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2024-12-31-accounts

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Stone

Charity registration number: 1156528

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 1[st] January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024

Objectives and Activities

The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Stone (the PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Paul Kingman, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is responsible for the maintenance of the church fabric and provides overall governance of the church activities, buildings and facilities.

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Christ Church. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within the parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and the sacraments. Also, through non-sacramental activities of hospitality, fellowship schools and other chaplaincy work we aim to reach non churched members of the community.

Public Benefit

The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stone it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by:

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Achievements and Performance

The Mission Action Plan which has been developed over recent years to guide the Church’s activities and focus the investment of both money and resources, continues to be the template for day to day actions.

Nurture, Evangelism and Worship are the three key aspects of the Charity’s work. To carry out these aims the following activities are funded, staffed and managed by the Charity;

Weekday Services :

Sunday mornings are the main gathering for worship in the church. Other services are held;

Tuesday midweek communion; monthly nursing home services at Autumn House, St Mary’s Home and Oulton Abbey Nursing home; termly school services.

During Covid the church continued with regular services by Zoom, and this was a major factor in maintaining numbers of worshippers once the Covid restrictions were lifted.

We still maintain Zoom links for Sunday morning services and this option is taken up by those unable to attend in person – elderly, sick or isolating

The equipment was purchased during Covid and set up with assistance for end users. Running costs are now minimal as there is just an annual Zoom licence to maintain this much appreciated facility.

Youth Work :

The Charity funds a part time worker to run “in school” Christian activities, clubs at church and after school and he provides activities for Sunday morning services.

The results of this investment, which has been a long term commitment by the church, are seen in the families attending Sunday morning but more so in the very regular attendance at the school based clubs.

In addition, a team of volunteers run an Easter Holiday Club which always attracts good numbers – as many as can be accommodated within the available buildings.

We are fortunate in having good relationships with the associated schools, giving good access for Open the Book activities, the clubs and other interactions – all facilitated by the Foundation Governors from the church.

Tuesday lunchtime ‘Pursuit’ (Christchurch Academy, Years 5-8); weekly school assemblies at First and Middle schools; High School assemblies; occasional school visits or extra lessons; after school clubs for Christ Church First School (Wednesdays) and Oulton First School (Thursdays).

Sunday school; annual Holiday Club; Light Party (alternative to Halloween); Good Friday craft & service for children; Christingle; Parent and Toddler group.

Staffing

The office administration is covered by two part time, paid, office based administrators

Volunteers

Church members volunteer for many activities;

Youth and children’s groups; children’s Easter Holiday Club; Sunday School; house group leaders; parent & toddlers group; development of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA); hospital chaplaincy for RSUH and County Hospitals, pastoral care support, cleaning of the building, flower arranging, maintenance, provision of music for services, gardening, sides person,

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welcomer, visiting, sound and video engineering, marshalling, catering, First Aiders and other related roles.

Pastoral Care

This is a vital part of the church’s Mission Action Plan – to provide support to those in need. As well as this support being available in an informal way through the week, there is weekly provision of an opportunity to receive pastoral care after the Sunday morning Service.

House, Study and Prayer Groups :

Bible study discipleship groups, Hope Explored , annual Lent courses, Christianity Explored discipleship course; midweek prayer; monthly prayer breakfast.

Areas of co-operation;

Churches Together in Stone (Anglican, Baptist, URC/M & St Dominic’s RC) cooperate for the Good Friday procession and service; ‘Advent Windows’ and town carols at Christmas; the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; we support the ‘Stone Community Hub’ and CAP centre for the town.

Other activities;

We have organised ‘ Advent Windows’ since 2010 (an Advent display in shop windows involving many community groups).

We have Governor responsibility for three Church of England Schools and the Vicar is Chair of Trustees for CCA.

The Vicar is Rural Dean and serves on the Diocesan Synod and the Deanery Pastoral Standing Committee.

The Benefice is a partner church for the ‘ Midlands Gospel Partnership’ (MGP) encouraging mission in the Midlands.

We support several Christian mission partners overseas and at home including UCCF.

The Charity engaged with Lead Academy pre Covid, and has subsequently renewed the relationship, as this organisation provides training, resources and encouragement to help churches identify what they do well and what needs improving.

Lead Academy activities, videos and training have become a feature of PCC meetings and some church activities to provide guidance and direction.

Training for the Future

The Charity is supporting, with funding, a member of the PCC in their training and development for future Lay ministry within the C of E.

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Financial Review

The accounts are attached to this Trustees’ Annual Report detailing the charity’s financial position.

Reserves Holding Policy Statement

It is the Charity’s Policy to maintain a reserve of £30,000 in readily accessible, unrestricted accounts, for unforeseen circumstances.

Amount of Reserves Held

At the end of this reporting year, the reserves total was £171,549 This figure is substantiated in the attached full financial reports.

This figure is made up of revenue, giving and legacies as per the Income statement below. None of the legacies received are Restricted, although the Charity does allocate some legacy money for specific activities – all agreed and minuted at PCC meetings.

Charity’s Sources of Income Funding

The Charity derives income from;

Free will giving Donations Legacies Hire of facilities Fees Gift Aid Repayments Fund raising activities

Donations from Related Parties – Trustees free will giving.

Donations from related parties during the year totalled £13,944 (2023 - £11,265) All these donations were received without conditions.

Remuneration paid to Trustees

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the PCC other than statutory fees in the role of organist.

Expenses paid to Trustees

Only trustee to receive remuneration was the incumbent – see account for details.

Investment Policy

The Charity does not Invest Funds

Principal Risks

The Charity sustained its activities through Covid and is in a strong position both in terms of funds available and staff and volunteers to carry out its activities.

There are therefore no significant risks to the charity and its future is seen as fully sustainable.

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Reference, Trustees and Administrative details

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Stone

Christ Church Parish Office Christchurch Way Stone Staffs ST15 8ZB Registered charity number 1156528

TRUSTEES

Served from 1[st] January 2024 until the date this report was approved ;

Revd Paul Kingman Peter Cuthbert Peter Mason David Beauchamp Andrew Stone David Rowlands Helen Bowes Christine Pentland Mr A Stone Mrs E Mason Mrs E Woodhead Mrs M Hillman Mrs S. Hallam Mrs M Garrington-Miller Mrs J. Abrahams Mrs L. Bakker-Collier Mr G Williams Mrs S Sanders Mr P Kelly Mr G Holden

(from Sept 2003) Incumbent and PCC Chair (from Sept 2019) Children and Families worker Warden Warden Deputy Warden Reader Reader Reader Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member

Bank

NatWest Bank. 41 Greengate Street Stafford Staffs ST16 2JA

Independent Examiner:

Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary’s House The Close Lichfield WS13 7LD Telephone: 01543 306055

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Structure, Governance and Management

The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity no. 1156528 registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2[nd] January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).

All PCC members are Trustees.

PCC members are elected by enrolled church members on a rolling 3-year basis.

The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll.

For PCC members, subject to DBS clearance and safeguarding training as specified by the Diocese of Lichfield, a service is held including an induction prayer for those newly elected. Training is acquired through attending the PCC meetings, no individual responsibilities are given to those newly elected. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meet six times a year.

Management of the church and its organisation is assisted by the use of a software package “ChurchSuite”. This provides a GDPR approved database for communication, a means of identifying and fulfilling rotas and a central registry for Safeguarding.

Financial Accounting software is MFAOL – My Financial Accounting Online – supported by Lichfield Diocese Finance Board.

Safeguarding

The PCC believe 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) and in compliance with the Diocese of Lichfield policies.

We maintain accurate records of DBS documentation and the ChurchSuite software prompts for renewal and training requirements.

Reporting Serious Incidents

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 work, loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage to the charity’s property or harm to the charity’s work or reputation. The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year.

Risk Management

The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our 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.

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Fabric and Insurances

In order to protect the buildings, grounds and fixtures and fixings under the charge and management of the Trustees, a comprehensive Insurance policy is maintained with Ecclesiastical Insurance and Guarantee (EIG). This policy and its implications to church activities are managed by the Wardens.

Working with EIG has proved of benefit not only in providing cover for accidental damage, but also in providing a framework and templates to ensure activities and management within the church comply with the relevant sections of the insurance policy.

Prompted by the policy, a full review and subsequent modifications have been made to the agreements for those renting rooms in the church centre.

A comprehensive review has also been made of the Fire Safety provisions and this has also produced modifications and improvements to the way the buildings are managed, especially when larger numbers are being accommodated.

This all comes as part of the Trustee’s desire to provide a safe environment for visitors to the church, as well as be good stewards of the facilities in their care.

The Charity’s Vision and Priorities for the Future.

Involvement with Lead Academy has focussed the Trustees on their achievable aims, what we do well and what we need to improve on.

In conjunction with the Diocesan vision for ‘Growing for Growth’ we have adopted a simple framework within which to develop a Bible based ministry. The two PCC’s have agreed to make disciples by pursuing three general aims, to be developed over time:

1. Nurture of believers: so that we become more like Christ.

2. Evangelism : to gather God’s elect into the joy of worship through faith in Jesus Christ.

3. Worship of God: to increasingly delight in God’s majesty while giving the whole of our lives God as described in Rom 12v1-2 (fed by nurture and evangelism).

This vision statement is the basis of the Mission Action Plan . Inevitably this will be age-specific in many of our activities, but we endeavour to fulfil our mission irrespective of someone’s age as we share the good news to all, whatever their cultural or religious background. The MAP applies to the Benefice, although we recognise that each of the three churches has their own part to play in order to fulfil these aims.

1. Nurture

We aim to encourage the nurture of our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Actions:

To faithfully expound the Holy Bible in Sunday services and also in the children’s classes – this will require our prayerful preparation and application so as to make disciples.

To encourage a daily discipline of Bible reading, praise and prayer amongst all congregation members.

We will aim to meet for study courses during Lent and at other times to grow in our understanding of Biblical truth and how to live as a community of Jesus’ disciples.

We will continue to provide pastoral care for the community through our support and instruction for baptisms, weddings, and funerals and at other times as they arise.

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We will hold events that promote our meeting together, to build our identity as a community of faith.

2. Evangelism

In obedience to Jesus’ command to ‘go and make disciples of all nations’ (Mt 28v18-20) we will commit ourselves to the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Actions:

We will provide services at the main Festivals such as Harvest, Christmas and Easter as opportunities to bring guests to hear more about the good news of Jesus Christ.

We will provide a regular Christianity Explored discipleship course to help to strengthen faith in Jesus Christ and lead to disciples who will also make disciples of others.

We will hold an annual children’s holiday club to draw more children and their families into the life of the church and to encourage them to follow Jesus.

We will resource a children and families worker to oversee our ministry amongst young people as we pray that this will lead to lasting fruit.

We shall maintain our support of Christian mission partners both in the UK and overseas by giving up to 10% of our gross income to the work.

We will endeavour to demonstrate the gospel in action by being good news to the community – by providing Governors so as to promote good schools for the area that uphold the Christian foundation; to explore the development of further ways to support families in the area. We will aim to encourage the community to partner with us in providing a giant Advent Calendar for Christmas.

3. Worship

We aim to grow in Christ-likeness both in our personal conduct and in our service in the world. This is achieved through being committed to the local church as the body of Christ, to accept pastoral oversight (of the incumbent and all who exercise a leadership role) as a means of encouraging our faith in the Lord Jesus and to promote godly living and service in order to bring honour and glory to His name. We meet on a Sunday to give praise and thanksgiving for the mercies and grace we have received from the Lord; to confess our sins with the intention of not simply showing remorse, but leading to our genuine repentance and change to become more Christ-like; to engage prayerfully with what the Holy Bible teaches us; to remember the death of Christ on the cross as the basis of our being put right with God to which the two sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper point.

Actions:

We will provide a regular service on a Sunday in each church, as resources will allow, drawing on the best hymns of the past and present that are inspired by the Scriptures.

We will provide the opportunity for small groups to meet for the purpose of Bible Study and prayer as a means of discipleship, both in homes and at church.

We aim to have an annual Covenant Service to as an opportunity to remember the sheer privilege of being the people of God and to renew our commitment to the Lord.

We will encourage more people to take part in the church prayer gatherings as a demonstration of our reliance on the Lord and desire to do His will.

We will endeavour to take regular services at Autumn House nursing home, Oulton Abbey and St Mary’s as our resources allow, providing spiritual care and encouragement in an appropriate way.

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Declaration

Financial details available in the audited accounts as submitted to LDBF (appointed as Independent Examiners) – Submitted to LDBF and pending completion of the Independent Examination for 2024.

Approved by the PCC on 15th April 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Revd Paul Kingman

For and on behalf of the PCC of Christ Church Stone

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rlst ch The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Stone Charity registration number: 1156528 st Trustees, Annual Report for the period 1 January 2024 to 31st December 2024 b'ectives and Activities The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Stone (the PCC) has the responsibility of co- operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Paul Kingman, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is responsible for the maintenance of the church fabric and provides overall governance of the church activities, buildings and facilities. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish comrnunity at Christ Church. The PCC rnaintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and rnakes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within the parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and the sacraments. Also, through non-sacramental activities of hospitality, fellowship schools and other chaplaincy work we aim to reach non churched members of the community. Public Benefit The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on The Advancement of Religion forthe Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stone it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by: Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers; and Prornoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

chie ements an The Mission Action Plan which has been developed over recent years to guide the Church's activities and focus the investment of both money and resources, continues to be the template for day to day actions. Nurture, Evangelism and Worship are the three key aspects of the Charity's work To carry out these aims the following activities are funded, staffed and managed by the Charity,. Weekday Services.. Sunday mornings are the main gathering for worship in the church. Other services are held,. Tuesday midweek communion; monthly nursing home services at Autumn House, St Mary's Horne and Oulton Abbey Nursing home,. termly school services. During Covid the church continued with regular services by Zoom, and this was a major factor in maintaining numbers of worshippers once the Covid restrictions were lifted. We still maintain Zoom links for Sunday morning services and this option is tsken up by those unable to attend in person - elderly, sick or isolating The equipmentwas purchased during Covid and set up with assistsnce for end users. Running Costs are now minimal as there is just an annual Zoom licence to maintain this much appreciated facility. Youth Work.. The Charity funds a part time worker to run "in school" Christian activities, clubs at church and after school and he provides activities for Sunday morning services. The results of this investment, which has been a long term commitment by the church, are seen in the families attending Sunday morning but more so in the very regular attendance at the school based clubs. In addition, a team of volunteers run an Easter Holiday Club which always attracts good numbers - as many as can be accommodated within the available buildings. We are fortunate in having good relationships with the associated schools, giving good access for Open the Book activities, the clubs and other interactions - all facilitsted by the Foundation Governors from the church. Tuesday lunchtime 'Pursuit' (Christchurch Academy, Years 5-8); weeldy school assemblies at First and Middle schools; High School assemblies; occasional school visits or extra lessons; after school clubs for Christ Church First School Wednesdaysj and Oulto n First School (Thursdays). Sunday school; annual Holiday Club; Light Party (alternative to Halloween); Good Friday craft & service for children; Christingle; Parent and Toddler group. Staffing The office administration is covered by two part time, paid, office based administrators Volunteers Church members volunteer for many activities; Youth and children's groups; children's Easter Holiday Club,. Sunday School; house group leaders,. parent & toddlers group,. development of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA),. hospitsl chaplaincy for RSUH and County Hospitals, pastoral care support, cleaning of the buildin& flower arranging, maintenance, provision of music for services, gardening, sides person,

welcomer, visiting, sound and video engineering, marshalling, catering, First Aiders and other related roles. Pastoral Care This is a vital part of the church's Mission Action Plan - to provide support to those in need. As well as this support being available in an informal way through the week, there is weeldy provision of an opportunity to receive pastoral care after the Sunday morning Service. House, Study and Prayer Groups: Bible study discipleship groups, Hope Explored, annual Lent courses, Christianity Explored discipleship course,. midweek prayer; monthly prayer breakfast Areas of co-operation; Churches Together in Stone (Anglican, Baptist, URC/M & St Dominic's RC) cooperate for the Good Friday procession and service; 'Advent Windows, and town carols at Christmas,. the WeekofPrayer for Christian Unity,. we supportthe'stone Community Hub, and CAP centre for the town. Other activities. We have organised'Advent Windows'since 2010 (an Advent display in shop windows involving many community groups). We have Governor responsibility for three Church of England Schools and the Vicar is Chair of Trustees for CCA. The Vicar is Rural Dean and serves on the Diocesan Synod and the Deanery Pastoral Standing Committee. The Benefice is a partner church for the 'Midlands Gospel Partnership, (MGP) encouraging mission in the Midlands. We support several Christian rnission partners overseas and at home including UCCF. The Charity engaged with Lead Academy pre Covid, and has subsequently renewed the relationship, as this organisation provides training, resources and encouragement to help churches identify what they do well and what needs improving. Lead Academy activities, videos and training have become a feature of PCC meetings and some church activities to provide guidance and direction. Training for the Future The Charity is supporting, with funding, a member of the PCC in their training and development for future Lay ministry within the C of E.

Finan The accounts are attached to this Trustees, Annual Report detailing the charl￿S financial position. Reserves Holding Policy Statement It is the Charl￿S Policy to maintain a reserve of £30,000 in readily accessible, unrestricted accounts, for unforeseen circumstances. Amount of Reserves Held At the end of this reporting year, the reserves totsl was £171,549 This figure is substsntiated in the attached full financial reports. This figure is made up of revenue, giving and legacies as per the Income statement below. None of the legacies received are Restricted, although the Charity does allocate some legacy money for specific activities - all agreed and minuted at PCC meetings. Charity's Sources of Income Funding The Charity derives income from; Free will giving Donations Legacies Hire of facilities Fees Gift Aid Repayments Fund raising activities Donations from Related Parties - Trustees free will giving. Donations from related parties during the year totalled £13,944 (2023 - £11,265) All these donations were received without conditions. Remuneration paid to Trustees None of the ti-ustees have been paid aiiy i"emuneration or I"eceived any otliei- benefits fi'om eniploynient with the PCC othei- than statutory Fees in the 1.ole of oi"gc1nist. Expenses paid to Trustees Only trustee to receive remuneration was the incumbent - see account for details. Investment Policy The Charity does not Invest Funds Principal Risks The Charity sustained its activities through Covid and is in a strong position both in terms of funds available and staff and volunteers to carry out its activities. There are therefore no significant risks to the charity and its future is seen as fully sustainable.

efe details The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Stone Christ Church Parish Office Christchurch Way Stone Staffs ST15 8ZB Registered charity number 1156528 TRUSTEES Served from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved; Revd Paul Kingrnan Peter Cuthbert Peter Mason David Beauchamp Andrew Stone David Rowlands Helen Bowes Christine Pentland Mr A Stone Mrs E Mason Mrs E Woodhead Mrs M Hillman Mrs S. Hallam Mrs M Garrington-miller Mrs J. Abrahams Mrs L. Bakker-collier Mr G Williams Mrs S Sanders Mr P Kelly Mr G Holden (from Sept 2003) Incumbent and PCC Chair (from Sept 2019) Children and Families worker Warden Warden Deputy Warden Reader Reader Reader Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Bank Natwest Bank 41 Greengate Street Stafford Stsffs ST16 2JA Independent Examiner: Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary's House The Close Lichfield WS13 7LD Telephone: 01543 306055

Governance and Mana ement The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity no. 1156528 registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure [1956) as amended that came into effect on 2 nd january 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). AII PCC members are Trustees. PCC members are elected by enrolled church members on a rolling 3-year basis. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representstive of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. For PCC members, subject to DBS clearance and safeguarding training as specified by the Diocese of Lichfield, a service is held including an induction prayer for those newly elected. Training is acquired through attending the PCC meetings, no individual responsibilities are given to those newly elected. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meet six times a year. Management of the church and its organisation is assisted by the use of a software package "Churchsuite" This provides a GDPR approved database for cornmunication, a means of identifying and fulfilling rotss and a central registry for Safeguarding. Financial Accounting software is MFAOL - My Financial Accounting Online - supported by Lichfield Diocese FRnance Board. Safeguarding The PCC believe 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) and in compliance with the Diocese of Lichfield policies. We maintsin accurate records of DBS documentation and the Churchsuite software prompts for renewal and training requirements. Reporting Serious Incidents 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 work, loss o f the charity's money or assets, damage to the charity's property or harrn to the charity's work or reputation. The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year. Risk Management The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our 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.

Fabric and Insurances In order to protect the buildings, grounds and fixtures and fixings under the charge and management of the Trustees, a comprehensive Insurance policy is maintained with Ecclesiastical Ensurance and Guarantee (EIG). This policy and its implications to church activities are managed by the Wardens. Working with EIG has proved of benefit not only in providing cover for accidental damage, but also in providing a framework and templates to ensure activities and management within the church comply with the relevant sections of the insurance policy. Prompted by the policy, a full review and subsequent modifications have been made to the agreements for those renting rooms in the church centre. A comprehensive review has also been made of the Fire Safety provisions and this has also produced modifications and improvements to the way the buildings are managed, especially when larger numbers are being accommodated. This all comes as part of the Trustee's desire to provide a safe environment for visitors to the church, as well as be good stewards of the facilities in their care. The Chari 's Vision and Priorities for the Future. Involvement with Lead Academy has focussed the Trustees on their achievable aims, what we do well and what we need to improve on. In conjunction with the Diocesan vision for 'Growing for Growth, we have adopted a simple framework within which to develop a Bible based ministry. The two PCC'S have agreed to make disciples by pursuing three general aims, to be developed over time: l. Nurture of believers: so that we become more like ChrisL 2. Evangelism.. to gather God's elect into the joy of worship through faith in Jesus ChrisL 3. Worship of God: to increasingly delight in God's majesty while giving the whole of our lives God as described in Rom 12vl-2 (fed by nurture and evangelism). This vision statement is the basis of the Mission Action Plan. Inevitably this will be age-specific in many of our activities, but we endeavour to fulfil our mission irrespective of someone's age as we share the good news to all, whatever their cultural or religious background. The MAP applies to the Benefice, although we recognise that each of the three churches has their own part to play in order to fulfil these airns. l. Nurture We aim to encourage the nurture of our relationship with the Lord Jesus ChrisL Actions.. To faithfully expound the Holy Bible in Sunday services and also in the children's classes - this will require our prayerful preparation and application so as to make disciples. To encourage a daily discipline of Bible reading, praise and prayer amongst all congregation members. We will aim to meet for study courses during Lent and at other times to grow in our understanding of Biblical truth and how to live as a community of Jesus, disciples. We will continue to provide pastoral care for the community through our support and instruction for baptisms, weddings, and funerals and at other times as they arise.

We will hold events that promote our meeting together, to build our identity as a community of faith. 2. Evangelism In obedience to Jesus. command to go and make disciples of all nations, (Mt 28v18-20) we will commit ourselves to the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Actions.. We will provide services at the main Festivals such as Harvest, Christmas and Easter as opportunities to bring guests to hear more about the good news of Jesus Christ We will provide a regular Christianity Explored discipleship course to help to strengthen faith in Jesus Christ and lead to disciples who will also make disciples of others. We will hold an annual children's holiday club to draw more children and their families into the life of the church and to encourage them to follow Jesus. We will resource a children and families worker to oversee our ministry amongstyoung people as we pray that this will lead to lasting fruiL We shall maintain our support of Christian mission partners both in the UK and overseas by giving up to 10 % of our gross income to the work We will endeavour to demonstrate the gospel in action by being good news to the community by providing Governors so as to promote good schools for the area that uphold the Christian foundation,. to explore the development of further ways to support families in the area. We will aim to encourage the community to partner with us in providing a giant Advent Calendar for Christmas. 3. Worship We aim to grow in Christ-likeness both in our personal conductand in our service in the world. This is achieved through being committed to the local church as the body of Christ, to accept pastoral oversight (of the incumbent and all who exercise a leadership role) as a means of encouraging our faith in the Lordjesus and to promotegodlyliving andservice in orderto bring honour and glory to His name. We meet on a Sunday to give praise and thanksgiving for the mercies and grace we have received from the Lord; to confess oursins with the intention of not simply showing remorse. but leading to our genuine repentance and change to become more Christ-like; to engage prayerfully with what the Holy Bible teaches us; to remember the death of Christ on the cross as the basis of our being put right with God to which the two sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper poinL Actions.. We will provide a regular service on a Sunday in each church, as resources will allow, drawing on the best hymns of the past and present that are inspired by the Scriptures. We will provide the opportunity for small groups to meet for the purpose of Bible Study and prayer as a means of discipleship, both in homes and at church. We aim to have an annual Covenant Service to as an opportunity to remember the sheer privilege of being the people of God and to renew our commitment to the Lord. We will encourage more peopleto take partin the church prayergatherings as a demonstration of our reliance on the Lord and desire to do His will. We will endeavour to take regular services at Autumn House nursing home, Oulton Abbey and St Mary's as ourresources allow, providingspiritual care and encouragementin an appropriate way.

Declaratio Financial details available in the audited accounts as submitted to LDBF (appointed as Independent Examiners) - Submitted to LDBF and pending completion of the Independent Examination for 2024. Approved by the PCC on 15th April 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Revd Paul Kingman For and on behalf of the PCC of Christ Church Stone

Independent Examiner's report to the trustees/members ofThe PCC of Christ Church, Stone Registered charity number: 1156528 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31" December 2024 which are set out on the following pages. The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 otthe Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or discLosures in the accounts, and seeking explanationsfromthetrustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a.true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 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 fairview which is not a matter considered as part of 8n independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Jonathan Hill FCMA CGMA Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance. St Marys House, The Close, Lichfield. WS13 7LD

The PCC of Christ Church, Stone Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31st December 2024 Accounting Policies The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financiaL statements have been prepared underthe Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governingthe individual accounts of PCCS, and with the ReguLations true and fairview" provisions. They have also been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). The financiaL statements have been prepared underthe historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements incLude all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not incLude the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informaL gatherings of Church members. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown. Cashflow Statement The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a Cash flow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's abilityto continue as a going concern. Accounting Estimates and Prioryear Errors No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period. Description of Funds Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not incLuded in its "free reserves" as discLosed in the trustees, annual report. Restricted funds comprise oftwo elements: a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which theywere given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on thatfund. The PCC does not usually invest separateLy for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. Income Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient

reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is Legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliabiLity. Dividends are accounted for when receivable. interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. AIL incoming resources are accounted for gross. Expenditure Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan common fund is accounted for when due. Amounts received specificallyfor mission are deaLt with as restricted funds. ALL other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. Governance and Support Costs Support costs shouLd be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs incLude centraLfunctions and have been allocated to activity Cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)la)&(C) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on specialtrust forthe PCC and which require 8 facultyfor disposal are inalienabLe property, Listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected {at any reasonable time). For anything acquired priorto 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are notvalued in the financial statements. Investments Investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset investments. Debtors Debtors are measured on initiaL recognition at settlement amount. Subsequentlythey are measured at cash expected to be received. Creditors and Accruals Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less anytrade discounts. Accruals are measured on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obLigation at the reporting date.

The PCC of Christ Church, Stone Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December2024 Statement of Financial Activities Prior Unrestrlcted Designated Restrlcted Endowment Total year funds funds funds funds funds total funds Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income 69,922 20.928 1,363 1,045 16,847 86,769 116,270 20,928 16.761 2,606 2,398 1.136 129 1,242 90 93,258 18,180 111,438 135,557 Payments Raising funds 1,189 Expenditure on charilable activities 96.575 Other expenditure Totsl expenditure 1,189 1,671 113,573 112,487 16,998 97.764 16.998 114.762 114.158 Net income l {expenditure) resources before transfer {4,506) 1,182 13,3241 21,399 Transfers Gross transfers be￿een fvnds- in 19,029 Gross Iransfers between fvnds - out Other recognised gains I losses Gainsllosses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed assets. charity's own use Net movement in funds 19,029 15,768 {19.029} (15.768) (19.0291 110 14,524 (19,029) 1,182 13,3241 21,509 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward (11,489) 157,099 76,652 222,262 200,753 Total funds carried fonvard Represented by 3,035 138,069 77,834 218,938 222,262 Unrestricted General fund Designated Cecilia Wilding Legacy Designated Fund Christine Burslem Fund Diane Schemilt Fund Irene Gassor Legacy Designated Fund Restricted Agency collection Development Fund Gertrude Pickering Fund Rock Youth Ministry 3,035 3.035 (11,4891 36,648 17.982 2,000 81,439 36,648 36,648 17,982 37,011 2,000 2,000 81,439 81,439 11.722 2.097 64,015 11,722 11,722 2.097 2,081 64,015 62,848

The PCC of Christ Church, Stone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Balance Sheet Asat 3111212024 3111212023 Fixed assets Investments 2.081 2.081 2.081 2.081 CUr￿￿t assets Cash Al Bank And In Hand 220.574 220.574 222.762 222.762 Llablllilos Crodilors.. Amounts Falling Due In One Year 3.717 3.717 2.582 2,582 Net current assels less ¢urr¢nl liabilitios 216.B56 220 180 Total assets loss current Ilabililie$ 218.9J8 222.262 Liabilities Total net assets less Ilabillties 218.93B 222,262 Reprcsentcd by Unre5trictcd UnresiTicied- General Funds Oosignatod Designaied. Cecilia Vthlding Legacy Designated Fund Designaied- Christine Bursleni Fiind Dcsignaied DTano Schemilt Fund De51gnaled- Irene Gassor Legacy Designated Fund Restrfcted Reslricied- Developmenl Fund Reslricled Gertnjde Pickenng Fund Resiricied - Rock Youlh Minisiry Fund Totsls 3.035 111.4891 36,648 17.982 2,000 81.439 36.648 37.011 2.000 11.722 2.097 64.015 218.938 11.722 2.081 62.848 222,262 Approved by the PCC on 2025 and signed on ils behalf by.. The notes on the following pages form part of these accounts. The PCC of Christ Church, Stone

Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 2024 Class and nominal code General Designated Restricted Endowment Total Last year Fixed Asset- Investments 6430.. CCLA investment fund - Pickering Total CurrentAsset- Cash At BankAnd In Hand 6501: Bank current account 6505: Rock Youth 6549 6506: Rock Youth 0617 6510.. CBF deposit account 6590.. Petty Cash Total Liability - Agency Accounts 6699.. Agency collections Total Liability - Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year Z04= Accounts Payable 1,531 Total 1,531 2,081 2,081 2,081 2.081 2,081 2.081 (56) 138,C69 33,536 4,245 40.157 171,549 174.911 4,252 4,170 44.034 42.942 719 719 20 20 220,574 222,762 3,877 719 20 4,566 138,069 77,938 2,186 2.186 2,186 1,050 2,186 1,050 1,531 1,531 1.531 1,531 Net total assets 3.035 138.069 Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 2023 77,834 218,938 222,262 Class and nominal code General Designated Restricted Endowment Total Last year Fixed Asset - Investments 6430: CCLA investment fund- Pickering Total Current Asset- Cash At Bank And In Hand 6501.. Bank current account (14,573) 157.099 6505.. Rock Youth 6549 6506.. Rock Youth 0617 6510= CBF deposit account 6590: Petty Cash Total Liability - Agency Accounts 6699.- Agency collections Totsl Liability - Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year Z04: Accounts Payable 1.531 Total 1,531 2,081 2.081 1,971 2,081 1,971 2,081 32.385 4,170 39.065 174.911 155.833 4,170 4,109 42.942 39.086 719 697 20 20 222,762 199,745 3,877 719 20 (9,9571 157,099 75,620 1,050 1.050 1,050 964 1.050 964 1,531 1,531 Net total assets 11.489 157.099 76.652 222.262 200,753 The PCC of Christ Church, Stone Financial Statements fortheyear ended 31 December 2024 Fund movement summary-2024 Fund CBFund Designated Sub-totals Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers GainslLosses Journals Closing 37.011 37.011 19.029 (19,029) 17.982 17,982

DEVELOP Restricted Sub-totals 11.722 11.722 11,722 11,722 DSFund Designated Sub-totals 2,000 2.000 2,000 2,000 Gassor Legacy Designated Sub-totals 81,439 81,439 81,439 81,439 Gertrude Restricted Sub-totals 2,081 2,081 15 15 2,097 2,097 Rock Restricted Sub-totals 62,848 62.848 18,165 18.165 16,998 16,998 64,015 64,015 Wilding Legacy Designated Sub-totals 36,648 36,648 36.648 36,648 General Unrestricted Sub-totsls 11.489 93.258 111,489) 93,258 97.764 97,764 19.029 19,029 3.035 3,035 Totals 222,262 111.438 114.762 218.938 Fund description Designated funds: Irene Gassor Legacy- funds used for projects relevant to the donor, where possible, and agreed by the PCC Cecelia Wilding Legacy- funds used for projects relevant to the donor, where possible, and agreed by the PCC Christine Burslem Legacy - funds used for projects relevant to the donor, where possible, and agreed by the PCC Diane Schemilt Legacy - funds used for projects relevant to the donor, where possible, and agreed by the PCC Restricted funds: Development Fund - for the development and upkeep of the Church Centre Gertrude Pickering Fund - to provide gifts, at or about Christmas, to the sick or poor of the parish Rock Youth Ministry - Rock Youth Ministry funds are donated (and gift aided) by church members to cover the salary of the Children and Families Worker Fund movementsummary-2023 Fund CBFund Designated Sub-totals Opening Incomlng Outgoing Transfers GainslLosses Journals Closing 37,011 37.011 37,011 37.011 DEVELOP Restricted Sub-totals 11.722 11,722 11,722 11,722 DSFund Designated Sub-totsls 2.000 2,000 2,000 2,000

Gassor Legacy Designated Sub-totals 83.909 83,909 1,701 1,701 768 17681 81,439 81,439 Gertrude Reslricled Sub-totals 1.971 1,971 110 110 2,081 2,081 Rock Restricted Sub-totals 50.541 50,541 10.405 10,405 1,902 1,902 62,848 62,848 Wilding Legacy Designated Sub-totals 36.784 36,784 135 135 36,648 36.648 General Unrestricted Sub-totsls 15,826 15,826 86,141 86,141 112,322 1,134 112,322 {1,134) 11,489 111,4891 Totals 200,753 135,557 114,158 110 222,262 Analysis of income and expenditure - 2024 Total This year Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Last year RECEIPTS Donations and legacies 0101 GiftAid- Bank 0110- GiftAid- Envelopes 0201 Other planned giving 0301 Loose plate collections 0501 One-off GiftAid gifts 0550- Donations appeals etc 0601- Tax recoverable on Gifl Aid 0701 Legacies 0901 Other funds generated Donations and legacies Totals Income from charitsble activities 1101 Fees for weddings and funerals 1210 - Bookstall sales 1230 - Church hall lettings Income from charitable activities Totsls Other trading activities 0910- Rummage sales & events 125 1250- Magazine income from advertising 846 1260 - Parish magazine sales other trading activities Totals Investments 1001 Dividends 1020- Bank and building society interest Investments Totsls Receipts Grand totals 60.214 1,746 60,214 40,642 1,746 1.924 9,275 19,816 3,748 2,308 2,970 3,755 932 1,563 3,498 4,061 643 39.011 3,743 3,191 86.769 116,270 9,275 3,748 700 657 2,270 275 3,498 643 2.214 69,922 1,529 16,847 3,827 645 16,455 3,827 1,234 645 560 16,455 14,966 20,928 16.761 20,928 1,242 1,367 846 1,196 749 393 1,363 393 2.606 454 2.398 1,242 1,000 45 15 1,015 120 75 129 1,045 93.258 90 18.180 1,136 129 111,438 135.557 PAYMENTS Raising funds 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events Raising funds Totals 1,189 1,189 1,671 1,189 1,189 1,671

Expenditure on charitsble activities 1801 Charitable giving 2.584 1910 - Parish share 42,466 2001- Assistant staff costs 2050 - Salary of parish administrator 2101- Working expenses of incumbent 1,882 2170- Education 305 2201 Parish training and mission 255 2301 Church running- insurance 3,726 2310 - Church office - telephone 149 2320- Organ I piano luning 55 2330 - Church maintenance 100 2331 Cleaning 2,032 2340 - Upkeep of se)vices 4,595 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 8.744 2360 - Administration 9,425 2370 - Visiting speakers I loGums 2401 Church running - electric 623 2410- Church running- gas 7,696 2420- Church running- water 71 2510 - Bookstall costs 632 2530 - Hall running electricity 2,027 2560- Hall running - Maintenan￿ 352 2570 - Hall running telephone 508 2580 - Hall running - water 348 2601 Governance costs examinationlaudit fee Expenditure on charitable activities Totals Payments Grand totals 2,584 7,134 42,466 41.458 16,922 15,892 7,505 9,906 16.922 7,505 1,882 305 255 3.726 149 55 100 2,032 4,595 8,744 9,501 2,066 400 3,563 58 209 2,117 4,530 671 8,452 47 598 10,111 70 1.063 2,435 467 457 329 76 623 7,696 71 632 2,027 352 508 348 495 495 453 96,575 97.764 16.998 113,573 112,487 114,762 114,158 16.998 Staff Costs 2024 2023 Wages & Salaries Employers Pension Employers National Insurance Average number of employees £ 23,529 £227 £671 2 24.847 £240 £711 During the yearthe PCC employed two Administrators (both part-time) and a Youth Worker. There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous orcurrent year. The PCC use the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), via the Diocesan Payroll Scheme, for its pension payments.

Trustees, Remuneration & Expenses 1 trustee is employed by the PCC. P Cuthbert is the Children's and Families Worker and was paid £16,12212023: £14,349). The PCC paid £227 and ££671 in pension contributions and National Insurance respectively in connection with this employment. were made bythe PCC in connection with this employment. P Cuthbert does not take part in PCC discussions in connection with their salary. 1 Trustee has been reimbursed £1,882 (2023: £2,066 for travel and phone expenses incurred during the year Related Parties No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them, or related parties. Donations from related parties IPCC members) totalled £13,94412023: £11,265) . Fixed Asset Investments Change in market value At31st Dec At1st Jan Additions Disposals Transfers Restricted Funds Gertrude Pickering 2.081 63 2,144 Total 2,081 63 2,144 The Charity of Gertrude Pickering, togetherwith the Vicar and Wardens of Christ Church Stone, merged with the Charity of the Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Stone. As such, 1,438 shares held with the CCLAwere transferred to the PCC and are held in a restricted fund. The income from this investment is to provide gifts, at or about Christmas, to the sick or poor of the parish. Prior Year Comparative Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total funds funds funds funds funds Prior year total funds Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other Irading activities Investments Other income Total income 66,853 16.761 2,398 129 39,011 10,405 116.270 91.753 16.761 12.602 2,398 2,246 129 72 86,141 39,011 10,405 135,557 106,674 Payments 10

Raising funds 903 Expenditure on charitable activities 111,419 Other expenditure Total expenditure 768 1.068 1,671 1,767 112,487 101.009 112.322 1,836 114,158 102.777 Net income l (expenditure) resources before transfer (26,1811 37,175 10,405 21,399 3,897 Transfers Gross transfers between funds- in 7,317 Gross transfers be￿een funds - out (8,451) Other recognised galns I losses GaIns￿osSeS on investment assets Gains on revaluation. fixed assets. charity's own use Net movement In funds 8,451 {6,549) 15,768 130,709 (15,768) (130,709) (768) 110 110 (3061 21,509 3,591 (27,3141 36,406 12,417 Reconciliation of funds Totsl funds brought forward 15,826 120.692 64.235 200,753 197,162 Total funds carried forward {11.489) 157.099 76,652 222.262 200.753

rlst ch The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Stone Charity registration number: 1156528 st Trustees, Annual Report for the period 1 January 2024 to 31st December 2024 b'ectives and Activities The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Stone (the PCC) has the responsibility of co- operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Paul Kingman, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is responsible for the maintenance of the church fabric and provides overall governance of the church activities, buildings and facilities. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish comrnunity at Christ Church. The PCC rnaintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and rnakes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within the parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and the sacraments. Also, through non-sacramental activities of hospitality, fellowship schools and other chaplaincy work we aim to reach non churched members of the community. Public Benefit The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on The Advancement of Religion forthe Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stone it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by: Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers; and Prornoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

chie ements an The Mission Action Plan which has been developed over recent years to guide the Church's activities and focus the investment of both money and resources, continues to be the template for day to day actions. Nurture, Evangelism and Worship are the three key aspects of the Charity's work To carry out these aims the following activities are funded, staffed and managed by the Charity,. Weekday Services.. Sunday mornings are the main gathering for worship in the church. Other services are held,. Tuesday midweek communion; monthly nursing home services at Autumn House, St Mary's Horne and Oulton Abbey Nursing home,. termly school services. During Covid the church continued with regular services by Zoom, and this was a major factor in maintaining numbers of worshippers once the Covid restrictions were lifted. We still maintain Zoom links for Sunday morning services and this option is tsken up by those unable to attend in person - elderly, sick or isolating The equipmentwas purchased during Covid and set up with assistsnce for end users. Running Costs are now minimal as there is just an annual Zoom licence to maintain this much appreciated facility. Youth Work.. The Charity funds a part time worker to run "in school" Christian activities, clubs at church and after school and he provides activities for Sunday morning services. The results of this investment, which has been a long term commitment by the church, are seen in the families attending Sunday morning but more so in the very regular attendance at the school based clubs. In addition, a team of volunteers run an Easter Holiday Club which always attracts good numbers - as many as can be accommodated within the available buildings. We are fortunate in having good relationships with the associated schools, giving good access for Open the Book activities, the clubs and other interactions - all facilitsted by the Foundation Governors from the church. Tuesday lunchtime 'Pursuit' (Christchurch Academy, Years 5-8); weeldy school assemblies at First and Middle schools; High School assemblies; occasional school visits or extra lessons; after school clubs for Christ Church First School Wednesdaysj and Oulto n First School (Thursdays). Sunday school; annual Holiday Club; Light Party (alternative to Halloween); Good Friday craft & service for children; Christingle; Parent and Toddler group. Staffing The office administration is covered by two part time, paid, office based administrators Volunteers Church members volunteer for many activities; Youth and children's groups; children's Easter Holiday Club,. Sunday School; house group leaders,. parent & toddlers group,. development of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA),. hospitsl chaplaincy for RSUH and County Hospitals, pastoral care support, cleaning of the buildin& flower arranging, maintenance, provision of music for services, gardening, sides person,

welcomer, visiting, sound and video engineering, marshalling, catering, First Aiders and other related roles. Pastoral Care This is a vital part of the church's Mission Action Plan - to provide support to those in need. As well as this support being available in an informal way through the week, there is weeldy provision of an opportunity to receive pastoral care after the Sunday morning Service. House, Study and Prayer Groups: Bible study discipleship groups, Hope Explored, annual Lent courses, Christianity Explored discipleship course,. midweek prayer; monthly prayer breakfast Areas of co-operation; Churches Together in Stone (Anglican, Baptist, URC/M & St Dominic's RC) cooperate for the Good Friday procession and service; 'Advent Windows, and town carols at Christmas,. the WeekofPrayer for Christian Unity,. we supportthe'stone Community Hub, and CAP centre for the town. Other activities. We have organised'Advent Windows'since 2010 (an Advent display in shop windows involving many community groups). We have Governor responsibility for three Church of England Schools and the Vicar is Chair of Trustees for CCA. The Vicar is Rural Dean and serves on the Diocesan Synod and the Deanery Pastoral Standing Committee. The Benefice is a partner church for the 'Midlands Gospel Partnership, (MGP) encouraging mission in the Midlands. We support several Christian rnission partners overseas and at home including UCCF. The Charity engaged with Lead Academy pre Covid, and has subsequently renewed the relationship, as this organisation provides training, resources and encouragement to help churches identify what they do well and what needs improving. Lead Academy activities, videos and training have become a feature of PCC meetings and some church activities to provide guidance and direction. Training for the Future The Charity is supporting, with funding, a member of the PCC in their training and development for future Lay ministry within the C of E.

Finan The accounts are attached to this Trustees, Annual Report detailing the charl￿S financial position. Reserves Holding Policy Statement It is the Charl￿S Policy to maintain a reserve of £30,000 in readily accessible, unrestricted accounts, for unforeseen circumstances. Amount of Reserves Held At the end of this reporting year, the reserves totsl was £171,549 This figure is substsntiated in the attached full financial reports. This figure is made up of revenue, giving and legacies as per the Income statement below. None of the legacies received are Restricted, although the Charity does allocate some legacy money for specific activities - all agreed and minuted at PCC meetings. Charity's Sources of Income Funding The Charity derives income from; Free will giving Donations Legacies Hire of facilities Fees Gift Aid Repayments Fund raising activities Donations from Related Parties - Trustees free will giving. Donations from related parties during the year totalled £13,944 (2023 - £11,265) All these donations were received without conditions. Remuneration paid to Trustees None of the ti-ustees have been paid aiiy i"emuneration or I"eceived any otliei- benefits fi'om eniploynient with the PCC othei- than statutory Fees in the 1.ole of oi"gc1nist. Expenses paid to Trustees Only trustee to receive remuneration was the incumbent - see account for details. Investment Policy The Charity does not Invest Funds Principal Risks The Charity sustained its activities through Covid and is in a strong position both in terms of funds available and staff and volunteers to carry out its activities. There are therefore no significant risks to the charity and its future is seen as fully sustainable.

efe details The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Stone Christ Church Parish Office Christchurch Way Stone Staffs ST15 8ZB Registered charity number 1156528 TRUSTEES Served from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved; Revd Paul Kingrnan Peter Cuthbert Peter Mason David Beauchamp Andrew Stone David Rowlands Helen Bowes Christine Pentland Mr A Stone Mrs E Mason Mrs E Woodhead Mrs M Hillman Mrs S. Hallam Mrs M Garrington-miller Mrs J. Abrahams Mrs L. Bakker-collier Mr G Williams Mrs S Sanders Mr P Kelly Mr G Holden (from Sept 2003) Incumbent and PCC Chair (from Sept 2019) Children and Families worker Warden Warden Deputy Warden Reader Reader Reader Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Elected PCC member Bank Natwest Bank 41 Greengate Street Stafford Stsffs ST16 2JA Independent Examiner: Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary's House The Close Lichfield WS13 7LD Telephone: 01543 306055

Governance and Mana ement The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity no. 1156528 registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure [1956) as amended that came into effect on 2 nd january 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). AII PCC members are Trustees. PCC members are elected by enrolled church members on a rolling 3-year basis. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representstive of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. For PCC members, subject to DBS clearance and safeguarding training as specified by the Diocese of Lichfield, a service is held including an induction prayer for those newly elected. Training is acquired through attending the PCC meetings, no individual responsibilities are given to those newly elected. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meet six times a year. Management of the church and its organisation is assisted by the use of a software package "Churchsuite" This provides a GDPR approved database for cornmunication, a means of identifying and fulfilling rotss and a central registry for Safeguarding. Financial Accounting software is MFAOL - My Financial Accounting Online - supported by Lichfield Diocese FRnance Board. Safeguarding The PCC believe 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) and in compliance with the Diocese of Lichfield policies. We maintsin accurate records of DBS documentation and the Churchsuite software prompts for renewal and training requirements. Reporting Serious Incidents 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 work, loss o f the charity's money or assets, damage to the charity's property or harrn to the charity's work or reputation. The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year. Risk Management The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our 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.

Fabric and Insurances In order to protect the buildings, grounds and fixtures and fixings under the charge and management of the Trustees, a comprehensive Insurance policy is maintained with Ecclesiastical Ensurance and Guarantee (EIG). This policy and its implications to church activities are managed by the Wardens. Working with EIG has proved of benefit not only in providing cover for accidental damage, but also in providing a framework and templates to ensure activities and management within the church comply with the relevant sections of the insurance policy. Prompted by the policy, a full review and subsequent modifications have been made to the agreements for those renting rooms in the church centre. A comprehensive review has also been made of the Fire Safety provisions and this has also produced modifications and improvements to the way the buildings are managed, especially when larger numbers are being accommodated. This all comes as part of the Trustee's desire to provide a safe environment for visitors to the church, as well as be good stewards of the facilities in their care. The Chari 's Vision and Priorities for the Future. Involvement with Lead Academy has focussed the Trustees on their achievable aims, what we do well and what we need to improve on. In conjunction with the Diocesan vision for 'Growing for Growth, we have adopted a simple framework within which to develop a Bible based ministry. The two PCC'S have agreed to make disciples by pursuing three general aims, to be developed over time: l. Nurture of believers: so that we become more like ChrisL 2. Evangelism.. to gather God's elect into the joy of worship through faith in Jesus ChrisL 3. Worship of God: to increasingly delight in God's majesty while giving the whole of our lives God as described in Rom 12vl-2 (fed by nurture and evangelism). This vision statement is the basis of the Mission Action Plan. Inevitably this will be age-specific in many of our activities, but we endeavour to fulfil our mission irrespective of someone's age as we share the good news to all, whatever their cultural or religious background. The MAP applies to the Benefice, although we recognise that each of the three churches has their own part to play in order to fulfil these airns. l. Nurture We aim to encourage the nurture of our relationship with the Lord Jesus ChrisL Actions.. To faithfully expound the Holy Bible in Sunday services and also in the children's classes - this will require our prayerful preparation and application so as to make disciples. To encourage a daily discipline of Bible reading, praise and prayer amongst all congregation members. We will aim to meet for study courses during Lent and at other times to grow in our understanding of Biblical truth and how to live as a community of Jesus, disciples. We will continue to provide pastoral care for the community through our support and instruction for baptisms, weddings, and funerals and at other times as they arise.

We will hold events that promote our meeting together, to build our identity as a community of faith. 2. Evangelism In obedience to Jesus. command to go and make disciples of all nations, (Mt 28v18-20) we will commit ourselves to the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Actions.. We will provide services at the main Festivals such as Harvest, Christmas and Easter as opportunities to bring guests to hear more about the good news of Jesus Christ We will provide a regular Christianity Explored discipleship course to help to strengthen faith in Jesus Christ and lead to disciples who will also make disciples of others. We will hold an annual children's holiday club to draw more children and their families into the life of the church and to encourage them to follow Jesus. We will resource a children and families worker to oversee our ministry amongstyoung people as we pray that this will lead to lasting fruiL We shall maintain our support of Christian mission partners both in the UK and overseas by giving up to 10 % of our gross income to the work We will endeavour to demonstrate the gospel in action by being good news to the community by providing Governors so as to promote good schools for the area that uphold the Christian foundation,. to explore the development of further ways to support families in the area. We will aim to encourage the community to partner with us in providing a giant Advent Calendar for Christmas. 3. Worship We aim to grow in Christ-likeness both in our personal conductand in our service in the world. This is achieved through being committed to the local church as the body of Christ, to accept pastoral oversight (of the incumbent and all who exercise a leadership role) as a means of encouraging our faith in the Lordjesus and to promotegodlyliving andservice in orderto bring honour and glory to His name. We meet on a Sunday to give praise and thanksgiving for the mercies and grace we have received from the Lord; to confess oursins with the intention of not simply showing remorse. but leading to our genuine repentance and change to become more Christ-like; to engage prayerfully with what the Holy Bible teaches us; to remember the death of Christ on the cross as the basis of our being put right with God to which the two sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper poinL Actions.. We will provide a regular service on a Sunday in each church, as resources will allow, drawing on the best hymns of the past and present that are inspired by the Scriptures. We will provide the opportunity for small groups to meet for the purpose of Bible Study and prayer as a means of discipleship, both in homes and at church. We aim to have an annual Covenant Service to as an opportunity to remember the sheer privilege of being the people of God and to renew our commitment to the Lord. We will encourage more peopleto take partin the church prayergatherings as a demonstration of our reliance on the Lord and desire to do His will. We will endeavour to take regular services at Autumn House nursing home, Oulton Abbey and St Mary's as ourresources allow, providingspiritual care and encouragementin an appropriate way.

Declaratio Financial details available in the audited accounts as submitted to LDBF (appointed as Independent Examiners) - Submitted to LDBF and pending completion of the Independent Examination for 2024. Approved by the PCC on 15th April 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Revd Paul Kingman For and on behalf of the PCC of Christ Church Stone

Independent Examiner's report to the trustees/members ofThe PCC of Christ Church, Stone Registered charity number: 1156528 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31" December 2024 which are set out on the following pages. The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 otthe Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or discLosures in the accounts, and seeking explanationsfromthetrustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a.true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 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 fairview which is not a matter considered as part of 8n independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Jonathan Hill FCMA CGMA Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance. St Marys House, The Close, Lichfield. WS13 7LD

The PCC of Christ Church, Stone Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31st December 2024 Accounting Policies The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financiaL statements have been prepared underthe Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governingthe individual accounts of PCCS, and with the ReguLations true and fairview" provisions. They have also been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). The financiaL statements have been prepared underthe historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements incLude all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not incLude the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informaL gatherings of Church members. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown. Cashflow Statement The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a Cash flow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's abilityto continue as a going concern. Accounting Estimates and Prioryear Errors No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period. Description of Funds Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not incLuded in its "free reserves" as discLosed in the trustees, annual report. Restricted funds comprise oftwo elements: a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which theywere given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on thatfund. The PCC does not usually invest separateLy for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. Income Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient

reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is Legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliabiLity. Dividends are accounted for when receivable. interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. AIL incoming resources are accounted for gross. Expenditure Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan common fund is accounted for when due. Amounts received specificallyfor mission are deaLt with as restricted funds. ALL other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. Governance and Support Costs Support costs shouLd be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs incLude centraLfunctions and have been allocated to activity Cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)la)&(C) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on specialtrust forthe PCC and which require 8 facultyfor disposal are inalienabLe property, Listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected {at any reasonable time). For anything acquired priorto 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are notvalued in the financial statements. Investments Investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset investments. Debtors Debtors are measured on initiaL recognition at settlement amount. Subsequentlythey are measured at cash expected to be received. Creditors and Accruals Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less anytrade discounts. Accruals are measured on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obLigation at the reporting date.

The PCC of Christ Church, Stone Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December2024 Statement of Financial Activities Prior Unrestrlcted Designated Restrlcted Endowment Total year funds funds funds funds funds total funds Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income 69,922 20.928 1,363 1,045 16,847 86,769 116,270 20,928 16.761 2,606 2,398 1.136 129 1,242 90 93,258 18,180 111,438 135,557 Payments Raising funds 1,189 Expenditure on charilable activities 96.575 Other expenditure Totsl expenditure 1,189 1,671 113,573 112,487 16,998 97.764 16.998 114.762 114.158 Net income l {expenditure) resources before transfer {4,506) 1,182 13,3241 21,399 Transfers Gross transfers be￿een fvnds- in 19,029 Gross Iransfers between fvnds - out Other recognised gains I losses Gainsllosses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed assets. charity's own use Net movement in funds 19,029 15,768 {19.029} (15.768) (19.0291 110 14,524 (19,029) 1,182 13,3241 21,509 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward (11,489) 157,099 76,652 222,262 200,753 Total funds carried fonvard Represented by 3,035 138,069 77,834 218,938 222,262 Unrestricted General fund Designated Cecilia Wilding Legacy Designated Fund Christine Burslem Fund Diane Schemilt Fund Irene Gassor Legacy Designated Fund Restricted Agency collection Development Fund Gertrude Pickering Fund Rock Youth Ministry 3,035 3.035 (11,4891 36,648 17.982 2,000 81,439 36,648 36,648 17,982 37,011 2,000 2,000 81,439 81,439 11.722 2.097 64,015 11,722 11,722 2.097 2,081 64,015 62,848

The PCC of Christ Church, Stone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Balance Sheet Asat 3111212024 3111212023 Fixed assets Investments 2.081 2.081 2.081 2.081 CUr￿￿t assets Cash Al Bank And In Hand 220.574 220.574 222.762 222.762 Llablllilos Crodilors.. Amounts Falling Due In One Year 3.717 3.717 2.582 2,582 Net current assels less ¢urr¢nl liabilitios 216.B56 220 180 Total assets loss current Ilabililie$ 218.9J8 222.262 Liabilities Total net assets less Ilabillties 218.93B 222,262 Reprcsentcd by Unre5trictcd UnresiTicied- General Funds Oosignatod Designaied. Cecilia Vthlding Legacy Designated Fund Designaied- Christine Bursleni Fiind Dcsignaied DTano Schemilt Fund De51gnaled- Irene Gassor Legacy Designated Fund Restrfcted Reslricied- Developmenl Fund Reslricled Gertnjde Pickenng Fund Resiricied - Rock Youlh Minisiry Fund Totsls 3.035 111.4891 36,648 17.982 2,000 81.439 36.648 37.011 2.000 11.722 2.097 64.015 218.938 11.722 2.081 62.848 222,262 Approved by the PCC on 2025 and signed on ils behalf by.. The notes on the following pages form part of these accounts. The PCC of Christ Church, Stone

Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 2024 Class and nominal code General Designated Restricted Endowment Total Last year Fixed Asset- Investments 6430.. CCLA investment fund - Pickering Total CurrentAsset- Cash At BankAnd In Hand 6501: Bank current account 6505: Rock Youth 6549 6506: Rock Youth 0617 6510.. CBF deposit account 6590.. Petty Cash Total Liability - Agency Accounts 6699.. Agency collections Total Liability - Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year Z04= Accounts Payable 1,531 Total 1,531 2,081 2,081 2,081 2.081 2,081 2.081 (56) 138,C69 33,536 4,245 40.157 171,549 174.911 4,252 4,170 44.034 42.942 719 719 20 20 220,574 222,762 3,877 719 20 4,566 138,069 77,938 2,186 2.186 2,186 1,050 2,186 1,050 1,531 1,531 1.531 1,531 Net total assets 3.035 138.069 Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 2023 77,834 218,938 222,262 Class and nominal code General Designated Restricted Endowment Total Last year Fixed Asset - Investments 6430: CCLA investment fund- Pickering Total Current Asset- Cash At Bank And In Hand 6501.. Bank current account (14,573) 157.099 6505.. Rock Youth 6549 6506.. Rock Youth 0617 6510= CBF deposit account 6590: Petty Cash Total Liability - Agency Accounts 6699.- Agency collections Totsl Liability - Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year Z04: Accounts Payable 1.531 Total 1,531 2,081 2.081 1,971 2,081 1,971 2,081 32.385 4,170 39.065 174.911 155.833 4,170 4,109 42.942 39.086 719 697 20 20 222,762 199,745 3,877 719 20 (9,9571 157,099 75,620 1,050 1.050 1,050 964 1.050 964 1,531 1,531 Net total assets 11.489 157.099 76.652 222.262 200,753 The PCC of Christ Church, Stone Financial Statements fortheyear ended 31 December 2024 Fund movement summary-2024 Fund CBFund Designated Sub-totals Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers GainslLosses Journals Closing 37.011 37.011 19.029 (19,029) 17.982 17,982

DEVELOP Restricted Sub-totals 11.722 11.722 11,722 11,722 DSFund Designated Sub-totals 2,000 2.000 2,000 2,000 Gassor Legacy Designated Sub-totals 81,439 81,439 81,439 81,439 Gertrude Restricted Sub-totals 2,081 2,081 15 15 2,097 2,097 Rock Restricted Sub-totals 62,848 62.848 18,165 18.165 16,998 16,998 64,015 64,015 Wilding Legacy Designated Sub-totals 36,648 36,648 36.648 36,648 General Unrestricted Sub-totsls 11.489 93.258 111,489) 93,258 97.764 97,764 19.029 19,029 3.035 3,035 Totals 222,262 111.438 114.762 218.938 Fund description Designated funds: Irene Gassor Legacy- funds used for projects relevant to the donor, where possible, and agreed by the PCC Cecelia Wilding Legacy- funds used for projects relevant to the donor, where possible, and agreed by the PCC Christine Burslem Legacy - funds used for projects relevant to the donor, where possible, and agreed by the PCC Diane Schemilt Legacy - funds used for projects relevant to the donor, where possible, and agreed by the PCC Restricted funds: Development Fund - for the development and upkeep of the Church Centre Gertrude Pickering Fund - to provide gifts, at or about Christmas, to the sick or poor of the parish Rock Youth Ministry - Rock Youth Ministry funds are donated (and gift aided) by church members to cover the salary of the Children and Families Worker Fund movementsummary-2023 Fund CBFund Designated Sub-totals Opening Incomlng Outgoing Transfers GainslLosses Journals Closing 37,011 37.011 37,011 37.011 DEVELOP Restricted Sub-totals 11.722 11,722 11,722 11,722 DSFund Designated Sub-totsls 2.000 2,000 2,000 2,000

Gassor Legacy Designated Sub-totals 83.909 83,909 1,701 1,701 768 17681 81,439 81,439 Gertrude Reslricled Sub-totals 1.971 1,971 110 110 2,081 2,081 Rock Restricted Sub-totals 50.541 50,541 10.405 10,405 1,902 1,902 62,848 62,848 Wilding Legacy Designated Sub-totals 36.784 36,784 135 135 36,648 36.648 General Unrestricted Sub-totsls 15,826 15,826 86,141 86,141 112,322 1,134 112,322 {1,134) 11,489 111,4891 Totals 200,753 135,557 114,158 110 222,262 Analysis of income and expenditure - 2024 Total This year Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Last year RECEIPTS Donations and legacies 0101 GiftAid- Bank 0110- GiftAid- Envelopes 0201 Other planned giving 0301 Loose plate collections 0501 One-off GiftAid gifts 0550- Donations appeals etc 0601- Tax recoverable on Gifl Aid 0701 Legacies 0901 Other funds generated Donations and legacies Totals Income from charitsble activities 1101 Fees for weddings and funerals 1210 - Bookstall sales 1230 - Church hall lettings Income from charitable activities Totsls Other trading activities 0910- Rummage sales & events 125 1250- Magazine income from advertising 846 1260 - Parish magazine sales other trading activities Totals Investments 1001 Dividends 1020- Bank and building society interest Investments Totsls Receipts Grand totals 60.214 1,746 60,214 40,642 1,746 1.924 9,275 19,816 3,748 2,308 2,970 3,755 932 1,563 3,498 4,061 643 39.011 3,743 3,191 86.769 116,270 9,275 3,748 700 657 2,270 275 3,498 643 2.214 69,922 1,529 16,847 3,827 645 16,455 3,827 1,234 645 560 16,455 14,966 20,928 16.761 20,928 1,242 1,367 846 1,196 749 393 1,363 393 2.606 454 2.398 1,242 1,000 45 15 1,015 120 75 129 1,045 93.258 90 18.180 1,136 129 111,438 135.557 PAYMENTS Raising funds 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events Raising funds Totals 1,189 1,189 1,671 1,189 1,189 1,671

Expenditure on charitsble activities 1801 Charitable giving 2.584 1910 - Parish share 42,466 2001- Assistant staff costs 2050 - Salary of parish administrator 2101- Working expenses of incumbent 1,882 2170- Education 305 2201 Parish training and mission 255 2301 Church running- insurance 3,726 2310 - Church office - telephone 149 2320- Organ I piano luning 55 2330 - Church maintenance 100 2331 Cleaning 2,032 2340 - Upkeep of se)vices 4,595 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 8.744 2360 - Administration 9,425 2370 - Visiting speakers I loGums 2401 Church running - electric 623 2410- Church running- gas 7,696 2420- Church running- water 71 2510 - Bookstall costs 632 2530 - Hall running electricity 2,027 2560- Hall running - Maintenan￿ 352 2570 - Hall running telephone 508 2580 - Hall running - water 348 2601 Governance costs examinationlaudit fee Expenditure on charitable activities Totals Payments Grand totals 2,584 7,134 42,466 41.458 16,922 15,892 7,505 9,906 16.922 7,505 1,882 305 255 3.726 149 55 100 2,032 4,595 8,744 9,501 2,066 400 3,563 58 209 2,117 4,530 671 8,452 47 598 10,111 70 1.063 2,435 467 457 329 76 623 7,696 71 632 2,027 352 508 348 495 495 453 96,575 97.764 16.998 113,573 112,487 114,762 114,158 16.998 Staff Costs 2024 2023 Wages & Salaries Employers Pension Employers National Insurance Average number of employees £ 23,529 £227 £671 2 24.847 £240 £711 During the yearthe PCC employed two Administrators (both part-time) and a Youth Worker. There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous orcurrent year. The PCC use the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), via the Diocesan Payroll Scheme, for its pension payments.

Trustees, Remuneration & Expenses 1 trustee is employed by the PCC. P Cuthbert is the Children's and Families Worker and was paid £16,12212023: £14,349). The PCC paid £227 and ££671 in pension contributions and National Insurance respectively in connection with this employment. were made bythe PCC in connection with this employment. P Cuthbert does not take part in PCC discussions in connection with their salary. 1 Trustee has been reimbursed £1,882 (2023: £2,066 for travel and phone expenses incurred during the year Related Parties No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them, or related parties. Donations from related parties IPCC members) totalled £13,94412023: £11,265) . Fixed Asset Investments Change in market value At31st Dec At1st Jan Additions Disposals Transfers Restricted Funds Gertrude Pickering 2.081 63 2,144 Total 2,081 63 2,144 The Charity of Gertrude Pickering, togetherwith the Vicar and Wardens of Christ Church Stone, merged with the Charity of the Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Stone. As such, 1,438 shares held with the CCLAwere transferred to the PCC and are held in a restricted fund. The income from this investment is to provide gifts, at or about Christmas, to the sick or poor of the parish. Prior Year Comparative Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total funds funds funds funds funds Prior year total funds Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other Irading activities Investments Other income Total income 66,853 16.761 2,398 129 39,011 10,405 116.270 91.753 16.761 12.602 2,398 2,246 129 72 86,141 39,011 10,405 135,557 106,674 Payments 10

Raising funds 903 Expenditure on charitable activities 111,419 Other expenditure Total expenditure 768 1.068 1,671 1,767 112,487 101.009 112.322 1,836 114,158 102.777 Net income l (expenditure) resources before transfer (26,1811 37,175 10,405 21,399 3,897 Transfers Gross transfers between funds- in 7,317 Gross transfers be￿een funds - out (8,451) Other recognised galns I losses GaIns￿osSeS on investment assets Gains on revaluation. fixed assets. charity's own use Net movement In funds 8,451 {6,549) 15,768 130,709 (15,768) (130,709) (768) 110 110 (3061 21,509 3,591 (27,3141 36,406 12,417 Reconciliation of funds Totsl funds brought forward 15,826 120.692 64.235 200,753 197,162 Total funds carried forward {11.489) 157.099 76,652 222.262 200.753