2025-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] January 2025 To December 31[st] 2025

Charity name: Friends of Repton Parish Church

Charity registration number: 1162837

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	For the benefit of the public to maintain, repair, restore, preserve, improve and enhance the fabric of the church of St Wystan, Repton, its monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, stained glass, ornaments and other chattels and its churchyard.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	There were three major fund raising events organized in 2025. The first, in April, was an evening with the Beatles where their music was brought to life with images, commentary and a large cast of performers including local choirs and instrumentalists. Our thanks to Jeremy Bournon for bringing this together this very successful event. Proceeds amounted to over £3,500. In October there was a concert of contemporary folk music headed by Lavinia Blackwall and her band Stilton and supported by talented guitarist George Nash, and singer Alex Rex. This was also arranged by Jeremy Bournon and raised over £1,160. Also in October we were privileged to have our annual lecture given by the Very Revd Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster entitled ‘Dazzled by Display – a Funeral, a Coronation and an Abbey’. Dr Hoyle gave us a very informative and entertaining, illustrated talk including his personal insights into these national events. It was enjoyed by all who attended and raised over £350. A further event in May was an organized trip to Tewkesbury Abbey and Deerhurst Priory where there were guided tours enjoyed by the 16 Friends supporters who went. A new leaflet on the Viking connections with the church has been produced in response

		to frequent visitor requests for information. Work has progressed on the production of a new church guide and a reprint of Harold Taylor’s Repton Studies. By introducing people to the significance of the church, and promoting understanding of its history, this will raise its profile and further the objects of the charity through additional financial support.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	In carrying out the above, the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	The main achievements of FRPC have been raising funds through Subscriptions, donations and fundraising events. This has enabled donations to the church of £1,791 for new bell ropes, printing of Viking leaflets and new oak benches for the Quiet Garden in the churchyard. Remaining funds will be used in future to maintain and enhance St. Wystan’s church and churchyard for the benefit of the public.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Total Receipts for 2025 amounted to £12,601.78 which included single as well as regular donations, gift aid and receipts from events. A significant donation of £3,204.32 was received from the proceeds of a locally organized event ‘Call my bluff, wine tasting’. Total payments amounted to £4,964.44 which included payments linked with events, charges by Charities Aid Foundation for handling donations, and donations to Repton PCC for St. Wystan’s Church. This resulted in a surplus for the year of £7,637.34 and a final balance of £20,257.22.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The aim of the Trustees is to maintain a balance in unrestricted funds equating to two months of payments. Our only major payments are Trustees insurance and stationery so maintaining a reserve of £300 in unrestricted funds is appropriate.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	>£300
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	There is no uncertainty about the charity continuing as a going concern.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity’s principal sources of funding are subscriptions, donations and fund raising events. In 2025 there were 29 regular subscribers and we aim to hold 3 fundraising events each year.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Foundation Constitution in Standard format for CI0.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Vicar Ex Officio Two trustees nominated by Repton Parochial Church Council (PCC) Up to 5 others appointed by Trustees on the basis of their ability to represent the wider community’s interest in achieving the organisation’s objectives.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The Charity has 8 trustees which include chair, treasurer and secretary. It works with Repton Parochial Church Council to identify projects of value to fulfilling the organisation’s objectives and likely to gain support from the wider community.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Friends of Repton Parish Church
Other name the charity uses	FRPC
Registered charitynumber	1162837
Charity’s principal address	36 Beech Avenue Willington Derby DE65 6DB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Richard Finch	Chair		Trustees
	Stephen Hardwick	Treasurer		Trustees
	Virginia Davis	Secretary		Nominated byRepton PCC
	Rev Stephen Short			Ex Officio
	Andrew Austen			Trustees
	Stephen Gould		Until 19/03/25	Nominated byRepton PCC
	George Johnson		From 29/07/25	Nominated byRepton PCC
	Anna Parish			Trustees
	Jonathan Sheldon			Trustees

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustses Signature(s) Full namels) Position (eg Secretsry, I Chair Chair. atr) Richard Finch Virginia Davis Secretary Dats 1710512

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