Parish of Long Ashton x may fl, Our Vision for the Family of Churches in Long A5htOTTr, Barrow fjurney & Fi(u Bourton 2025 Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 St December 2025 Charity Commission Number 1163733
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Long Ashton This is the annual report and accounts of the PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Long Ashton for the year ended 31, December 2025. Eccleslastital Parish: Long Ashton - Registered with the Charity Commission Number 1163733 Church Dedications: All Saints Church, Church Lane, Lon8 Ashton, BS419LU Keedwell Church (Church of the A5censionl, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, BS419DR Rector: Reverend James Harris Correspondence Church Office. Keedwell Church, 10 Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, BS419DR office allsaintsla.or Members of the Parochial Church Councll: Revd James Harris Ichairl Revd Joanna Moule, (Curatel Revd Dr David Mumford, (Assistant Minister) Tony Miles Ichurch Warden) Fiona Cunningham IDeanery Synod Rep and Deputy Warden) Colin Havill (Treasurer) John Britton IFabricl Gill Miles (Safeguarding and Health & Safety) (Co-opted 6th April 20251 Nini Anamah Cliff Bond Val Bond Michael Crabtree Sheila Crabtree Annie Hodgetts Elizabeth Karsch Collette Miyagawa Andrea Muxworthy PCC Secretary: Carolyn Conolly (until 131111251 May Wong (from 41121251 Bankers: National Westminster Bank: Portishead: Bristol Santander UK Plc, Bootle CCLA Investment Management Limited, London, EC4R 3A8 Inow part of Jupiter Investment Management plcl Independent Examiner: Mark Packham, 3 Ridgeway Rd, Long Ashton, BS419EX Quinquennial Surveyor: George Chedburn, Charted Architect, Chedburn Dudley, Bath Brewery, Toll Bridge Rd Bath, BAI 7DE. Benefice: Our family of churches comprises the two parishes of Long Ashton and of Barrow Gurney and Flax Bourton. Benefice website: www.laflaxandbarrow.or
AIMS AND ORGANISATION The PCC exists to Co-operate with the Rector in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It is responsible for keeping the buildin85 in good order. It normally meets monthly. except August and December, with additional meetings if required. Committees and associated administrations Ministry Team - benefice-wide group consisting of all licensed Ministers, Ordinands and Churchwardens- has responsibility for co-ordinating the worship and teaching ministry across the benefice. Standlng Committee, con51Sting of Rector, Curate, Churchwarden, Treasurer and another PCC member, Valerie Bond. It meets monthly and deals with business between full meetings of the PCC. Its remit is to provide strategic oversight and assist the Rector in the management of the parish, bringing recommendations to the full PCC as appropriate. Health & Safety is coordinated by Gill Miles in conjunction with the Churchwarden and Rector- they meet periodically to ensure policy and procedures are kept up to date. Buildin85 for Mission. Re-established by the PCC in October 2025 to keep track of progress on the development of our buildings, liaise with our architect, make decisions lup to £1,000) and report back to PCC on a regular basis. The focus initially is on All Saints but the group is also keeping Keedwell Church in view until such time as 3 major project can be resourced. A number of activities are undertaken by working groups which report regularly to the Rector andlor PCC - including Community Lunches, Warm Welcome Cafe, Emerge youth 8roup and Choir. Church Membership Following a full revision of the electoral roll, there were 94 members on the roll immediately prior to the th APCM on 27 March 202512024.. 1181. An updated roll will be displayed shortly before the 2025 APCM. The average adult Sunday attendance in October 2025 was 72 but this excludes those joining u5 online and at other gatherings during the week. VISION AND PRIORITIES Both of the benefices, PCCS met together in October 2024 to begin the process of reviewing, discernin8 and planning priorities for the next season of the life of our family of churches in Long Ashton, Barrow Gurney and Flax Bourton. Over the following months, we sought to discern how to build on the foundations of the past to ensure Jesus, promise, of abundant life and that all may flourish ljohn 10.101, may be more widely realised. The new vision was launched at an open meeting in Keedwell Church on 4 October and a booklet setting out our vision and priorities, 'That all may flourish,, is available on the website. A Series of workshops 15 planned for 2026 to explore how the four foundations of the vision can be embedded within our church life. Community; open to encounter- creating a sense of belonging where we can see, hear, know and value everyone across generations, deepening trust and sharing values Spirituality,. rooted in prayer- lifting our gaze to the horizons of eternity in every situation, connectin8 to wisdom, imagination and power beyond ourselves Wisdom; committed to growth - cultivating habits of study, discussion and challenge: engaging in dynamic conversation with the riches of the Bible and the experiences of Christians past and present Action, inspired to serve- recognizing the 8ifts we have among us: puttin8 them to work generously and with purpose in the Service of God and neighbour.
Worship It is our aim that our church services should be community focused and open to all. In the best tradition of local, parish church, we endeavour that everyone should feel welcome at any of our services, wherever they are coming from and whatever they bring on their heart or mind. We continue to recognise there are obstacles which may prevent people engaging with the life of the church. Our worshippin8 life has evolved to include.. a greater variety of music opportunities to worship outdoors in creation - especially within our Breakfast@9 community the prioritisation of children and young families with a children's activity area at the front of the church exploring how we encounter with Jesus through sermons and discussion around Bear Grylls, recent book 'The Greatest Story Ever Told,. It has been encouraglng to see these developments bearing fruit and for new people to find ways to encounter the living God through the local church. We believe this will be further enhanced as we live out the vision 'th3t all may flourish,. We have enjoyed getting together most months for benefice-wide worship including special occasions such as an outdoor celebration of Rogation - the 'Big Church Day Out,, the annual 'Remembered with love, memorial service and for markin8 the key milestones of Lent and Holy Week. We held two joint series of talks durin8 Lent explorin8 the Old Testament and key questions of faith. The 2025 Statistics for Mission confirm the prominent role that pastoral ministry plays in serving our community, particularly funerals and burials, of which we conducted 2 1 during the year, either at church, at a crematorium or in the burial ground. We have also celebrated with the families of 6infants and children at their baptisms and with the families and friends of 2 couples at their weddings. It continues to be a joy and privilege, as the parish church, to provide a sacred space for the markin8 of life events and community celebrations in this way. Minlstry We continue to be grateful for the ministry of our Rector, Revd James Harris, Curate, Revd Joanna Moule, our Assistant Ministers, Revd John Andrews, Revd Michael James Iwho joined us during 20251 and Deacon, Revd David Mumford,. as well a5 the many lay members of the congregation who offer their gifts to enable our worship week by week- notably Tony and Gill Miles with the team who nurture the Breakfast@9 communitv,. and the leaders of our Emerge youth group: Henry and Annabel Moule and Collete Miyagawa. We were sorry to hear in October that Revd David Mumford has had to withdraw from ministry for the time being while he undergoes treatment for an ongoing illness. We hold him and his family in our prayers. We were pleased to be joined for a second year by Sophie Duncan, an Ordinand from Sarum College, as part of her training in context. We consider it a privilege to receive the gifts Ordinand5 bring durin8 their placements and to support those God is calling to serve the Church in this way. The Choir continues to offer faithful service under Annie Fowlerfs leadership, ably supported by Val Bond, and we are grateful for the ways they have helped enable the evolving shape and expression of our worship. We give thanks to God for the abundant gifts Colin Smith offer5 in many and varied ways to provide musical expression to our worship and prayers, on piano and organ, not least at funerals where countless grieving families have found comfort and inspiration in his offering.
Tony Miles and Fiona Cunningham were reappointed Church Warden and Assistant Churchwarden respectively at the 2025 Annual Meeting. The roles of warden are vital in providing lay leadership, prayerful counsel and insight alongside the Rector. We are most grateful to them for their diligent and faithful service. Mission and outreach Our partnership with Northleaze Church of England Academy continue5 to develop and flourish, both through involvement of clergy in the day-to-day teaching and worship at the school and through the commitment of the Governing Body, for which the church provides three Foundation Governors, who monitor and support its distinctively Christian ethos. These posts are currently held by Revd Jo Moule, Nini Anamah and Gill Miles. Jo lead5 the termly lunchtime Bible Club, which always attracts an enthusiastic group of children who are keen to explore Bible texts more deeply, and gives pastoral support for staff. We have been delighted to find continued enthusiasm, co-operation and commitment for our partnership In our newly appointed Head teacher, Corinne Clarke who joined the school in September 2025 and has quickly evidenced her belief in the importance of strong church-school link5. We look forward to developing new ideas for flourishing together, building on the strong foundations already in place. The benefice website provides up to date information on our activities and the weekly benefice Church News email newsletter (which now has over 350 subscribersl provides a digest of news, information and resources, both practical and spiritual, for the church family and wider community. The monthly Parish magazine provides a printed medium to celebrate life and faith in Long Ashton through a variety of articles and pictures. We received over 250 subscriptions during 2025 and it is also available free online from the website. We thank the Editorial Team, now led by Val Bond, for its hard work and creativitv. We also give thanks for all those who distribute the magazine and, in particular, the coordinator Richard Pillin8er and former distributor John Edwards, who retired after manv vears of faithful service. The ministry of prayer is a key area for focus this year and we are currently exploring how to incorporate prayer ministry after every service, as well as providing more and varied opportunities for parishioners to engage in prayer.. our Advent 'Soul Space, evenings have provided a good model in which to build. We are very grateful to Collette Miyagawa who provides us with prayer points for the Persecuted Church in different ountries each month. A highlight of 2025 was the Midsummer Magic festival in June and our thanks 80 to Elizabeth Holford and her team for their inspirational leadership. Over the weekend of 21,122. June there were two concerts at All Saints Church, a midsummer lunch, an art exhibition at Keedwell Church, family activities at All Saints and a film-show at the community centre. Worship on the Sunday took place 'among the trees, with a specially designed liturgy exploring faith as a journey through the forest. The funds raised allowed us to send £1,000 for the planting of trees at the Wraxall site of Children's Hospice South West and £2,400 for the provision of borehole at Ndola School in Zambia. Our weekly Warm Welcome Cafe at Keedwell, monthly Community Lunch and occasional Cream Teas continue to provide a vital meeting point and source of friendship, care and support for 3 diverse group of people from across our community, notably reaching a number of people for whom these gatherings are their primary engagement with the local church. We are grateful to Karen Barratt and Fiona Cunningham, who lead the running of Cafe with a dedicated team of volunteers- and to Beth Karsch and members of the team who run the Community Lunches. North Somerset Council, Long Ashton Community Association and the Co- operative Society have all supported these projects with grants and facilities. The monthly visits to Lampton House are hugely appreciated by the residents and we are grateful to Beverley Crocker for co-ordinating and helping to lead services alongside James and Jo. There is a monthly Communion
service for the community of worshippers at Audley Redwood retirement village, augmented by a homegroup led by members of the community and pastoral visits on request. The Long Ashton Branch of the Royal British Legion disbanded in November and their Standard was officially received by the Rector for safekeeping at All Saints at the close of the Remembrance Sunday Service. We join others in thanking Dave Addis, the branch secretary, for his unstinting work over many years. Finance and fabric There is much positive news to report and give thanks for. There was a surplus of £2,500 on the General Fund before transfers - for the first time in several years we did not require legacy income or special gift days to cover day to day running expenses. Regular giving increased by 5% - the increased giving by existing and new members therefore more than offset the impact of the lost income from those no longer with us. Further details of our finance5 are given in the Accounts and in the Funds and reserve5 report below. In June 2025, we completed the sale of Church House. In line with the announcement of the proposed sale, the PCC has decided to transfer the proceeds, totallin8 £237,900 net of disposal costs, to a designated fund which will be used for the refurbishment of Keedwell Church in due course. The receipt of the proceeds also allowed us to replenish the General Fund which had borne the costs prior to sale, thus enabling u5 to pay off the arrears of our historical Parish Share commitments The PCC continued to progress its 8uildings for Mission objectives, with the aim of ensurin8 both All Saint5 Church and Keedwell Church are sustainable and fit for purpose, facilitating accessibility through aesthetics, welcome, worship and hospitality for all. All Saints Church The planning for the investment of the Jean Limmer legacy at All Saints has progressed wlth the PCC agreein8 a vision and priorities and an architect has provided options for what can be achieved. The three key priorities determined by the PCC are Aesthetics, Welcome & Hospitality and Worship. The PCC presented its preliminary plans to the congregation in May 2025 and received feedback which is being fed into our future plans. A temporary reordering licence has been obtained in order to experiment with the removal of a number of pews, predominantly from the side aisle5, to provide two area5 capable of more flexible uses. A number of fabric improvement, repair and maintenance project5 have been undertaken at All Saints followin8 receipt of the 2024 quinquennial inspection report. In particular, work has been undertaken to ensure the roof is watertight so that the side aisles could be re-plastered and redecorated in November. The repainting of the nave and chancel ceilings is currently underway ljanuary 20261. Keedwell Church Keedwell is first and foremost a place of worship with regular weekly and monthly service5 taking place there with many attending who consider it 'their home church, rather than All Saints. Keedwell also provides an expression of God's love in the heart of our community with hospitality, fellowship and 5UPPOrt offered through various other outreach and community-building activities. In 2024 the roof was re-felted and in 2025 a number of smaller improvements were made including various overdue electrical works. Eco-church We have been liaising with the eco team at Flax Bourton church, who are to be congratulated on achieving a Gold Eco-church award from A Rocha. We received a bronze Eco-church award in January 2026. We have installed our first Swift boxes at All Saints Church in order to encourage the establishment of a new swift colony. The Keedwell Wildlife Garden has also been restocked with a variety of native plants. We are hopeful of making progress towards a silver Eco-church award during 2026 and our sermon series in January is incorporating teaching on our discipleship with Jesus through a sustainable lifestyle.
Church operations The PCC is grateful to Carolyn Conolly for the administrative sUPPOrt she provided over 21 years prior to her retirement in November. We look forward to appointin8 a Church Operations Coordinator who will provide shared resource across the benefice. May Wong has been appointed as interim coordinator for the five months to April 2026. Funds and reserves During 2025 the accounts show a reduction across all funds of £39,500 due primarily to the costs incurred as we invested in All Saints and Keedwell Churches along with the remaining costs relating to the Church House disposal. Unrestricted Fund5 Unrestricted funds represent the income and expenditure of the PCC excluding where the use of any income is legally restricted by the donor beyond our normal charitable purpose. The PCC now has three separate unrestricted funds following the closure of the Church House Fund. At 31st December 2024 total unrestrirted funds were £347,200 but this included the Church House Revaluation Fund of £340,000 leavlng just £7,200 of other unrestricted reserves. The PCC had therefore deferred payment of 40% IE31,200I of its Parish Share until the Church House disposal proceeds are received. At 3151 December 2025 the unrestricted reserves of £314,500 were all made up of bank balances and money on deposlt General Fund Our General Fund represents the on8oing day to day income and expenditure. Voluntary Income increased 40A from £121,600 to £126,000. Our regular giving income increased by 60h12024 up 17%) to £98,300, and we received Lump Sum Gifts of £3,80012024 £4,500) and Gift Aid of £20,10012024- 19,3001. Overall the surplus on the General Fund is £2,50012024 deficit £12,4001. The balance on the General Fund is £78,60012024 - £5,800). The increase arising following the disposal of Church House and the reimbursement of the General Fund with the expenses of disposal. LegL7Cy Fund We are grateful for two unrestricted legacy gifts of totalling £5,70012024 - £16,400). These funds are bein8 used in line with the families, wishes. Keedwell Church Fund As explained above, the £237,900 net proceeds of the Church House sale were transferred by the PCC to this Fund and will be used for the redevelopment of Keedwell. The PCC authorised preliminary works during 2025 of £10,000 to be undertaken primarily relating to the electrics, noticeboards and external doors. The proceeds are held on deposit, generating £5,700 of income in the second half of the year. Restricted Funds Limmer Legacy Fund The £233,700 balance on this fund comprises the 'restricted' legacy received during 2023 which 15 available for the upkeep and renewal of Church Fabric (excludin8 day to day running expenses). £32,700 has been expended during the year and £10,400 of interest has been earned on the monies on deposit. As noted bove. £14,600 of 2024 expenditure has been reimbursed to this fund now the Church House disposal proceeds have been received. The PCC intend5 to continue to utilise this Fund for the upkeep and renewal of All Saints Church.
Other restrictedfunds The balance on the Future Facilities Fund has reduced from £19,200 to £17,300 following the repayment of a £2,000 historical loan from the Bells Fund. It is anticipated that much of this fund will be used, In combination with the Limmer Legacy Fund, on improvements to All Saints Church. The Bells Fund, for work to the bells and bell ringing facilities of All Saints Church stands at £3,20012024 - £1,3001. The Churchyard Fund for the upkeep of specific graves in the churchyard. stands at £8,30012024- £8,300). Looking oheod to 2026 We enter 2026 with a small projected deficit which we hope and pray will be covered by increased giving from across the congregation. Much of the increased giving in recent years has come from a relatively small number of households and our prayer for this year is to see a broader spread as we focus on our use of the talents and money God has given us. We hope to finalise and obtain further approvals for the refurbishment and proposed developments at All Saints Church so that the work can proceed shortly thereafter. We will then start to focus on the options for the redevelopment of Keedwell Church using the funds provided from the sale of Church House Safeguardlng Safeguarding remains a priority for the Church of England nationally and there is much good practice to commend locally. The PCC continues to give significant time and attention to this vital area of ministry and 80vernance. We have embraced the diocesan 'dashboard' system, which facilitates monitoring of progress a8ainst requirements,. and safeguarding remains a standing item on the PCC'S agenda. AII PCC members are required to have valid DBS certificates and to complete the Basic, Foundation and Domestic Abuse diocesan training modules. For those leading particular activities, leadership-level trainin8 has been completed where necessary under our Safer Recruitment 8uidelines. We remain committed to developing a culture where worshippers, volunteers and visitors in our church are affirmed, equipped and protected from harm to the best of our ability - a reflection of the care God has for all his children. We are hugely grateful to Gill Miles for the diligent way in which she undertakes the role of Parish Safe8uardin8 Officer. We confirm that there have been no safeguarding incident5 reported under the Safeguardin8 and Clergv Discipline Measure during 2025. Assoclated trusts The PCC is represented on two independent trusts which are registered with the Charity Commission: The Long Ashton Churchyard and War Memorial Trust: The Rector (ex officio) NB.. the trustees agreed during 2025 that the Churchyard element of the Trust would be wound up and the relotively smoll amount of remoiningfunds disbursed on a churchyord interpretution project. The Trust will therefore in futurefocus solely on the upkeep of the Villoge Wor Memorial. The Long Ashton Parochial Charity, with responsibility primarily for care of the Almshouses.. The Rector and Church Wardens lex officio).
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The PCC, as trustees, are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard 102.. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generallv Accepted Accounting Practicel. The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable 3nd prudent: state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accountin8 records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statement5 comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deedlconstitution. They are also responsible for Safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. * * ¥ In conclusion, we look forward to 2026, encouraged by all we have seen of God'5 faithfulness in the past and enthused by God's promise to continue to walk closely with us. With all God's people in this place, we stand committed, by God's grace, to continue to discern and serve his mission in thi5 parish in the year to come. Signed on behalf of the Parochial Church Council Revd James Harris Rector Tony Miles Churchwarden 2151 January 2026 io
PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS LONG ASHTON STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 December 2025 Note Unreslricled Restricted funds funds 2025 Totsl funds Unreslricled Restricted fun 2024 lal fun INCOMING RESOURCES 111 Donations and legacies 132,007 262 132,269 137,7 240 138.147 12} Other trading activities 22.559 22.559 14,216 14,216 131 Investments 7,092 11.354 18,446 2.803 13,205 16,008 141 Church Fees 3,794 3,794 3,040 3,040 Total Incomlng R8sourc•g 177 068 171411 RESOURCES EXPENDED: 151 Church acUvllies 148,336 33.165 181,501 147.050 17,589 164,639 171 Costs of generating income 35.111 35,111 28,392 28,392 Total Rosour¢o$ Exp¢nd•d 216 612 193 031 Not Incomlnglloutgolng} rgsourcos b8foro transfers and oth•r galnslllossesl 117,9951 121,5491 139,5441 117.4761 14,1441 121,6201 Tr8nsfers beeen funds 14,652 132,6471 14,652 18,8971 139.5441 117,476) {4.1441 121,620) 18} Galn51llosse5} on Investment 8ssets 340 000 489 340 489 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Reconciliation of funds-. 191 Total funds brought foN48rd Total funds carrled forward 72 LL48 619 406 275 903 2QQL7
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS, LONG ASHTON Balance sheet at 31 December 2025 Note 2025 2024 INVESTMENTS Market value at 3111212025 {8) 18.643 359,436 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments Cash at Bank and in hand Cash on Deposit 4.644 14,222 549,659 568,525 5,748 19,549 282,389 307,686 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors and accrued charges.. Charities control Church gen6ral creditors 110) 1.667 6,432 8,099 1,143 46,573 47,716 Net current as8etsl{Ilabllltles) 560,426 259,970 NET ASSETS 579,069 619.406 Represented by.. Unrestricted Funds 112) Legacy Church House KeedwelllProperty revaluation fund General Fund 3,695 395 934 340,000 5,829 232,225 78.591 314,511 347,158 Restricted Funds (131 Future facilities Limmer legacy Lighting Bells Churchyard 17.328 233,727 2,006 3,179 8.320 19,208 241,428 2,006 1,303 8,303 264,558 272,248 TOTAL FUNDS 579.069 619,406 Approved on behalf of the Parochial Church Council Revd. James Harris 21st January 2026
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS, LONG ASHTON Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Note 2025 2024 INCOMING RESO 111 Volunta n¢om¢ Giving Lump Sum grfts18xcluding Gift AKII Other Mn-recurring donations Other charitable givingldonalion5 Unre51ricted Restricted Totsls UnreStrt Restricted Tota15 98,268 3,800 262 98.530 3,800 92,853 93,093 4,5(X) 424 1,582 99,599 19,258 118,857 2,937 16.353 138,147 424 1,582 99.359 19.258 118,617 2.937 16,353 137,907 2,780 104.848 20.099 124.947 1.383 5,677 132.007 2.780 105,110 20,099 125,209 1,383 5,677 132,289 262 240 Tax recov8r8d through Gift Aid Total giving (excluding legacE51 Grants Lagacles 262 240 262 240 121 Tradln actlvltSe8 Parish Magaziné- subscriptlonsladvertisirvJ Keedwell- hall lettings Mid5ummerM8giclMSMI tickol $al8sldonatbn8 Solar electricity generatlon IAII Santsl Other activilie5 3,951 6,020 6,810 1,539 4,239 22.559 3,951 8,020 8,810 1,539 4,378 5,359 4,378 1,427 1,427 3,052 14,216 22,559 14.216 131 Invutmont In Deposit Interest Dividend incom8 Church House- hall lettlngs and other Irume 7.092 10.972 382 18,084 382 1,307 12.728 477 14,035 477 1.496 18.Ch)8 7,092 18.446 13.205 141 Eg Slalulory PCC Fees Healing of the Church and other fees 2,773 1,021 3,794 2,773 1.021 2,389 651 3,040 2.389 651 3,040 ND 151 Chut¢h aGllvltle¥ Oiocesan Parish share Clergy expenses (net ol charges) PCC staff salary and cf¢aning costs Note 6 Church office tosls Uliliiies and insur8nco All Saints Kewell M8inten8nce All Salnts Keedwell Church Services and evangellsm Charilable glvhg (Note 111 80,200 676 2e.448 5.344 79 200 1,430 25,197 3.778 79.200 1,430 25.197 3.778 676 26,448 5,344 8,936 3,334 8,930 3,334 11.521 3,679 11,521 3,679 3,411 10.914 6.023 33,185 36,576 10,914 6,023 3,050 101,301 181,S01 6,477 9,258 5.878 1,632 67,850 147,050 2.937 14,652 8,414 23,910 5,878 1,832 85,439 164,639 88,136 148,336 33.1e5 33,1eS 17.589 17.589 16AI The PCC emrAoyed 8 part-tine a(Jmini51rator until her retirement in November2025. In addtn the PCC for deaning serv88, organist and a choir le*er. No 8mployer National In3urance cOntnlI0ns We mwje in 2025 or 2024. Employer contribJlion5 to Ihe Church Workers penSn Fund We £588 in 20251£559 in 20241. 16BI In Decetnber 2025. the PCC apwinted May Won9 as Int8M part-time church operations coordinator on a fixed contract to 30th Aprll 2026. May Won9 is a eonnecled person. as she is married to the Chairman of the trustees, Rev J8me5 Harris. Her employment b on the s&me tern as the prevbus admlnkstrator a she recewed totsl remuneration of £1,062 in 2025.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS. LONG ASHTON NtstÈS io the Financial Statsments for tho yearended 31 December 2025 Nota 2025 2024 INCOMING RESOURCE unre5tn.cted Resthcted 2025 Totals Unrestricted Restricted 2024 TotaFs Not• Unrestriie Restricted Tot1$ Unrestricted Restn¢t Totals 171 Costs of oneratln Church House". utilities, busine85 rates and insurance Repairs and rnain18n8n¢e Prof&ssional fees Incom 1.717 1.4 17,468 1,717 1,354 17.488 12,302 1,375 9,297 12,302 1.375 9.297 20,539 6.846 4,368 20.539 0,846 4.366 3,360 35,111 22,974 22,974 MSM expenses and charitable donalions Lunch Club, Warm Café 8nd Sundry costs Parish rnagazine- printing 1.660 3,758 1,660 3,758 28,392 35,111 181 es on Investm 2024 tval Gainl urch ard 222 5hares- CBF Investment Fund 347 shares- CBF Flxed Interest 1,379 4.927 533 5,460 S,147 517 5.664 12201 16 12041 1.878 2023- 594 shares- CBF Imie$iment Fund nr 2022- S94 share$- C8F Investment Fund 13,183 13,772 15891 2,338 18.843 19.430 340,000 793 Church House linvestmenl propetyl 58e note Durir& 2025 ChuKh House was disposed for £340,000 being the valuation al 31st December 2024. The PCC d8cld8d lo retsSn £237,900 in a deS$ted Keedwell reserv8 bwng the proceeds net of the costs of dl$p)sal and devdoprnenl costs already incurr8d 8t Ke8dwdl Church. 1101 CHARITIES. control account cditOr balanc8 811st January 1,143 350 Racei Don8tions (Note 111 6,450 1,632 Charlbes 15,9261 1,667 18301 1.143 Creditor b8lance at 31st December 1111 Chadtles. Donatlon ral recelved 2024 Sisters of the Church Christian Aid Disasters Emergency Committee Middle East Children$ Society Ripple Effect Olhor (individually under £1501 1,017 671 289 1,143 395 362 3,050 50 1.632 St Pauls School, Ndol8, Zarnbia IMSMI Children$ Ho$plce South West IMSMI 1.000 6.450 Other donab.ons include £100 to Bristol Schools Connectlon of which PCC member. Tony Mi18s, k8 Chalr of the Trustees
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS, LONG ASHTON ACCOUNTING POLICIES Th8 financial 5talemfrnls have been prepared in 8¢cordan¢& Mlh appli&gble 8c¢ounling Standards and the current Statement of . Recommended Practlce ISORPI.. Accx)unbng and Reporting by Charthes preparing Ihelr ae¢ounls their accounts in accord8n with the Financial Reportin9 Standard applicable in the UK and ltslan(J IFRS1021 issued on 16 July 2014. and Ihe Finandal Reporting Standarrt applicable in the UK and Irèlan(I IFRS1021 and the Charities Act 2011. The finanaal statements havé prepared under thè historical cost convenlon èxcept fu the valuation of investment as$ets. whld) are shown at market valu8. The Irusl88s have con5idere(J the Churd)'s ability lo continue 8s a going concern. Th&yare sab5fied ef ils ability to do 5¢ as ultirnalely il h85 dlstretion over the amount paid in respect of Parlsh Sharè whith rewesenled over 50% of unr8Stricl expenditure in 2024. The PCC constitutes a putdl¢ benefit Mlity 88 defined by FRS102. Funds The General Fund represents the funds of the PCC that are nol Subject lo any r8Striclion5 regardlng thèir use and 8r8 8V8ilable lor application on the general purpostrs of the PCC. Funds dèsignated lor a p8rtlcul8r pUoSe by the PCC are also unrestrlcied. The unrestrlcied revaluation fund Is in respect of the m8rket value of Church House. Reslricled funds a Ih05e derived from gifts which are restdct8d lo a partlcular purpose. The accounts InU&@ all tran5acllons. assèts and lialylilies forwhlch thè PCC 15 responslbl6 In law. They do not include the a¢¢ounts of church grwp$ that ow• their 8ffi118llon lo anolher body rnrtt)0$0 Ihal 4re Inform galhérlngs of Church members. Incomlng R•sourco8 All Income Is recognised onca Ihè PGG has entilermnl to lh8 In¢orne, Ihero Is sufflclenl ¢ertalnty olrecelpl ar It 1$ therefore prob8ble that the Incom8 11 b8 r8cefved, and the amount of In¢cme can be me88ur8d reliably. Income Irom 9ilts Colleclions are recognised when received byoron behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receIva& by $taridlng order under gin aid Is recognised when re¢8lved, Planned 9i¥lng received in lump sums design8led for a p8rbwlar year Is deferr8d lo that year. Gift ald Is attrued on donalions received. Grants and legacies lo th8 PCC are accounted for as soon 88 tha PCC13 notrfied of ils legal en1iuernI and the amounl due. Funds ralse¢ al fund raising events 8re 8¢cL)unted for based on the nal recwpls to tho PCC. Accrual18 made lor oulstsndlng expenditure R181 8nd18tllngs Income the lettlng of the church propertles Is re¢ogni$ed when the r8ntsl Is tjue. In¢om& Iroffi Inveslmenls Dlvldantl$ ond interest are accounted f¢rwhen rec•lvabl&. Gains 8niY10ss8s on InSImnIS Re91ised gains and lo$se5 are recognlsad when Invfjslm•nts are sold. Unrèall$od 9olns and Ios888 gre accounted for In Iho revaluallon of Investments at 31 Oecember each year. R•Jourc•¥ •xp•ndod Acllvllies dir6ciiy r6l&iedto the woslr oftho Church The dlocesan parish share lu accounted for Sn 8Ctordance with the agreed intenliw of Ihe PCC. Support wstS JI of the 5UPPCrt costs rd8le lo ttie thurchs mlnlslry an(J 8re In¢luded In the appropale cost category In note S. Grgnis Grants 8nd don81ion5 are 4ccounled for when paid over, or when awarded, Ilthat award create6 a ndIng obllgalion on the PCC. Govern8n¢ Thes8 8re th8 tosts of the govemance aMangem&nls of the church and Indude audlt, leg81 advlcè and cost rdaled lo stalulory requlremenls. Profes0081 fees In r&Sp of the disposal of Church House are ¢Jlsclosed separately Flxed A8s•ts Consprr8ted Land8nd Bulldirtg$ 8nd mOab Church Furnishings Consecraled and beneficed property is excled from the accounts by s.gei2Xg1 of the Charitiès Ad 1993. No valu818 plaGed on moveablo Church Furnishlngs held by the Church Ward8n8 on speual trust for the PCC and which requires a faculty for disFQ8al slnce the PCC considers this to b8 Snalieneble property. Expenditure incuued during the year on con58crat8d or beneficod buildings and rnoveable church fumishings, whelher malnlenance or improvement is nomially written off 3$ expendlture in the SOFA and 1$ separately di5cIos8d. Major new capital itews would b8 Capitali$ and depreciated along with other equipment ovw their esllmaled useful working live5. Prtrperties fjwrjed bylh8 PCG Freehold premises are not deprfrfaaltd as it 15 Ihe PCC'S pollcyto maintain Ihe buildings to a hlgh standard. A5 resull th8 properties tnaititain residual v81u8s at lÈasi equal to trelr book values. This means any depryaon charge for th8 y&ar and cumulative depreu8bon is rendered imm8lerial. Properties are reviewed for impairtnent al Ihe end of each accounfjng peiiod. Olherfixtwe& rrtfrngs 8ndolfice equipfftent
Offe, IT and other equiprnenl would be dewetyated al 20% on a straight line basis. Indlvidu31 equipment of £1,000 or18SS and fitbng5 of£4.000 and S are written off as acquir. Investm1$ Invesknents are valued al market value a131 D8c8mb8r Oath year_ Current A8Stts knounls owing lo the PCC at 31 D8c?mb8r in respect of GSft Ad, f8èS, Tents or olh8r incorne are shown as debtors le55 provision for amounts that may prov& un¢ollectable. Short term deposits include cash held on d8posIt either al Nalwesl Bank orthe CCLA. Pènslons Th8 church participates in th6 Pension Builder Scheme s8clon of Church Woth6rs Penson Fund for18y 5tsff. The Scheme is adminlsi8r8d bythe Church of England Pwsion3 Board. which hdS the assets oflhe schemes s8pardtely from those of the EmplOr and the other participating employers. The scheme 15 considared to be a mulb-amployer stheme as described In Secliun 28 of FRS 102. Contributions payabl8 aro Iherefore charged ID the statement of financAal dctiwlies ISOFAI in the year lo %thSch Ihty relate. Cr•dlturJ and provlslon8 Credltors and w)visiws are rerngnlsed when IlTre PCC h8S 8 present obligation aSing from a past 6venl that wlll probably r8suIt in the Iransfer of fund510 a third party and the amount dua to s8tlle the obllgallon can b8 measured or eslm8ted reliably.
Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of All Saints Long Ashlon I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025, which a Set out in the financial statements for 2025. Respective responsibllities of trusteos and exarniner The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioner (under secllon 145{5llbl of the Charities Act 2011 }', stale whether partlcular matters have come lo my attenlion. Basls of Independent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordanc8 with the General Dir8Ctlons given by the Charlty Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosure$ in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustèes concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provSde all the evldence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts offer a 'tru8 and fair view, and my opinion is limited lo those matters set out Sn the next statement. Independent Examlnor's Statement I have completed my examination. I confiTh that no material matters have comé to my attenllon Sn connecllon with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that In, any material respect.. the accounling records were not kept in accordance with seclSon 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and R8POrtsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and falr. vlew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination lo which atlentlon should b6 drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mark Packham 3 Ridgeway Road Long Ashton BS419EX Independent Examiner signed 21* January 2026