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2025-12-31-accounts

THE PARISH OF HOLY REDEEMER LAMORBEY

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Registered charity number 1160471

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

Incumbent: The Reverend Mell Jemmett

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This was a year of God’s grace and blessings. We have welcomed new members and have continued to grow as a worshipping community and in our outreach. We continue to serve families and reach all generations as a diverse congregation. We have developed our fellowship at the back of the nave after services due to the new tea station. Our teenagers continued to engage in traditional worship, and we have seen an increase in men worshipping which has been great. Jan and Lucy have continued to play for us, on a regular basis on Sundays which has been a real blessing music wise. Our ministry team, healing and children’s work has flourished seeing children coming more and others being open to the power of prayer and the laying on of hands. The congregation now feel like one family and body in Christ.

Lent and Easter activities and services were well attended, and our special services continue to provide. Palm Sunday saw many different ages coming together for the walk of witness. Stations of the Cross, Maundy Thursday and The Final Hour on Good Friday saw new members engaging and participating in leading worship and reading. We saw an increase in numbers of young people getting up for the dawn vigil service on Easter morning and many new families at our Easter workshop.

Our A Rocha UK Eco Church ‘Gold’ status meant as a church we continued to work hard in 2025 on our programme and have grown in understanding throughout the year. We followed a five-week sermon series around ‘Peace in Creation’ and the children have become more involved. The garden has been an oasis of calm for many. I was asked by the Canterbury Diocese to give a presentation at an Eco Church Conference and exchanged thoughts, discussions and ideas with both Canterbury and Rochester Cathedral and Green Youth. We continued as a church to promote creation care in schools as part of our outreach. It was wonderful to lead and co-ordinate an ‘Interfaith’ Green Day with other faith leaders. The children saw us sharing our dedication to nature as well as working as a united force to protect the environment.

The preschool children have loved coming into the church for interactive worship and learning activities. The easter bonnet service this year saw the children telling the easter story and educating us all about Jesus and the Last Supper. The graduation and nativity services were well attended. Staff and families engaged with workshops, baptisms, Sunday worship and Christmas events and services. I have continued to support staff and parents as Chair of trustees and visit the children during the day.

Outreach to our local schools continued with more collective worship and assemblies and I took on a governor role at Days Lane Primary. Becoming a link for EYFS and R.E meant I have been visiting KS1 in the classroom teaching and sharing important beliefs and stories under the new R.E curriculum.

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This year we held two discipleship courses inspired by C.S Lewis ‘The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe’ and Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’. We also held two quiet days which helped many to grow in faith and holiness. I went on a holy pilgrimage to St Davids in Wales. Advent saw an increase in numbers, and we ran out of Christingles.

Our churchwardens continue to be a real blessing as well as our very able PCC. Embracing new people and supporting me, they have helped to grow a greater sense of love and grace amongst the congregation which has been a joy to see. Our ministry team have continued to be beacons of light preaching, teaching and creating a safe, happy and welcoming culture on Sundays. They have ministered to many alongside me through pastoral care, outreach and healing. This has developed deeper faith, unity and compassion. Safeguarding awareness has grown and we have created a new action plan and completed enhanced leadership training.

The year has been a challenging one in terms of building and finance. There has been more expenditure on repairs, and so a plan and budget for building maintenance is now vital. We will all need to work together to raise income, think strategically and reach out to donors for much-needed funds for the church concrete repairs. It is urgent, as structurally the church will be at risk if we do not have this important work done. It has highlighted the need for everyone to promote fundraising and regular giving throughout the year if the church wishes to secure its mission and ministry.

On behalf of the PCC, I thank everyone for their generosity in what has been for many a difficult financial year like the year before. Our mission would not be possible without the grace and blessing of the Holy Spirit, the witness of our faithful congregation. Fulfilled by the love, care and continued hard work of all our wonderful volunteers, and the support of the wider church community.

My sincere thanks go to all.

The Revd. Mell Jemmett, Vicar of The Holy Redeemer Church.

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This Annual Report has been produced in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, in preparation for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. It covers the life of the Parish of The Holy Redeemer, Lamorbey, throughout the year 2025 and includes its financial statements.

The Holy Redeemer Church, 64 Day’s Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JR sits in the ecclesiastical parish of Holy Redeemer, Lamorbey. The church and its PCC have a responsibility for co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting a pastoral, evangelistic, social, prophetic and ecumenical mission to the community. The Parochial Church Council is responsible for the maintenance of the church buildings, the church community centre and adjacent lands. The Parish Office is situated on the ground floor of the newly refurbished Holy Redeemer Community Centre. The church website can be found at https://theholyredeemer.co.uk

Structure and Governance

The PCC consists of elected representatives of the laity serving for a period of three years. One third of this constituency are elected each year. There are ex officio members who hold office for one year or three at a time who are appointed by the Council in accordance with church representation rules, such as churchwardens and synod members as is determined by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). During the year the following served as members of the PCC including *ex officio members.

members.
Vicar and Incumbent The Revd. Mell Jemmett Chair *
Churchwardens Ms Margaret Furlonger, Vice Chair*
Mr Robert Johnson *
Deanery Synod Ms Brenda Green * (PSO)
Mr Paul Stevens *
Elected Members Mr Brian Ayto
Ms Carol Bellamy
Ms Susan Bunce (PCC Secretary)
Mr Nathan Bunce
Mr Daniel Cook
Ms Dorothy Donovan
Ms Margaret Lay
Ms Patricia Miller
Ms Anne Wallace

The PCC standing committee meets to oversee hall development, the building and financial business of the PCC, subject to direction. The PCC including the standing committee met for a total of 9 meetings during 2025.

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WORKING GROUPS & COMMITTEES

Several working groups and committees convene between PCC meetings to engage in the work of the Church. As a church we continued to support the following charities: Bexley Foodbank, Mission to Seafarers, Christian Aid, Alzheimer’s Society, Bexley Homeless Winter Shelter, The Children’s Society, Embrace the Middle East. Also, A Rocha UK, Green Christian, WaterAid, Wildlife Trust and various other conservation and global charities local and online.

ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

Dona Dickson continued to oversee aspects of our church administration and utilities under her role as a voluntary finance assistant. Margaret Lay continued as the Halls Booking Secretary overseeing halls management in a voluntary capacity alongside PCC members. Paul Dyer continued as the magazine editor. Mick Quinn continued as our church caretaker working 6 hours a week. His oversight was focused on essential safety and maintenance checks for both church and hall and keeping the facilities and grounds safe, and tidy for user groups.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The annual church accounts for the year ending 2025 were put together by Alan Dickson, treasurer, independently examined by Stephen England and approved by the PCC. They are duly attached and form part of this report.

SAFEGUARDING

Ms Brenda Green was appointed as Parish Safeguarding Officer for 2025, and Dona Dickson assisted as a lead recruiter. The PCC complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 and formally adopted the House of Bishops “Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy Statement”. A copy is displayed in the church and hall alongside contact details of the Parish Safeguarding Officer. The PCC reviews its action plan on compliance with the policy annually. The Diocese, in line with new national church guidelines, has updated training. Our PCC, Ministers and Little Acorns key leaders have completed this. We continue to utilise the parish dashboard a new online tool to track procedure. This year we held a very meaningful Safeguarding Sunday and have been working with the PCC and congregation on ‘safe cultures and good practice’ All Diocesan safeguarding information and new policies are available, and a copy of the policy and certificate can be found on the church website and noticeboards.

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CHURCHWARDENS REPORT

The year started with an Epiphany lunch and later Lent Lunches were served which raised money for the church and Alzheimer’s Society. Other social and fundraising events held included a 70’s quiz and entertainment evening; concerts by The Newstead Singers ladies’ choir and the Marlowe Ensemble; a VE Day celebration held in the Community Café plus celebrating the 100[th] birthday of Tim who comes to the café.

We had a Sea Sunday lunch to raise money for the Missions to Seafarers then in August, in conjunction with our Family fun day, we had another Moth Count; Our, now traditional, Silver Sunday afternoon tea followed in October and then the Christmas Fair.

The usual inspections and other safety checks were carried out. Work was carried out on the gutter on the far side of the Community Centre to clean it out and, hopefully, prevent rainwater finding its way inside the hall. Also, a small leak in the corner of the church near the tea station was sealed. Occasionally water seems to come in through the high window in the Community Centre and investigations are continuing regarding this. One of the radiators in the church sprang a leak and this is an ongoing matter with our insurers. In October our Quinquennial Inspection was carried out, and various works have been recommended. We were successful in obtaining a grant of £6,000 from Friends of Kent Churches towards the exterior concrete repairs. Fundraising is an ongoing issue although we have spoken with someone who may be able to help us with that.

We had two successful volunteer days working in the garden and cleaning the church. Holding the Community Café in the church has proved successful although we would like to install a couple of Infra-Red heaters to make it more efficient for heating and there is also an Irish Dance group using the church to practise now. The Pre-school continues to thrive thanks to the hard work of their leaders and staff plus the church committee.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our Vicar, Mell, her family and all our congregation for their help, support and generosity.

Margaret Furlonger and Rob Johnson, Churchwardens

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MINISTRY AND MISSION

The ministry team support the vicar in the pastoral oversight of the congregation. They are authorized to lead, preach, conduct healing or visit to minister care or provide spiritual guidance. They have all trained on an accredited lay leadership course for ministry within the Diocese of Rochester over a period of 2-3 years and have permission to lead and minister with or without the Incumbent present.

Others have specific roles in the life of the church. These areas might include prayer and spirituality, leading on ecological matters, family outreach, music and worship. Some have permission from the Incumbent to lead a special event during a season of worship.

Paul Stevens continued to oversee TKC, lead quiet days and offer seasonal reflections under the oversight of the incumbent. Paul continued to serve in his wider role as one of our Diocesan Synod Reps. This year saw two quiet days at Lent and Advent on the theme of ‘Holiness’ and ‘Light’ and Life’.

Ingrid continued as our Eco Rep with the help of our ‘Green’ Team and continued to provide a vital link for us between A Rocha UK and Green Christian, and we have received updates on the valuable work of conservational trusts and charities as well as eco conferences and worldwide initiatives.

Dorothy Donovan continued to coordinate all our readers and intercessors, as well as our healing and book of remembrance lists and assisted with services at Holy Week and helped coordinate our Green Sunday service which has become a regular act of witness and worship to Creation.

Eileen Vamplew continued to organize activities and volunteers for our family workshops. At Easter, Summer and at Advent the church facilities were used, and the congregation engaged with the local community around the story of Easter, Creation and Christmas. Including songs and bible stories, crafts and outdoor activities and prayers.

There has been a dedicated team of robed servers, stewards, cleaners, gardeners and refreshment servers. Anne Wallace continued as Sacristan, and volunteers assisted with the flower arrangements in the church. Jan and Lucy continued to play alternate Sundays. The Brownies and Guides increased their attendance and involvement with Remembrance Sunday.

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LAY MINISTRY REPORT

The Ministry Team consists of myself, Brenda Green and Lindsey Maher. We meet regularly with the Vicar to plan the preaching rota for the year, share pastoral duties, concerns and to pray for each other and the church family. As a Reader, my main duties are leading worship and preaching. Brenda and Lindsey also preach and assist with worship and the big intergenerational services like Harvest, Christingle and the Crib Service. Preaching themes in 2025 included the fatherhood and motherhood of God, insights into inner healing, safeguarding and biblical belief. We also explored how the lectionary readings connect to one another in the relationship between the Gospel and the Old Testament reading.

We contributed to the Lent and Advent course, teaching and leading discussions around discipleship and faith. We helped to lead the weekly online Compline service hosted by Mell. Brenda and I assisted with the healing ministry through laying on of hands once a month after the service. Lindsey ministers to families on Sundays and coordinated the Little Acorns outreach to families. Both continued to run the community café on Wednesdays. We each have our own individual style of teaching and leading worship, and that is a strength.

We have loved working together with Mell and answering lots of faith related questions after the service – we welcome it! When we have been asked to pray with others this year, we have kept matters confidential, being trustworthy in a church as leaders is very important.

This year we having completed our Level 3 Safeguarding Leadership Training and have been focused on promoting a church that is safe and inclusive. All of us would agree that we must live out what we preach. Being a lay minister is a privilege, and a serious responsibility. In all that we do, we seek to love and worship God, support our Vicar, serve our church family, to offer pastoral support and a warm welcome to all who enter our church and come to worship.

Philippa Linton, Licensed Reader and Lay Minister

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COMMUNITY CAFÉ

We had a very good year at the Community Cafe, welcoming new members (and guide dog Bobby) which has contributed to a wealth of wisdom and humour shared by all. Healing prayers were offered in the side chapel area of the church during cafe time and pastoral concerns were followed up with many a listening and supportive ear. Last year we celebrated VE Day with a traditional afternoon tea party, singing all the old London war songs (led by vicar Mell) and there was dancing and some attempts at the Lambeth walk! We also had a cafe trip out heading off to the Bob Hope Theatre to see a very funny version of “Allo Allo” which was enjoyed by all. Our nature’s haven art group continued throughout the year, which made it possible to produce a lovely 2026 calendar of our painting’s, along with some prints of nature themed paintings mounted on greeting cards - all of which raised £600 towards the infrared heaters at the back. We also donated to the Wildlife Trust with extra contributions from cafe members and the congregation.

Brenda Green, Lay Minister

LITTLE ACORNS

This is our third successful year running ‘Little Acorns’ and we have revised our programme of activities. We have been blessed with our team of dedicated helpers, and we have added some lovely songs, drama and new bible stories. We have built up our resources and have also worked on recycling materials which has been cost saving too. Rachel Johnson led the creative planning of our worship activities which has been wonderful and we have seen a range of exciting crafts including mobiles, lanterns, eco themed and edible projects and some new teaching tools. Our Christian topics run in conjunction with the church season and calendar. It has become a very happy gathering of families taking part in the sessions, which has meant we have nurtured valuable relationships. We have developed a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where we have all felt part of one body in Christ. It has given us the opportunity to befriend the mums and dads who join us. All ages have been welcomed, and older teens have joined in helping to teach and lead. We look forward to another busy year ahead.

Lindsey Maher, Lay Minister

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ECOCARE GREEN REPORT

As an Eco Church we have reflected on three key objectives that we aim to work on over the next 2 years at Holy Redeemer.

  1. HEALING – ‘Natures Haven’ garden how we can utilize the garden for contemplation, creativity, prayer and worship with healing at the heart.

  2. JOY – Bringing an appreciation and enjoyment of nature to our children through outreach, facilities and our children’s activities.

  3. FULLNESS OF LIFE - Looking at ways we could grow nutritious produce at home and in our gardens and gift to those not as fortunate.

Climate change is here; we are preparing to meet the challenges and adapt to a much drier climate and the problems that will arise and affect our ‘living lightly’ on the Earth. The relentless droughts in Africa and Asia continued and tropical cyclones devastated the Caribbean. Here in the UK, we suffered destructive wildfires destroying peat bogs, and heathland in Dorset and Cumbria. Wildlife Trusts in the UK predicted 2025 that these fires and extreme heatwaves which then cause flooding would have devastating effects. The droughts causing low water in streams and water ways affecting marine life, and the fires have demolished the nests of ground nesting birds and reptile life.

The Wildlife Organizations in the UK produced a ‘Resilient Nature Climate Report’ which describes in detail the actions put in place to mitigate the destruction of biodiversity and our wildlife.

Holy Redeemer invited Dr. Andrew Crowson to return on the August Activity Day to repeat the Moth count and recorded 40 species and 1 new Moth. The Green Team worked hard to maintain the Moth bed specifically for night pollinators despite the efforts of the Fox family having great fun rearranging the planting (several times). Initiatives such as planting hedgerows, restoring Creation and improving Water Courses are a priority for Wildlife Organizations.

We at Holy Redeemer aimed to increase the biodiversity of our Nature’s Garden as part of the corridor of green spaces surrounding the church with pollinating planting and water collection. Adding more Water Butts is a priority and saving water with drought tolerant planting and mulching the borders to preserve moisture and indeed allow insects and birds to flourish in this special place.

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We continued to raise awareness of our special mammal the Hedgehog, providing a connecting corridor and food supplies to support this extremely endangered creature for the future.

We are now focusing on a deeper sense of mission through ECOCARE rather than just being ECO Gold, as we plan for the future of the planet. We set up a small ‘Soil & Water’ display highlighting the importance of life-giving food which is crucially under threat. This was in conjunction with the L.O.A.F. revised leaflet and helped everyone consider during the week leading up to Harvest giving the importance of food shortages, costs, and carbon emissions.

Ingrid Riches, Eco Rep

HOLY REDEEMER PRESCHOOL

The preschool is a key part of our mission to the community in which it serves. The Christian ethos and partnership between the vicar, managers, staff, parents and the church committee have directed, supported and helped the pre-school to thrive. It exists within a desirable location on Days Lane with excellent facilities including plenty of indoor and outdoor space, kitchens, ample storage and designated teaching and activity areas, classrooms, toilets and office space on one level. Its many facilities, and community style setting with plenty of green space makes it very ‘distinct’. It attracts staff to work in the setting and is very appealing to our local families.

It operates under the umbrella of the Parochial Church Council (PCC). There is a subcommittee of 3 members of the church and PCC who continue to report and advise as appropriate, to the Chair of Trustees (Vicar) and the PCC on all issues appertaining to the day-to-day functioning of the provision. The committee is responsible for the annual qualification and supervision reports in respect of both managers. The supervision reports are undertaken each term and are a requirement of the EYFS framework (Early Years Foundation Stage). All reports must be available during mandatory inspections. Essentially the committee is the interface between the PCC and the preschool to ensure that it operates within the parameters required by the National Guidelines in respect of the EYFS, Bexley Council and the PCC whilst adhering to OFSTED requirements and employment law.

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PRESCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT

The committee met once each academic term, independently and then with both managers. The preschool has been going from strength to strength, this year is no different; the trend continues unabated. There is an excellent group of personnel committed to ensuring the progressive development of the children within their care.

In 2025 there was a total of 15 staff (including 2 joint managers and a deputy manager) whose qualifications included: 1 qualified teacher, 7 with level 3 qualification, 2 training for level 3 qualification and 1 training for level 2 qualification. Included in the total are 4 members without any formal qualifications but between them with a total of over 100 years of childcare experience, without doubt a valuable resource.

A recruitment process is currently ongoing for 2 new members of staff. Operating hours are Monday and Friday 0915 to 1215 and Tuesday to Thursday 0915 to 1445. The total number of children on the role is 52, (11 @ 4years, 29 @ 3 years and 12 @ 2 years). The preschool continued to function at maximum capacity; with a waiting list of almost 2 years for a place. A substantial number of “rising 5’s” remained at the setting as opposed to leaving to join mainstream school, this is all indicative of a very successful venture. The preschool continued to enjoy an Ofsted “good” accreditation. Teaching groups comprised of rising 5’s, Hedgehogs and Squirrels (total 27) and younger groups Butterflies and Caterpillars (total 25).

There have been new developments in the EYFS (the framework for early years education in England) which had to be implemented. The changes included stronger safeguarding requirements in the fields of; recruitment, better tracking of children’s attendances, safer eating, whistleblowing, paediatric first aid training and privacy considerations during nappy changing. The format of Ofsted inspections changed as of 10th November 2025. Instead of a single good or outstanding judgement early years settings will receive a detailed report card with separate grades and narrative summaries for specific areas.

The new grades for each area of evaluation are exceptional, strong standard, expected standard, needs attention and urgent improvement. The areas for inspection encapsulate curriculum and teaching, achievement, attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and governance, personal development and wellbeing. Inspectors will place a stronger focus on how settings support inclusion, disadvantaged and SEND children. The preschools unique circumstances will be considered more closely.

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The staff throughout the year have continued to keep abreast of any new legislation and developments appertaining to early years childcare by undertaking both online and classroom-based learning to equip them with the necessary new information and skills. Local Authority training appertaining to SEND and Safeguarding has changed to bi-annually. The following is a list, not comprehensive, of some of the training courses undertaken by preschool personnel throughout the year. All completed level 2 food hygiene and understanding and supporting behaviour in early years, 10 have completed paediatric first aid, 8 have updated their safeguarding training with Bexley Council, 1 has completed the role of SENCo level 3, 1 has completed an early year’s professional development programme.

Other courses undertaken during 2025 included domestic abuse, attention autism, paediatric and special dental care and manual handling. The preschool places great emphasis on keeping abreast of new legislation appertaining to early Years provision and updating practices and the curriculum as necessary. This is more than adequately evidenced by the amount of training undertaken by the staff. Regular team meetings were also held and these topics were discussed.

Concepts included within learning activities for the year have included vehicles, festivals, growth, minibeasts, lifecycles, space, the arctic and cold. Special events have comprised of an easter bonet parade followed by a parent’s tea and coffee morning, a family park day, sports day, a summer party day, a Christmas party day, a graduation ceremony and the nativity. Extra-curricular activities have included, Phonic Stars, Sports 4 tots, Baby Ballet and Kids lingo (Spanish). The new outdoor covered area, funded by a grant from Bexley Council, which was the subject of a bid by the preschool ensures the provision of activities during all weathers. The church enjoys an A Rocha UK gold award as an Eco Church and the preschool maintains the allotment area under the guidance of dedicated members of staff. Outdoor facilities now comprise of a grassed area, an all-weather soft surface, 2 covered areas an outdoor classroom and the allotment.

The committee is indebted to the hard work of Laura and Shelley the joint managers together with their deputy Jaime and all the dedicated members of staff who throughout the past year have continued to provide an enviable preschool to be proud of. The fact there is currently a 2 year wait for a vacancy confirms that The Holy Redeemer Church has a preschool to be proud of. This is a joint report in conjunction with the managers and members of the committee.

Brian Ayto, Pre-School Committee Member, PCC.

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CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE ACTIVITIES

Activities at The Holy Redeemer Church and Community Centre have continued to focus on the following objectives for mission under our London Marathon Community Trust remit.

Physical activity sessions and generated income for mission continued in 2025. The preschool continued to utilise the whole community centre space weekdays in term time with a combination of two mornings and 3 full days.

Sidcup Ladies Group (formally Norfolk Women) Thursday Ladies Club (previously Blackfen WI), Sports4Tots, GKR Karate, ANS Academy Irish Dancing and SAP Creations hired the centre and church and provided classes and sessions for the local community as well as Guides and Brownies who met weekly during term-time.

Community Café, Cross Stitch Club and the Gardening Group continued to meet. Use of the centre for ‘one off’ events continued (approx. one every 2-3 weeks), mainly children’s parties, birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations. Local business ventures, NHS England, and the Police used the hall and church space to conduct sessions and community work. There was also an antique road show event. Maintenance of the community centre continues to be very important to the church as the income generated from the letting of it provides much needed revenue for Holy Redeemer to continue operating and enabling space for valuable mission and outreach. In addition to the need to keep it looking good, thus making sure we continue to attract hirers.

Margaret Lay, PCC Hall Bookings Secretary

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WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY

This includes anyone who attends a form of worship in the church at least once a month in person or at home or would attend if they were not prevented by illness, infirmity or temporary absence. There were approximately 198 in our worshipping community including pre-school children and staff, those attending on Sunday, other services and those worshipping at home across a month during 2025. Our Sunday worshippers consisted of approximately 82 people engaging in an act of worship across any given month and was made up of a far broader range of ages. An average of 35-52 people engaged online with prayers including those in other parts of the country and abroad. 129 people attended Easter Day services and 225 people in total attended Christmas Eve Services and Christmas Day.

Electoral Roll: There were 84 members recorded on the church roll.

On behalf of the PCC,

The Revd. Mell Jemmett, Vicar and Chair of Trustees 16[th] of March 2026

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PCC ACCOUNTS

Year Ending 31 December 2025

Holy Redeemer Lamorbey

Accruals Accounts using SORP 2015

10/01/2026 Initial draft

04/07/2026 Issued after external examination

Parochial Church Council of Lamorbey, Holy Redeemer Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2025

TOTAL TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS FUNDS
Notes Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Voluntary income 2a 32,561 - 6,144 38,705 29,305
Activities for generating funds 2b 23,514 23,514 26,934
Income from investments 2c 734 734 1,146
Church activities 2d 817 230,257 231,074 186,523
Other 2e 125 125 70
Total 57,751 236,401 294,152 243,978
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 3a 69,760 208,778 278,538 236,272
Raising Funds 3b 56 56 488
Other 3d 19 - 19
Total 69,835 - 208,778 278,613 236,760
Net income/(expenditure) before (12,084) 27,624 15,539 7,218
investment gains
Gains/(losses) on investments 6
Net income/(expenditure) (12,084) 27,624 15,539 7,218
Transfers between funds 15,065 (1,650) (13,415) - -
Net movement in funds 2,981 (1,650) 14,209 15,539 7,218
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2025 * 12,566 22,821 24,329 59,716 52,497
Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2025 15,546 21,171 38,538 75,255 59,715
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Parochial Church Council of Lamorbey, Holy Redeemer Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ended 31 December 2024 (previous year)

Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 December 2024		 (previous year)
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Voluntary income
2a
Activities for generating funds
2b
Income from investments
2c
Church activities
2d
Other
2e
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
3a
Raising Funds
3b
Other
3d
Total
Net income/(expenditure) before
investment gains
Gains/(losses) on investments
6
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2024

Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2024*		 TOTAL
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated
Restricted
FUNDS
FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
£
26,999
813
1,492
29,305
38,486
26,934
0
0
26,934
33,252
827
319
0
1,146
793
475
0
186,048
186,523
108,018
70
0
0
70
80
55,305
1,132
187,540
243,978
180,629
83,028
0
153,244
236,272
176,821
488
0
0
488
473
0
-
0
0
400
83,516
-
153,244
236,760
**177,694 **
(28,211)
1,132
34,296
7,218
2,935
0
0
0
0
(28,211)
1,132
34,296
7,218
2,935
10,265
3,000
(13,265)
-
-
(17,946)
4,132
21,032
7,218
2,935
30,511
18,689
3,297
52,497
49,563
12,565
22,821
24,329
59,715
**52,497 **

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Parochial Church Council of Lamorbey, Holy Redeemer

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
5
Investments
6
Total fixed assets
Current Assets
Debtors
8
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
9
NET ASSETS
Funds
7
Restricted Funds
10
Designated Funds
10
Unrestricted funds
10		 5,732.99
31,568.79
42,712.48		 2025
£

75,255.46
75,255.46
75,255.46
38,537.78
21,171.23
15,546.45
75,255.46		 2024
£
4,170.63
35,175.71
25,216.73
80,014.26
-4,758.80		 64,563.07
-4,847.00
59,716.07
59,716.07
59,716.07
24,328.95
22,821.23
12,564.85
59,715.03

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Parochial Church Council of Lamorbey, Holy Redeemer

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ending 31 December 2025

1. Accounting policies

a Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and SORP 2015.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fixed assets. 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 affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.

b Funds accounting

Funds held by the PCC are:

Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes

Designated funds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.

Restricted funds - 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 they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.

Endowment funds - funds the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment

c Incoming resources

All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Voluntary Income

Collections are recognised when received.

Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received.

Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.

Income from investments

Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.

All other income

All other income is recognised when it is receivable.

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation on 31 December.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ending 31 December 2025

d Resources used

Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.

Church Activities

The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for when paid. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.

e Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10(2) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2006 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Individual items acquired since 2006 have been capitalised in the accounts and depreciated over their useful economic life.

All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £2000 are written off in the year they were incurred.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties, over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are:

Fixtures and fittings 25% straight line Computer equipment 50% straight line

No depreciation is provided on freehold property as it is the PCC's policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and residual values so high that any depreciation would not be material. These assets will be subject to annual impairment reviews. Provision will be made if there has been any permanent diminution in value.

Investments

Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date.

f Current Assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown a debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.

Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds, or at the bank

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Parochial Church Council of Lamorbey, Holy Redeemer

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ending 31 December 2025

2 Income
a
Voluntary Income
Gift Aid - Regular
Gift Aid - Envelopes
Gift Aid - One-off
Income tax recoverable
Planned giving - Regular
Planned giving - Envelopes
Collections at all services
Charitable Giving
Sundry donations and appeals
Donations to repair fund
Insurance
Legacies
Grants
b
Activities for generating funds
General Fundraising
Church hall lettings - HR
*
Parish magazine
Coffee
Community Café
Income from Investments
c
Dividends and interest
Rent from Property
Church Activities
d
Pre-School (Note 11)
Fees for Weddings and Funerals
Other Income
e
Total incoming resources**		 2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
2024
UnrestrictedDesignatedRestricted
TOTAL
Unrestricted DesignatedRestricted TOTAL
Funds
Funds
Funds
FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
FUNDS
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
13,015
13,015
10,970
10,970
400
400
550
550
20
20
1,550
1,550
5,771
5,771
4,171
4,171
2,250
2,250
3,230
3,230
100
100
300
300
3,297
3,297
3,063
3,063
692
692
842
842
7,509
7,509
2,966
813
3,779
5,452
5,452
650
650
200
200
200
200
32,561
6,144
38,705
26,999
813
1,492
29,305
3,625
3,625
4,357
4,357
18,178
18,178
20,755
20,755
649
649
636
636
662
662
786
786
400
400
400
400
23,514
23,514
26,934
26,934
734
734
827
319
1,146
734
734
827
319
1,146
230,257
230,257
186,048
186,048
817
817
475
475
817
230,257
231,074
475
186,048
186,523
125
125
70
70
125
125
70
70
57,751
236,401
294,152
55,305
1,132 187,540
243,978

Pre-School rent is now shown as a fund transfer

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Parochial Church Council of Lamorbey, Holy Redeemer

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ending 31 December 2025

**3 ** Resources expended 2025 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Unrestricted Designated Restricted TOTAL Unrestricted Designated Restricted TOTAL
Funds Funds Funds FUNDS Funds Funds Funds FUNDS
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
a Church Activities
Missionary and charitable giving: 692 692 1,079 1,079
692 692 1,079 1,079
Ministry costs:
Diocesan Offer 27,512 27,512 34,535 34,535
Expenses
Vicarage costs 4,941 4,941 4,142 4,142
Other Ministry Costs
Church running expenses
Utilities 7,409 7,409 7,606 7,606
Insurance 3,839 3,839 4,049 4,049
Church maintenance 6,409 6,409
Garden 736 736
Upkeep of services 1,251 1,251 1,394 1,394
HR Church hall running costs
Utilities 7,409 7,409 7,606 7,606
Cleaning Contractors 6,309 6,309 6,045 6,045
Cleaning/Materials 1,092 1,092 642 642
Caretaker and Maintenance 6,778 6,778 7,595 7,595
Pre-School expenses (Note 11) 208,086 208,086 151,429 151,429
Magazine 568 568 778 778
Children's Resources 451 451 691 691
Administration 2,201 2,201 1,536 1,536
Mission and Outreach
Other
69,760 208,778 278,538 83,028 153,244 236,272
b Raising funds
Stewardship costs
Fundraising Costs 56 56 488 488
56 56 488 488
c Other 19 19
19 19
Total expenditure 69,835 208,778 278,613 83,516 153,244 236,760

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ending 31 Decemb

4 Staff costs

2025 2024
£ £
a Wages and salaries 174,392 123,705

During the year the PCC employed a caretaker and pre-school staff and made PAYE deductions and payments on their behalf.

Donations made to the PCC by PCC members in 20225 totaled £10,180 . (£6,805 in 2024).

5 Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation
At 31 December 2025
Depreciation
At 1 January 2025
Provided in the year
Disposals
At 31 December 2025
Net book amounts
At 31 December 2025
At 31 December 2025
6 Investments
Market value 1 January 2025
Disposals at carrying value
Purchases at cost
Net gains/losses and revaluation
Market value 31 December 2025		 Freehold land
Church
and buildings
equipment
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-		 TOTAL
£
-
£
-
-

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Parochial Church Council of Lamorbey, Holy Redeemer

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ending 31 December 2025

7 Analysis of Net assets by fund
Fixed assets for church use
Investment fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Long term liabilities
8 Debtors
Income tax recoverable
Prepayments and accrued income
RDBF
Other debtors		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total Funds
Unrestricted
Designated Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
20,305
21,171
38,538
80,014
17,413
22,821
24,329
64,563
-4,759
-4,759
-4,847
-4,847
-
-		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total Funds
Unrestricted
Designated Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
20,305
21,171
38,538
80,014
17,413
22,821
24,329
64,563
-4,759
-4,759
-4,847
-4,847
-
-
15,545
21,171
38,538
75,254
12,565
22,821
24,329
59,715
2025
2024
£
£
5733
4171
5733
4171

9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024
£ £
Vicars Expenses(estimated) 600 600
Utility Bills Outstanding 1,400 3,000
Q4 fees due to Diocese 306
HMRC 303
Hall deposit 2,150 1,247
4,759 4,847
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024 2023
£ £
None - -
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ending 31 December 2025

10 Statement of funds

Unrestricted Fund
General fund
Designated Fund
Music Fund (Legacy)
Repair Fund (Diocese)
John Carver Legacy
Tina Alabster Funeral
Restricted Fund
Community Garden Fund
Charitable Giving Fund
HR Pre-School (Note 11)
Church Repair
**
Total funds**		 Bal b/fwd
Income
Expenditure
Investment
Transfers,
Bal c/fwd
1 Jan 2025
gains
between
31 Dec 2025
funds
£
£
£
£
£
£12,566
£57,751
-£69,835
£0
£15,065
£15,546
£12,566
£57,751
-£69,835
£0
£15,065
£15,546
£6,000
£6,000
£11,008
£0
-£1,650
£9,358
£5,000
£5,000
£813
£0
£813
£22,821
£0
£0
£0
-£1,650
£21,171
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£692
-£692
£0
£22,167
£230,257
-£208,086
-£13,415
£30,924
£2,162
£5,452
£7,614
£24,329
£236,401
-£208,778
£0
-£13,415
£38,538
£59,716
£294,152
-£278,613
£0
£0
£75,255

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the year ending 31

11. HRL Pre-School for the period 1st January to 31st December 2024

INCOME
Grant paid in previous year
Fees
LA Funding
Uniform
Charitable fundraising & donations
Pre-School Fundraising
Snack Donations
Admin
Other
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE (without rent)
Payroll
Admin/Staffing/Stationery/H & H/Bank charges
Learning Resources
Refreshments
Fundraising
Uniform
Petty Cash
Other
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Brought forward from 2024 accounts
Annual Summary
B/fwd 01 January 2025
Income
Expenditure
Rent transfer to PCC
Carried forward 31 December 2025
Carried forward to 2025 accounts
Page 11		 12 months to
12 months to
31.12.2025
31.12.2024
49,102
0
108,801
81,586
64,298
93,839
1,926
2,005
2,288
1,932
298
5,103
1,411
1,475
188
58
1,945
51
230,257
186,048
170,617
120,141
10,144
4,921
19,753
14,644
3,939
367
5,191
2,107
2,022
0
2,432
1,158
2,075
208,086
151,428		 12 months to
12 months to
31.12.2025
31.12.2024
49,102
0
108,801
81,586
64,298
93,839
1,926
2,005
2,288
1,932
298
5,103
1,411
1,475
188
58
1,945
51
230,257
186,048
170,617
120,141
10,144
4,921
19,753
14,644
3,939
367
5,191
2,107
2,022
0
2,432
1,158
2,075
208,086
151,428		 12 months to
12 months to
31.12.2025
31.12.2024
49,102
0
108,801
81,586
64,298
93,839
1,926
2,005
2,288
1,932
298
5,103
1,411
1,475
188
58
1,945
51
230,257
186,048
170,617
120,141
10,144
4,921
19,753
14,644
3,939
367
5,191
2,107
2,022
0
2,432
1,158
2,075
208,086
151,428		 12 months to
12 months to
31.12.2025
31.12.2024
49,102
0
108,801
81,586
64,298
93,839
1,926
2,005
2,288
1,932
298
5,103
1,411
1,475
188
58
1,945
51
230,257
186,048
170,617
120,141
10,144
4,921
19,753
14,644
3,939
367
5,191
2,107
2,022
0
2,432
1,158
2,075
208,086
151,428
Cash Bank Accrued Total
-
£		 22,167
£		 22,167
£
22,167
230,257
-208,086
-13,415
30,924
Cash Bank Accrued Total
-
£		 30,924
£		 £30,924

Inde ndent Exaninee5 R To tha PCC of Holy Redeemer Church Lamorbey on the Financial Stalem to 31 December 2025 Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the Examirny As nEmbeTs of the PCC you are reSpK￿5￿l￿ for the of tr aco)unts,' you consider that the a￿111 rWuireM￿ under section 144(2) of the Charitps P£1 2011 do not app￿. It is my responsib￿ty to: Examine undw seC1K￿ 145 oflh2 2011 Act (the 2011 kt); Fdlow the procedures ￿ld dtrm tn Ihe General DireC1K￿ given by the Chaiity CLNMiIssvJr￿￿ sethi 145(5Xbl (rf the 2011 Prt and Basis of this Report My examinatiC￿ was canied out in acc{Xdar￿ with the General DirectÈons given by the Charity CLKnmissh)n. and Guidance for Ilty￿dert Examiws du￿0 CovhJ.19 pandemic or in a time of national emw. An examination wjudes a reV￿W of Ihe accounting reo)rds kept by the PCC armfj a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also indudes u)nsthring any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking expianatbjns fr(Kn you as Trust￿ CJ)nceming any such matters. The prC￿edureS undertaken do not promde all the evidence that w(MJld be requred in a full audtL and consequenty I do Th)t exwess an audii opiiw)n ￿ the accounts. Whth gbve me reasOr￿b1e cause to believe Ihal n any material respect the to keep acc(xJnling r￿?)￿1$ wilh se(thn 130 of the 2011 Act or To in my Opmnion, akn¢Km be otdw to en* g FKoper Rowlands ACI8 29 2026