STORRINGTON 1ST MARY'S) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Trnstees, Annual Report and Financial Report The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary's churc￿ Stortsngion Registered Charity no. 1164989 For the year ended 31 December 2025 coNrENrs Page 2to8 Trustees, annual report Balance sheet Statement of financial activities 10 Notes to the accounts Ilto19 Report of the independent examiner 20 St Mary's Church. Church Street Storrington RH20 4LA Incum￿￿1 The Revd Jonathan Swindells (Appointed 2 February 2025) The Rectorv, Rectory Road, Storrinston RH20 4EF lrtdependeiif exGminer. Sam Ede BFP FCA FCCA i£wis Brownlee (Chichester) LiTTUted Appledram Ba￿ Birdham Road, Chichester, P020 7EQ Bankers.. Lloyds Bank PLC, Box l(KK), Andover BXI ILT STORRINGTQN 1ST MARYSI PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNGIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 St Mary's Church, Storrington Trustees, Annual Report for 2025 Aim and Purposes - 'F￿th. Hope and Love, in StOTTinston The piiniary objective of St Mary's is the promotion of Christianity. accordlng to the d(Ktrines and practices of the Church of England. Ihe PCC has the responsibilitv 0£ c(￿Perating with the incumbent. the RL)vd. 5onathan Swindells in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church: pastOTal, evangelistic, s(Kial ana ecumeiiical. The parish is blessed to have the generous support of several retired priests: Revds. Charles Hadley, and John and Jacquie Peal and Rupert TOON ey. Mrs. Vii, Stuart, Parish Administrator, gives invaluable a&sistance Trvith the administration 0£ the parish. Objectives and Artivities The PCC is cornmitted to enabling as mani/ people as posskble to worship at our church and to become part of our parish communitv at St Mary. The PCC main￿]nS an overvieNv of worship throughout the parish and makes sug8estions on how our seTvices and activities can knvolve the many groups that live within our parish. 0[￿ services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the N'ear, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Clwity. Commission s ￿[dance on public benefit and the specific guidance on 'charities for the advanLement of religioD'. We try to enable l(xal people to live out their f￿th a5 part of our parish community through.. Worship, preaching and prayer in services: learning about ChTiStianity through Study groups; and developing their knowledge of. aThd trust in, Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish, £ollowing illness, bereavement and other 'life events., Activities Eor the common go(￿ of our community, such as the twice-monthly Café in the Clivrch, Sunday Lunch Club, and SPACE - a place for people of all ages to enjoy dotns arts and cTatts, support Eor Family Support Work and the village F(KMI Bank. Missionary and outreach work workin8 with, among others, StOTrington Primary hool, uniform Orga￿satIonS such as ￿O￿tS and Guides, Air Cadets, and the British Legion. Rev J Swindells is the Chaplin of the ATC Squadron 2646 and royal British Ikgion-StOTrin%torL STORRINGTON {ST MARYS) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 To facilitale this work, it is important that we tnaintain the fabric of the buildins of our church of St. Mary. sto￿1[1gtotL Achievements and perforniance Worship Prayer The PCC aims to offer a range of Church Services during the week and over the course of the year that our communtty finds both beneficial and spirituall! fulfilling. All are welcome to attend our regular sen'ices. St Mary's has a rich musical tradition undet the excellent guidance of our Music Director, Stephen Bloxham and Deputy DiTectOT. lan Miles. There is a good and very committed choir who are always willing to try new music. We hold a Communion Service on the second Wednesda! morning of the month and on the fourth and fifth Wednesday atternoons. This service along with 8am Holy Communion on Sunday and Evetwng twice a month provides a quieter and more intimate and reflective environment for worship whilst our 10am services on Sundays give adults and children the opportunity to take part in a more outgoing style of worship. We have also started Messy Church once a month for children and thetr parents. Usual attendance at all Sunday services averages 55 adults, and 8-10 on live streaming. There were 192 parishioneTS on the church electoral roll, 77 of whom are not resident within the parish. The electoral roll was completely revised in the year resulting in a significantly decreasea number on the roll but Tepresenting a more realistic list of church members. As well a5 our regular services, we enable our communitv to celebrate and thank God at milestone% of the journey through lrfe. Through Baptism we thank God for the gift of life. In 2025 there were 13 bapti6rn& and one M'edding. Through funeral service& friends and family express their grief and give thanks for the lrfe which ib now complete in this world, and we commend the Frson who has died into God's keeping. The clersy took 15 church funerals and another 2 services at the crematorium or funeral chapel. There WL'TV aLso 7 burials and 18 burials 0£ Ashes in St Mary b churchyard. This 15 the only burial ground £oT the whole of Storrington. The Church buildiffg Our chuich is nuitnally open during daylight hours as a Warm Space and it 15 used by people seeking space for prayer and ieflection as well as regularly by visitors to the South Downs National Park. STORRINGTON 1ST MARYSI PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE Y￿R ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 As one of the largest buildings in Storrington, the church is also used to hold concerts which we hope to cater for many musical tastes of people residing in the area whether members of the church oi not. In 2023 there ivere 3 concerts, and 3 in J24. The Quinquennial Inspection by OUT Inspecting Architert was caTrial out in 2021 following that inspection work on the fabric of the Church being undcrtaken in accordance with the recommendations of that reporL Tlig Rectory Office The PCC is responsible for the repairs to the Rectory Office, the administrative hub of the parish which is in reasonable order. 9 Longland Aveniie OUT Stipendiar! Curate moved from this house in ￿ternber 2018 when she left the paTish. The property has been rented Out since 10 January 2019. The curTent lease was renewed for one year until 29 May 2026. Pastornl Care The pastoral care of people is a core part of what it is to be a Christian church. To this end lli 201/ we chose and have ttained a team of people as ministers of prayer and healin& knoTrvn as the 'St Luke's Team,. Ever! third Sunday of the month at 10am service members of the team are available at the back of church £or the laying on 0£ hands and prayer5 for healing foT anvone who wishes to avail themselves of this ministr!. The tearn meets monthly for a time of further learn1r￿ reflection and prayer. We have a smaIl team of people who take Communion to the housebound. As a church we also continue to collect for Family Support Work. In ?018 a new Pastoral Visiting Team was chosen and trained. Members of the Team visit the ill and housebound, or support the ￿Teaved, or those with neiv babies. We are partictharly aware of the needs of a gTOM'ing elderly and isolated population in Lin area often chosen for retirement. STORRINGTON 1ST MARYSI PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Mission and Evfingelism Vision ond Renetiial Group In July 2025the PCC established a Vision and Renewal Group to draft narrative for the church's 8trategy tor mintstr}' and missiorL The VRG met twice in 202) and has sought to build on the church's aspkration ol 'Faith, Hope and Love at the lieart of the community . Stt4dy Groiips Study and Bible Study Groups meet on Thursday mornings and met regularly during 2025. ChiJrihyard The voluntrari. Churchyard team entered the knuth and Southeast in Blo￿￿ awards, obtaining a gold award again. The score was the best ever-179 out of 200 (89.5%)- an excellent result, very justl! deserved. Our thanks must go to the dedicated Churchyard team which tneets on a Monday morntng. Eco Cliurch St Mary's has a bronze award for eco church actii'ities, awarded by the A Rocha organi.sation. As part of our commitment to the environment, we have an active partnership Sussex Wildlife Trust svho regularlv do surve}'s 0£ inseLts and flora in the churchvaid, and monitor bats and swffts around tlie church and the rectory. Community Over the last few years, the church has been used by Storrington Primarv ￿h0o1 and the local nursery school as the! find out about place5 in the l(Kal community:. The Rev Jonathan STh'indells went to the Christmas Assembly for the whole ￿h0o1 in December. In October all the juniors (240 Children) came to Church for a Harvest Service. In December the Year 6 children came and sang carols at the Café in the Church which was enjoyed and appreciated b}. all. Scouts, Beavers, anLI Cubs came to church for a Carol service as h,dl as attending the Annual Remembrance &rvice with BTownies. and Guides and Air Training Corps. ThL 3 Heralds the church maga7.inc for Storrington, Thakeham, Sullinston and Warmtnghurst contains detai[5 of our church servi￿5 and Christian tnessages, as wdl as l(xal community informatton. It is ￿'IdelY Tead and enjovtjl throughout the parish and adjacent area by niember5 of the congregations and uthers. The Circulation is more than 800 copies. STORRINGTON {ST MARYS) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Ecupn8nical relattonships We join Christians in Storiington to PTovide a monthl) Sunday lunch for elderly members of the community. a5 well as a monthly midweek lunch for elderly single people. We share a monthly short prayer Sen.1￿ I￿1th other denomlnations at the Catholxc Church. We also join Christians in S"torrington for a service of Carols in the middle of Storrington at Christmas. and for the Good Friday Pr(￿esSIon. Revd. Charles Hadley's M'ork with Chemin Neuf has meant that we have developed closer links with this religious community., and [￿casIonallY at a Sunday service we host young people from different parts. of Europe. We have in place poliaes on the folIowing matters: Complaints Handling Confidentiality, Coifflicis of Interest Data Protection Equalitv Investment Risk Management Safeguarding of Children and VulneTable Adults Lone WorkiELg Party Volunteering Policy and Guidan￿ for Volunteers Finanaal Review We have showtk a deticit on unrestricted funds of £18.952 after receiving legacies of £5,L)00. Without these we would have a deficit of 123.952. After the Endowment Income of £11,539 and the balance on the desi8nated Fund we have an overall deficit of £5,160. We used Q7,747 of our designated fund on the louvre repairs. Like many parishes we relv on legacies for our survival. Our Expenses have increased during 2025 by just over £22,0(K). The largest expense remains the Parish Share which was £79,81J). This amount covers the housin& stipends and Pension Costs of clergy and a sum for Central Di(Kesan costs, Clergy training and a contribution to Central Church funds. The was no movement on the Restricted Funds. We also received interest on the G & E Robinson Fabric Fund of £2.5(Kl. The increase in the Endowinont Fund amounted to £104,986. STORRINGTON 1ST MARYS) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNC ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Reserves Policy Currently w-e have sufficient unrestricted reser￿1% for two to three years of oreseeable operating defkcits. but the PCC WIKI need to keep this under review. We currently have six month5 expenditure in General Reserves ￿"hICh exceeds the minirnum requirement of two months. We utilised the rnajority of the Designated Reserve of £40,(XX> repairing the louvres and have WTitten the balance back to geneial reserves. Volunteers We would like to thank all the voliiJiteers who Work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant community it is. This enables us to avoid the costs of emploj tng additional people. Structure, governance and management MembLrship of the PCC is detern]ined under the Church Representstion Rules under which the membership consists of certain ex-officio memlxr5 (the incumbcJnt and one licensed minÈster), the churchwardens 2nd Tnembers of the Deanery, Diocesan or Geiieial Syni)a6 arld 13 ￿e￿}berS of the church. All those who are members of our congregation or attend our seTr'ices are encouraged io register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. Every year five members of the congregation are elected to the PCC at the Annual PariKhial Church Meeting (APCM) and these five members hold office for a pericd of three years. PCC tnembers are responsible as Trustees for making decisTOllf on all matters of general concern and imports￿ce to the parish inLluding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. Members ol the congregation are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of sktlls and experience where possible. The full PCC met 7 times during 2025 and the average number of PCC metnbers attending wa5 13. Suixommittees meet betslreen meetings and minutes of theiT deliberations were received by the filll PCC and discussed where necessany Administrative inforniation 5t Marv's Church is situated in Church Street Storrington. It 15 paTt of the Di￿eSe of Chichester. The correspondence address is The R￿torY Otfice, Rectory Road, Storrington, RH20 4EF. The PCC ig a body eorporate IPCC Powers Measure 1956 as arnenda ana Church Representation Rules (as amended 2025). It is rey"stered with the Charity Cornmtssion under Number 1164989. Lewis Brownlee (Chtchester) Lirnited have Eten appointed as Independent Exarniners for the }'ear ending 31 DecemlEr 202). STORRINGTON 1ST MARYS) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 During the year the following served as members of the Parcrhial Church Council.. Ex Officio memb￿5 Revd. Jonathan Swindells (Appointed 2 February 2025) Mrs Christine Tuson Rector Chair ChuTchwarden Vice Chair Mr Michael Taylor Elected Members Churchwarden Elected until 2026 Elected until 2027 Elected until 2028 Stephen Bloxham Dennis Cowdrey David Rice Barbara Buchanan Rosemary Humphries Martyn Freeman Simon Emerson Katlwine Bridge John Taylor Alison mile.s Deallery Syfrtod (Iwldirtg office until I lune 2026) Chrtstine Tuson Gwen Fisher Sonia Fox Jacqueline Lee Hillary Fritche Custodial Trustee The Diocese of Chichester acts as Custodial Trustee and holds the investments on behalf of the PCC. This Trustees. Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by The Rector, PCC Chair. Date.. 26th March 2026 ..￿.Jonathan Swindells STORRINGTON (ST MARYS) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS 1fTrvesl￿￿n1 property InvEslsrEfil assels Taroitle assets 0.0 574.289 560.000 469,303 1.134.289 1.029.303 CURRENT ASs￿s Dtrblors Prepayments CBF Oeposrt ac¢ount Cash 81 bank and ￿ h4tKI t2.320 770 182.5K> 32.2 150,597 34.740 189.879 227.960 CURRENT LIABILIYIES Creditors atKI acLnEd exper 11.305 5.736 178.574 221.234 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS 1.312.863 1.2Y).537 FUNDS Unr G*nÈral Fund 85,223 ,383 De&w)naied Funds." Property Fund Deyelcpment F￿d 0.￿j 560.0(K> 40,tN)O 600,000 645,2 690.3 Restricted Fun( G & E Robinson Fat¢ic Fu¥KI Tower Caprtal Project Reetor's D￿CretIOnary Fund .039 57.539 20,OQK> 13,312 13.312 93.351 90.851 ¢towmen Fund Trustee AGGounl 574.289 469,303 TOTAL FUNDS 1.312.863 1 250 537 hEFe the Fun¢Js a￿ hekj ￿ set out Notes 2ffj. Approved by the Parcthial Church Council on 26th March 2026 and svjned on ils Walf by.. than Swindel DavKI Ritte e notes on pages 7 1 to 19 fom7 partof these accwnts. STORRINGTON {ST MARVS) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unre5tiided Funds Restricted Endowma Funds Funds N(rte General De5ignaed 2025 2024 INCOME FROM_. Donatio7$ andlega¢￿S 87.978 87.978 109.336 Chuich Ktnites 16,829 16.829 14.48S Investfftents 15CO 11.￿9 37.375 OltsrsourGe5 10 18.131 18.131 TOTAL INCOME 2.5Tr) 159211 161 196 EXPENDITURE ON: Ghurctj scriviTies 161.185 161.185 140.443 Repaii w(N*s 12 2.939 37,747 40.686 1,611 TOTAL EXPÈNDITURÈ 164.124 37.747 201,871 142.054 NetPncomel&xpetrKJilure) before gans on vestments 118.9521 137.7471 2.5r 11.539 142.6601 19.142 Jvet gsyns on investn7ents 8nrl{De¢rneseMIy¢￿o$e in valu8tion 104.986 f04.986 11,4051 NET INCOMEI GAIN OM vESTmEh￿s 118.9521 137.74n 116,525 17,737 Tr4NTS1Frbpt￿￿n fur 13.792 [2.2531 111.5391 NET wtroveMENT IN FUNDS 15.1601 (40.CWI t04.986 62.326 17.737 Reconcili*Thi of funfls. BROUGHT FORWARD 1 January 2025 9J.851 469.%13 1.250.537 1,232.870 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 31 Decpmber 20Z5 ,orM) 93,351 574.209 1.312.g63 1,250,537 io- STORRINGTON {ST MARYSI PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 I. ACCOUNnNG POLICIES Basis of preparing the linancial ststements The financial statements of the charity. which 15 a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Prartice applirable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of I￿lan[s IFRS 1021 leffeciive l January 20191.. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical c05t convention except for investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain a55ets. The Financial Statements have been p￿pared in Sterling and are rouftded to the nearest £. Funds Unrestrirted Fund5 These represent the tuiids of the PCC that are not subjert to any restrirtions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Fund5 designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. Funds raised for specific purposes are held in a restricted fund. Restricted Fund5 These represented funds given or raised for spectfic purposes as set out on the Balance Sheet. Endowment Funds These comprise those bequests to the PCC where the capital sum must be used to provide income for the General Purposes of the PCC. The Capital may not be applied for any other purpose. The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilitiesforwhich the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliatioll to another body or those that are informal gatherings of church members. In￿rne Voluntary income and capital sources Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognisÈd. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for a5 500n asthe PCC 15 notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due 15 quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain. Funds raised by the fete. Earden party and similar events are accounted for gr055. Sale5 of books and ma8azines from the church bookstall are accounted for gross. Other income Rental income 15 recogni5ed when the rental is due. STORRINGTON 1ST MARY'S) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Incomefrom ITnvestments Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for a5 they accrue. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accountin8 year. Goins and losses or investments Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses arè accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December. Expenditure Grants Grants are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded, if the grant award creates a bindin8 obligation on the PCC. Activities dirertly rèltrting to the woRk of the Church The diocesan parish share 15 accounted for when paid. Any parish share unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational Ithough not a legall liability and 15 shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Fixed assets Consecrntedpn)perty ondmovuljle churchfvrnishings Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.102121 lal and Icl of the Charities Act 2011. Movable church fumishing5 held by the Rector and Churchwardens are listed in the church's Inventory. Investment Property The House at 9, Longland Avenue was purchased by the PCC in 1996 at a cost of £101,500. This is owned by the Diocese of Chichest@r as custodial Tru51ees for the PCC. Until September 2018 it was occupied by the Curate_ Since 2019 the property ha5 been treatod 35 an investment proporty and is rented out. The currÈnt lease was renewed for one year until 29 May 2026. Fixed asset property The Church Office and Carport was completed in 1996 at a total cost of £59,386. They are situoted in the grounds of the Rectory which is not owned by the PCC and have no reali5able value. This cost has been written off. Both propertie5 were acquired by using the very generous Legacy left to us byjoyce Brett. The parish 31s0 owns a piece of land known as the 'Bell Acre. adjacent to Ryecraft Lane. which was formerly used as allotments, and which is being considered for devèlopment. This is owned by the Diocese of Chichester as Custodial Trustees for the PCC. Otherfvtures Alttirtgs undoffi(e equipment Furniture used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over 5 years. Electronic equipJnent (computer hardware. software etcl ig depreciated on 3 £tr21Eht4ine basis over 3 years. Individual Items of equipment with a purchase price of £S(X) or less are written off when the asset is acquired. 12 STORRINGTON (ST MARYS) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Investments Investments are valved at market value at 31 De￿Mtser. Current assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December 2025 in respect of fees. rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible. Short-tÈrm deposits include cash held on deposit either with Ihe CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank. 2. INVESTMENT PROPERTY Total Valuation At l January 2025 At 31 December 2025 The property is held as a de5i8nated fund. The property has been rented out since 31 January 2019. The market Value of the Investment Property was deterniined in January 2025 and again in January 2026 by a suitably qualified Estale Agent. The value hasn'i significantly altered during the year. 3. INVESTMENTS CBF Church ofEn land Funds AstraZene(3 Cash Total Market Value at l January 2025 128,988 340.315 469,303 Rov31uation Gainllossl 15.157} 109,754 389 104,986 Market Value at 31 Oecember2025 123,831 450,069 389 574,289 Ori6inal Cost 27.048 1.625 28,673 The above investments all relate to the Endowment Fund. 13 STORRSNGTON (ST MARYS) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Office Furniture and Equipment Total COST As at lJanu3ry 2025 8.912 8,912 As at 31 December 2025 8,912 8,912 DEPRECIATION A5 at l January 2025 8,912 8,912 As at 310ecember 2025 S.912 8,912 NET BOOKVALUE At31 December 2025 Al 31 January 2025 There is no cost included in the fixed aS￿ts for the land known a5 'Bell Acre, which was left to the parish. 5. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unre5trirted Funds General Designated Restrirted Endowment Funds Fund Total Tangible Fixed Assets 560.(MX> 560,000 Investment Fixed Assets 574,289 574,289 Net Current A55ets 85,223 93,351 178,574 Fund balances 85223 93.351 574,289 1,312,863 14- STORR5NGTON (ST MARWSI PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Restricted Funds The Restricted Funds represent. The late Edna Robinson bequeathed a sum of moneyto the Church'for use on Capital Projects only" and which, with ihe agreement of her executors. has been placed in a separate Fabric Fund named after Edna and her husband Geoffrey and may be used for repairs of the Fabric of the Church in an emergencv. In 2021 E20.CxJ) was received towards a possible Capital development of the bottom of the tower and £13,312 as a fund for use at the Rettorfs discretion. 6 DEBTORS AND CSIEDITORS Creditors all relate to Unre5trirted Funds. Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Funds Endowment Funds General Designated Total Debtors and 2.381 1,559 602 2,983 1.559 Prepayments CBF Dep051t Account 57,848 92.749 150,597 Cash at Bank Creditors 34,740 111.3051 34,740 111.3051 Total 85.223 93.351 178,574 15- STORRINGTON 1ST MARY'S) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 INCOME TOTAL F Funds nds 2024 Ncle 7 Donarx)ns and Legacrs pl￿n￿ GI￿n9 Donati￿5 Wrth Grft Axi P￿Ige aThJ r9ju1¥g￿ing GDrin9 ColledDn5 * Se￿ Don3tK)ns and grfls leg￿￿8 TOTAL 58,574 2,147 58,574 2.147 61.968 2,112 6218 16.039 6,218 16.039 5,UOO 87,978 6.380 1.656 37.2 109.33$ 87.978 8 hcome fw Chwch activfyas Fee5 duetothe PCC Boyes 8￿j bthsiall SuTh1ryfunorstsll￿ and inccffle TOTAL 8.112 769 8,112 769 7,737 510 6.238 14.485 16.829 16.829 9 InGcxuE InfftfruK PCC ErnI(AW￿nt ￿￿t￿lS Ra)tsl Incotne DekK6rt baTI( itrtuesl TOTAL 11,539 11,539 17.128 7.606 36.273 11.095 16,875 17.128 5.1C6 22.234 2.S)O 11,539 37.375 10 I￿re13) 18.131 18.131 145,172 2.500 11.539 159,211 161,196 16 STORRINGTON (sr MARYSI PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 EXPENDITURE unre.stricted Funds General Desi nated Restricted Endowment TOTAL FUNDS 2025 2024 Funds Funds li Church ￿tiV￿lie cos Parish Cleoy As51Stant Ckrgy Maintenan￿￿[￿Y hlluses 1.670 1.870 87 100 15.351 15.351 4.202 Paiish Contribution 76.800 Int8tregnurn expenses .821 96.821 81,189 Healing, Lighting ènd Wdler 8,497 8.497 10,142 Insuran 3.431 3,431 3.336 Mainienance OYGhurch 1560 2,153 2.820 Maintenance of Churshya 4.337 4.337 Upkeep of Serv Remuneration Ofo￿an1Sts & Ver9eT Hire of 1.593 1.593 955 11.395 11.395 10,274 1.020 1,020 1.020 Sundrias 2,988 4.524 35.821 35,821 35,224 SÈcrelari81 C05t Df Lonoland Aven 4218 4.218 2.202 1.028 Photoco￿lig Slatv)ftery ptssi89e & I￿nting 2.Y1 2.541 546 Telephone Sockol Events 1,105 1,105 1.338 1363 1,003 General expertses 2.225 2,225 2,708 858 Bank ch¥ges In¢ Corttaclle8s payrnents 582 Independeth Examiner's fe¢$ Secretarial $eThi¢es 4.098 4,938 8.155 8.155 7.810 Cost ofoffice 2.492 2.492 28.543 28.543 24,030 161.185 161,185 140,443 12 ma￿)￿￿temS costs Lothfres and Zoom Equipmert 37 747 TOTAL EXPEN0￿uRE 164.124 37.747 201.871 142,054 17- STORRINGTON {ST MARYS} PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 13. Other Income Other income in 2025 consisted of £11.470 being 2 instslment of sale of Glebe and other grants of £6,661 Iln 2024 £nill 14. STAFF COSTS During the year. secretarial assistance wa5 provided to the PCC at a c05t of £8,155 (2024 £7,810) and a total of £11,39512024 £10.2741 was paid to the choimiaster. other organists and the vergeis. There were four employees12024 four)- 15. DISCLOSABLE TRANsAcfioNS There were no disdosable transactions in respect of pcc members. persons dosely connected with them or other related parties. Two trustees received £8.62012024 £7,555) (included in figures al)ove}. Nine Trustees re￿Ived refunds of expenses incurrÈd of £5.22212024 Six Trustees received £3,537). 16. GOING CONCERN The PCC does not have unrestritted fund5 lo cover more than six months expendtture. However, the PCC have considered thè positÈon having controlled expenditure and anticipating a full yeavs rental income from the property with reduced costs for that property. The trustees are satisfied that the going concern basis forthe preparation of the accounts 15 appropriate. In reaching this conclusion, they have considered a peiiod of at least 12 month5 from the date of signing the balance sheet. 18- STORRINGTON (ST MARYSI PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 17. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF nNANaAL AcnviTIES 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Endowment General DesTr nated Funds Funds 2024 Income from Donations and Legacies Church Activities Investments Other Sources 109.356 14.485 23.463 109,336 14.485 37,375 2.817 11,095 147,284 2.817 11,095 161,196 Expenditure on: Raising FLEnds Church Activities Repair Works Totsl Expènditure 140.073 1.611 141,684 370 140,443 1,611 142,054 370 Net income before gatns on investments 2.447 11,095 19,142 Net1055 Qn investments (1,4051 11.4051 Net income 2.447 9.690 17.737 Transfer between Fund5 11,095 11.0951 Net movement in Funds 16.695 2.447 11.4051 17.737 19- STORRINGTON (ST MARY'S) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 202S Independent examinerfs report to the Trustees of 5torrington 1st Mory'sj Porochiol Church Council I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of storrineton ISI Mary's) Parochial Church Council for the year en(Sed 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 2 to 19. Responsibilities ond bo￿5 of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you ale responslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requiremerkts of the Charities Att 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applic3bfe Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 14515llb} of the 2011 Act. Independent exominerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mauers have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material re5pert- 111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act- or (21 the accounts do not accord with those records- or 13} the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements COn￿mIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2(KJ8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair Vie￿ whith is not a matler considered as part of an independetbt exhmination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention Should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Lewis Brownlee Ichichesterl Limited Appledfam Barn, Birdham Road. Chichester, West Sussex. P02 7EQ Date: l April 2026 -20.