ST JOHN’S CHURCH BROADSTONE STATUTORY REPORTS
FOR APCM 2026
ST JOHN’S CHURCH BROADSTONE
STATUTORY REPORTS FOR APCM 2026
St John’s Church Broadstone Safeguarding Report 2026 (for 2025)
National and Parish context: The Diocese had planned a gradual changeover in the DBS check provider during 2025/26. However in June the software company linked with the original provider was hacked and a large number of names and personal data were stolen, including some from St John’s. This was a nationwide problem and not only the Church of England was affected. The people whose details were stolen were contacted, given advice and offered free use of Experian. The data breach prompted the immediate change of DBS check provider to 31.8. This left us with a somewhat rushed catch-up since Poole Deanery was not expecting to change over until June 2026.
The Salisbury Diocesan has added case workers to Safeguarding Team this year.
The PCC agreed to the continued adoption of Church of England “Promoting a Safer Church” Safeguarding Policy and the associated practice and procedures including the Safer Recruitment, Lone Working and Ex-Offenders Policies. St Johns displays local contact details for any safeguarding concerns along with the Diocesan contacts with 31.8 providing an out of hours contact service on behalf of the Diocese. The Parish Dashboard system has been useful and St John’s is 100% up-to-date. New matrices in place keep us on top of which policies volunteers and staff need as well as they training they have to have. All safer recruiting processes have been followed. DBS and Training matters: All St John’s staff and volunteers have completed the appropriate Safeguarding Courses and have current DBS checks where required. Safeguarding advice sought: The Salisbury Team have been helpful and supportive with advice over a few issues that have been raised over the year and no concerns have had to be raised at a higher level. And Finally: At St John’s we aim to establish a safe, caring environment for everyone and to support and protect all children and adults who may be at risk of abuse. We follow the guidance to support those who have been abused and the guidance to identify any person who may present a risk. Safe Guarding should be reported to the Vicar or a Safeguarding Rep. Please remember: Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Carol Reynolds (Training) and Paul Winsworth (DBS) - Parish Safeguarding Reps
PCC Report 2025
We engaged in our usual mission outreaches with the summer fair and including the big outreach of the Christmas Tree Festival.
We maintained our charitable giving in 2025 and, as well as the six charities chosen for financial support, we gave a donation of the retiring collection to Poole / Wau South Sudan Partnership following a talk about that charity.
We made new appointments during the year including Volunteer Parish Administrator Support; four servers; a verger; and a Joint Craft and Chat Leader. Under its new responsibility the PCC approved existing chalice bearers and one addition. Patrick Hastings stood down from his permission to officiate from 15 June 2025. Happily, he and Valerie remain fully part of our congregation.
We purchased a splendid noticeboard providing much improved publicity for activities at St John’s, and a feather banner for advertising church activities outside and further afield. We also purchased new tables for the Parish Hall; a BBQ for use at the summer fair; two camper stoves for the pancake party; and a new flip chart. In the office we now have a nearly new photocopier , and another keyboard and wireless mouse as support equipment.
It has been a year of technological developments including installation of a projector and pull up screen with supporting cables and speakers; audio visual improvements, upgrading of microphones with the purchase of a fourth lapel microphone, and new CD equipment with Bluetooth and USB capability. We extended the audio and visuals in the church into North Reach with microphone, audio, and visual feed for full replication there of what happens in the church, and we have the deaf loop. Altogether this has involved lots of work for Keith, for which we are all grateful.
Policies were reapproved on safeguarding, general safety, employees, and diversity. We introduced a new policy on the Recruitment of Ex Offenders, and a Lone Working Policy. The Burial of Ashes Policy had a major review with changes, following our receiving new regulations from the Diocese. And we recommitted to fairtrade.
We entered a new Hire Agreement for the continued use of the hall by Sunny Days, providing us with regular income . We increased the hire fees for discounted user groups such as the Guides but as we had made big revisions to fees for the hire of church buildings for 2025, we decided to make no changes for 2026. Similarly with the internal fees for weddings, wedding blessings, and funeral services.
The PCC has complied fully with the duty under section 5A of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to House of Bishops' guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults) .
Sheila Wilson, PCC Secretary March 2026
Electoral Roll Report for APCM on Thursday 23[rd] April 2026
Total on Roll at commencement 139 Deceased Denis Armstrong Pam Tappenden Richard West Lyn Townsend Audrey Brooker Judith Loader Denise Miller Audrey Pearson Total Removed 11 Gillian Fazakerley Nick Dunn Vivien Roberts (moved away) Additions Philip Constandinos Jacqueline Constandinos Nuha Toma Valerie Coleman Kay Holloway Anne Langford-~Brown Alan Langford-Brown Nick Matthews Marian Matthews Pat Pitkin Mike Thornton Mary Thornton Anthony Faulkner Joan Blackmore Sylvia Cloake Margaret Condé Total Added 21 Penny Wills Adam Boyd David Higginbottom Christopher Jones Julie Waldron Change of Address Cathy Manston Keith Manston Audrey Pearson Jean Mortimer Change of Contact Details Campbell Miller Final Electoral Roll 149 Geraldine Willford Electoral Roll Officer 9[th] April 2026
FABRIC REPORT - 2025
This has been a very busy year. We are now into our 3[rd] year in North Reach and we have had to carry out the annual maintenance which has involved negotiating various contracts. We have also undertaken various projects:-
Lych Gate
It was noted in the Quinquennial Report 2023 that the Lych Gate was in need of repair and also that the path underneath was a trip hazard due to roots breaking through the footpath. The Lych Gate has now been renovated and the roots have been trimmed back and the path repaired.
Broadband
We have renewed our Broadband Contract and after a few teething problems it all seems to be running successfully.
Eco Chapel
Unfortunately following an unsuccessful break in it was in need of repair. Technology
This has all been updated and we can now livestream in North Reach, which proved to be a great success at our Crib Service. Surface Drainage
Soak aways have been successfully installed under the south lawn to cope with surface drainage. The lawn has been reseeded and is now established. Trees
It was noted in the Quinquennial Report that various trees were in need of trimming as there was some deadwood and also some were hanging over the church roof. This has now been carried out. Whilst this was being done it was discovered that the large Copper Beech tree by the lych gate had been attacked by a fungus. Following advice from the tree surgeon we had a PICUS test done which showed that the fungus was growing rapidly. We have been advised by the arborist that the tree needs to be felled. We are in the process of obtaining permission to do this. Water Pump
The water pump in the boiler room failed which resulted in a build up of water in the boiler room. This has now been replaced. Organ Repairs
We have had repairs to the organ and also annual maintenance to keep it in good order. Vicarage Noticeboard
The old vicarage notice board has now been replaced.
We have also had routine maintenance carried out throughout the church, North Reach and Church hall to keep our buildings in good order. The inventory has been checked and is complete.
Gill and I could not do this without your support. We consider ourselves to be very fortunate to have such a supportive team of people behind us. Without you we could not do all we do. Once again thank you.
Gill Jones and Diane Sharp, Churchwardens
2025 Deanery Synod report for 2025
The synod met three times in 2025, and covered a range of interesting topics.
20[th] March - St Marks Talbot Village
As usual the meeting started with a short period of worship followed by an outline of the work of St Marks by Revd Nick Wells.
The main subject of meeting was a talk and prestation on “Courageous Leadership” from Charles Burgess, Associate Vicar at St Nicholas’ Corfe Mullen who had previously served with CPAS (The Church Pastoral Aid Society). Charles’s key points included: There is a difference between Physical Courage and Moral Courage.
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Moral courage encompasses God, Faith, Trust etc.
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Examples of Biblical Courage are David (vs Goliath), St Paul and Jesus.
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Other examples include Hugh Latimer, Corrie Ten Boom, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The synod then went on to consider “examples of courage” and “when is courage needed in leadership?”, which engender some interesting discussions in groups, after which Charles summed up the overall presentation and discussion with some final thoughts:
Courage is something we can practice
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We should ask God for courage
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Embrace challenges
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Foster shared Leadership
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Nurture Prudence
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Build Resilience
There followed a short presentation by John Rolleston on the vision for the Dorset Evangelistic Outreach program and an update on the Poole Wau Partnership by Mark Rathbone before the Synod closed with prayer.
11[th] June – St Lukes Parkstone.
Members of the Synod were welcomed by Revd Cannon Simon Evans (Rural dean) before Rev Stuart Cocksedge (Vicar of St Lukes) introduced a time of worship and prayer and a bible reading from Matthew’s Gospel. He then went on to talk a little about three areas of growth which are the focus of the ministry at St Lukes.
Growing deeper as disciples. This is being achieved primarily through “Connect (Home) Groups” together with special events designed to attract those who are unable to regularly attend Connect Groups.
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Growing Outwards within the Parish , giving an example of a ‘Messy’ Easter event on Good Friday, with crafts, refreshments, worship and an Easter egg hunt.
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Growing Younger to reach all ages including, Youth Discipleship Groups, Friday Evening Youth Club and a Monthly Lunch Club for older folk.
The main focus of the meeting this time was a presentation on “The Cathedral and Community” by the Very Revd Nick Papadopulos (Dean of Salisbury). We heard a lot about the Cathedral and its work in the community including,
The Cathedral is a place of worship where Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and Communion are celebrated daily.
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The Cathedral contains the “Cathedra” (The Bishops Seat).
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The Cathedral is a heritage site built by one generation.
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The Cathedral is a Charity administered by Trustees ( a “Chapter”)
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The Cathedral is a business; it employs the equivalent of 70 full time employees, hosts 250,000 visitors each year and utilises 500 volunteers.
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Cathedral funding differs from a conventional parish church and the Church Commissioners pay for THREE clergy, but otherwise it is self-funded by income from Admissions, Investments, Grants, the Cathedral Shop, Property, Legacies and other smaller items. (The total annual turnover of the Cathedral is approximately £6 million).
After the presentation there was an opportunity to ask questions including:
What is the significance of the Font? The water at the centre gives the impression of stillness and represents an expression of “eternity” whilst at the same time the overflowing water represents the movement within the Church.
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Could the Church properties be put to better use as accommodation? The properties are quite large and do not easily lend themselves to family accommodation. However, TWO units are being let to Afghan Refugees.
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What are the possibilities for “sustainability”? We had proposed a solution involving “Ground Source Heat Technology” for our Leaden Hall project but planning permission has been declined due to the proximity of the local river. We continue to investigate this technology further for a potential solution for the Cathedral.
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What is the Sarum College connection? Sarum College is an independent institution although there exists a close working relationship with the cathedral.
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At the end of the questions Nick was thanked for his very interesting presentation. A short update regarding the Poole Missional Community and upcoming Poole Wau Partnership events followed, before the meeting closed with prayer.
14th October – All saints Branksome
Revd Cannon Simon Evans (Rural dean) introduced the theme of the evening as being centred on Young Persons in line with the Diocesan focus on “Becoming a younger church. Simon took the opportunity to announce his retirement and that this would be his final Synod as Rural Dean.
Revd Luke Steven then welcomed all to St Lukes and talked a little about the parish and its ministry, which aims to reach all ages, includes an Alpha Course, which is currently running with the overall aim to make All Saints a reality by including all ages.
The main business of the evening comprised presentations from several speakers on the theme of ‘younger church’
• Andrew Mead – (Headmaster Lytchett Minster School)
Andrew explained how as a young person he became aware of deprivation, studied languages at university and finally was drawn into working with young people as Head at Lytchett School. Andrew went on to identify key elements of school life, talking about
the Curriculum, challenges faced and key concerns. Andrew closed by explaining the “starfish allegory” in which there are thousands of starfish washed up on a beach and whist is impossible to save them all; by throwing one back into the sea it was possible to make a difference to that one starfish.
• John Rolleston (M.A.R.S Trustee) MARS - Modelling Active Relationship Skills John explained the history of MARS and how it has grown into an organisation whose aim is to introduce young people to the impact of using positive relationship skills and to help empower them to make informed relationship decisions. A key activity is the provision of school workshops on how to do relationships better, including topics such as ‘Friendships’, ‘Self Esteem’ and ‘Conflict Management.
• Dave Pegg (PACE) Programme-for-Applied-Christian Education Dave explained the role of P.A.C.E as “Partnering with Churches serving Schools” Their activities are divided into Schools Works and Pastoral Supervision.
Schools work involves involvement with both Primary Schools and Secondary Schools by establishing links with local churches, providing lessons and running clubs. The Pastoral Supervision Team work with a variety of schools, Pastoral support workers, Principals, Vice Principals and other key roles.
After the presentation time was available for Synod members to ask questions before Simon thanked all the speakers for their presentations.
A short presentation was then given by David Hart (Christian Aid) on Legacy Giving encouraging everyone to consider giving a gift to Christian Aid in their wills.
At the end of the evening Simon closed has last Synod as Rural dean with prayer.
Report prepared by Keith Manston.
Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist, Broadstone
Financial Statements
Year Ending 31 December 2025
Explanatory Foreword
The financial statements of the Parochial Church Council are prepared on an income and expenditure basis. Financial statements prepared on an income and expenditure basis include debtors and creditors at the year-end and recognise the assets of the PCC.
The Statement of Financial Activities shown below summarises the income and expenditure of the PCC. The unrestricted and the restricted funds are shown separately. This is because the restricted funds can only be used in accordance with the wishes of the donor and cannot, therefore, be used to meet the running costs of the PCC. The Balance Sheet shows the net worth of the PCC at the end of 2025, again split between unrestricted and restricted funds. The accounting policies contained on pages 2 to 4 of the financial statements explain in more detail the basis upon which they are prepared, and the assets valued. The notes to the financial statements shown from page 4 provide more detail about the transactions of the PCC and the entries in the Balance Sheet.
Statement of Financial Activities
Year Ending 31 December 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Yr on Yr | ||
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| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | Funds | Funds | Variance | ||
| Income | ||||||||
| Voluntary Income | 2(a) | £100,747 | £4,403 | £105,150 | £231,805 | (£64,055) | (£62,600) | (£126,655) |
| Activities from generating funds | 2(b) | £54,159 | - | £54,159 | £56,214 | (£2,055) | - | (£2,055) |
| Income from Investments | 2(c) | - | £1,925 | £1,925 | £1,877 | - | £48 | £48 |
| Church activities | 2(d) | £13,441 | - | £13,441 | £16,661 | (£3,220) | - | (£3,220) |
| Other Income | 2(e) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Income | £168,346 | £6,328 | £174,675 | £306,557 | (£69,331) | (£62,552) | (£131,883) | |
| Expenditure | ||||||||
| Charitable Activities | 3(a) | £3,000 | £632 | £3,632 | £9,545 | £2,620 | £3,293 | £5,913 |
| Church Activities | 3(b) | £181,566 | £1,552 | £183,118 | £170,754 | (£14,336) | £1,972 | (£12,364) |
| Fund-raising costs | 3(c) | £1,825 | - | £1,825 | £914 | (£911) | - | (£911) |
| Total Expenditure | £186,391 | £2,184 | £188,575 | £181,214 | (£12,627) | £5,265 | (£7,361) | |
| Net Income / Expenditure | (£18,044) | £4,144 | (£13,900) | £125,343 | (£81,957) | (£57,286) | (£139,244) | |
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| Net Gains on Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Net Income / Expenditure After Investments | (£18,044) | £4,144 | (£13,900) | £125,343 | (£81,957) | (£57,286) | (£139,244) | |
| Transfer between Funds | (£25,000) | £25,000 | - | - | £25,000 | (£25,000) | - | |
| Net Movement In Funds | (£43,044) | £29,144 | (£13,900) | £125,343 | (£106,957) | (£32,286) | (£139,244) | |
| Balance Brought Forward at 1st Jan | £89,878 | £12,332 | £102,210 | (£23,133) | ||||
| Balance carried forward at 31st Dec | £46,834 | £41,476 | £88,310 | £102,210 | (£43,044) | £29,144 | (£13,900) |
The statement of financial activities, above, shows the PCC had an overall deficit of £13,900 for 2025. The deficit was driven by the Unrestricted (General) Fund of (£18,044) which had achieved a surplus of £63,913 in 2024. The notes to the income and expenditure statement give more detail on the drivers. However, the main drivers were
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lower income from the generous high-value legacies received in 2024 and fewer one-off donations that also impact the amount of Gift Aid recovered.
The expenditure has been higher by (£7,361) driven by day-to-day costs which include an increase of (£5,680) in employee costs including a full-year impact of the organist. The upkeep of the Church, the annexe and grounds increased significantly with some large expenses for tree-work and continuing uncertainty over the billing for utilities.
Balance Sheet as of 31 December 2025
| Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets 8(a) Investment Assets 8(b) Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors and Prepayments 9 Short Term Deposits Cash at Bank Petty Cash Float Total Current Assets Liabilities due within 1 year Creditors 10 Loans for NorthReach Net Current Assets Liabilities due after 1 year Loans for NorthReach Total Net Assets Parish Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Parish Funds |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Unrestricted Restricted Yr on Yr Funds Funds 2025 2024 Funds Funds Variance £13,815 - £13,815 £15,914 (£2,099) - (£2,099) - - - - - - - |
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| £13,815 - £13,815 £15,914 (£2,099) - (£2,099) £7,570 £4,718 £12,288 £11,616 (£2,034) £2,706 £672 £21,000 £34,778 £55,778 £34,013 (£5,000) £26,764 £21,764 £30,647 £5,081 £35,728 £58,752 (£22,698) (£326) (£23,024) £104 - £104 £110 (£6) - (£6) |
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| £59,321 £44,576 £103,897 £104,491 (£29,738) £29,144 (£594) £26,302 £3,100 £29,402 £18,195 (£11,207) - (£11,207) - - - - - - - |
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| £33,019 £41,476 £74,495 £86,296 (£18,531) £29,144 £10,613 - - - - - - - |
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| £46,834 £41,476 £88,310 £102,210 (£18,531) £29,144 £10,613 £46,834 £46,834 £89,878 (£43,044) - (£43,044) £41,476 £41,476 £12,332 - £29,144 £29,144 |
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| £46,834 £41,476 £88,310 £102,210 (£43,044) £29,144 (£13,900) |
The balance sheet of the PCC shows that it has total assets of £88,310. This is currently reasonably evenly between restricted and unrestricted funds. The Unrestricted Funds of £46,834 are made up from £13,815 of Fixed Assets and working capital (net current assets) of £33,019. Of this £20,000 is designated for church roof repairs and is held within the CBF. The current cash covers the creditors and will be transferred to the CBF if it becomes apparent that some of the creditor balance is not likely to become due in the near term (it can be accessed quickly from the CBF if required. There is an additional £5,485 in the current account relating to Restricted Funds (NorthReach) which covers the creditor balance if this is paid prior to receipt of the debtor (Gift Aid on donations).
The Restricted Funds in the CBF are £34,778 of which £25,000 is restricted for the church roof and £9,778 is currently restricted for NorthReach. The PCC have agreed to release this restriction to enable it to be used for general maintenance across the church and its grounds. There are other small funds for refurbishment and gardening.
The PCC has no loans or other debt.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP 2015 (Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets and fixed assets held for sale, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible. They do not include the accounts of church groups affiliated to another body or those that are informal gatherings of church members.
1.1 Funds
Restricted funds represent (a) income from trusts or endowments which may be spent only on the restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and (b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object, which may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not normally invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is not apportioned to individual funds because it is not material to the financial statements.
Unrestricted funds are general funds that can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
1.2 Income
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the income to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All income is accounted for gross.
1.3 Expenditure
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
1.4 Fixed assets
Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts in accordance with s.96 (2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.
Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted for as inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory, which can be inspected at any reasonable time. For anything acquired before 2004 there is insufficient cost information available and such assets are not valued in the financial statements
Office equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the expected life of the asset. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when acquired.
Investments and fixed assets held for sale are valued at market value at 31 December.
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2. Income
The table below shows the detail of the income for the financial year, split between the unrestricted and restricted funds. The total income for the previous financial year is also shown, for comparative purposes.
| Note Narrative 2a Voluntary income Planned giving Donations Tax recoverable Collections at services Donations & appeals Grants Legacies 2b Activities for generating funds Church hall Church & North Reach Fetes and Socials 2c Investment income Interest 2d Income from church activities Bookstall Parish magazine Miscellaneous Lunch club Fees for weddings & funerals 2e Other Income Insurance Claims Total Income |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 2024 Funds Funds £65,043 - £65,043 £64,617 £426 - £426 £9,424 £2,545 £11,969 £18,067 (£8,529) £2,431 (£6,098) £6,221 - £6,221 £7,434 (£1,212) - (£1,212) £7,389 £1,858 £9,247 £83,992 (£9,714) (£65,031) (£74,745) - - - - - - - £12,670 - £12,670 £57,696 (£45,026) - (£45,026) Year on Year Variance |
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| £100,747 £4,403 £105,150 £231,805 (£64,055) (£62,600) (£126,655) £44,253 - £44,253 £48,707 (£4,453) - (£4,453) £1,396 - £1,396 - £1,396 - £1,396 £8,509 - £8,509 £7,507 £1,002 - £1,002 |
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| £54,159 - £54,159 £56,214 (£2,055) - (£2,055) - £1,925 £1,925 £1,877 - £48 £48 |
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| - £1,925 £1,925 £1,877 - £48 £48 - - - £42 (£42) - (£42) £72 - £72 £63 £9 - £9 £684 - £684 £1,999 (£1,315) - (£1,315) £3,075 - £3,075 £3,322 (£248) - (£248) £9,610 - £9,610 £11,235 (£1,625) - (£1,625) |
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| £168,346 £6,328 £174,675 £306,557 (£69,331) (£62,552) (£131,883) |
The income of £174,675 reflected a decrease of (£131,883) year on year. In the unrestricted funds this a decline of (£69,331) driven by the high value legacies received in 2024 and lower donations and activity now that the annexe has been completed.
Unrestricted Funds:
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Regular planned giving, through the Parish Giving Scheme, increased by £426 in the year. A Stewardship campaign was held in the Autumn and there has been an increase in receipts through the PGS. This has mitigated the decline from members that have sadly left the scheme in the year.
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Collections at services reduced due to fewer one-off donations that came through the plate in 2024. Additionally, the level of general donations normalised after the increases gratefully received in completing the NorthReach project.
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The tax recoverable through the gift aid scheme reduced by (£8,529). The reduction again reflects the lower number of donations received.
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Church hall income has reduced by (£4,453) year on year as an additional charge to Sunny Days for extra evening hours was removed.
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We received several legacies during the year which are available for General Funds which the PCC is careful to invest in the future of St John’s.
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Fees for Weddings and Funerals were lower on fewer funerals.
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Restricted Funds:
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With the NorthReach project ending during the year there was a general reduction in overall focus on fund-raising for this venture. The receipts noted in the income statement relate to Gift Aid and interest on the CBF.
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Mike Webber continued to fundraise through his talks, and this supported maintenance costs on the annexe.
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Interest rates on savings have begun to slide with the lowering interest rates outlook and our funds held in the CBF are now considerably lower than previous years.
The PCC is extremely grateful for all donations and gifts that have been received in the year and thanks all members of the congregation for their generosity.
3. Expenditure
The table below shows the analysis of the expenditure in the year, split between the Unrestricted and the Restricted funds. The total expenditure for the year was £7,340 higher than in 2024.
| Note Narrative 3a Charitable activities Donations Appeals 3b Church activities Ministry Parish share Clergy expenses Church running costs Church major repairs Northreach Upkeep of services Organist Church hall running costs Bookshop Fees for weddings and funerals Miscellaneous AV Fund Lunch club Administration Bank Charges 3c Fund raising costs Socials & NorthReach Total Expenditure |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 2024 Funds Funds £3,000 - £3,000 £5,620 £2,620 - £2,620 - £632 £632 £3,925 - £3,293 £3,293 Year on Year Variance |
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| £3,000 £632 £3,632 £9,545 £2,620 £3,293 £5,913 £87,665 - £87,665 £86,355 (£1,309) - (£1,309) £2,971 - £2,971 £1,376 (£1,596) - (£1,596) £32,718 - £32,718 £19,677 (£13,041) - (£13,041) - - - - - - - - £1,552 £1,552 £192 - (£1,360) (£1,360) £2,334 - £2,334 £2,327 (£7) - (£7) £5,100 - £5,100 £2,728 (£2,372) - (£2,372) £21,743 - £21,743 £33,925 £8,849 £3,333 £12,182 - - - £49 £49 - £49 £3,511 - £3,511 £4,744 £1,233 - £1,233 £1,818 - £1,818 £508 (£1,310) - (£1,310) £1,260 - £1,260 £254 (£1,006) - (£1,006) £3,009 - £3,009 £3,480 £471 - £471 £19,029 - £19,029 £14,797 (£4,233) - (£4,233) £407 - £407 £342 (£65) - (£65) |
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| £181,566 £1,552 £183,118 £170,754 (£14,336) £1,972 (£12,364) £1,825 - £1,825 £914 (£911) - (£911) |
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| £186,391 £2,184 £188,575 £181,214 (£12,627) £5,265 (£7,361) |
The most significant changes between the two years are explained below:
Unrestricted Funds:
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The overall expenditure increased by (£12,627) in the year.
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The Charitable donations are lower as the prior year included some catch from previous years.
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The Share increased by (£1,309) +1.5% and we pay the Share by Direct Debit each month.
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The higher running costs of the Church reflects its increased use. At present, there is still some uncertainty over the billing of the new gas and electric meters in the Church, and the upkeep costs include a considerable accrual in respect of electricity used.
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The grounds have had some large costs for tree work in the year totalling £6,744 and the Lychgate was refurbished with the support of a generous donation. The noticeboard outside the Vicarage was replaced costing £1,798.
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As noted above there was a small decrease in the number of funerals in the year.
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The cost of the caretaker and the administrator rose above inflation to maintain compliance with the National Living Wage.
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The full year impact of the organist is also noted in increased costs of (£2,372)
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Church Hall running costs reduced as 2024 saw new boilers installed and water leak detection costs that were not repeated.
Restricted Funds
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The reduced costs of £5,265 reflect lower appeals (offset in income).
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Additionally, lower church hall running costs reflect that there is no depreciation charged as the assets have been fully expensed in 2024 (the hall floor is included in unrestricted funds).
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Maintenance costs for NorthReach have increased by (£1,360)
4. Grants
Each year the PCC tithes some of its income to charity. The funds allocated for 2025 are £3,000.
| Overseas Missionary Societies Leprosy Mission La Vie Campesina World Vision Home Missionary Societies Routes to Roots Mission to Seafarers Poole Food Bank Church Urban Fund Mission Aviation Fellowship Poole Missional Communities Secular Charities Dorset Wildlife Trust MND Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance Julia's House The Marine Conservation Society Medicins Sans Frontiers UK The Woodland Trust Water Aid Broadstone Stepping Stones Forest Holme rainforest MIND Cancer Research UK General Fund Hillbourne Trust |
2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 - £500 £500 - £1,000 £760 £760 - - - £938 - - - - - - - - £760 - - £500 £500 £938 £1,000 £1,520 £1,520 - £500 £500 £1,000 £1,000 £760 £760 - - - £1,000 - £760 £760 - - - - £1,000 - - - - - - - £760 - - - - - - £760 - - - - - - £760 £760 - £500 £500 £2,000 £2,000 £3,800 £3,800 £500 £500 - - £1,000 - - £500 - £500 - - - - £500 - - - £1,000 - - £500 - - - - £760 £760 £500 - - - - - - £500 - - - - - - - £500 £500 £1,000 - - - - £500 - £1,000 - - - - £500 - - - - - - - £500 £1,000 - £760 - - - £500 - - - - - - - - £1,000 £760 £760 - - - - - - £760 £3,000 £2,000 £2,000 £3,000 £3,000 £2,280 £2,280 £3,000 £3,000 £3,000 £5,938 £6,000 £7,600 £7,600 £3,000 £3,000 £3,000 £5,938 £3,000 £2,280 £2,280 - - - - £3,000 £5,320 £5,320 |
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5. Major repairs in Church
There were no major repairs undertaken in Church in 2025.
30[th] April 2026
Financial Statement 2025
Final
6. Employee Emoluments
The PCC employs an administrator, a cleaner/caretaker for the hall and an organist. The employees are part-time. The total employee emoluments in 2025 were £25,304 which was an increase of £5,680 year on year. This reflects a full year of the organist. Of the total organist cost £305 was recovered through fees. Both the administrator and the caretaker’s wages are driven by changes to the National Living Wage. We also have seen increases in Employer’s NI contributions which now start at £5,000 per annum.
7. Examiner’s fee
The financial statements of the PCC have been subject to examination by Mrs Sue Wintle (FMAAT). The Statement of Financial Activities includes fees for the examination amounting to £475.
8. Related party transactions
There are no related party disclosures.
9. Fixed assets for use by the PCC
| **Freehold Land ** | Freehold Land | Equipment | Equipment | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| & Buildings | & Buildings | |||||
| General | Restricted | General | Restricted | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Cost | ||||||
| At 1st Jan | £15,114 | - | £4,999 | - | £20,113 | |
| Additions / (Disposals) | - | - | - | - | - | |
| At 31st Dec | £15,114 | - | £4,999 | - | £20,113 | |
| Depreciation | ||||||
| At 1st Jan | £2,015 | - | £2,184 | - | £4,199 | |
| 2025 Change | £1,008 | - | £1,092 | - | £2,099 | |
| At 31st Dec | £3,023 | - | £3,275 | - | £6,298 | |
| Net Book Value | ||||||
| As at 1st Jan | £13,099 | - | £2,815 | - | £15,914 | |
| As at 31st Dec | £12,091 | - | £1,724 | - | £13,815 |
Note 9(a) – Tangible Fixed assets
There were no additions to the Fixed Assets in 2025.
The assets currently being depreciated include the new hall floor which was added in 2023 - £15,114 – and will be depreciated over 15 years. Other 2023 additions included the audio-visual equipment purchased for NorthReach and the Church - £4,309 – and depreciated over 5 years. The new computers in the office are also included - £690 – and depreciated over 3 years.
10. Debtors
An analysis of the PCC’s debtors and prepayments at the end of the year is shown below:
30[th] April 2026
Financial Statement 2025
Final
| Income Tax recoverable Sunny Days - December Hall Hire Prepayments - Insurance Prepayment - BCP Trade Waste Prepayment - Licences Prepayment - HMRC Prepayment - Other Accrued Income Total |
2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Yr on Yr £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £6,639 £4,153 £10,792 £10,295 (£2,048) £2,545 £497 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - £273 - £273 £200 £74 - £74 £561 - £561 £394 £167 - £167 - - - £323 (£323) - (£323) £96 - £96 - £96 - £96 - £565 £565 £404 - £161 £161 £7,570 £4,718 £12,288 £11,616 (£2,034) £2,706 £672 |
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The reasons for the changes in debtors are:
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The income tax recoverable has increased due to the late submission of the Gift Aid forms.
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The accrued income is the interest for the 4[th] quarter in the CBF which is paid in January.
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Prepayments are recorded for Trade Waste and CCLI Licences which are paid in advance
11. Creditors
An analysis of the PCC’s creditors at the end of the year is shown below:
| Accrued Utilities Receipts in advance - Weddings and Funerals Other - Charity Tithe Other - Diocese Fees Other - Hall Maintenance Other - Organist / Organ Other - Audit Fees Other - Admin Fees Total |
2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Yr on Yr £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £14,489 £3,100 £17,589 £12,843 £4,746 - £4,746 £1,136 - £1,136 £140 £996 - £996 £4,000 - £4,000 £1,000 £3,000 - £3,000 £3,356 - £3,356 £3,698 (£342) - (£342) £64 - £64 - £64 - £64 £227 - £227 - £227 - £227 £475 - £475 £475 - - - £2,555 - £2,555 £40 £2,515 - £2,515 |
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| £26,302 £3,100 £29,402 £18,195 £11,207 - £11,207 |
The reasons for the major changes in the creditors at the year-end are:
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The increased accrual for utilities reflects that some charges for the Church since the new meters were installed that has not yet been billed.
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The Diocese fees are the Parochial Fees associated with Funerals and Weddings.
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The charity tithe is the payment for 2025 and payment was made after the year end.
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The admin fees relate to appeals and designated funds.
12. Analysis of net assets by fund
The income and expenditure of each of the PCC’s funds is shown in the table below. This table shows the same information as the Statement of Financial Activities but analysed by Fund rather than by the nature of the income and expenditure.
30[th] April 2026
Financial Statement 2025
Final
| Unrestricted Funds General Fund Hall Maintenance Fund Church Roof Technology Fund Organ Fund Eco-Chapel Sunday Lunches Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Refurbishment Fund NorthReach Fund Church Roof Garden and Equipment Charitable Appeals Total restricted Fund Total All Funds |
Opening Income Expenditure Transfer Closing Balance &Disposal Balance £ £ £ £ £ £38,003 £165,272 £182,026 - £21,250 £5,858 - - - £5,858 £45,000 - - £25,000 £20,000 £985 - £1,260 - (£275) - - - - - £80 - £96 - (£16) (£48) £3,075 £3,009 - £17 |
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| £89,878 £168,346 £186,391 £25,000 £46,834 £461 - - - £461 £11,520 £5,696 £1,552 - £15,664 (£0) - - £25,000 £25,000 £257 - - - £257 £94 £632 £632 - £94 |
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| £12,332 £6,328 £2,184 £25,000 £41,476 |
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| £102,210 £174,675 £188,575 - £88,310 |
13. Analysis of Funds
The table below shows how the funds are held. This is a different way of showing the same information as that detailed in the Balance Sheet. It shows that the monies available to the PCC of £24,501 being the cash, bank and short-term deposits held in the unrestricted funds at the end of the year (that has not been designated for specific use) just about covers the creditors balance if all creditors are called in at the same time.
The NorthReach fund is no longer in deficit with the loan having been repaid. The balance below reflects actual cash after all costs.
| Unrestricted Funds General Fund Hall Maintenance Fund Church Roof Technology Fund Organ Fund Eco-Chapel Sunday Lunches Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Refurbishment Fund NorthReach Fund Church Roof Garden and Equipment Charitable Appeals Total restricted Fund Total All Funds |
Fixed Investments Debtors Creditors Cash & Total Assets Bank £ £ £ £ £ £ £13,815 - £7,570 £24,636 £24,501 £21,250 £5,858 £5,858 £20,000 £20,000 (£275) (£275) - - (£16) (£16) £1,666 £1,683 £17 |
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| £13,815 - £7,570 £26,302 £51,751 £46,834 £461 £461 - £4,718 £3,100 £14,046 £15,664 £25,000 £25,000 £257 £257 - £94 £94 |
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| - - £4,718 £3,100 £39,858 £41,476 |
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| £13,815 - £12,288 £29,402 £91,609 £88,310 |
30[th] April 2026
Financial Statement 2025
Final
16[th] June 2026
Members of the PCC of St John the Bap�st Macaulay Road Broadstone BH18 8AR
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the PCC of St John the Bap�st Church, on accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2025
Respec�ve responsibili�es of Trustees and examiner
The members of the PCC consider that an audit is not required for this year (under sec�on 144(2) of the Chari�es Act 2011 (the Act)) and that an independent examina�on is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts (under sec�on 145 of the Act);
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Direc�ons given by the Charity Commission (under sec�on 145(5)(b) of the Act), and
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To state whether par�cular ma5ers have come to my a5en�on.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examina�on was carried out in accordance with General Direc�ons given by the Charity Commission. An examina�on includes a review of the accoun�ng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considera�on of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explana�ons from you as trustees concerning any such ma5ers. 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 ma5ers set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examina�on, no ma5er has come to my a5en�on:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the Members of the PCC have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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a. Proper accoun�ng records are kept (in accordance with sec�on 41 of the Act); and
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b. Accounts are prepared which agree with the accoun�ng records and comply with the accoun�ng requirements of the Act; or
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To which, in my opinion, a5en�on should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed… SueW ……… Date… 16/6/2026…..
Sue Wintle ACIE Associa�on of Charity Independent Examiners 27 Basco5 Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8RJ