElle 1,698 608 1,698 608 329 2.788 1,882 484 129 5.115 2.7811 5,423 5.423 7.610 S04 Inve%tments' Ini-estment lThreiest 2.510 3.832 l?.J42 5,197 2,510 3.83? 6.34 5.197 SOO (hher {ine.I Premises LEttin¥s 16.(195 -6.158 16,095 16.095 13.158 97,213 263.578 105,586
Paxton Charity Comrnission SOFA Details Report Page 2 of2 St Christopher's Church DecLmlKr 202$ Printed: 0910312026 nresrrict car Totcll List Yerfir S08 Raistng fi]nd$ FairslFLsndraising E.¥penses 432 432 545 432 432 545 S09 CILaritable activitieb F.lectricily Clergy ExpLnscs H(x%pitaliiy Exptn%e Churcli CJTOUPS Ixpenses Other 14.xpen.%e8 Missioll Papnents Cl)ildr¢nlFaniily Co Staff C.osL8 childrenalIVCo Exps VoluntLLf5 & Stsff Training Sun(l£iy Cliib Caret4kLT Siaft C.()sl Admtniqtr4tor Staftcosts Premise% Insurance 14eaiing Water TbliyhonL & Intimi¥t ChurLh Se,1cL$ E%pens&8 ()fficc Expens Books. OutrLdLlI ExgKmsc5 Prjnl jlliF & PubliLltv Expen.4e% Repuirb,MainlenunL¢ & R¢new'a15 Major Church Repai's cle11g i HygTien¢ EX[e5 tiarden Expeiisvs Worshiprri'iiinijibyco static.osts Woi'ship & TraillillgT Co Exps LiiwiLe% & %uppori Equipineni PurLliase Equipinejit Servicii)g..Rep&irs C'iinunun Mis%ion Fulld C'MF Bank Cliarg¢• 4.007 4,IH)7 3,96Y 4Y 469 2.??7 469 68 9,463 28,X6CI 169 1146 307 12.645 28,311 508 186 197 11.986 5,3113 2.fi17 8.858 821 1,973 141 1.451 237 14,697 2¥.-111 508 1¥6 197 11.986 -5,31)3 9.617 8.8.58 821 1.973 2.-571 5,690 573 1,867 678 1,¥96 168 1.095 1.160 9,359 26,415 1.4?2 ?26 4.266 1,451 237 905 5,718 905 1.167 14? 1.167 14? 302 1,640 335 1,640 375 I.OY6 214 24.IItMJ 335 24,000 382 24.0110 382 116,S28 1,560 119.088 143,698 Sl l Other ltyxp.I Dcpreciation BuildiH& DepreL'iatiott Organ 9.531 1,450 9.511 1.450 9.531 1.450 10,981 10.981 10.981 38.473 94.654 33.077 49.635
NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS Accountin Policies Basis of Financial Statements The financial statements have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with applicable accountin8 Standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities FRSIO2. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which in law the P.C.C. is responsible. Figures in the financial statements are shown rounded to the nearest pound and as a result there are some minor rounding difference5 Within some totals. Fund Accounting Endowment Funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the P.C.C.'s discretion, with any income derived to be used either as restricted or unrestricted income funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was originally established. At 31 December 2025 we have no Endowment Funds. Restricted Funds are rnade up of income from endowments, gifts, donations and grants that are to be expended only on the Specified P.C.C. activity or on the purposes intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent balances, any interest on their pooled investments is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balance basis. At 31 December 2025 we hold Restricted Funds in respect of the residue of two legacies received several year5 ago, plus a gift received from an anonymous donor in 2025 which includes a limitation on future use in the event of a change in parish boundaries. and our Missions Holding Account which temporarily holds money given for specified missions, charities or individuals pending distribution. Unrestricted Funds are income funds which are spent on the P.C.C.'s general purposes. Designated Funds are general funds set aside from time to time by the P.C.C. for specified purposes in the futLsre. Project Funds are designated for admnIStration purposes only. Funds that are designated as invested in Fixed Assets for the P.C.C.'s own tjse are abated in line with those assets, annual depreciation charges in the SOFA. All Designated Funds remain unrestricted and the P.C.C. may alter their designation or move any surplus to other general funds. Incoming Resources Planned giving. collections and similar donations are recognised when received. Gift Aid tax reclaim amounts are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the P.C.C. is entitled to use these resources when their ultimate receipt is considered reasonably certain and the amounts due are readily quantifiable. Interest is accounted for as and when accrued by the payef. All incoming resources are actounted for gross.
Resources Expended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid ovef if the award creates a binding obligation on the P.C.C. Our contribution to the Diotesan Common Mission Fund is paid by monthly dirert debit and is accounted for when due. All other expenditure is recognised when incurred and accounted for gross. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefi property is not included in the accounts in accordance with S.1012llal and Icl of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwaidens on special trust for the P.C.C. and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory. which can be inspected {at any reasonable timel. For anythin8 acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over four years. apart from the organ which is currently being depreciated over a ten year period. Other individual item5 of equipment with a purchase price of £500 or less are written off on acquisition of the asset. For the Bridge project, tOBether with upgrading of the existin8 hall and its facilities, donations, grants and other income were accumulated in a Restricted Fund and the resulting expenditure was taken from it. This expenditure has been capvtalised as a Fixed Asset and recorded as such on the Balance Sheet under Restricted Income Funds. The Bridge project was completed in 2016. The hall and Bfidge combined, excluding the value of the land, is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over 50 years, its estimated useful life. Accounts Receivable At 310ecember 2025 £3,975 was duefor a Gift Aid tax redaim, received from HMRC in early 2026. Accounts Payable At 31 December 2025 a total sum of £2.547 is accrued. £1,122 relates to a disputed invoice from a fire services company, the actual amount to be paid to be agreed. The remainder relates to expected energy invoices up to the year end and various amounts pending distribution in the Mi55ions Holding Account. Financial Review of 2025 Total receipts were £263,578 {£105,586 in 2024}. Planned monthly giving amounted to £50,8491£54,145 in 20241. Donations and one-off gifts totalled £153,6521£14.851 in 20241, including a sum of £141,643 received on our Gift Day in February 2025 (including a single gift of £72.776 which was accepted with a restriction as to its future use and has therefo been recorded as a restricted fund). The total amount of Gift Aid tax reclaimed was £31,217 {£10,627 in 20241, including £18.825 relating to the Gift Day receipts. Other income was £16,095 from premises lettings1£13,158 in 20241, plus £5,423 from charitable activities and £6,342 investment Income. Total expenditure was £119,5201£144,240 in 20241. This was mainly the result of two factors: there were no significant unexpected costs and we spent less than the amount we had budgeted for equipment renewals (although much of that work has only been delayed to 20261. Energy costs increased to £12.865 1£9,659 in 20241 largely because we exhausted the effective prepayment with the supplier which had previously arisen when correrting the VAT rate applied. Staff costs reduced to £45.6001£48,738 in 20241, the result of adjusted working hours for one employee and that we were able to claim a National Insurance
rebate. Voluntary donations to missions elsewhere increased to £14,6971£9,463 in 20241 as the P.C.C. decided to allocate a proportion of its Gift Day receipts to SUPPOrt the Lord's work in other places. The net financial result in 2025 was a surplus of £133,077 after depreciation of £10.981. This compares to a deficit of £49,635 including £10.981 depreciation in 2024. The total of all funds at 31 December 2025 is £672.8461£539,769 in 20241, which includes £442,836 for the tangible lixed asset of the hall and the Bridge. Liquid assets amount to £228.582. comprising £209,679 1£109,734 of which is restricted) in investment funds and £18.903 cash in the bank. Reserves Policy The P.C.C. maintains its policy on free reserves INet Current Assets) of holding a balance that equates to at least three months. unrestricted payments uS any potential redundancy payments. It is held to smooth out fluctuations in ta5h flow to meet emergencieslcontingencies. At 31 December 2025 the balance of the free reserves is £230.010 which is sufficient to cover the potential need. It is our policy to hold our investment fund balances with the CCLA- The CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees and Members of St Christopherfs Churth Parochial Church Councll I reportto the Trustees on my examination of the Financial Accounts of St Christopherfs Church, Southbourne (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Charity Trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 {'the Acrf). I report in respert of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable direttions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Art. Independent Examiners Statement I have completed my examination and I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by sertion 130 of the Act,. or 2. The Accounts do not accord with those records. or 3. The Accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concefning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent Examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connettion with my examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable the proper understanding of the accounts could be reached. Signed.. Name; @}#1 44kJ gtuAR I IdOLV 121 Ert(ofjwA (+&P 17/f/L6 Address.. Date: