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HOLY TRINITY DARLINGTON ANNUAL REPORT 2025

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Contents

Welcome .................................................................................
Review of the year .................................................................
Why are we here? ..................................................................
Structure, vision & priorities ..................................................
Achievements & performance
Worship .............................................................................
Nurture ..............................................................................
Growing ............................................................................
Caring for God’s creation .............................................
Buildings ...................................................................................
Working together in Darlington ...........................................
Administration .........................................................................		 4
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Finance & reserves ................................................................. 28
Governance & Management ............................................. 31

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Welcome to our Annual Report and welcome to Holy Trinity in 2025.

2025 was a year of continued growth – in numbers, in discipleship, in aspiration and at the end of the year in resource. I thank God for Holy Trinity as a church, its people and the way God is at work within it. Here are some highlights:

Worship (Be with Jesus)

As a Holy Trinity worshipping community and a 9.30am congregation, we grew last year welcoming new people from a variety of places. Some were new to faith and were baptised during the year, some were new to Darlington and found a home in Holy Trinity, and some found community as well as faith in Holy Trinity and made it their home. Our joint monthly service The Four continued throughout the year offering people different ways of engaging and encountering God.

Discipleship (Become like Jesus)

This year we have had an increasing focus on discipleship and becoming more like Jesus. This has included a 16-week sermon series (from Pentecost to Advent) revolving around what being a disciple of Jesus looks like, Lent evenings of prayer and fasting as we embraced a number of spiritual disciplines to help us journey with Jesus, and embarking on a Deanery 3M’s 18-month process of exploring Maturity, Mission & Multiplication in our churches (see Working Together report).

Mission (Live the mission of Jesus)

Alongside helping us all to discover how we can be missional to those we connect with in our everyday lives Monday to Saturday, we also started some new corporate mission initiatives – including Little Blessings (a baby and toddler group), and the Connect Café (a drop in café offering hospitality which builds community), both of which have met a longheld desire by many to open up the church more to the community. These initiatives attract different people of course, but both of them offer a space where people who may not be familiar with faith can explore and encounter God. Alongside these outreach initiatives we continued to run Alpha courses last year where may people explored and discovered faith in Jesus for the first time – some of these were baptised during the year at memorable services.

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Children, Young people and Families

Since early on this year, we have been delighted to be able to offer provision for any children or young people aged 0-18. From the Little Blessings toddler group to the 6th Form students in our youth group and in between, children, young people and families have had the opportunity to worship God and develop their faith. We also run an annual holiday club, supported by seasonal activity days to give children a taster before inviting them into one of the midweek or Sunday groups.

Associate Priest

Early in the year, the Diocese suggested the possibility of Holy Trinity having an Associate Priest to further the work of Holy Trinity, to develop the potential of the church especially in its discipleship and mission and to release me to focus more on St Cuthbert’s. Much of the year was spent exploring this, discerning the focus and how it would work and recruiting into the position. In October Rev Craig Shaw was appointed as Associate Priest at Holy Trinity due to start in 2026. As a church we are excited by this new prospect, but also aware it will involve adjusting to a new set-up and dynamic.

Personally….

2025 was quite a year! I had competing demands on my attention as St Cuthbert’s Church developed in numerous ways and also headed towards their Opening Doors building project becoming a reality. The prospect of an Associate Priest at Holy Trinity became ever more welcome and needed. It will be hard for me to not be part of Holy Trinity as I have been for the past 4 ½ years – I love the church, the people and what God is doing there. I will miss it, but I am glad I am still part of the ministry team there. God has already been within the recruitment process, so I look forward with great interest and faith as to what the next chapter with Craig on the team will look like.

James

Rev James Harvey (Priest-in-charge)

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REVIEW OF THE YEAR Month by month life at Holy Trinity !

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JANUARY
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Brought an evening with James and Ruth to look at their photos from the Camino Way. Our Epiphany Lunch was enjoyed by our church family. James and Steph (right) attended an unveiling of the commemorative train all linked to the 200 years of the Darlington to Stockton Railway

FEBRUARY

Holy Trinity Quiz Night was a hit. Mothers’ Union met and learned about pebble prayers.

Our Youth Group hid kindness rocks in our churchyard

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MARCH
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S Club 11 continued to meet monthly and enjoy a range of activities, fellowship, prayer and food and even bowling! Baptism of a baby from our regular church family We hosted ‘The World Day of Prayer’ Big Clean of church in readiness for Easter Mothering Sunday with flowers provided by Mothers’ Union

APRIL

Messy Church was Easter themed Easter Holiday Club was well attended Various Lent and Easter services took place Our act of witness outside church looked stunning this year with the cherry blossom Little Blessings began for the first time.

MAY VE Day was celebrated APCM and thank you meal were enjoyed by all. Tearfund Prayer breakfast

JUNE

An advert went out looking for an Associate Priest Carers Coffee Morning Our pattern for regular giving to Kings Foodbank continued. 27 people were confirmed by Bishop Frank in church Stanhope Park Community Carnival with Holy Trinity running a cake and water/wine stall plus 100 grab bags for children were handed out. Churchwardens were sworn in for another year.

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REVIEW OF THE YEAR Month by month life at Holy Trinity!

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JULY
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Summer Holiday Club- Wonder Zone Hymns and Pimms evening service Choirs and cake concert Summer Samba session began Baptism of another baby from our regular church family

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AUGUST
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Tea Dance Connect Cafe begins Darlington 10k Little Blessings met at The Dolphin Centre for a Summer catch up Greatham Away Day Baptism of one of our adult members of our regular church family

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SEPTEMBER
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Heritage Open Day
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Service of Remembrance and thanksgiving for babies who have died before or soon after birth hosted on behalf of the Chaplaincy Service. S&DR 200 events across the town. Messy Church continues to meet once a month, pictured.

OCTOBER

Harvest Festival with a bumper collection taken to King’s Food bank Prayer Breakfast focused on St Teresa’s Hospice October Activity Day for school-aged children Family Ceilidh, pictured

NOVEMBER

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All Souls Service
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The first children took Holy Communion following a program of careful preparation done by Rev Mary and our Children & Families worker Dionne Civic Act of Remembrance Rev Craig Shaw appointed to Holy Trinity Service of Light launches Advent Darlington Walk for Peace

DECEMBER

Advent Meal launches Advent Posada Christmas carols at The Denes, Stanhope Park and local care homes Silent Santa appeal Light up a Life Service hosted by St Teresa’s Hospice George Dent plus other local schools visit church for Christingle services and Christmas activities Carol service Christingle Christmas Day all age service

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Holy Trinity Church’s parochial church council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the priest-in-charge (or during a period of interregnum with the Bishop) in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also responsible for the maintenance of the church building in Woodland Road.

The PCC has legal ownership and direct management responsibilities for Walkington House, the church hall in Vane Terrace, DL3 7AT (which is vested in the Durham Diocese Board of Finance for and on behalf of Holy Trinity Darlington PCC).

The PCC also has legal ownership of Pierremont Hall, Pierremont Road, DL3 6DG (which is vested in the Durham Diocese Board of Finance for and on behalf of Darlington Holy Trinity PCC). Pierremont Hall is run by a separate charity, Holy Trinity Youth and Community Centre Management Committee, registered charity number 507430, which has full responsibility for the management, maintenance and operation of the building. This charity is constitutionally separate from Holy Trinity Church PCC although we keep up to date with the charity as several members of our church are trustees of HTYCCMC.

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Holy Trinity. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and works on trying to provide services and events that suit the needs of our local parish. We also work with our sister church, St Cuthbert’s, to carry out joint services and some shared events. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.

Our vision for Holy Trinity is to be a flourishing, active and diverse congregation serving our community and rooted in God’s love and are now set to focus on our priorities of children, young people and families; building the involvement and leadership of the laity; events and festivals; God’s creation; differentiated ministry; and growing in prayer and faith.

We are looking forward to continuing to develop and refine our priorities over the next year with the appointment of our new Assistant Minister, Rev Craig Shaw, in January 2026.

So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. [Ephesians 4:11-13]

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Holy Trinity Darlington Structure, vision & priorities
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How we work

Holy Trinity Church structures the life of the church under 5 areas: Worship, Nurture, Growing, Buildings and Administration. Around each of these areas and seeking to influence all of them is our sixth area – Caring for God’s Creation circling around everything we do.

Each PCC member is part of one of these teams and our church business is conducted using these areas.

All of the 4 ‘ministry’ areas (Worship, Nurture, Growing, Caring for God’s Creation) will take forward the work of one or more priority area identified in our vision process.

Becoming a more Missional Church

As a church we had signed up to a process called Partnership for Missional Church (PMC). This was a 3-year process which aimed to help us become more missional as a church. During 2025 the Diocese ended the programme before the end of the process. We now have a number of representatives participating in the Deanery’s 3Ms initiative to support church growth. This process commenced in May 2025 and is planned to continue throughout 2026.

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Some time ago we discerned our current vision by listening and seeking to gather views from across our congregation and our community. From more than 70 different responses we developed our vision, values and priorities. Because of the consultative nature of the process, the vision we discerned belonged to everyone:

Holy Trinity aims to be a flourishing, active and diverse congregation serving our community and rooted in God’s love.

From all our consultation and conversations, we identified six priorities to drive our activity and channel our resources. Our current priorities:

We have made some great progress in these areas, but now we look forward to reviewing our vision to check that it is still relevant to where God is calling us in this season. 2026 is an ideal time to do this once our Assistant Minister has found his feet.

Children, young people and families

Building the involvement of the laity

Current aim: Enable more children, young people and families to discover God’s love, follow Jesus in their daily lives and be a full part of the church family.

Current aim: Enable all people to explore their strengths, gifts and talents in the life of Holy Trinity.

Progress: lay involvement in lots of spaces, e.g. governance, leadership courses, small groups, children’s ministry, prayer ministry, music and tech. 3Ms.

Progress: Children & Families Worker, JaM, SClub11, Youth Group, Holiday Clubs, Messy Church, Little Blessings.

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Events and Festivals

Current aim: To build an intentional presence in our community.

Progress: Carol singing in community, Christingle, Quiz night, Heritage Open, Feastivals, Good Friday Act of Witness, Palm Sunday Procession, Ceilidh.

Differentiated Ministry

Current aim: To understand the needs of each member of the whole and wider church family according to their stage of faith journey and tradition and develop relevant and engaging services and activities.

Progress: 9.30 & All-Age worship, The Four, home groups, MU, Connect café.

God’s Creation

Current aim: To explore our God-given responsibility to care for and nurture Creation and to increase our connection and contribution to nature.

Progress: Bronze A Rocha award. We are developing ways of how to love our churchyard more.

Growing in Prayer and Faith

Current aim: To develop a culture at Holy Trinity of prayer and learning about our faith so that it becomes a regular part of our lives and we feel confident sharing it with others.

Prayer: Prayer breakfasts, prayer walks, Lent talks, Silence-Sacrament-SharingScripture, World Day of Prayer.

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Worship remains at the heart of our life together as a church, shaping both our spiritual growth and our sense of community. Over the past year, we have sought to create meaningful and engaging opportunities for people of all ages to encounter God through prayer, music, scripture, and reflection.

Holy Trinity is especially well known for its 9.30am service , which continues to be a much‑loved and well‑attended part of our church life. Week by week, it both encourages and challenges, inspires and nurtures faith, and is a service many people genuinely look forward to. Those who attend value the variety within our worship, the thoughtful and uplifting musical choices, preaching that feels relevant to everyday life, and the welcoming, positive atmosphere.

We have continued our pattern of All Age services on the second Sunday of each month. These services remain creative, inclusive and engaging, and are a real highlight for many within our congregation.

Our partnership with our sister-church provides the opportunity for shared services throughout the year for one-off and regular services. On the third Sunday of the month The Four is held at St Cuthbert’s and provides a more relaxed way to encounter God through games, worship, refreshments, talk, prayer and response.

Prayer ministry continues to be offered during communion on a monthly basis. This has been warmly received and we hope, resources permitting, to offer it more frequently in the future.

Following the sermon series of 2024 on the Lord’s Prayer, the ministry team delivered an excellent sermon series over 16 weeks from Pentecost to Advent revolving around what being a disciple of Jesus looks like.

Holy Trinity again hosted the Darlington civic Remembrance Day service. This year, the church was beautifully decorated with knitted poppy displays, created over many months by a dedicated team of knitters, adding a meaningful and visual focus for reflection and remembrance.

Enabling worship

This shared experience of worship is made possible by the dedication and faithfulness of many individuals and teams who serve behind the scenes and at the forefront of our services. We are deeply grateful for the contributions of our music group, flower arrangers, refreshments team, readers, intercessors, communion assistants, bell ringers, and tech team, among others. Each plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, prayerful, and well-supported environment for worship.

Our audio ‑ visual system continues to make a significant difference to the way we worship together, helping our services feel engaging, accessible, creative and visually appealing. We have the ability to stream over the internet and to record services. We aren’t routinely doing this at present, but it is something that we sometimes do for baptisms, weddings and funerals, and could do more routinely in the future.

Our flower ‑ arranging team has enriched the life of the church throughout the year. Special arrangements included the Women’s World Day of Prayer service for Darlington in March, held at Holy Trinity just two days after the start of Lent when the church is usually unadorned. For the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a red, white and blue pedestal arrangement formed part of a larger display of knitted poppies created by church members and placed throughout the building. The team also supported Mothers’ Union, weddings and community events, with team leader Pru sharing a springtime talk on “Flowers in Church – Best of the Bunch,” weaving together creativity, memories and storytelling. The team currently consists of a dozen regular members, supported by occasional helpers during festival times, all of whom generously give their time and talents to beautify our worship space.

Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. [Matthew 19:14]

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Exploring faith with Children and Young People

Our Children and Families Worker, Dionne McCreedy, has been laying strong and hopeful foundations for the future with our worship offering for children and young people. With the inception of our Little Blessings toddlers group in April 2025, we now have provision for children and young people aged 0-18, along with their families, to be able to worship God and develop their faith in age-appropriate ways.

Little Blessings began in April 2025 as a worship and praise space for babies, toddlers, and their families. The weekly term-time Wednesday morning sessions start with the Little Blessings song — “Little Blessings, here we are, God is with us near and far…”—reminding us that God is always present. We then gather in the chancel for a simple time of Bible story, prayer, and songs. A core group of five families attends regularly. As is natural at this stage of life, some families have moved on due to returning to work or children starting nursery. To maintain these relationships, family days are planned during school holidays, offering opportunities to reconnect. Feedback from those who attend highlights that Little Blessings is experienced as a safe and welcoming space — a place of belonging where families can explore faith together.

JaM Club is our Sunday morning worship gathering for children attending church, and it has grown steadily, with up to 11 children participating. Sessions begin with a game or challenge in the space at the back of church, leading into a Bible story shared by the font, followed by reflection and response. All sessions are based on the lectionary, helping children engage with the same themes as the wider congregation in age-appropriate ways. Worship is active and creative: children use dancing scarves in praise, share the Peace with the congregation, and join others at the altar for a blessing or communion. Their leadership is often evident — for example, one of the youngest members (aged three) regularly reminds the group, “Come, it is communion.” It is a joy to see children leading and growing in faith together.

S Club 11 continued to thrive in 2025 offering a more age‑appropriate space for 8–13 year‑olds each month at St Cuthbert’s Church centre. Each session begins with a reflective question connected to faith, with responses written or drawn on Post-it notes and shared around an outdoor fire within the church grounds. This is followed by themed games, Bible reading, discussion, and prayer. A variety of prayer styles are explored, including lighting candles, silence, holding a cross, and spoken prayer. Sessions conclude with time spent sharing food together. Attendance has reached up to 15 children aged 8–13.

Messy Church continues to thrive as an important entry point for families, including many who are connecting with church for the first time, alongside those already part of the congregation. There is a strong sense of community as families explore faith together through a wide range of activities such as games, science experiments, crafts, cooking, and sensory play. Regular activity days and holiday clubs support this work by creating further opportunities to invite new families and encourage ongoing participation.

Activity days and holiday clubs take place throughout the year during school holidays. These provide valuable opportunities to connect with new children and families, as well as to reconnect with those who have attended previously. Their regular rhythm helps relationships with parents and carers to develop over time. Each event is followed up with invitations to groups such as Messy Church and S Club 11, as well as to key church celebrations including Christingle and Easter services. Through this culture of invitation, we hope to see families becoming more regularly involved across the life of the church.

St Cuthbert’s and Holy Trinity started Youth Alpha in December 2023. We were really encouraged by the young people's enthusiasm – 13 came along. From that group and subsequent groups, one young person got baptised in the sea, later confirmed along with two others. The youth group evolved into a core group of 5 young people aged 16-18 who will be looking to take on more leadership positions moving forward. There has been real growth in terms of spiritual maturity within the group and intentional discipleship focusing on prayer, bible study and witness. There have been opportunities for the young people serve through things such as the deanery mission focus group and a potential to lead worship, Bible studies and work with younger groups.

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Nurture and prayer are central to our life together at Holy Trinity, shaping both our relationships with one another and our shared journey of faith. Throughout the year, a range of activities has supported fellowship, care and spiritual growth, reflecting our commitment to being a welcoming, supportive and prayerful church community.

We recognise that nurture is essential for everyone. Just as a garden needs ongoing care to flourish, so too does our church family. Nurture is something we both receive and offer. This is seen in the many small but important ways people care for one another through small acts of kindness, hospitality and service. Whether through leading groups, serving refreshments, visiting others, offering lifts, or simply taking time to listen and encourage, many people contribute to this culture of care.

During 2025, nurturing life at Holy Trinity has taken many joyful and varied forms. The evergrowing number of people gathering for coffee after services reflects a strong sense of community, alongside regular social opportunities such as monthly Sunday lunches and shared meals. Poetry evenings have provided creative opportunities to connect, while home communion ensures that those unable to attend church in person remain included. Supporting one another and warmly welcoming new members continues to be at the heart of who we are as a church family.

“ Around the Table” has continued to meet monthly, offering simple meals at lunchtime or in the evening. These gatherings provide a relaxed and welcoming space to build relationships, often centred on a Bible story involving a meal — sometimes surprising, always meaningful. In addition, a group of parishioners meets monthly at Tre Amici to share a Sunday lunch or Italian meal. Typically, 12–15 people attend, enjoying good conversation, warm company and a welcome break from cooking.

The work of Holy Trinity Mothers’ Union continues to play an important role in nurturing fellowship and faith. A full programme of meetings and guest speakers has been enjoyed, alongside participation in services across the deanery and diocese. The group has also supported a number of causes through financial giving, including overseas projects, St Teresa’s Hospice, AFIA (Mothers’ Union “Away from it All” programme), and the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Their monthly coffee mornings remain a valued space for friendship, conversation and mutual support.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. [Colossians 3:12-14]

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Growing in Prayer and Faith

Alongside these opportunities for fellowship, we remain deeply committed to growing in prayer and faith , one of our six key priorities as a church.

Our Home Groups continue to flourish, enabling people to explore their own discipleship journeys through study, discussion and prayer.

During the year, we held two well-attended prayer breakfasts in May and October. These gatherings brought together fellowship, learning and prayer, with guest speakers sharing about charities we support. In May, we heard about the global work of Tearfund, and in October, the ministry of St Teresa’s Hospice in our local community.

We also offered a range of Lent courses , exploring spiritual disciplines including prayer and fasting. Our third annual quiet day at the Greatham Foundation (formerly known as The Hospital of God), held in August, provided a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect and deepen our relationship with God in peaceful surroundings.

In 2025, we again ran two Alpha courses — one for adults and one for young people. These courses provided a welcoming and open space to explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and share in discussion. They continue to be an important part of our outreach, helping people at different stages of their faith journey to connect more deeply with God and with the church community.

We were also pleased to host the deanery Confirmation service , welcoming candidates from across Darlington. In total, 20 people were confirmed, including 12 from Holy Trinity and St Cuthbert’s, making it a joyful and significant occasion in the life of our church community.

We were honoured to host the World Day of Prayer service for our town, centred on the theme “I made you wonderful” (Psalm 139:14), joining with the global church in prayer and celebration.

Together, these activities reflect our desire to grow in faith and to live it out in everyday life, as we continue to build a caring and prayerful church community.

“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” [Luke 11:9-10]

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Growing as a church means looking beyond ourselves and reaching out into our wider community, with a desire to share God’s love and welcome others into the life of Holy Trinity. This takes shape in many practical ways, including our presence in local schools and organisations, community events, charitable giving, and our communication through social media and our website.

Our links with local nurseries, schools and further education continue to strengthen. We have developed connections with George Dent Nursery, Upperthorpe Nursery and Reid Street School, and our relationship with Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College continues to grow. It was a joy to welcome George Dent Nursery for a Christmas visit, and to host Reid Street and Mowden schools for Christingle celebrations.

We continue to communicate church life through Facebook, Instagram and our website, helping those exploring faith to gain a sense of the warmth and community at Holy Trinity. At Christmas, volunteers once again delivered cards to nearly 4,000 homes across the parish — an impressive effort, often accompanied by prayer for those who live in our community.

Seasonal outreach remains a key part of our life. The Silent Santa Appeal provided gifts for children and care-leavers, while community carol singing in Stanhope Park, the Denes, Moorlands and Ventress care homes, the hospital and the hospice shared the joy and hope of Christmas with many across our town.

Fundraising events such as a quiz night and ceilidh were great fun, brought people together and strengthened community connections.

Our stall at the Community Carnival in Stanhope Park was a great success. The cake stall and “water to wine” activity proved especially popular, alongside a range of children’s activities which helped us engage with families and share in the life of the wider community.

We have continued to support a range of local and overseas charities, including St Teresa’s Hospice, King’s Church Food Bank, CAP and Tearfund and made one‑off donations of £500 to each charity , supporting the valuable and compassionate work they do. We also donated £100 to The Christmas Journey run by St Matthew and St Luke's.

Our relationship with St Teresa’s Hospice has grown particularly strongly. We were privileged to host their “ Light up a Life ” service again this year, welcoming around 150 people, and to see members of our congregation become more involved in supporting their work.

A new weekly outreach initiative, Connect Café , began in August. Initially launched as a two-month trial, it has continued to grow and become an established part of our church life. Meeting alternately at Holy Trinity and St Cuthbert’s, it offers a relaxed setting for conversation, fellowship and opportunities to encounter God in an informal way.

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Bell ringing Darlington Teaching centre

The Bell Ringing Centre at Holy Trinity, Darlington, has now been running for over four years and continues to grow. Its main aim — to provide enough ringers for Sunday services at Holy Trinity, St Cuthbert’s, Hurworth and Heighington — is now regularly being achieved, with some ringers supporting more than one church. The Centre also attracts trainees from across the wider area, reflecting its growing reputation.

New ringers are trained using a simulator system, allowing them to practise with the bells silenced externally, while still hearing realistic sounds inside the tower. The bells are rung as normal for services, weddings and special occasions. The Centre is accredited by the Association of Ringing Teachers and also supports experienced ringers to become qualified teachers.

In 2025, 29 trainees attended regularly, supported by a team of teachers and helpers, with sessions held throughout the week. As a result, the bells at Holy Trinity and neighbouring churches are now rung regularly for Sunday worship, sustaining and strengthening this important tradition.

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. [Psalm 100:1-2]

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The Caring for God’s Creation Team aligns its work with the Fifth Mark of Mission : "To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the Earth." We aim to protect and care for creation by considering how both our church and individual members can reduce their carbon footprint. This supports the Church of England’s goal for all churches to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 .

Since 2024, we have been using two key frameworks to guide our efforts:

  1. The A Rocha UK Eco Church Project – This provides a holistic approach to reducing our environmental impact, encompassing our church building, churchyard, community engagement, worship practices, individual lifestyles, and global connections . The programme includes a progression through bronze, silver, and gold awards as we work towards net zero. We received the Bronze Award in September 2023 , and we are now working towards achieving Silver.

  2. The Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Plan – This framework focuses specifically on actions related to our church building . Our work is divided into three stages:

  3. Quick wins

  4. · Medium-term goals

  5. Long-term goals

This plan is being implemented in collaboration with the Building Maintenance Team and includes tasks such as maintaining gutters, repairing a broken window, and servicing the boiler.

In addition to these structural efforts, we continue to integrate care for creation into our spiritual life. Throughout the year, we have held services celebrating God’s creation and regularly include prayers for the climate and the environment in our worship.

We also take practical steps in our daily operations:

This year we encouraged everyone to make at least one small change that can have a positive impact on God’s creation , and we remain committed to our transition toward greater sustainability .

The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. [Genesis2:15]

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In this year of celebration for the town, marking the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, we are reminded that it was the economic expansion that accompanied this that served as the impetus for the establishment of our very special place of worship. Initially, as the town grew, Holy Trinity served as a ‘Chapel of Ease’ being a more convenient (Ease) location of worship for those in the vicinity than the then parish church itself. In 1836, Holy Trinity was formally consecrated within its own parish. We are constantly reminded of this intimate association with the DNA of Darlington by the array of family and friendship associations that brings people through our doors for worship, in times of joy and happiness and in times of great sadness. Equally the church serves both to represent the town in formal events and community gatherings and individuals in times of spiritual need and distress. Time and again, people are drawn to express how the church holds special associations within the histories of so many families.

It is therefore our great responsibility and indeed privilege to serve as custodians of this rich heritage, through our efforts to maintain and indeed (where possible) enhance the fabric of the building. There is an unceasing cycle of regular servicing of critical functions and minor repairs to be attended to, in order to keep the building up to scratch. A small army of volunteers and supporters are responsible for making this possible and they deserve our sincere gratitude and praise for their often covert efforts.

This year also heralded the arrival of the Diocesan requirement to undertake a Quinquennial (QQR) Inspection of the building. This was duly organised in conjunction with our architect for September and a review and action plan prepared and submitted to the PCC in anticipation. This (hopefully) served to reassure that the majority of recommendations of the previous review had been appropriately considered and addressed. Sadly, due to circumstances beyond our control, the QQR had to be cancelled at short notice. With subsequent agreement with the PCC and the Diocese (DAC), it will be intended to progress this around Easter time. It is hopefully a reassurance that this postponement has not materially impacted the progressing of planned works within the building, although the upkeep of church sites does come with unique challenges. In accordance with our last QQR recommendations, we are in the process of addressing the damage to the Choir Vestry windows. Initial scoping of the requirement highlighted the specialist nature of the glazing and determination of the remedial requirement had to be sent to the Diocese (DAC) for adjudication. This serves to remind us that completing such works involves a timescale all of its own!

This has not impacted our enthusiasm for continuing to develop and upgrade our facilities. Plans for the coming year include enhancement to the facilities and environment supporting our bellringers, in conjunction with more structural repairs to the Church Tower. In addition, consideration is being given to the potential for more efficient use of space at the back of the church. As for our forefathers before us, we continue to be challenged to ensure that our Church remains ‘fit for purpose’ in the service of our Lord!

Walkington House . In the light of the continuing rental of the premises by ‘Bijoux Bits’, the maintenance support and requirements for the property remain limited. It is however recognised that the longer term aspiration is to promote its more active community useage.

Holy Trinity Youth and Community Centre (Pierremont). Though continuing to be owned by Holy Trinity Church, responsibility for the management and maintenance of the site is delegated to the HTYCC Management Committee.

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JI Outreach to our local community HOLY TRINITY OARLINGTON Ib 24

Holy Trinity & St Cuthbert’s

2025 continued and extended our working together relationship with St Cuthbert’s. Not only do we share two of our most significant strands of ministry (children & families and small groups), but relationships across the two churches have been widened and deepened this year as the natural impact of Alpha and joint services (whether that is All Souls, Holy Week or baptism services) result in connections, friendships and following Jesus together.

Some of the highlights of working together with St Cuthbert’s this year include: putting our shared sermon series on what it means to be a disciple on YouTube for anyone to see, children aged 6-11 getting wet creating human water pyramids at our shared holiday club, encountering God together in silence and Scripture during Holy Week, children asking their ‘burning question’ next to a fire pit each month, and celebrating people’s new found faith at a joint baptism service where amongst others a Mum and her 8 year old child were both baptised.

As we look to the future, we are seeing more and more opportunities to share experiences and resources as we look to using the same Church Management System (Church Suite), the same Diocesan monitoring formats and to sharing PCC/strategy opportunities (joint Away days), and ministry opportunities (Holy Spirit and Prayer Ministry days).

Darlington Deanery and beyond…

We are grateful to Robert Eden and Caroline Stewart who have acted as representatives at Darlington Deanery Synod this past year. It has been a clergy light year with many parishes in vacancy across the deanery, including All Saints (Blackwell), St Mark’s/St Mathew/Luke’s and St James the Great. However Rev Emma Harte-Waters has started in the parish of St. Herbert’s with St. John’s. In the Summer 2025 Rev Damon Bage was appointed as the new Area Dean as Rev Mark East stood down prior to his retirement in 2026.

Across the Deanery the most significant developments were in West Park as St Mary’s, Cockerton launched a church plant in West Park called “The Haven” in March 2025. Also the Diocesan Growth Team started a Growing Churches Learning Community this year called the 3 M’s. This is a 18-month programme designed to equip churches in Darlington to be more fruitful in our discipleship and mission. The M’s stand for: Maturity (in faith in Jesus), Mission (individually and corporately as a church how do we live out the Great Commission?) & Multiplication (how to multiply services, congregations, small groups, leaders, anything in church!). In 2025, we looked at Maturity, and it was beautiful to see teams from each church in Darlington gather each month to become more confident in growing in our faith.

Churches Together & One Voice Darlington

This is a network where fellow Christians across the churches in Darlington can meet together to share and further the work of Christ in our town. Church leaders meet each month to pray for our Town, support and encourage one another and state our unity in Christ together. This remains vitally important, a source of joy and support, and a prophetic sign that we all are part of furthering God’s kingdom here in Darlington.

3 specific events took place this year. A gathering for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity led by Rev Mary Yasini at St Cuthbert’s, the Break4Lent series of talks and fellowship on Monday mornings in Lent, and a service of witness at the Pease Monument on Good Friday. All were well attended and well appreciated, and great opportunities to pray, eat, listen, worship and walk with those from different churches. Thank you to all this year who have joined in demonstrating and celebrating our unity in Christ.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. [Psalm 133]

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Electoral roll & worshipping community

The Church of England is governed by a system which joins lay people with the Bishops to make decisions. The Electoral Roll is the church’s register of electors.

Every 6 years the Electoral Roll has to be compiled afresh. Our last renewal was in 2025 with the list being refreshed prior to the annual meetings in 2026.

In the same way that being on the civic electoral roll gives the right to vote in parliamentary and local elections and referenda, joining the church electoral roll means that you can vote on church matters, attend the annual parochial church meeting (APCM) and stand for election to the PCC.

It has been encouraging to see our worshipping community continuing to grow during 2025. Our best estimates of our worshipping community over the past 5 years are as follows:

Being on the Electoral Roll is therefore the entry point and demonstrates a formal way to participate more fully in our part of His Church as part of the “Body of Christ”.

You can, of course, be a full and active member of Holy Trinity without joining the Electoral Roll.

The numbers on our electoral roll are as follows:

follows:
APCM
2026		 APCM
2025
Resident in the parish 38 41
Not resident in the parish 54 46
Total on the Electoral Roll 92 87

Health & safety

Health and safety is a stewardship responsibility that we take seriously at Holy Trinity. Our ‘environment’ is subject to the same force of such legislation as any other. We are therefore required to ensure that we undertake the necessary risk assessments for our buildings, group activities and public events, and keep abreast of and remain compliant with all aspects of relevant legislative developments. This responsibility lies not only with designated church officers, but all of us in the congregation. This was evidenced last year, in relation to fire safety and management, where developments in statutory requirements coincided with us being reestablished within the local Fire Service inspection regime. All aspects of our activities that fall within such Health and Safety legislation will equally have to be subject to continuing evaluation, and where relevant, development. In this, we look to the congregation for support and encouragement in our on-going efforts to meet these obligations.

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Safeguarding

We are committed to looking after the wellbeing and dignity of absolutely everyone in contact with our church, whether part of our congregation, visitor, clergy or volunteer. Safeguarding is everyone’s business.

Everybody working or volunteering with our Church should understand it, even those who don’t work directly with children or adults at risk. We follow the House of Bishops guidance policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer, Lis Bows.

Our policies for working with Children and Vulnerable Adults have been agreed by the PCC and are displayed in Church and the Bell Tower – this includes following a ‘Safer Recruitment’ process for all new volunteers working in these areas. All members of the PCC and other members of the Congregation, where applicable, have received appropriate safeguarding training and our DBS checks are up to date, The PCC has agreed lists of those members of the Congregation who are approved to work with

children and vulnerable adults.

Our website and Facebook pages continue to follow safeguarding good practice, with particularly careful consideration being given to safeguarding online. In conjunction with Durham Diocese the PCC has agreed social media good practice guidelines.

The Church of England has experienced turbulent and testing times recently and further safeguards are required. These are set out on the Diocesan Parish Dashboard Monitoring System which the Holy Trinity Safeguarding Team have up-dated. An Action Plan has been created to ensure that we are 100% compliant as soon as possible.

We have requested, and received, advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Beth Miller, during the year.

If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact our safeguarding officer, Lis Bows (contact details available on the noticeboard in church).

PCC membership 2025

Clergy licensed to the parish

Priest-in-charge: The Reverend James Harvey Curate: The Reverend Mary Yasini Pioneer Priest: The Reverend Steph Price

Elected or appointed lay members

Elected: Lis Bows co-opted 18th June 2024 until May 2025 elected 2025 for a three year term Katie Barker-Ward elected 2025 for a three year term Gillian Wright elected 2025 for a three year term Pauline Huntley elected 2024 for a three year term Kath Wood elected 2024 for a three year term Tracy Dunn elected 2023 for a three year term Pru Farrier elected 2023 for a three year term Mary Grimes elected 2023 for a three year term Jonathan King elected 2023 for a three year term Helen Morgan elected 2023 for a three year term – retired 11th May 2025 Chris Hawkes elected 2022 for a three year term – resigned 19th April 2025

Ex-officio members of the PCC

Eleanor Blackburn Churchwarden – re-elected 11th May 2025 Stan Renwick Churchwarden – elected 11th May 2025 Robert Eden Deanery Synod representative re-elected 2023 for a three year term Caroline Stewart Deanery Synod representative elected 2023 for a three year term

PCC Officers

Lay Chair Eleanor Blackburn PCC Secretary Robert Eden Treasurer Caroline Stewart Minutes Secretary Tracy Dunn Safeguarding Officer Helen Morgan (retired May 2025) Lis Bows (from November 2025)

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But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. [1 Chronicles 29:14]

As a church, our aim each year is to break even on our day-to-day activities. By doing this consistently, we are able to build up reserves that will support the future vision of Holy Trinity.

We manage our finances carefully. This includes encouraging regular giving, setting a Parish Share at a level we can afford, and keeping a close eye on our costs to make sure we get good value for money — especially on larger expenses.

The good news is that in 2025 we once again broke even on our normal operations (excluding depreciation and one-off major stonework repairs). After four consecutive years of breaking even, we are now in a strong and stable financial position, giving us confidence as we look ahead to the next steps in our vision for Holy Trinity.

Where does our income come from?

As a parish, we do not receive any government funding. We rely entirely on the generosity of our church family and visitors, and we are very grateful to everyone who gives.

Regular giving — through standing orders, the Parish Giving Scheme, and Gift Aid — continues to be the backbone of our income. We also have a card reader in church, and donations by card are now at a similar level to cash given during Sunday services.

All forms of giving are greatly appreciated. However, if you do not already give through the Parish Giving Scheme, we would encourage you to consider it. It is simple to use and helps reduce administration.

During 2025, we held two weddings and ten funerals, and the associated PCC fees are included in our income.

We also received a £500 grant from the Thomas Metcalfe Barron Community First Fund. This supported activities for older members of our community during the festive season, including the Advent meal held in November 2025. This was the first grant received from this fund in three years.

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Holy Trinity Darlington Finance & reserves
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What does it cost to run our church?

Our main areas of spending are the Parish Share and the upkeep of our buildings.

The Parish Share is the contribution we make to the Diocese of Durham. It supports our minister’s stipend, training for clergy and lay people, and the wider mission of the Diocese. It also enables us to continue offering regular worship, as well as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and special services at key times of the year.

In 2025, we met our full pledged Parish Share of £38,316.

Our next largest costs relate to the church building, including utilities, security, and insurance. This year, we also carried out additional stonework repairs costing £3,690. A quinquennial inspection is due in 2026, and we expect further maintenance work will be needed to keep the building in good condition.

We continue to benefit from being part of the national Parish Buying Energy Basket, which helps us secure competitive gas and electricity prices. Although our utility costs were similar to last year, they remain significantly higher than before the recent energy crisis.

We review our insurance annually by seeking alternative quotes, and this confirmed that our current provider, Trinitas Church Insurance Services, still offers the best value.

As part of our commitment to children, young people, and families, we contribute towards the cost of a children and families worker. In 2025, we contributed £3,150 and hope to increase this support in the future to help sustain the role beyond its current two-year funding from St Cuthbert’s resourcing church.

Reserves & reserves policy

At the end of the year, the PCC held total cash funds of £91,709 (2024: £83,846). These funds are held to ensure the ongoing running of the church, to support our charitable work, and to honour any specific purposes set by donors.

Our funds are divided into two types:

Restricted funds (£11,387):

These can only be used for specific purposes agreed with donors. At the year end, these included:

Unrestricted funds:

These are available for general use in supporting the church’s work and mission. Within these, the PCC has set aside funds to cover short-term financial needs if required.

Our reserves policy is to hold:

These funds are kept in cash and are available immediately if needed. At the end of the year, our unrestricted funds totalled £80,322, which is comfortably above our minimum reserves target.

You can read more about the detail of our finances in our financial statements which are available on request.

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October to December HOLY TRINITY OARLINGTON

Holy Trinity Church is situated on Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ. It is part of the Diocese of Durham within the Church of England. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Darlington is registered charity number 1162481 with the Charities Commission for England and Wales.

Good governance is essential to the life and ongoing work of our church. It helps us deliver our mission and objectives effectively, making the best use of the skills of our people and the resources entrusted to us. It also ensures that we comply with relevant legislation and Church of England guidance, manage risks appropriately, maintain strong operational standards and support a positive church culture.

We regularly review our governance arrangements to ensure that we follow the Charity Governance Code for England and Wales, together with relevant Church of England guidance.

Management of our church

The PCC, as trustees, set and agree the overall direction, strategy and culture of our church. They lead by example and support the priest-in-charge in the daily delivery of our activities. The PCC also evaluates the risks we face and ensures that we have appropriate policies and procedures in place to minimise those risks and by doing so, ensure that we meet our legal and compliance requirements as a charity.

PCC members are appointed under the rules set out in the current church governance guidelines, the Church Representation Rules. All who attend church are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and once on the electoral roll are entitled to stand for election to the PCC. With the exception of the priest-in-charge, all PCC members are volunteers. Our current PCC members are displayed on a noticeboard at the back of church and are listed on page 20.

The two churchwardens are important lay leadership roles in our church. They are elected at the APCM and serve a term of 12 months (but often stay for longer). The official rights and responsibilities of churchwardens are laid down in Church Law. The role is extremely varied and, aside from working closely with the incumbent, covers management, maintenance, and ministry. Our churchwardens are the people who look after our buildings and are the smiley people making sure that all our services run smoothly. We are very grateful for the commitment and service that our churchwardens provide. Our thanks go to Stan and Eleanor for committing to their roles and ensuring the smooth running of our church.

The standing committee of the PCC consists of 5 members of the PCC (the priest-in-charge, secretary, 2 churchwardens and treasurer). This group meets in between PCC meetings to plan the agenda for the PCC and to deal with any day-to-day concerns, emergencies or urgent business that may arise in between PCC meetings.

The PCC is supported by many other members of our church community who generously volunteer their time and skills. We would like to thank them all for their contribution, which helps make Holy Trinity the welcoming and vibrant church that it is.

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Priest-in-charge Rev James Harvey

Enquiries 01325 264 905 admin@holytrinity-darlington.org.uk

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON

Financial Statements

for the year ending 31 December 2025

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Independent Examiner’s report To the Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity, Darlington

This report is on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 which are set out on pages 4 - 10 following in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (‘the Regulations’), and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, and you consider the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 144(2) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue a report on these accounts in accordance with the terms of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b)of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance, 2011 edition. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and the comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with the examination no matter has come to my attention:

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

David Park 38 Swaledale Avenue Darlington DL3 9AL

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Statement of Financial Activities

Note 2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
Total funds
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2(a)
Income from charitable activities
2(b)
Other trading activities
2(c)
Investments
2(d)
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
2(e)
Expenditure on charitable activities
2(f)
Total expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
resources before transfers
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward 1 Jan
Total funds carried forward 31 Dec		 69,587
-
925
70,512
67,141
3,244
-
-
3,244
3,649
3,800
-
222
4,022
3,146
481
3,136
-
3,617
3,878
77,112
3,136
1,147
81,395
77,814
1,434
-
71
1,505
195
86,868
1,000
1,866
89,734
103,410
88,302
1,000
1,937
91,239
103,605
(11,190)
2,136
(790)
(9,844)
(25,791)
-
-
-
-
-
(11,190)
2,136
(790)
(9,844)
(25,791)
188,927
61,068
12,177
262,172
287,963
177,737
63,204
11,387
252,328
262,172

Balance sheet

Balance sheet
Note 2025
Total funds
£
2024
Total funds
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
Current assets
Debtors
4
Cash at bank and in hand
5
Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year
6
Net current assets less current liabilities
Total net assets less liabilities
Represented by:
7
Unrestricted
General fund
Designated
Building fund
General expenses fund
Piano fund
Tower fund
Restricted
Flower fund
Organ fund
Toddlers fund
Walkington House fund
Youth & children fund
Funds of the church		 157,363
169,922
157,363
169,922
4,619
9,508
91,709
83,846
96,328
93,354
1,363
1,104
1,363
1,104
94,965
92,250
252,328
262,172
177,737
188,927
23,719
22,465
38,575
36,693
-
1,000
910
910
125
243
1,000
1,000
-
500
9,960
9,960
302
474
252,328
262,172

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on Tuesday 21[st] April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Rev James Harvey

PCC Chairman

The notes on pages 5 - 10 form part of these accounts.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Note 1 - Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs together with the applicable accounting standards, FRS102 (2016) and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP(FRS102)).

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. The activities of Holy Trinity Youth Centre are not included in the accounts of the PCC as it is a separately registered charity.

Funds

Restricted funds represent donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balances basis.

Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.

Designated funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future. Designated funds remain unrestricted and can be moved to other general funds if the PCC so decides. The PCC has designated general funds for the purpose of building repairs, funds to cover approximately 6 months church running expenses, and funds to purchase a new electric piano for the music group.

Incoming resources

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Resources expended

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan 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.

Fixed assets

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with sections 10(2)(a) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred.

Freehold land and buildings comprise of the hall at Walkington House, Vane Terrace and the Youth Centre on Pierremont Road.

Walkington House was constructed by the PCC in the garden of 12 Vane Terrace (the house at 12 Vane Terrace was gifted to the parish in the 1960s and sold in 2013). No cost information was available for the property and the brought forward carrying value is the PCC's estimate of current market value of similar property in the local area. No depreciation is provided on Walkington House as the currently estimated residual value of Walkington House derives mainly from the value of the freehold land which would not depreciate. Any resulting depreciation from an estimate of the building value is viewed to be immaterial.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Note 1 – Accounting Policies (continued)

The Youth Centre on Pierremont Road was constructed in 1974. The land and building are property of the PCC. The centre is operated by the Holy Trinity Youth Centre Management Committee (charity number 507430). No cost information is available for the property and no value is attributed to it in the accounts.

Fixtures, fittings and equipment used within the church & hall premises are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the useful economic life of the assets (ranging from 4 - 20 years). Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written of when the asset is acquired.

Note 2 - Analysis of income and expenditure

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
2(a) Income from donations and legacies
Planned giving – Gift Aid
Planned giving - other
Loose plate collections
Donations appeals etc – Gift Aid
Donations appeals etc – other
Tax recoverable on Gift Aid
Legacies (see note 8)
Grants (see note 9)
Other funds generated
Total		 38,987
-
-
38,987
35,774
5,013
-
-
5,013
4,730
5,901
-
-
5,901
6,774
558
-
-
558
1,664
3,855
-
425
4,280
5,709
12,006
-
-
12,006
11,390
3,000
-
-
3,000
-
-
-
500
500
1,100
267
-
-
267
-
69,587
-
925
70,512
67,141
2(b) Income from charitable activities
PCC fees for weddings and funerals
Assigned fees for weddings and funerals
Total		 2,417
-
-
2,417
2,409
827
-
-
827
1,240
3,244
-
-
3,244
3,649
2(c) Income from other trading activities
Walkington House lettings
Fundraising events
Other fundraising
Total		 1,700
-
-
1,700
2,200
2,100
-
222
2,322
946
-
-
-
-
-
3,800
-
222
4,022
3,146
2(d) Income from investments
Bank and building society interest
Total		 481
3,136
-
3,617
3,878
481
3,136
-
3,617
3,878
INCOME TOTAL 77,112
3,136
1,147
81,395
77,814

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Note 2 - Analysis of income and expenditure (continued)

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
2(e) Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of stewardship campaign
Costs of fundraising events
Total		 248
-
-
248
-
1,186
-
71
1,257
195
1,434
-
71
1,505
195
2(f) Expenditure on charitable activities
(i) Parish share / Deanery share
(ii) Clergy & staffing costs
Contribution towards children & family
worker
Verger, organist & bell fees
Clergy fees
Working expenses of incumbent
Parsonage – water & phone
Parish training and mission
Youth & childrens activities
(iii) Church running costs
Insurance
Depreciation
Electricity, gas & water
Church maintenance
Security
Cleaning
Service costs
Church equipment
Administration
Printing & stationery
Bank charges
(iv) Church major repairs
Church major repairs
(v) Charitable giving (see note 10)
Home mission
Secular charities
Relief and development agencies
Missionary societies
(vi) Walkington House running costs
Electricity, gas & water
Insurance
Repairs & maintenance
Cleaning
Depreciation
Total		 38,486
-
-
38,486
35,622
3,150
-
-
3,150
3,000
-
-
-
-
448
-
-
-
-
62
256
-
-
256
239
1,395
-
-
1,395
1,276
1,592
-
500
2,092
1,233
419
-
993
1,412
802
6,812
-
1,493
8,305
7,060
5,093
-
-
5,093
4,975
12,558
-
-
12,558
12,595
7,520
-
-
7,520
7,504
885
-
-
885
242
1,499
-
-
1,499
1,453
2,241
-
-
2,241
1,808
1,218
-
373
1,591
1,415
1,732
1,000
-
2,732
440
403
-
-
403
471
1,364
-
-
1,364
2,172
96
-
-
96
53
34,609
1,000
373
35,982
33,128
3,690
-
-
3,690
23,540
3,690
-
-
3,690
23,540
1,100
-
-
1,100
1,050
500
-
-
500
600
-
-
-
-
-
500
-
-
500
500
2,100
-
-
2,100
2,150
958
-
-
958
874
213
-
-
213
223
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
813
1,171
-
-
1,171
1,910
86,868
1,000
1,866
89,734
103,410
EXPENDITURE TOTAL 88,302
1,000
1,937
91,239
103,605
TOTAL NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) (11,190)
2,136
(790)
(9,844)
(25,791)

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Note 3 Fixed assets for use by the PCC

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets - Tangible assets
(net book value)
Church servery
Church heating system
Church carpets
Church chairs
Church photocopier
Church AV system
Walkington House building
Holy Trinity Youth Centre
Total		 20,115
-
-
20,115
22,127
15,281
-
-
15,281
17,413
591
-
-
591
913
1,344
-
-
1,344
1,848
54
-
-
54
378
19,978
-
-
19,978
27,243
100,000
-
-
100,000
100,000
-
-
-
-
-
157,363
-
-
157,363
169,922

Changes in fixed asset values during the year are summarized as follows:

Holy Trinity Walkington Walkington Church Total
Youth House House fixtures,
Centre fixtures, fittings &
fittings & equipment
equipment
Gross book value 1 January 2025 - 100,000 22,832 139,745 262,577
Additions (see below) - - - - -
Disposals - - - - -
Gross book value 31 December 2025 - 100,000 22,832 139,745 262,577
Depreciation 1 January 2025 - - 22,832 69,824 92,656
Disposals - - - - -
Chargeforthe year - - - 12,558 12,558
Depreciation 31 December 2025 - - 22,832 82,382 105,214
Net book value 1 January 2025 - 100,000 - 69,922 169,922
Net book value 31 December 2025 - 100,000 - 57,363 157,363

Note 4 Current assets - Debtors

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations
VAT recovereable under LPWGS
Prepayments & other amounts receivable
Totals		 4,619
-
-
4,619
4,631
-
-
-
-
4,708
-
-
-
-
169
4,619
-
-
4,619
9,508

Note 5 Current assets – Cash at bank and in hand

2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
£ £ £ £ £
Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand
Barclays current account (4,348) 3,899 11,262 10,813 6,450
Darlington Credit Union deposit account 15,687 - - 15,687 15,533
CCLA (CBF) deposit accounts 5,779 59,305 - 65,084 61,620
Cash in hand - Flower funds - - 125 125 243
Total 17,118 63,204 11,387 91,709 83,846

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Note 6 Current liabilities – creditors falling due in less than one year

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Current liabilities – creditors due < 1 year
Other invoices relating to the year
Wedding deposits
Total
863
-
-
863
604
-
-
500
500
500
863
-
500
1,363
1,104

Note 7 Fund movement by type

2025
Opening
£
2025
Incoming
£
2025
Outgoing
£
2025
Transfers
£
2025
Closing
£
Totaled by fund type
Building fund (Designated)
Church running expense fund (Designated)
Flower fund (Restricted)
Grant funding (Restricted)
Organ fund (Restricted)
Piano purchase fund (Designated)
Toddler Group (Restricted)
Tower Fund (Designated)
Walkington House Fund (Restricted)
Youth & Childrens Work Fund (Restricted)
General fund (Unrestricted)
Total funds
Totaled by fund status
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
Total funds		 22,465
1,254
-
-
23,719
36,693
1,882
-
-
38,575
243
255
(373)
-
125
-
500
(500)
-
1,000
-
-
-
1,000
1,000
-
(1,000)
-
-
500
100
(600)
-
-
910
-
-
-
910
9,960
-
-
-
9,960
474
292
(464)
302
188,927
77,112
(88,302)
-
177,737
262,172
81,395
(91,239)
-
252,328
188,927
77,112
(88,302)
-
177,737
61,068
3,136
(1,000)
-
63,204
12,177
1,147
(1,937)
-
11,387
262,172
81,395
(91,239)
-
252,328

Note 8 Legacies

The PCC received an unrestricted legacy of £3,000 from the estate of the late Dr Alan Stewart during the year. No legacies were received in 2024.

Note 9 Grants received

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Grants received
Thomas Metcalfe Barron Fund
DDBF mission grant – youth group
DDBF mission grant – toddler group
Total		 -
-
500
500
-
-
-
-
-
600
-
-
-
-
500
-
-
500
500
1,100

The PCC received a grant allocation from the Thomas Metcalfe Barron Community First Fund in 2025. The grant conditions are that the funds are to be used to support activities linked to the festive season for the benefit of the elderly of the parish. The funds were used towards the Advent meal held in November 2025. There were no distributions from the fund in 2024 or 2023.

In 2024 the PCC received two micro-grants from the Diocesan Board of Finance for energizing growth through mission and evangelism. The grants are to support the costs of the youth groups and the toddler group.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Note 10 Charitable and other giving

The following charitable giving payments were made during the year:

2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
CAP (Christians Against Poverty)
Christmas Journey (St Matthew & St Luke’s)
Kings Church Foodbank
ROC (Redeeming Our Communities)
St Teresa’s Hospice
Tearfund
Total		 500
-
500
500
100
-
100
50
500
-
500
500
-
-
-
100
500
-
500
500
500
-
500
500
2,100
-
2,100
2,150

The PCC selected three local charities and one overseas charity to support during 2025 - Kings Church Foodbank, CAP, St Teresa’s Hospice and Tearfund. By championing these charities, we hope to increase our understanding of their work as well as increasing our support for them. A donation was also made to the Christmas Journey run by St Matthew and St Luke’s church which brings the Christmas story to school children in the deanery.

We continue to support for the Kings Church food bank by collecting food and cash donations in church on behalf of the food bank. All food and donations collected in the boxes in church are given directly to the foodbank and do not form part of the PCC accounts.

Note 11 Agency Payments

The PCC receives funds on behalf of other organisations (for example charity collections and diocesan statutory fees for weddings and funerals) which are then paid to the relevant organisations. These ‘agency’ receipts and payments are administered through the PCC bank account but do not form part of the activity of the PCC and are not included in the preceding accounts in this report. During the year the PCC administered the following agency payments:

2025
2024
£
£
Durham Diocese statutory fees for weddings and funerals
Retired clergy fees for weddings and funerals
The Children's Society from the Christingle services collections
Royal British Legion from the Remembrance Day service collection
St Teresa’s Hospice from funeral collections and light up a life service
Tear Fund from Myanmar collections and prayer breakfast
Alzheimer’s Research from funeral collection
DDBF from confirmation service collection
RNIB from funeral collection
Rutson Ward at the Friarage from funeral collection
The Dogs Trust from funeral collection
Cancer research from funeral collections
Mothers’ Union from funeral collection
Total		 1,535
2,078
898
495
665
568
362
150
234
92
360
-
153
-
137
-
30
-
76
-
135
-
-
560
-
400
4,585
4,343

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON

Financial Statements

for the year ending 31 December 2025

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Independent Examiner’s report To the Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity, Darlington

This report is on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 which are set out on pages 4 - 10 following in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (‘the Regulations’), and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, and you consider the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 144(2) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue a report on these accounts in accordance with the terms of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b)of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance, 2011 edition. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and the comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with the examination no matter has come to my attention:

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

David Park 38 Swaledale Avenue Darlington DL3 9AL

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Statement of Financial Activities

Note 2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
Total funds
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2(a)
Income from charitable activities
2(b)
Other trading activities
2(c)
Investments
2(d)
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
2(e)
Expenditure on charitable activities
2(f)
Total expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
resources before transfers
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward 1 Jan
Total funds carried forward 31 Dec		 69,587
-
925
70,512
67,141
3,244
-
-
3,244
3,649
3,800
-
222
4,022
3,146
481
3,136
-
3,617
3,878
77,112
3,136
1,147
81,395
77,814
1,434
-
71
1,505
195
86,868
1,000
1,866
89,734
103,410
88,302
1,000
1,937
91,239
103,605
(11,190)
2,136
(790)
(9,844)
(25,791)
-
-
-
-
-
(11,190)
2,136
(790)
(9,844)
(25,791)
188,927
61,068
12,177
262,172
287,963
177,737
63,204
11,387
252,328
262,172

Balance sheet

Balance sheet
Note 2025
Total funds
£
2024
Total funds
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
Current assets
Debtors
4
Cash at bank and in hand
5
Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year
6
Net current assets less current liabilities
Total net assets less liabilities
Represented by:
7
Unrestricted
General fund
Designated
Building fund
General expenses fund
Piano fund
Tower fund
Restricted
Flower fund
Organ fund
Toddlers fund
Walkington House fund
Youth & children fund
Funds of the church		 157,363
169,922
157,363
169,922
4,619
9,508
91,709
83,846
96,328
93,354
1,363
1,104
1,363
1,104
94,965
92,250
252,328
262,172
177,737
188,927
23,719
22,465
38,575
36,693
-
1,000
910
910
125
243
1,000
1,000
-
500
9,960
9,960
302
474
252,328
262,172

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on Tuesday 21[st] April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Rev James Harvey

PCC Chairman

The notes on pages 5 - 10 form part of these accounts.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Note 1 - Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs together with the applicable accounting standards, FRS102 (2016) and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP(FRS102)).

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. The activities of Holy Trinity Youth Centre are not included in the accounts of the PCC as it is a separately registered charity.

Funds

Restricted funds represent donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balances basis.

Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.

Designated funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future. Designated funds remain unrestricted and can be moved to other general funds if the PCC so decides. The PCC has designated general funds for the purpose of building repairs, funds to cover approximately 6 months church running expenses, and funds to purchase a new electric piano for the music group.

Incoming resources

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Resources expended

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan 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.

Fixed assets

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with sections 10(2)(a) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred.

Freehold land and buildings comprise of the hall at Walkington House, Vane Terrace and the Youth Centre on Pierremont Road.

Walkington House was constructed by the PCC in the garden of 12 Vane Terrace (the house at 12 Vane Terrace was gifted to the parish in the 1960s and sold in 2013). No cost information was available for the property and the brought forward carrying value is the PCC's estimate of current market value of similar property in the local area. No depreciation is provided on Walkington House as the currently estimated residual value of Walkington House derives mainly from the value of the freehold land which would not depreciate. Any resulting depreciation from an estimate of the building value is viewed to be immaterial.

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Note 1 – Accounting Policies (continued)

The Youth Centre on Pierremont Road was constructed in 1974. The land and building are property of the PCC. The centre is operated by the Holy Trinity Youth Centre Management Committee (charity number 507430). No cost information is available for the property and no value is attributed to it in the accounts.

Fixtures, fittings and equipment used within the church & hall premises are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the useful economic life of the assets (ranging from 4 - 20 years). Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written of when the asset is acquired.

Note 2 - Analysis of income and expenditure

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
2(a) Income from donations and legacies
Planned giving – Gift Aid
Planned giving - other
Loose plate collections
Donations appeals etc – Gift Aid
Donations appeals etc – other
Tax recoverable on Gift Aid
Legacies (see note 8)
Grants (see note 9)
Other funds generated
Total		 38,987
-
-
38,987
35,774
5,013
-
-
5,013
4,730
5,901
-
-
5,901
6,774
558
-
-
558
1,664
3,855
-
425
4,280
5,709
12,006
-
-
12,006
11,390
3,000
-
-
3,000
-
-
-
500
500
1,100
267
-
-
267
-
69,587
-
925
70,512
67,141
2(b) Income from charitable activities
PCC fees for weddings and funerals
Assigned fees for weddings and funerals
Total		 2,417
-
-
2,417
2,409
827
-
-
827
1,240
3,244
-
-
3,244
3,649
2(c) Income from other trading activities
Walkington House lettings
Fundraising events
Other fundraising
Total		 1,700
-
-
1,700
2,200
2,100
-
222
2,322
946
-
-
-
-
-
3,800
-
222
4,022
3,146
2(d) Income from investments
Bank and building society interest
Total		 481
3,136
-
3,617
3,878
481
3,136
-
3,617
3,878
INCOME TOTAL 77,112
3,136
1,147
81,395
77,814

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Note 2 - Analysis of income and expenditure (continued)

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
2(e) Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of stewardship campaign
Costs of fundraising events
Total		 248
-
-
248
-
1,186
-
71
1,257
195
1,434
-
71
1,505
195
2(f) Expenditure on charitable activities
(i) Parish share / Deanery share
(ii) Clergy & staffing costs
Contribution towards children & family
worker
Verger, organist & bell fees
Clergy fees
Working expenses of incumbent
Parsonage – water & phone
Parish training and mission
Youth & childrens activities
(iii) Church running costs
Insurance
Depreciation
Electricity, gas & water
Church maintenance
Security
Cleaning
Service costs
Church equipment
Administration
Printing & stationery
Bank charges
(iv) Church major repairs
Church major repairs
(v) Charitable giving (see note 10)
Home mission
Secular charities
Relief and development agencies
Missionary societies
(vi) Walkington House running costs
Electricity, gas & water
Insurance
Repairs & maintenance
Cleaning
Depreciation
Total		 38,486
-
-
38,486
35,622
3,150
-
-
3,150
3,000
-
-
-
-
448
-
-
-
-
62
256
-
-
256
239
1,395
-
-
1,395
1,276
1,592
-
500
2,092
1,233
419
-
993
1,412
802
6,812
-
1,493
8,305
7,060
5,093
-
-
5,093
4,975
12,558
-
-
12,558
12,595
7,520
-
-
7,520
7,504
885
-
-
885
242
1,499
-
-
1,499
1,453
2,241
-
-
2,241
1,808
1,218
-
373
1,591
1,415
1,732
1,000
-
2,732
440
403
-
-
403
471
1,364
-
-
1,364
2,172
96
-
-
96
53
34,609
1,000
373
35,982
33,128
3,690
-
-
3,690
23,540
3,690
-
-
3,690
23,540
1,100
-
-
1,100
1,050
500
-
-
500
600
-
-
-
-
-
500
-
-
500
500
2,100
-
-
2,100
2,150
958
-
-
958
874
213
-
-
213
223
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
813
1,171
-
-
1,171
1,910
86,868
1,000
1,866
89,734
103,410
EXPENDITURE TOTAL 88,302
1,000
1,937
91,239
103,605
TOTAL NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) (11,190)
2,136
(790)
(9,844)
(25,791)

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Note 3 Fixed assets for use by the PCC

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets - Tangible assets
(net book value)
Church servery
Church heating system
Church carpets
Church chairs
Church photocopier
Church AV system
Walkington House building
Holy Trinity Youth Centre
Total		 20,115
-
-
20,115
22,127
15,281
-
-
15,281
17,413
591
-
-
591
913
1,344
-
-
1,344
1,848
54
-
-
54
378
19,978
-
-
19,978
27,243
100,000
-
-
100,000
100,000
-
-
-
-
-
157,363
-
-
157,363
169,922

Changes in fixed asset values during the year are summarized as follows:

Holy Trinity Walkington Walkington Church Total
Youth House House fixtures,
Centre fixtures, fittings &
fittings & equipment
equipment
Gross book value 1 January 2025 - 100,000 22,832 139,745 262,577
Additions (see below) - - - - -
Disposals - - - - -
Gross book value 31 December 2025 - 100,000 22,832 139,745 262,577
Depreciation 1 January 2025 - - 22,832 69,824 92,656
Disposals - - - - -
Chargeforthe year - - - 12,558 12,558
Depreciation 31 December 2025 - - 22,832 82,382 105,214
Net book value 1 January 2025 - 100,000 - 69,922 169,922
Net book value 31 December 2025 - 100,000 - 57,363 157,363

Note 4 Current assets - Debtors

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations
VAT recovereable under LPWGS
Prepayments & other amounts receivable
Totals		 4,619
-
-
4,619
4,631
-
-
-
-
4,708
-
-
-
-
169
4,619
-
-
4,619
9,508

Note 5 Current assets – Cash at bank and in hand

2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
£ £ £ £ £
Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand
Barclays current account (4,348) 3,899 11,262 10,813 6,450
Darlington Credit Union deposit account 15,687 - - 15,687 15,533
CCLA (CBF) deposit accounts 5,779 59,305 - 65,084 61,620
Cash in hand - Flower funds - - 125 125 243
Total 17,118 63,204 11,387 91,709 83,846

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Note 6 Current liabilities – creditors falling due in less than one year

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Current liabilities – creditors due < 1 year
Other invoices relating to the year
Wedding deposits
Total
863
-
-
863
604
-
-
500
500
500
863
-
500
1,363
1,104

Note 7 Fund movement by type

2025
Opening
£
2025
Incoming
£
2025
Outgoing
£
2025
Transfers
£
2025
Closing
£
Totaled by fund type
Building fund (Designated)
Church running expense fund (Designated)
Flower fund (Restricted)
Grant funding (Restricted)
Organ fund (Restricted)
Piano purchase fund (Designated)
Toddler Group (Restricted)
Tower Fund (Designated)
Walkington House Fund (Restricted)
Youth & Childrens Work Fund (Restricted)
General fund (Unrestricted)
Total funds
Totaled by fund status
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
Total funds		 22,465
1,254
-
-
23,719
36,693
1,882
-
-
38,575
243
255
(373)
-
125
-
500
(500)
-
1,000
-
-
-
1,000
1,000
-
(1,000)
-
-
500
100
(600)
-
-
910
-
-
-
910
9,960
-
-
-
9,960
474
292
(464)
302
188,927
77,112
(88,302)
-
177,737
262,172
81,395
(91,239)
-
252,328
188,927
77,112
(88,302)
-
177,737
61,068
3,136
(1,000)
-
63,204
12,177
1,147
(1,937)
-
11,387
262,172
81,395
(91,239)
-
252,328

Note 8 Legacies

The PCC received an unrestricted legacy of £3,000 from the estate of the late Dr Alan Stewart during the year. No legacies were received in 2024.

Note 9 Grants received

2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Grants received
Thomas Metcalfe Barron Fund
DDBF mission grant – youth group
DDBF mission grant – toddler group
Total		 -
-
500
500
-
-
-
-
-
600
-
-
-
-
500
-
-
500
500
1,100

The PCC received a grant allocation from the Thomas Metcalfe Barron Community First Fund in 2025. The grant conditions are that the funds are to be used to support activities linked to the festive season for the benefit of the elderly of the parish. The funds were used towards the Advent meal held in November 2025. There were no distributions from the fund in 2024 or 2023.

In 2024 the PCC received two micro-grants from the Diocesan Board of Finance for energizing growth through mission and evangelism. The grants are to support the costs of the youth groups and the toddler group.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY, DARLINGTON YEAR ENDING 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

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Note 10 Charitable and other giving

The following charitable giving payments were made during the year:

2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
CAP (Christians Against Poverty)
Christmas Journey (St Matthew & St Luke’s)
Kings Church Foodbank
ROC (Redeeming Our Communities)
St Teresa’s Hospice
Tearfund
Total		 500
-
500
500
100
-
100
50
500
-
500
500
-
-
-
100
500
-
500
500
500
-
500
500
2,100
-
2,100
2,150

The PCC selected three local charities and one overseas charity to support during 2025 - Kings Church Foodbank, CAP, St Teresa’s Hospice and Tearfund. By championing these charities, we hope to increase our understanding of their work as well as increasing our support for them. A donation was also made to the Christmas Journey run by St Matthew and St Luke’s church which brings the Christmas story to school children in the deanery.

We continue to support for the Kings Church food bank by collecting food and cash donations in church on behalf of the food bank. All food and donations collected in the boxes in church are given directly to the foodbank and do not form part of the PCC accounts.

Note 11 Agency Payments

The PCC receives funds on behalf of other organisations (for example charity collections and diocesan statutory fees for weddings and funerals) which are then paid to the relevant organisations. These ‘agency’ receipts and payments are administered through the PCC bank account but do not form part of the activity of the PCC and are not included in the preceding accounts in this report. During the year the PCC administered the following agency payments:

2025
2024
£
£
Durham Diocese statutory fees for weddings and funerals
Retired clergy fees for weddings and funerals
The Children's Society from the Christingle services collections
Royal British Legion from the Remembrance Day service collection
St Teresa’s Hospice from funeral collections and light up a life service
Tear Fund from Myanmar collections and prayer breakfast
Alzheimer’s Research from funeral collection
DDBF from confirmation service collection
RNIB from funeral collection
Rutson Ward at the Friarage from funeral collection
The Dogs Trust from funeral collection
Cancer research from funeral collections
Mothers’ Union from funeral collection
Total		 1,535
2,078
898
495
665
568
362
150
234
92
360
-
153
-
137
-
30
-
76
-
135
-
-
560
-
400
4,585
4,343