## **Thetford Parochial Church Council Annual Report on 2025** ## **Introduction** This annual report looks back with gratitude to God for all that he has been doing in and through us over the course of 2025. Inevitably, there have been both joys and sorrows, encouragements and discouragements in our life together as churches and as a parish, but through it all we can testify to God’s faithfulness, love and grace as we’ve sought to live out our Team Vision Statement: ## **Loving God** Wholeheartedly loving, worshipping and following God ## **Growing Together** Growing together in our love and care for one another, and as disciples of Jesus who are rooted in the Bible and prayer ## **Reaching Out** Welcoming everybody as we serve our different communities with the good news of the Gospel through words and actions in the power of the Holy Spirit The following sections of the Report give highlights and a summary of what last year held across the churches and ministries of the Parish of Thetford. A few things further stand out from last year – beginning with the Team Churches Weekend Away in September, held again at Sizewell Hall on the Suffolk Coast. This was another rich and wonderful time of fun, fellowship, teaching, prayer and worship. We are so grateful for those who came to serve in various roles from other churches (main speaker, with the children and youth, and in the kitchen) – as well as to everyone who came and who contributed in all manners of ways to making it such a fantastic time. Praise God! We praise God also for providing more than £220,000 in donations and grant funding towards the Sports & Community Minister and Fitness & Sports Minister posts. This, together with funds generated by the ministries themselves, means that we have been able to employ both Susie and Josh in these respective roles for at least another three years – with Josh now full-time as well as Susie. Some things, though, have come to an end – notably the benefice magazine, ‘Contact’, which saw its final edition roll off the printer for December. We are immensely grateful for everyone who has contributed to the magazine over the years – and especially to Colin and Decia Orbell, its editors, for their ministry over more than 35 years. During the autumn some preparatory work was done to communicate in the ‘Contact’-less world with a relaunched News Email, improved use of social media and – hopefully in time – a printed newssheet every other month. Other Team-wide ministries have continued, including weddings, funerals and baptisms/thanksgivings, services in local care homes led by the clergy, and the monthly Team Prayer Night. Numbers at the latter continue to be small, although it is always a precious and valuable time together. During the autumn we trialled holding Prayer Nights at a different venue each month (including online), and this helped some to come who might otherwise have struggled. 1 As we look back on the last year with gratitude to God for all that he has done, allow me also to express my sincere thanks to everyone across our parish and benefice who has poured so much time, energy, dedication and care into the mission and ministry of our churches in so many different ways. It truly is a team effort – so thank you. ## Peter Herbert Team Rector ## **St Cuthbert’s Church** The regular rhythm of life at St Cuthbert’s continued during 2025. Regular services continued to be held on Sundays and Wednesdays (Holy Communion) at 10.30 a.m. The usual service pattern on Sundays was All-Age or Morning Worship on the first Sunday of the month, Morning Prayer on the third Sunday of the month, and Holy Communion on the other weeks. Thank you to everyone who contributes to these services – whether ‘up front’ by preaching, leading, reading and musically, or in roles such as welcoming and serving refreshments. The Sunday Club children’s group has continued to be offered most weeks as part of the 10.30 service although, having last year reported encouraging numerical growth in the group, attendance dropped off as we went through the year, leaving the group feeling rather small and fragile by the end of the year. A huge amount of planning, preparation and prayer goes into the sessions, and I am very grateful to the team of leaders and helpers for their devoted hard work. At the start of the year we took the decision to bring The Gathering to a close. This had been our monthly afternoon intergenerational service – but sadly, despite much prayer and hard work – attendance dwindled and it became unviable. We have two home groups particularly associated with St Cuthbert’s, both of which meet weekly (one in the daytime, one in the evening). Thank you to Margaret Higgins for leading her group week-by-week with such dedication. Both groups are very welcoming of new members, so please have a word with me if you might be interested. As described more fully in the dedicated report, Café Cuthbert has continued to thrive – providing a much-loved and valuable ministry to its loyal regulars as well as to visitors. To everyone who pours such energy and dedication into this significant part of our church’s ministry – thank you. A new departure in the autumn was the opening of the café on Friday mornings with a limited menu but an extended children’s play area. It has been encouraging to see the growth in numbers on Fridays, and the friendships being struck up between regulars and the team. Of course, it’s impossible in this report to thank everyone who contributes to the life of our church – but to each one of you in whatever you do (whether moving chairs and tables or decorating the church; lending a hand with maintenance or serving as part of the verger team), a heartfelt thank you. Finally, it was with great sadness that we lost two stalwarts of St Cuthbert’s during the course of 2025: Keith Goldsmith and Dorothy Boughton. They are greatly missed, and we continue to pray for their families and for all who feel their loss most keenly. Peter Herbert Team Rector 2 ## **Cloverfield Community Church** I have been reflecting on the early church's mission and what lessons we can learn for the local church today. One passage from Acts 13 marks the formal beginning of the Christian mission to the Gentile world, centred on the church in Antioch. The chapter highlights a pivotal moment when the Holy Spirit directly calls Barnabas and Paul for a specific missionary journey, setting a precedent for future missions. Of course everything doesn't go to plan as they faced opposition. What can we learn from this? Well firstly, we must not be afraid of opposition as we seek to share our faith. Prayer is vital as we make Jesus known (Ephesians 6:12). We must also not be afraid of failure in trying new things and also of not being disheartened when new ventures don't work out. Secondly we need to remember to engage in two-way listening. both to God and to the context we find ourselves in. In his book a 'Church for every context’, Michael Moynagh describes it as a "serving first journey" that earns trust and a hearing from recipient communities. It is a slower but more organic process, which results in the invitation to plant seeds of the gospel of Jesus, and ultimately new church communities that emerge through experimentation and innovation. Thirdly, small is good. One key lesson I learned from my youth work days was the importance of relations paces where people can find support and spiritual nourishment. Small groups helped build relationships. If you lead or serve in a group in the church I encourage you to reflect on the following questions over the coming year: - § Where can you see God at work in your group? - § Where do you think the needs are, and the points of darkness or difficulty? - § What gifts and resources do you and your team bring? What are missing that you need to pray about? - § Who might our partners be? (individuals? community groups?) - § What will be the cost of doing what you have in mind? (Financial/emotional/time) - § What will make you shout "Hallelujah!" in one year's time, and in five years? One phrase that has stayed with me is 'Open community centred on Jesus'. As God's church in 2026 that would be a good vision to pursue. Thank you so much for everyone's contribution to Cloverfield church over the last year! ## **Special events: Light night, Easter and Christmas** Seasonal events continue to offer good outreach opportunities to our local community. At Easter we had our Messy Easter with the Sports Factory and again pulled in record numbers at our Light Night event. At Christmas it was wonderful to have good number of our community join us for Merry Messy Christmas, Community Carols and the Crib Service as we continue strengthening those community relationships. All these events wouldn't be possible without a willing team of volunteers. ## **Leadership** I would like to particularly express my ongoing gratitude to the Leadership team. Shauna Peacock who continues as Church Secretary, Maggie Baldwin who has now stepped down as Parish Safeguarding Officer and Kirsty Houghton as Children and Families lead. Tim 3 Peacock continue to head up managing our hall bookings and care of building. Howard and Morag Truscott have joined the leadership team with many valuable skills and gifts to offer. I am grateful for both Neil Glen who has after ten years stepped down as our treasurer and Howard for his taking on this important role. And David Ramanos as faithfully continues as our gift aid secretary. ## **Heating grants and boiler system fundraising** I'm extremely grateful to Tim Peacock's continued work on our new heating system and especially all the tireless work he has done applying for grants. Much ongoing prayer is needed with raising money for the future proposed project with solar panels and heat pump. ## **Worship** I am grateful to our band and the sung worship music they lead us in each Sunday under Tim Peacock and those who operate the sound desk. I am also hugely appreciative of our AWAs, Shauna Peacock and Kirsty Houghton who support me in leading our worship and to all those who regularly serve to lead intercessions, bible readings, welcoming, refreshments, sound desk etc... ## **Ecumenical Partnership** As a local ecumenical partnership between the Church of England and United Reformed church we are now engaging with the URC's Mission Partnership plan along with several URC churches across the area. Please do continue praying for this process to appoint a new URC minister across the area following the church's recent vote to join in with this. ## **Pastoral care** I am grateful for the love and care for others in our congregation and for many who show care of others especially in difficult times. It was sad to say goodbye to several of our church members over the last year. They gave much to the life of our church and community. ## **Homegroups** Small groups provide an important place for building fellowship, support and prayer as well as enabling spiritual growth. Kirsty leads the Refresh ladies fellowship which continues to flourish. The afternoon homegroup recently moved to the vicarage and has welcomed new members. We have been reflecting on the Sunday sermon series. ## **Schools** The Thetford team are engaged in several schools in Thetford. I continue to be a governor for Norwich Road school and regularly take assemblies and we are looking forward to hosting an Easter Experience for Norwich road and Bishops schools. Susie Bratby continues to engage with several schools including Bishops and Drake. ## **Youth work** There are several church young people who attend the fortnightly team Amplify group on Thursday evenings. Please do be praying for leadership going forward with current changes. Johnny, the new YFC worker, serves young people on our behalf with the Pulse youth café on Tuesdays as well as school assemblies and lunchtime clubs at Thetford Academy. Further funding continues to be required to ensure Johnny's ministry can continue. ## **Good grief café** Mal Turner of Turners funeral directors heads up this fortnightly group, alongside myself in our church. Offering a place of support and solace for those facing grief and loss. It is a privileged opportunity to meet with people in their grief as we share our shared experiences of loss together. If you would like to join with Mal and I in this important ministry and build relationships with folk and the church please let me know. Matt Houghton Team Vicar and Vicar of Cloverfield Community Church 4 ## **Grace Church** It is a great privilege and joy to be part of the church family at Grace Church! As I look back on this last year there is much to give thanks for; seeing many growing in their love for the Lord and for one another, seeing others just keeping going and persevering in the face of suffering, set backs and trials and yet others coming along to church and exploring the Christian faith. In particular it has been a great encouragement to have a dozen or so new folk join us at the end of the year, five of whom were not previously attending church. This has meant that the children's group has doubled in size from an average of five to an average of ten. This is exciting but also comes with its challenges, not least for having enough leaders. I love looking around after a service and seeing church in action and very much continuing after the formal end to the 'service'. I see people serving in all sorts of ways; clearing away the chairs, serving food that they or others may have made or prepared earlier. Praise God for new people stepping up to help with the 'hospitality' rota. I see others praying together; sharing one another's joys and burdens. I see people enjoying getting to know fellow members of their church family, sharing their lives and enjoying conversation and humour over food. I see people looking out for others and making an effort to get alongside folk, introducing new folk to others. It's also lovely to see and hear the growing number of young people having fun playing together in the main hall - adults like to sit and chat but on the whole children like to be active and play! Some more specific encouragements this last year have been hearing of God's saving and transforming power in the lives of Eccles, Steve and Daniel at some of our Testimony Services. It's always such a boost to hear of how God has been at work and to be reminded that the gospel is His power to save! We have also enjoyed preaching series in the Servant Songs of Isaiah, Revelation 1-3, Paul's letter to the Philippians and Daniel. We often preview or review the Sunday passage in our Wednesday evening home group. Our all age carol service was big for us and we had the happy problem of running out of seats! The drama saw Josh acting out our need for a Saviour by pretending to be in a perilous state far out to sea. Jono embraced playing the life-saver role! We hope and pray that, all there, saw their need for Jesus. Regularly at our all age services over the last year we have put on Open the Book dramas of the passage, followed by a question and discussion time which has worked well. As well as gaining several new people we have lost a few too which is always painful. Another challenge has been to start paying for the use of the Arts' Centre each Sunday since September. We're happy to do this but we also want, by God's grace, to increase our contributions to parish share. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions or just fire away at APCM and I'll do my best to respond! Tony Heywood Team Vicar and Vicar of Grace Church ## **Youth Ministry** The Amplify Youth group has had a steady year with a small but committed group of around 5 young people. We meet twice monthly in term time on Thursday nights, where we eat together, study the bible and play games. We particularly enjoyed making our own pizzas one week. 5 Between Easter and Summer 2025 we looked at ‘Two Ways to Live’: a resource that covers God’s work from creation to resurrection and the decisions we need to make in response. In the Autumn and Spring terms we have been doing a youth confirmation course with young people offered the opportunity to choose to be confirmed. Young people have also engaged in wider youth activities such as Hub Youth run by Liberty Church, the More2Life lunch group at Thetford Academy, Encounter worship event in Diss and the Encounter Summer Camp at Sizewell Hall run by Integrate Youth for Christ. During the year Catherine Richardson, who oversaw the group, left to take up a role as a Children, Youth & Family worker at Garland Street Baptist Church in Bury St Edmunds. Peter stepped in to oversee the group, supported by Jonathan. The team has benefited from the support of Susie, Josh, Karen T, Helen H, Caroline and Sarah K. Having so many people connecting with the young people is really positive and helps young people feel included at other times so we pray this continues. Jonathan Richardson Curate ## **Sports & Fitness Ministry** Colossians 3:17: _"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."_ We have lots to be thankful for! It has been a significant season of development for our Sports and Fitness Ministry, with promising signs of stability and growth. Both Josh and I have now been employed on three-year contracts, giving us the security and capacity to plan, invest, and build lasting relationships. We are grateful for the trust placed in us by the Thetford Team Ministry and many generous donors, as well as the ongoing support of every volunteer, leader and prayer partner who makes this ministry possible. Across our sports, fitness and community activities, we continue to engage with around 200 people each week, from primary-aged children through to older adults. Our timetable has included adult social football, stretch and pray, fitness classes, and a wide range of school-based sessions across four schools after school clubs, lunch clubs, PE lessons, Active RE and assemblies. Alongside this, we have hosted a big screen event, sports, football and family quizzes and community gatherings that bring people of all demographics together. The adult football sessions are thriving, with new friendships forming and some people stepping into the wider life of the church. Josh's fitness classes have also grown as he has discerned which sessions best bridge the gap between church and community. Each class ends with a five-minute Bible-based reflection while stretching, and we pray the Lord nurtures the Gospel seeds that are sown in this time. Through these different sessions, we are seeing people take brave steps of curiosity and faith. This has been seen in the number of individuals from fitness and football groups who have attended enquirers courses and/or coming along to church services. We praise God that he can (and does!) use sports and fitness to open doors into exploring the wonderful way, truth and life of Jesus. Seasonal events such as the Legacy holiday clubs at Christmas, Easter and the Summer and the Summer of Sports programme have continued to widen our reach, 6 deepen relationships and provide more opportunities for us to share the Good News. As we look ahead to 2026, we pray for ongoing obedience to Christ, fruitfulness in ministry, and boldness to proclaim the Good News in love. As Psalm 90:17 reads: _"May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands."_ May God continue to use sport, fitness and community events to draw people to Himself. Susie Bratby Sports & Fitness Minister ## **Local & Global Mission** **Evangelistic Courses -** we aim to run these regularly throughout the year so that there's always a course we can point people towards who show any spiritual interest. In May / June Josh and Tony led the 3-2-1 Course at 11 Winchester Way. Six attended, of whom three then attended the Christianity Explored course we ran in October / November with four others attending for at least a couple of the sessions. **Evangelistic Events -** we had two men's breakfasts with Rev Ian Dyble speaking in March on 'Justice for All' and Simon Clegg speaking in June on 'The Great Commission'. Other outreach events included a 'Grill A Christian' in April, and a Football Quiz in November with a half-time gospel talk. **Schools Outreach -** between us we take regular school assemblies at Bishop's, Norwich Road, Barnham with other, less regular opportunities, at Elveden, Drake and Thetford Grammar School. For approximately half of the weekly assemblies at Bishop's School we do Open The Book Bible dramas, which the children love. On top of assemblies Susie has taken Active RE at Elveden and Bishop's. Tony is also invited to visit RE classes at Bishop's to speak and take questions on such topics as: "What does salvation mean to you?" and "How do Christians bring hope at Christmas?" We also continue to partner with Integrate Youth For Christ with the Thetford Youth Project and help out at Pulse Youth Cafe (Tuesday afternoons at The HUB) and the More To Life course (Tuesday lunch times at The Thetford Academy). **Simon and Gillian Clegg -** mission partners in Cape Town, South Africa. In April St Barnabas Church moved into a wonderful new facility in a more strategic and safer location. The move has given them the opportunity to pause and review their mission and the values they seek to uphold in their new building. That mission is now beautifully inscribed on the walls inside the entrance. “Through Bible teaching and Bible living, we are seeking to embody a Kingdom, where the love of Jesus reigns, dignity is restored, the weary are embraced and grace overflows.” As a result of the move, they have welcomed a steady stream of locals into regular fellowship while continuing the training and support of a number of men preparing for pastoral ministry across Africa. For example, at the end of last year Seme Ludanga completed his Masters in Church leadership. He has now returned to South Sudan where he and another SBC student have started a ministry providing essential training for gospel workers there. They plan to train 90 men and women this year and 180 in 2027. **S&A - mission partners in South Asia** . They started 2025 with a 3 month furlough and enjoyed reconnecting with us and other supporting churches and catching up with family. Since returning in April they have been busy making plans for the community hall / maternity centre through which they hope to reach out to nominal Christians and those from the majority faith. They are constructing the clinic first and then the residential block. They have employed workers, laid foundations and have built thousands of blocks of concrete. S has 7 been sharing the gospel with the workers and all those who visit the site. They are fundraising as they go. They would value prayer for all the above; for A as she continues to learn the language and as they settle into the village. As I write they have been there 18 months and have moved house three times already. **Graham and Nicola Aylett -** mission partners. Graham continues in his role as General Secretary of the Increase Association, whose purpose is to connect and strengthen churchbased training movements across Asia and beyond. Graham was travelling most months of the year with the following highlights: March - the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education Board meetings and conference in Albania. July - Increase Equippers and the Increase Board members meeting for training and planning in Malaysia. August - speaking at the Asia Theological Association's Triennial Conference in Taiwan. The quarterly meetings of the Global Pastoral Alliance continued to be encouraging and challenging. Nicola’s role in organising and facilitating sessions of the Journey Deeper programme has been much appreciated by participants. Both Nicola and Graham continue to be so grateful to God for the opportunities that He’s giving them to see more of what He’s doing across Asia. Tony Heywood Team Vicar and Vicar of Grace Church ## **Café Cuthbert** - § We now employ a manager 22 hours a week as the workload has increased owing to the number of customers we have on a Saturday. - § We no longer take orders at the table; customers must order and pay at the till. This helped with staffing problems. - § We decided to open on a Friday especially tor mothers with young children, running with a ‘light bites' menu. This has become popular, and takings are going up. - § To save waste we introduce sachet for sauces, salt, and pepper, and packets for butter, cream, jam, and marmalade. - § We have added toast to the menu, giving options for cheese, egg, and marmalade on toast. This has been extremely popular. - § We are always looking for volunteers, to enable some of the regular volunteers’ time off. § The coffee machine was serviced; we had issues with the Rational and called an engineer to correct the problem. We also called an engineer out to fix a problem with the dishwasher. Sandra Phillips & Karen Tobitt Church Wardens ## **Summary of Business Conducted by the PCC** I’ve attended the majority of the PCC Meetings and Standing Committee only missing due to my knee operations during 2025. I would firstly, like to thank Caroline Herbert for writing the minutes when I was unable to attend the PCC meetings. Whilst attending PCC and Standing Committee meetings I've always tried to produce the draft minutes for Peter to review as soon as the meetings have concluded, so decisions and projects can be progressed as quickly a s possible as I see this as important for the Ministry of all who sit on the committee. The PCC, as a decision-making body in Thetford Team Ministry, is always trying to look for ways to improve the facilities for all people in the town and who use the church and I will continue to assist with this work in any way I can. Gary Applin, Thetford PCC Secretary 8 ## **Safeguarding** **The PCC has complied with its duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have regard to the House of Bishops' guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All DBS checks have been renewed or applied for and the necessary Safeguarding training has been undertaken for the various roles within our Team churches.** I took over as PSO for Thetford Team Ministry on January 1st 2026, taking over from Maggie Baldwin after her many years of tireless work. Safeguarding remains a particular area of interest, and rightly so, within the Church of England as published within the media in the country. Within my day to day work I regularly refer to safeguarding colleagues within the ambulance service so have a good grounding to be able to take on the PSO role. Thanks to Maggie and Peter I have been shown the necessary areas I need to focus on, and I’ve started the courses I need to undertake to help me further grow into the role. Karen Tobitt has kindly volunteered to undertake the administrative element of the role and will be responsible for chasing our volunteers when their safeguarding training and DBS checks are due for renewal. I have up to this point attended two dioceses Safeguarding Network meetings, this has enabled me to learn of the issues around Norfolk PSO colleagues are experiencing and I find these get togethers very useful and beneficial. The Diocese is due to be audited within this current 12-month period looking at our Safeguarding processes in every detail looking at 5 areas, culture, prevention, recognising, assessing and managing risk, victims and survivors and learning supervision and support. Volunteers will be requested to assist with the audit process and the audit team will look at our strengths and identifying where practice can be improved in respect of the 5 standards already detailed. What we need to do as a Team Ministry is to make sure our PSO(s) have access to the Parish dashboards which both myself and Karen do, all our training and that of our volunteers is up to date, we need to be able to safely recruit our volunteers and keep all our safeguarding records as up to date as we possibly can and keep all our records as securely as possibly. Gary Applin Parish Safeguarding Officer ## **Deanery Synod** The Thetford and Rockland Deanery Synod met four times during 2025. The first meeting was on Wednesday 29th January 2025 at St Remigius Church, Hethersett where Michael Newey, Chief Executive of Broadland Housing, and Jo Stevenson, Regional Development Officer for the East of England, Trussell Trust, spoke on the Cost of Living Crisis. At this meeting it was noted that Revd Matthew Jackson (Rural Dean) and Revd Lynn Chapman were to be installed as Honorary Canons of Norwich Cathedral on 9th February. It was also noted that Revd Tony Heywood had agreed to take on the role of Missionary Disciples Advocate for the deanery. On Thursday 1st May Bishop Graham had been on a pilgrimage around the deanery with Bishop Åsa Nyström and young visitors from Luleå, Sweden (a link diocese of the Diocese of Norwich). They joined the Deanery Synod for Evening Prayer and a Q & A with Bishop 9 Graham. During the service special prayers were said for the late Revd Canon Lynn Chapman, former Rector of Hethersett with Canteloff with Little Melton and Great Melton, who had died in April. Revd Canon Richard Lamey, Director of Mission and Ministry for the Diocese, came to the Deanery Synod on Thursday 17th July 2025 to talk about the emerging strategy to deliver the Diocesan vision “Transformed by Christ: Prayerful, Pastoral, Prophetic”. The key elements of the strategy are: - § Missional vision and culture - § Hope-filled clergy and lay leaders - § Communities of disciples - § Partners in mission and service across every part of the diocese Richard answered questions from Deanery Synod members and asked for input (via a survey form) about the key challenges churches were facing. The aim is to develop a strategy which will respond to the challenges identified across the Diocese. The final meeting of the year was held at Wymondham Abbey on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Andy Jones and Vicki Yellop spoke about Raise Kids Work, a charity based in Wymondham focusing on advancing the Christian faith among children aged 5-11. It aims to provide a positive Christian influence in schools and churches through various programmes, including Christian-themed assemblies, mentoring and training for volunteers. Caroline Herbert Deanery Synod Rep ## **Fabric** - § A smart meter has been installed for the church’s electricity supply; we are unable to have one at the moment for the gas as the WiFi isn't available in the cellar. - § The roof has been painted with smart water to comply with our church insurance. - § The roof alarm is still waiting to be updated. - § We are still wating for a quote for the tower to be cleaned from the pigeon mess. - § We are also waiting for a date from our gas suppliers for a service and a gas safe certificate. - § The gutters have been cleaned twice this year. - § A tree root is growing through one of the drains at the back of the church. Highways department have been out and looked at it, but it hasn't been repaired yet despite constant phone calls. Sandra Phillips & Karen Tobitt Church Wardens ## **Financial Report** This report summarises key points and other items of note from the PCC’s financial activities in 2025. Further details can be found in the full financial statements which are made available along with this Annual Report. The financial situation of our churches continues to be a mixed picture. Total income in 2025 (£171,528) saw a substantial increase on the previous year, due primarily to the significant level of restricted donations and grants received towards the next three years of the Sports and Fitness Ministry. We thank God for providing over £220,000 of grants and donations 10 (either already given or firmly pledged) for the continued full-time employment of both Susie as Sports and Community Minister and Josh as Fitness and Sports Minister until the end of September 2028. This is on top of the funds generated by the ministries themselves. Unrestricted income to the General Fund (£35,536) fell slightly compared to the previous year, whereas income to the Grace Church Fund (£16,588) saw a significant increase. (See the section below for a description of the purpose of each Fund.) These funds resource the regular work, worshipping life, mission and ministry of St Cuthbert’s and Grace Churches – and the majority of this income arises from the generous giving of the congregations, for which a huge thank you. Overall expenditure in 2025 (£114,817) was very similar to the previous year. Within that, net expenditure from the General Fund saw a notable decrease (particularly due to reduced expenditure on immediate repairs and maintenance at St Cuthbert’s). Expenditure from the Grace Church Fund was similar to 2024. The PCC continues to strive to prayerfully and carefully steward the resources entrusted to it. The PCC has a policy of giving a sum equal to 10% of the previous year’s donations made into the General Fund as St Cuthbert’s outward mission giving tithe. In 2025, this outward mission giving comprised: - § £875 to our mission partners in South Asia. - § £875 to our mission partners, Graham and Nicola Aylett. - § £520 to our mission partners, Simon and Gillian Clegg (including an extra donation made towards their work at the ‘Tea & Cake with the Cleggs’ event). (Further details of our mission partners and their work can be found in the ‘Local & Global Mission’ section of this Annual Report.) The PCC also makes an annual contribution of £50 towards the work of the Thetford Youth Project, which is included in the ‘Other Charity Societies’ expenditure from the General Fund. The remaining £836 of expenditure for ‘Other Charity Societies’ in the General Fund in 2025 is in respect of donations received for particular causes at special services – most notably collections made at the ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service and Mayor’s Carol Service in 2024, paid across to the applicable charities in early 2025. Grace Church made no outward mission giving contributions in 2025. Across the parish, our two greatest financial challenges at present are: - 1) Raising £100,000+ for the vital repairs to the south aisle east wall and other associated works. The Fabric Fund stood at £13,731 at the end of 2025, with a further £10,000 of a grant towards the project due to paid over during 2026. - 2) Paying a sustainable level of Parish Share. Our Parish Share payments to the Diocese are our contribution towards the costs of providing our three stipendiary clergy, as well as a small contribution to shared Diocesan resources from which we benefit, such as safeguarding, clergy training and the Children, Youth and Families team. A short, animated video, explaining more about where Parish Share comes from and where it goes, can be watched on the Diocesan website (https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/parishsupport/finance_support/parish_support-finance_stewardship__grants-parish_share/). In 2025, St Cuthbert’s contributed £8,550 in Parish Share (compared to a request of £25,230). Grace Church contributed £8,500 in Parish Share (compared to a request of £12,009). This level of underpayment continues to cause concern within the Diocese. 11 On a different note, the regular reader of these annual reports may recall that the balance shown for the Development Fund is not as straightforward as it seems. The negative balance of £54,886 on 31/12/2025 is comprised thus: a) A negative cash balance of £31,629. - b) Kitchen equipment capitalised as a fixed asset with value £7,271.[1] - c) A contingent liability of £30,527 relating to EU grant funding towards the first stage of the redevelopment project. Until the terms of the grant are fulfilled, the grant could become repayable – and hence it is deducted from the fund balance as a contingent liability. The balance of this Fund (and the monies available to the PCC) would therefore increase by £30,527 should this liability be released. Whilst the balances of the General and Reserve Funds continue to look comparatively healthy, we must remember that these Funds are the primary sources of cover for the negative Fund balances. Accounting for this, along with the capitalised kitchen equipment that cannot be spent as if it were cash, the combined General and Reserve Funds balance is effectively £15,105. This will, I trust, be the final annual financial report written by me, since I am delighted that Neil Glen took over as PCC Treasurer in early 2026. Allow me to express my sincere thanks to everyone who assists with the PCC’s financial management: the cash counting team, those who initiate and authorise payments and Kieran Kenny, our ever-helpful and diligent bookkeeper from Emerald Accountants. And for every financial contribution made to the life of our churches – huge thanks, once again. We praise God for his faithful provision as we continue to look to him to supply all our needs. ## **Description of Funds** |**Restricted Funds**
_Restricted Funds hold donations or grants that have been given for a specific purpose or_
_project, and can legally only be used towards that purpose or project._|**Restricted Funds**
_Restricted Funds hold donations or grants that have been given for a specific purpose or_
_project, and can legally only be used towards that purpose or project._| |---|---| ||_towards that purpose or project._| |Organ Fund|Repair, maintenance and improvement of the pipe
organ at St Cuthbert’s.| |Choir Fund|Purchase of music, subscriptions and affiliation fees
for worship at St Cuthbert’s and for the
purchase/maintenance of choir robes for St
Cuthbert’s choir.| |Development Fund|The first (2019-2020) phase of the redevelopment
project at St Cuthbert’s. See above for the capitalised
equipment and contingent liability within this fund.| |Sports & Community Minister Fund|Grants and donations towards the employment costs
of the Sports & Community Minister (salary, pension,
tax, payroll, equipment, training and personal
expenses).| |Redevelopment Phase 2 Fund|Grants and donations towards the future second
phase of the redevelopment project at St Cuthbert’s.| |Timothy Fund|Missional and discipleship resources and projects in
line with the wishes of the donor (originating with the| > 1 The original purchase cost of the kitchen equipment in 2019 was £27,752. It is depreciated at a rate of 20% per year. 12 bursary fund for the 2023 Team Churches Weekend Away). Grants and donations for the repair and maintenance Fabric Fund of the fabric at St Cuthbert’s. Grants and donations towards the employment costs of the Sports & Community Minister _and/or_ the Restricted Sports Ministry Fund Fitness & Sports Minister (salaries, pensions, tax, payroll, equipment, training and personal expenses). |**Unrestricted/Designated Funds**
_Designated funds hold monies that have been set aside for a particular purpose but which_
_are not legally restricted – and thus the PCC could choose to use for other purposes._|**Unrestricted/Designated Funds**
_Designated funds hold monies that have been set aside for a particular purpose but which_
_are not legally restricted – and thus the PCC could choose to use for other purposes._| |---|---| |General Fund|The operational fund for income/expenditure in the
general life of St Cuthbert’s.| |Reserve Fund|Reserves held in case of urgently needed
expenditure (e.g. fabric repairs) or a sudden
drop/delay in income. See above for the Reserve and
General Funds covering the negative balance of
other funds.| |Sweden Fund|For activities surrounding the link with our twinned
parish of Holmsund in Sweden.| |Grace Fund|The operational fund for income/expenditure in the
general life of Grace Church.| |Sports Ministry Fund|The operational fund for income/expenditure in the
general life of the Sports Ministry. Profits from the
Sports Ministry which accumulate in this fund are
transferred annually to contribute to the staffing costs
of the sports ministers.| |Projects Fund|Funds intended for major projects at St Cuthbert’s,
such as improvements to the fabric.| |Clergy Discretionary Fund|Monies contributed by St Cuthbert’s and Grace
Churches for the confidential use of the clergy in
alleviating urgent and severe economic hardship in
the lives of members and friends of St Cuthbert’s and
Grace Church.| |Catering Equipment Fund|For the purchase, maintenance, repair and
replacement of equipment in the kitchen at St
Cuthbert’s. Income to this fund will usually come from
the annual dividend paid by the Café Cuthbert
company.| 13 |**Endowment Funds**
_Endowment funds generate investment income which is paid to the PCC, leaving the_
_capital untouched._|**Endowment Funds**
_Endowment funds generate investment income which is paid to the PCC, leaving the_
_capital untouched._| |---|---| ||| |Chapel Acre Share Fund|Both funds are held with CCLA by the Diocese of
Norwich as custodian trustee on behalf of the PCC.
Investment income is paid into the Reserve Fund.| |Watts Legacy Share Fund|| ## **Transfers Between Funds** The following tables give the breakdown of the inter-fund transfers made during 2025 into/out of the General Fund, Grace Fund and Sports Ministry Fund. Note that contributions from Cloverfield Church are shown as external income on the relevant line and fund. |**Internal Transfers into the General Fund**|**In**| |---|---| |Grace Church contribution to clergy expenses|£1,400.00| |Grace Church contribution to bookkeeping costs|£500.00| |Grace Church contribution to ChurchSuite costs|£151.26| |Sports Ministry contribution to ChurchSuite costs|£151.26| |Grace Church contribution to Youth & Families Ministry|£71.11| |Grace Church contribution towards priesting gift|£27.99| |**Total in:**|**£2,301.62**| ||| ||| |**Internal Transfers out of the General Fund**|**Out**| ||| |St Cuthbert's contribution to sports staffing|£1,500.00| |St Cuthbert's contribution to the Sweden (twinning) fund|£50.00| |Transfer to zeroise and close Flower Fund|£25.55| |Transfer of half of 2025 Café Cuthbert dividend to Projects Fund|£750.00| |**Total out:**|**£2,325.55**| ||| ||| |**Net transfer out of the General Fund:**|**£23.93**| ||| 14 |**Internal Transfers out of the Grace Fund**|**Out**| |---|---| |Grace Church contribution to clergy expenses|£1,400.00| |Grace Church contribution to bookkeeping costs|£500.00| |Grace Church contribution to ChurchSuite costs|£151.26| |Grace Church contribution to sports staffing|£1,500.00| |Grace Church contribution to Youth & Families Ministry|£71.11| |Grace Church contribution towards curate's priesting gift|£27.99| |**Total transfers out of the Grace Fund:**|**£3,650.36**| |**Internal Transfers out of the Sports Ministry Fund**|**Out**| |---|---| |Sports Ministry contribution to ChurchSuite costs|£151.26| |To Restricted Sports Ministry Fund for staff costs|£9,640.16| |**Total transfers out of the Sports Ministry Fund:**|**£9,791.42**| Peter Herbert Team Rector 15 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 **Notes to the Financial Statement of the Thetford Parochial Church Council** The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 1997, using the Accruals accounting basis. ## **Funds** General Funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any special restrictions regarding their use and which are available for application to the general purposes of the PCC. These include funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC. All other funds are either restricted, and therefore can be used only for the stated purpose, or capital. The accounts include monetary transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC can be held responsible. They do not include the accounts of other Church groups that owe an affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. Subject to the above, receipts and payments include income received and expenditure when irrevocably paid. ## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities** The following assets are recognised, but not valued in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities: # Moveable church furnishings held by the Church-Wardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for their disposal. # Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment where the PCC is free to dispose of such assets without faculty and where the original cost did not exceed £1000.00. - # Legacies where formal notification of entitlement and amount has been received at 31st December by the PCC. The following liabilities are recognised in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities: # Any amounts or overdrafts advanced to the PCC. # Any arrears of Diocesan Parish Share. # Creditors for goods or services where the supply has been received and invoiced by 31st December. 1 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Thetford Parochial Church Council on accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025** ## **Respective responsibilites of trustees and examiner** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Charities Act") and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner's statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention other than those disclosed separately (but which do not affect the figures below), 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and - to prepare accounts, which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: ## **Robert Dabin** Robert Dabin Black Barn Accountants Limited The Technology Centre, Station Road Framlingham, Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9EZ April 2026 2 **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 01/01/25 TO 31/12/25** Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 |_2024_
_All_
_Funds_
_£_
_18,513_
_71,896_
_5,657_
_5_
_1,470_|2025
2025
2025
2025
UnrestrictedRestricted
Endowment
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
**Income & Endowments:**
Charitable Activities
38,401
98,082
0
136,483
Donations & Legacies
17,562
0
0
17,562
Other Trading Activities
6,118
572
0
6,690
Investment Income
8,994
0
0
8,994
Other Income Resources
1,798
0
0
1,798| |---|---| |**_97,541_**|**Total Income**
**72,874**
**98,654**
**0**
**171,528**| |_113,865_
_1,019_|**Expenditure:**
Charitable Activities
54,578
59,665
0
114,243
Raising Funds
574
0
0
574| |**_114,884_**|**Total Expenditure**
**55,152**
**59,665**
**0**
**114,817**| |0|Gains/(Losses) on Investment Assets
0
0
5,416
5,416| |**_(17,343)_ **|**Net Income/(Expenditure)**
**Resources Before Transfer**
**17,721**
**38,989**
**5,416**
**62,126**| |_6,080_
_(6,080)_
_0_|**Transfers:**
Gross Transfers Between Funds - In
0
12,640
0
12,640
Gross Transfers Between Funds - Out
(12,640)
0
0
(12,640)
**Other Recognised Gains/Losses:**
Gains on Revaluation, Fixed Assets Etc.
0
0
0
0| |**_(17,343)_ **|**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**5,081**
**51,629**
**5,416**
**62,126**| ||**Reconciliation of Funds:**| |**_162,624_**|**Total Brought Forward**
**94,222**
**(18,599)**
**69,659**
**145,282**| ||| |**_145,282_**|**Total Carried Forward**
**99,303**
**33,030**
**75,075**
**207,408**| 3 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 ## **CHURCH OF ENGLAND BALANCE SHEET - AS AT 31/12/2025** |_At_||At| |---|---|---| |_31/12/24_||31/12/25| |_£_|**Fixed Assets**|£| |69,658.72|Investments|75,074.65| |9,088.38|Equipment|7,270.70| |**_78,747.10_**||**82,345.35**| ||**Current Assets**|| |98,424.63|Cash at Bank & in Hand|157,033.64| ||Prepayments|1,196.67| |2,000.38|Other Debtors|2,000.38| |0.00|Gift Aid Pending|0.00| |1,531.15|VAT Receivable, Standard Rate|89.16| |**_101,956.16_**||**160,319.85**| ||**Liabilities**|| ||**Current Liabilities:**|| |1,705.77|Trade Creditors|604.14| |0.00|Accruals & Deferred Income|0.00| |2,460.44|Other Creditors|3,000.00| |207.80|Pension Contributions|0.00| ||**Social Security & Other Taxes**|| |0.00|Gift Aid Pending|0.00| |520.54|PAYE & National Insurance|1,125.92| ||**Contingent Liabilities:**|| |30,527.00|European (LAG) Funding * Deferred Income|30,527.00| |**_35,421.55_**||**35,257.06**| |||| |**_145,281.71_**|**Net Asset Surplus**|**207,408.14**| ||**Unrestricted Funds:**|| |_45,888.34_|General Fund|45,007.74| |_25,341.81_|Reserve Fund|32,835.34| |_279.78_|Sweden Fund|869.39| |_8,993.43_|Grace Fund|11,908.48| |_(35.55)_|Flower Fund|0.00| |_6,496.45_|Sports Ministry Fund|1,139.93| |_677.50_|Projects Fund|1,427.50| |_500.00_|Clergy Discretionary Fund|350.00| |_0.00_|Catering Equipment Fund|(315.33)| ||**Restricted Funds:**|| |_5,916.01_|Organ Fund|6,251.01| |_1,404.60_|Choir Fund|1,404.60| |_(53,092.79)_|Development Fund|(54,885.47)| |_27,377.21_|Sports & Community Minister Fund|20,371.46| |_(266.62)_|Redevelopment Phase 2 Fund|(266.62)| |_694.32_|Timothy Fund|1,266.49| |_2,000.00_|Fabric Fund|13,731.33| |_3,448.50_|Restricted Sports Ministry Fund|51,237.64| ||**Endowment Funds:**|| |_58,865.94_|Chapel Acre Share Fund|63,442.74| |_10,792.78_|Watts Legacy Share Fund|11,631.91| |**_145,281.71_**|**Funds of The Church**|**207,408.14**| _**NOTES**_ a) Included within both Other Debtors and Other Creditors is a balance of £2,000 in relation to a Grant provided towards the running costs of the Café. It has been determined until the Café utilises this Grant money for the purpose it was given, that the amount be provided as a Contingent Liability going forward. b) 1 new Unrestricted Fund was established in 2025, which is named as the Catering Equipment Fund. **CURRENT ASSETS - AS AT 31/12/2025 Cash at Bank & in Hand** |_2024_
_£_
**Thetford**
71,321.64
Barclays Current Account
1.00
Barclays Savings Account
95.26
Petty Cash
26,977.48
CCLA Deposit Account
29.25
Flowers Cash in Hand
**_98,424.63_**
**Grand Total**|2025
£
122,436.12
1.00
96.26
34,471.01
29.25| |---|---| ||**157,033.64**| 4 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 ## _**INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT AND FUND MOVEMENTS 01/01/25 to 31/12/25**_ |_£_
_2024_
_10,612.14_
_4,026.29_
_3,052.16_
_2,967.76_
_3,601.25_
_210.00_|**_Fund A: General Fund (Unrestricted)_**
**Income**
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Donations
8,010.00
Sundry Donations
4,026.29
Gift Aid Claimed
2,420.31
Cash Collections
1,946.39
Parish Giving Scheme - Gift Aided
4,125.60
Parish Giving Scheme - Non-Gift Aided
350.00
**Income From Charitable Activities**
Fees - Weddings & Funerals
5,129.00
Bookstall Sales - Objectives
40.00
Magazine - Advertising
203.96
Magazine - Sales
71.66
CPR Funded Items
151.26
Youth & Families Ministry
0.00
**Income From Other Trading Activities**
Fetes, Bazaar, Other Fund-raising Events
205.55
Gift Contributions
0.00
Rent For Use Of Charity Centre
5,134.01
Socials & Events
422.92
Café Cuthbert Takings
0.00
**Other Incoming Resources**
Interest Received
0.65
Dividends
1,500.00
Clergy Expense Contributions
1,798.00
Insurance Claims
0.00
2|£
025| |---|---|---| |_24,469.60_||20,878.59| |_5,163.00_
_(2.90)_
_356.47_
_29.16_
_100.84_
_0.00_||| |_5,646.57_||5,595.88| |_0.00_
_1,170.00_
_3,664.00_
_469.24_
_0.00_||| |_5,303.24_||5,762.48| |_5.21_
0.00
_1,470.00_
_0.00_||| |_1,475.21_||3,298.65| |_36,894.62_||| ||**Total In**|**35,535.60**| _**NOTES** a). Clergy Expense Contibutions relate to £1,200 received from the 'Cloverfield Church', together with £270 received from the 'Parochial Church (Croxton)'. The 'Parochial Church Croxton' represents 1 payment of £270.00 received in December 2025. In addition, £328 was received towards 'Curate Expenses' from 'Cloverfield Church'._ _b). Interest Received relates to payments from HMRC in respect of Gift Aid Claims, whereby they have paid compensation interest._ _c). A Dividend of £1,500 was received from Café Cutbert in March 2025._ _d). Rent For Use of Charity Centre predominately relates to payments from Café Cuthbert amounting to £4,850.01._ 5 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_2,060.00_
_0.00_
_62.71_
_0.00_
_74.00_
_970.00_
_0.00_
_1,595.78_
_0.00_
_721.59_
_0.00_
_214.72_
_2,713.46_
_7,794.55_
_10,623.36_
_237.87_
_162.99_
_696.18_
_3,422.83_
_2,200.00_
_492.16_
_29.56_
_241.23_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_1,385.00_
_875.00_
_185.14_
_221.67_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_221.32_
_6,633.10_|**_Fund A: General Fund (Unrestricted)_**
**Expenditure**
£
2025
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Café Running Costs**
Café Cuthbert Expenses
0.00
**Charity Management & Administration**
Administration
16.80
Bank Charges
0.00
Accountancy, Bookkeeping & VAT
2,510.00
CPR Funded Items
0.00
Children's & Families Ministry
3.49
Costs of Independent Examination
0.00
DBS Checks & Safeguarding
175.50
Gifts
200.00
PCC & APCM Expenses
57.60
Printing & Photocopying
1,091.70
Sports Ministry
0.00
Subscriptions & Membership Fees
773.39
Youth & Families Ministry
142.22
**Charity Running Costs**
Printing & Stationery Costs
14.99
**Church Running Costs**
Insurance
2,772.58
Electricity, Oil & Gas
6,502.91
Major & Routine Repairs
2,584.05
Cleaning Costs
0.00
Housekeeping
60.00
Telecoms
795.37
**Clergy Expenses**
Clergy Expenses
3,679.04
**Cost of Services**
Organist
2,200.00
Service Expenses
333.61
Flowers & Decorations
50.00
Wine / Wafers / Candles
301.92
Organ Tuning
65.00
**Employee Expenses**
Employee Expenses
0.00
**Grants**
Overseas Missions
1,395.00
Home Missions
875.00
Other Charity Societies
886.40
Mission & Evangelism Costs
136.63
Training Courses
30.00
**Expenditure on Raising Funds**
**Rasing Funds**
Fetes, Bazaar, Other Fund-raising Events
55.92
Socials & Events
133.15
**Other**
Parish Share
8,550.00
Total Expenditure
36,392.27
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From) Sports & Community Minister Fund
0.00
To/(From) Sweden Fund
50.00
To/(From) Flower Fund
25.55
To/(From) Restricted Sports Ministry Fund
1,500.00
To/(From) Grace Fund
(2,150.36)
To/(From) Projects Fund
750.00
To/(From)Sports MinistryFund
(151.26)
23.93|£
025| |---|---|---| |_43,834.22_||36,392.27| |_1,000.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_(1,800.00)_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_43,034.22_
_(6,139.60)_
_52,027.94_
_45,888.34_||| ||**Total Out**
**36,416.20**|| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
(880.60)
Brought Forward at Start of Year
45,888.34|| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**45,007.74**|| _**NOTES** a). Major & Routine repair costs have decreased this year. Noted below are some of the larger cost items; - £600.00 in respect of Gutter Clearance & Downpipe Flushing. - £650.00 in respect of Gutters & Valley Cleaning. b). Other Charity Societies costs have increased in the year to £886. Contributions of £191 were made to the Mayors Carol Service, and £645 to the 2024 Royal Foundation Carol Service._ 6 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 _**Fund B: Reserve Fund (Designated)**_ **Income** _£_ £ 2025 _2024_ |_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_3,545.15_
_3,545.15_
_(3,545.15)_
_28,886.96_
_25,341.81_
**_NOTES_**|**Investment Income**
Dividends & Reclaimed Tax
3,629.66
Interest Received
3,863.87| |---|---| ||**Total In**
**7,493.53**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Church Running Costs**
Major & Routine Repairs
0.00| ||**Total Out**
**0.00**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
7,493.53
Brought Forward at Start of Year
25,341.81| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**32,835.34**| ||_The majority of this fund is held in the CCLA Deposit Account._
_a). Dividends & Interest Received in 2025 incorporates 2 years worth of transactions, as in the 2024_
_year the statements from the CCLA were unavailable._| |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_158.00_
_(158.00)_
_(158.00)_
_6,074.01_
_5,916.01_
_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_1,404.60_
_1,404.60_|**_Fund D: Organ Fund (Restricted)_**
**Income**
£
2025
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
SundryDonations
500.00| |---|---| ||**Total In**
**500.00**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Cost of Services**
Organ Tuning
165.00| ||**Total Out**
**165.00**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
335.00
Brought Forward at Start of Year
5,916.01| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**6,251.01**| ||**_Fund E: Choir Fund (Restricted)_**
**Income**
£
2025| ||**Total In**
**0.00**| ||**Expenditure**| ||**Total Out**
**0.00**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
0.00
Brought Forward at Start of Year
1,404.60| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**1,404.60**| _**NOTES** There were no Choir fund activities during the year._ |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_159.28_
_0.00_
_159.28_
_78.00_|**_Fund F: Sweden Fund (Designated)_**
**Income**
2
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Donations
250.00
Sundry Donations
540.00
Gift Aid Claimed
135.00|£
025| |---|---|---| ||**Total In**|**925.00**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Raising Funds**
**Rasing Funds**
Socials & Events
385.39
Total Expenditure
385.39
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From)General Fund
(50.00)
(50.00)|| |78.00||385.39| |_0.00_
_78.00_
_81.28_
_198.50_
_279.78_||| ||**Total Out**
**335.39**|| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
589.61
Brought Forward at Start of Year
279.78|| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**869.39**|| 7 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 |_£_
_2024_
_5,900.00_
_500.00_
_1,242.50_
_2,375.00_
_40.00_
_10,057.50_
_270.18_
_0.00_
_9,250.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_324.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_800.00_
_0.00_|**_Fund G: Grace Fund (Designated)_**
**Income**
2
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Donations
5,590.00
Sundry Donations
930.00
Gift Aid Claimed
790.00
Parish Giving Scheme - Gift Aided
9,157.80
Parish Giving Scheme - Non-Gift Aided
120.00|£
025

16,587.80| |---|---|---| ||**Total In**|**16,587.80**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Charity Management & Administration**
Administration
457.40
DBS Checks & Safeguarding
36.00
Parish Share Contribution
8,500.00
Youth & Families Ministry
0.00
**Charity Running Costs**
Printing & Stationery Costs
_28.99_
**Clergy Expenses**
Clergy Expenses
0.00
**Cost of Services**
Service Expenses
970.00
**Employee Expenses**
Employee Expenses
_0.00_
**Grants**
Overseas Missions
0.00
Home Missions
0.00
Mission & Evangelism Costs
30.00
Total Expenditure
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From) Sports & Community Minister Fund
0.00
To/(From) Restricted Sports Ministry Fund
1,500.00
To/(From)General Fund
2,150.36|| |_10,644.18_||10,022.39| |_2,000.00_
_0.00_
_1,800.00_
_14,444.18_
_(4,386.68)_
_13,380.11_
_8,993.43_||3,650.36| ||**Total Out**|**13,672.75**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
Brought Forward at Start of Year|2,915.05
8,993.43| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**|**11,908.48**| |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_|**_Fund H: Flower Fund (Designated)_**
**Income**
2
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
SundryDonations
10.00|£
025| |---|---|---| ||**Total In**|**10.00**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Cost of Services**
Flowers & Decorations
0.00
0.00
Total Expenditure
0.00
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From)General Fund
(25.55)
(25.55)|0.00| |0.00||0.00| |_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_(35.55)_
_(35.55)_||| ||**Total Out**
**(25.55)**|| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
35.55
Brought Forward at Start of Year
(35.55)|| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**0.00**|| _**NOTES** The Flower Fund was closed in the year._ 8 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 _**Fund I: Development Fund (Restricted)**_ **Income** **£** _£_ |_2024_
_20.00_
_157.00_
_27.50_
_204.50_
_2,279.04_
_0.00_
0.00
_2,279.04_
_(2,074.54)_
_(51,018.25)_
_(53,092.79)_|2025
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Donations
20.00
Sundry Donations
0.00
Gift Aid Claimed
5.00| |---|---| ||**Total In**
**25.00**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Charity Management & Administration**
Depreciation
1,817.68
Interest Paid
0.00
**Church Running Costs**
Major & Routine Repairs
0.00| ||**Total Out**
**1,817.68**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
(1,792.68)
Brought Forward at Start of Year
(53,092.79)| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**(54,885.47)**| _**NOTES** a). Depreciation of Kitchen Equipment provided at 20% per annum on a reducing balance method. b). Kitchen Equipment purchased in 2019 of £27,752 was capitalised as a Fixed Asset in 2020. c). European LAG grant funding received in 2019 & 2020 for £30,527 continues to be provided as a contingent liability._ |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_220.00_
_13,219.92_
_13,439.92_
_103.33_
_6,467.10_
_900.00_|**_Fund M: Sports Ministry Fund (Designated)_**
**Income**
2
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Sundry Donations
0.00
Cash Collections
0.00
**Income From Charitable Activities**
Sports Ministry Income
12,321.81|£
025| |---|---|---| ||**Total In**|**12,321.81**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Charity Management & Administration**
Accountancy, Bookkeeping & VAT
0.00
Sports Ministry Expenditure
7,766.91
**Employee Expenses**
Payroll Costs
120.00
Total Expenditure
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From) Sports & Community Minister Fund
0.00
To/(From) Restricted Sports Ministry Fund
9,640.16
To/(From)General Fund
151.26|| |_7,470.43_||7,886.91| |_3,080.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_10,550.43_
_2,889.49_
_3,606.96_
_6,496.45_||9,791.42| ||**Total Out**|**17,678.33**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
Brought Forward at Start of Year|(5,356.52)
6,496.45| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**|**1,139.93**| 9 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 _**Fund O: Projects Fund (Designated)**_ **Income** ||**_Fund O: Projects Fund (Designated)_**|| |---|---|---| |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_3,387.50_|**Income**
2
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Legacies
0.00|£
025| ||**Total In**|**0.00**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Church Running Costs**
Major & Routine Repairs
0.00
Total Expenditure
0.00
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From)General Fund
(750.00)
(750.00)|| |_3,387.50_||0.00| |_0.00_
_3,387.50_
_(3,387.50)_
_4,065.00_
_677.50_||| ||**Total Out**
**(750.00)**|| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
750.00
Brought Forward at Start of Year
677.50|| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**1,427.50**|| _**NOTES** a). Major & Routine repair costs have decreased this year. Noted below are some of the larger cost items in 2024; - £3,387.50.75 in respect of Electrical Work for 12 Nave & Chancel Lights._ |_£_
_2024_
_5,365.00_
_8,000.00_
_543.75_
_0.00_
_9,999.96_
_23,908.71_
_103.33_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_25.90_
_1,262.09_
_3,339.58_
_(3,339.58)_
_33,295.68_
_1,029.06_|**_Fund P: Sports & Community Minister Fund (Restricted)_**
**Income**
2
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Donations
14,305.00
Sundry Donations
9,900.00
Gift Aid Claimed
2,725.00
Grants - Non Recurring
0.00
Grants - Recurring
1,966.66|£
025| |---|---|---| ||**Total In**|**28,896.66**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Charity Management & Administration**
Accountancy, Bookkeeping & VAT
130.00
DBS Checks & Safeguarding
0.00
Sports Ministry
0.00
Subscriptions & Membership Fees
0.00
**Employee Expenses**
Employee Expenses
852.99
Employer NIC
0.00
Employer Allowance Recovered
0.00
Payroll Costs
33,553.70
Pensions
1,365.72
Total Expenditure
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From) Sports Ministry Fund
0.00
To/(From) General Fund
0.00
To/(From)Grace Fund
0.00|| |_35,716.06_||35,902.41| |_(3,080.00)_
_(1,000.00)_
_(2,000.00)_
_29,636.06_
_(5,727.35)_
_33,104.56_
_27,377.21_||0.00| ||**Total Out**|**35,902.41**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
Brought Forward at Start of Year|(7,005.75)
27,377.21| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**|**20,371.46**| 10 Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 _**Fund Q: Redevelopment Phase 2 Fund (Restricted)**_ **Income** **£** 2025 _£_ _2024_ |_319.15_
_57.63_
_376.78_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_376.78_
_(643.40)_
_(266.62)_|**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Sundry Donations
0.00
Gift Aid Claimed
0.00| |---|---| ||**Total In**
**0.00**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Church Running Costs**
Major & Routine Repairs
0.00| ||**Total Out**
**0.00**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
0.00
Brought Forward at Start of Year
(266.62)| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**(266.62)**| _**NOTES** There were no Redevelopment Phase 2 fund activities during the year._ |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_|**_Fund R: Clergy Discretionary Fund (Designated)_**
**Income**
2|**£**
025| |---|---|---| ||**Total In**|**0.00**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Charity Management & Administration**
Gifts
150.00
Total Expenditure
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From) General Fund
0.00
To/(From)Grace Fund
0.00|| |_0.00_||150.00| |_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_500.00_
_500.00_||0.00| ||**Total Out**|**150.00**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
Brought Forward at Start of Year|(150.00)
500.00| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**|**350.00**| |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_720.00_
_720.00_
_(720.00)_
_1,414.32_
_694.32_|**_Fund S: Timothy Fund (Restricted)_**
**Income**
**£**
2025
**Income From Other Trading Activities**
Socials & Event
572.17| |---|---| ||**Total In**
**572.17**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Raising Funds**
**Rasing Funds**
Socials & Events
0.00| ||**Total Out**
**0.00**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
572.17
Brought Forward at Start of Year
694.32| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**1,266.49**| |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_2,000.00_
_2,000.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_2,000.00_
_0.00_
_2,000.00_|**_Fund T: Fabric Fund (Restricted)_**
**Income**
**£**
2025
**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Donations
200.00
Sundry Donations
1,331.33
Gift Aid Claimed
200.00
Cash Collections
0.00
Grants - Non Recurring
10,000.00| |---|---| ||**Total In**
**11,731.33**| ||**Expenditure**
0.00| ||**Total Out**
**0.00**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
11,731.33
Brought Forward at Start of Year
2,000.00| ||
**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**13,731.33**| ||~~11~~| Thetford PCC - Annual Report 2023 _**Fund U: Restricted Sports Ministy Fund (Restricted)**_ **Income** **£** 2025 _2024_ _£_ |_0.00_
_3,000.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_7,500.00_
_10,500.00_
_33.34_
_84.15_
_277.44_
_(277.44)_
_6,558.31_
_135.70_
_240.00_|**Income From Donations & Legacies**
Donations
11,875.00
Sundry Donations
8,560.32
Gift Aid Claimed
418.75
Cash Collections
75.00
Grants - Non Recurring
36,000.00|| |---|---|---| ||**Total In**|**56,929.07**| ||**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Raising Funds**
**Charity Management & Administration**
Accountancy, Bookkeeping & VAT
130.00
**Employee Expenses**
Employee Expenses
1,071.70
Employer NIC
0.00
Employer Allowance Recovered
0.00
Payroll Costs
19,438.41
Pensions
659.98
**Grants**
Training Courses
480.00
Total Expenditure
21,780.09
**Transfers Between Funds**
To/(From) Sports Ministry Fund
(9,640.16)
To/(From) General Fund
(1,500.00)
To/(From)Grace Fund
(1,500.00)
(12,640.16)|| |_7,051.50_||21,780.09| |_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_7,051.50_
_3,448.50_
_0.00_
_3,448.50_||| ||**Total Out**
**9,139.93**|| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
47,789.14
Brought Forward at Start of Year
3,448.50|| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**51,237.64**|| _**NOTES** a). Transfers to the Sports & Community Minister Fund of £12,640.16 relate to specific pledges to support this fund as follows during the year;_ _General Fund - £1,500 / Grace Fund - £1,500 / Sports Ministry Fund - £9,640.16_ |_£_
_2024_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_
_0.00_|**_Fund V: Catering Equipment Fund (Unrestricted)_**
**Income**
**£**
2025
**Expenditure**
**Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Café Running Costs**
Café Kitchen Equipment
315.33| |---|---| ||**Total Out**
**315.33**| ||SURPLUS or DEFICIT
(315.33)
Brought Forward at Start of Year
0.00| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**(315.33)**| _**NOTES** The Catering Equipment fund was a new unrestricted fund established during the year._ |_58,865.94_
_0.00_
_58,865.94_
_10,792.78_
_0.00_
_10,792.78_
**_NOTE_**|**AD - Chapel Acre Share Fund (Endowment)**
Brought Forward at Start of Year
58,865.94
Valuation Change
4,576.80| |---|---| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**63,442.74**| ||| ||**AE - Watts Legacy Share Fund (Endowment)**
Brought Forward at Start of Year
10,792.78
Valuation Change
839.13| ||**Balance Carried Forward at End ofyear**
**11,631.91**| ||| ||_Both share funds increased in value by approx 8% in 2025_| 12