2025-12-31-accounts

THE PARISH CHURCH OF KJ HolyTrllnllty WITH St Mark Financial Statements and Associated Reports for l January 2025 to 31 December2025 presented to the Annual Parochial Church meeting held on 10 May 2026. FOLLOWING J VING dliE_cd

Holy Trinity Iwith St Mark Index to the Financial Statements st Year ended 31 December 2023 Vicar's R￿ort Independent Exarniners, Report Financial Accounts PCC Report PCC Secretary's Report Church Warden's Report Boomerang Report Electoral Roll Report Safeguarding Report 10. Magazine Report I l. Music Report 12. Trinity Tots Report 13. Junior Church 14. AED Defibrillator Report 15. Ignite Youth Club

Vicar's Report Rev'd Paul Neville Vicar'$ Re APCM Sunda ' ioth MaN' 2026 Following Jesus, Serving our community ort to the Annual Parochial Church Meetin Welcome to Holy Trinity with St Mark APCM, and thank you for joining us, I would like to thank you all for this opportunity to gath¢r togdh¢r to r¢flect, as we look back over tbe past year and to give thanks to God for aIl that we have donc in His name and for His glory in this church and the wider parish. The Annual Parochlal Church Meeting- (APCM) is a legal requirement where the PCC present financial accounts and reports from all departsnents of our church and where we are reminded of our purpose and calling as the church in this community, that is... The church Is called to bepastoral- to look after the ￿diVIdualpe0pIe,. to be evangelistl¢- to tellpeople the Good News and invite them to accept It,. to be yocial - to help thepoorer members ofsocitty, and those sufferingfrom racia4 economic and otherforms ofinjustice.. and to be ecumeni¢AI- ¢0 encournge good relattons with other Chr&stian denomination& As we look back over the p&st ye4r 2025 together, l am always blessed by the prncess of looking back together. Each year w¢ get a greater sense of our purpose, amidst the continuing challenge of a changing culture and the mission which God calls us to partake in &8 we welcorne everyone who comes through the doors of our church. St Paul called the church 'the body of Chtist, which giv￿ u5 an image of a ￿llY functioning and varied body of people working together following Jeus, serving th¢ community. The yeaT 2025 once agaxn brought both blessings and sadness. W¢ remember those who we lost, namely Ivor Cassell, David and Shirly Bradbury and Vi¢ Watton. May they R￿t in Pe￿¢ and rise in glory. Safeguardlng Safeguarding continues to be of prinw importancc so that wc can promote our church as a saf¢ place for everyone. It is also a legal requirement that all who engage in some forni of ministy and servtce have a DBS check and Mfil the required safeguarding training provided by the Diocese under the leadership of Beth Miller and Wendy Hodgson. The training is mainly online with some face-to-face options for those who prefer that mode of learning. Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all, not just our PSO, each member of the church has a responsibility to one another. Safeguarding has to be more than an adopted wlicy, but rather a cultural thange and atmosphere of the church. The C of E has had a huge shake up over the past year because of the lack of Safeguarding awareness and accountability. It is imperative that w¢ take safeguarding serio￿5]Y &8 a ¢hur¢h. I would Itke to thank Jo Ford -Leadb¢ater our PSO for leading us in this &8pe¢t of ¢hur¢h governance. Please remember if ever you have a ￿nCern about anything within the church> please speak to Jo, immediately. Do not leave it to someone else. When in doubt ask, it is imperative that w¢ follow the pmper procedure , ensLuing effective care and responsibility for ¢ach other. If you are not sure please ask

R¢v John Thank you to John for his continued ministry here at Holy Trinity and for the support he gtves to me personally. I am deeply grate￿1 to John both as a friend and fellow priest. We all know that the past couple of years have been extremely challenging for him. It is good to sce him smiling and enjoying visiting his family abroad too. Connle RoblnsoD I would like to thank to Connie for her n)inisty here at Holy Trinity and for your personal support you give me. Thank you also for all that you do for our church and including warden of lay minist¢TS in the diocese. W¢ all know that you too have had your health problems and we continue to Pray for you. Church AdministratOT Once again may I say thank you to Sue on your behatf and from me personally for th¢ ever-increasing role she has serving our church in such a proficient way, not only running the office, but as Gift Ald coordinator and Support￿ of all that we do as church. Despite a challcnging year for Sue and Malcolrn she has continucd to do all she can to look atler the admin of our ¢hur¢lL Sue brought forward her retirement after a fall and emergency hip surgery. Churchwardens Gernma Robson and David Patterson have served us so well during the past year yet again. l am person￿lY gratefvl to them both in the way that we work together so well and that I can rely on them both in such a way that enables me to attend to other matters of importance. Being a churchwarden is both a huge ask and privilege, but it sometimes comes at a Cost al￿ I hope that our church congregation not only appr¢¢iat¢ what they do but express it too. Church wardens are key roles in the churcls on¢ of trust and responsibility, approved by the Bishop under lic¢ns¢. The role is to ensure that all the church runs well and that we work together to enable the church to be a welcon]ing and safe church for anyone to attend and for a sense of belongin PCC Secretary Joajme as our new PCC secretary, is an asset to our team. I am deltghted to thank Joajme for all that she does I serving the PCC and the wider church so professionally. Thank you to Joanne for your hard WO￿ and support. Baptlsm Ministry Thank you to Connie Robinson for not only in her role as Licensed Lay Ministsr but as Baptism Coordinator. The system we have currently, has been working really well after the Sunday morning service. The farn111￿ appreciate your care and help in the coordination of our baptisms. Not only that but the time you spend with them in preparation and support of them and their famili¢s.

Finance and Stewardshlp 2025 w&s indeed another year of chang¢ which included the retirement of ow Treasurer Jennifer Stewart. Jennifer has had a challengng time and yet continued to do all that she could until we c4)uld find someone to cary on her good work &8 Treasurer. I was delighted when Millie Ford came forward and offered to take on this Tole. (probably the youngest treasurer in the C of E). Mille in]rnediately pmved that she was up to the job and continu¢s to work effectively and professionally. Our rnonthly management accounts are clear and well presented. Thank you Millie for all your hard work. Stewardship and financial giving is of course the responsibility of us all. You all know that our main income is the financial giving of our church congregation. please see accounts. God Calls ¢ach of us to not only be good stewards of all that we hav¢ that comes from Him, but also to be generous with what we give and share. Every APCM is the point in the year when we all review our financial giving to our church, which is in fact giving to God. It is very often easy to forget to increase our givin8 to enable our church to flourish. It falls to me as the Incumbent to ask if a]1 mernbers of church consxder your level of giving as we look to the future in faith and trust with thanksgiving for all that God provides for us. Each year OUT costs rise and it is imperativc that we keep our giving in line with rising costs. If you need any helpladvice regarding planned resular giving please do speak to me or Millie. If you can Gift Aid your giving please speak to Sue Gordon for help and the necessary documents. l am always encouraged by the generosity of you all, which enables our church to be a flourishing and welcoming church to belong to. May I thank thos¢ of you who give so generously and sa¢rFfi¢tally to the church we all love. In order that you are infornied, the running costs for ovr church are approxirnately £2,000 per week. Your giving is essential to make it possible for us to enjoy the church we love. pcc Once again, I would like to thank the PCC, we continue to be a great team working together to b¢ a light to our community, a place of encounter and discipleship. The PCC'S role is tjot just a con]mittee responsible for the management of the church working with the Vicar, but a body of people who seek to make disciples of one another and th¢ wider church. Safeguarding is a standing item on the PCC agenda each month. It is the responsibility of the PCC to ensure that we are not Only following all safeguarding regulations but also modelling and the¢king how we are doing in making our church as safe as it can be for everyone. ChAldren And young people's ministry Last y¢ar we have started Éo see the 8re¢n shoots of growth among our children and young people. Our small team have done Temarkably well, working together in establishing a consistent approach to how we work with and the development of Junior Church. Ignite is only made possible by a dedicated team of12 people form our ￿ngr¢gatiOn. Ignite is our Friday night youth club, where we welcome ar0￿d 40 young people. This is a thallenging and sometimes demanding part of what we do as a church and l am grateful to our team for their dedication and commitsnent to our young p￿pIe. Please do pray for our children and young people in their journey of faith. The fiLnding we managed to acquiTe from the Nation81 Ottery is now finish￿, and nms purely thtougb the church finan￿s.

Worship Our worship is made possible be¢ause of another team. The technology we use th¢s¢ days with live streaming to the internet is due to MarK Gemm4 cI￿Ls. occasionally Christine. We continue with Ising> a computer-based software and song selection to enable our worship to be m¢aningfjJl and nourishing. It has not b¢¢n possibl¢ to reinstate our music group post Covid, and so we will continue with Ising. Thank you to Gemma for coordinating and selecting the hymns and Songs with me each Sunday. The Eucharist is central to our Sunday worship with preaching shared between Rev Jolm and Connie. It is important that our worship is a¢¢essible and feels comfortable to anyone who walks in off th¢ str¢¢t. It has b¢¢n int¢r¢sting just how the worship I evolved over recenl years. Aru Dean I continue in tny wider role ￿ Area Dean of Stockton on Tees with the addd role of Chaplain to the Mayor of Stockton on Tees. MT Stephen Richardson was last years Mayor and it was a privAl¢g¢ for m¢ in that role to l¢ad th¢ Act of Remembrance in the high Street Cenotaph on the I l November. It is a privilege to serve in this role and that our lo￿ authority continue to request the churches involvement in our borough. Summary It has been wond¢rful to w¢lcom¢ som¢ n¢w m¢mbers to our thurch family, you know who you are and thank you for your contribution to the life our ¢hurch. Like so many churches we have had to face growing challeng&8 of mission and evangelism. It is irnperative that we have a strong vision of inclusivity, looking outward. welcoming those who come along and a clear sense of putpose going forward as a church following Jesus and se￿]ng our community. It 18 my Continu￿ prayer that you catch the vision of a church that grows in its generosity, in seryicc, committed to the sharing of the 'Good News, of Jesus with confidence to a community that need to hear the life-transforn]ing message of the Gosp¢l, in word and d¢ed. Let us pray and commit our liv¢s afr¢sh to Following J¢sus and swving our community in Jesus name. Rev P Neville Vicar

Independent Examiner's Report HOLY TRINITY WIH ST MARK INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PAROCHL4L CHURCH COUNTIL (PCC) l yeport to the PCC on my exaMi￿tiOn of the accounts of the Church for the year ffAded 31 Decernber 2025 which compTise the statement of financial activiti4 the balance shett and the not￿ to the accounts. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As members of the PCC you are respOn￿7)le for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 {the Act). I report in r¢5PWt of rny ¢xamination of the Church's accounts caTTied out under section 145 of the Act and in canying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Comnllssion under section 14S(5)(b) of the ACL I have completed my examination. I CODfirni that no rnatai￿ matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination 8ivin8 me cause to believe that in any material l. A¢countin8 r¢ci)Tds w¢r¢ not k¢pt in rw of th¢ Churth as requir￿ by section 130 of the act. OT 2. The aco)unts do not a￿ord with those rewrds. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in Connection with my examination to which attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to en8ble a PTOP understanding of the accounts to be reached. SIGNED: DATE: JJ 04 .lL .

Holy Trlnlty wlth St Mark Financial Accounts HOLY TRINITY ￿TH ST IWiK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR ENDED 31sf December 2025 INCOMING RESOURSES 2025 2024 A VoIuntAry IncomelReceipts Regular giving Collections at services 30,073.00 2256.23 30865.20 12413.01 32 329.23 43278.21 All other donations Gift Aid recovery Legacies Grants 850.(X) 10,707.60 1026 9671.96 1250.00 1800 12 807.6 12497.96 Totsl Voluntsry Income 43 286.83 55776.17 B Aetivitles for Generalfing Funds Gross income from Fund Raising activities/events 2350.70 6331.14 Income from Investments Dividends and interest 3453,47 2874.47 Church Aetivlti Statutory fees retained by PCC 6623.53 8260.6 Weddings,fvnerats etc. Gener8, Children and Youth Ivork tots andlgnite inc. in above) Children and Youth WorK Tots, Ignite Gross inwme from Boornerallg Gross Trading Income (hall letting) 22,660 4143.92 17976.88 2830 39 231.62 38273.09 C Other ineome 211.20 211.20 Total Incoming Resources (A + B + C) 82 518.45 94260.46

Holy Trinity with St Mark Flnanci&l Accounts HOLY TRil￿ry WTfH ST MARK STATEMENT OF FINAY4CIAL AcfiviTIES FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025 RESOURCES EXPEIWED 2025 2024 Cost of generating income Requisites Fundraising acttvities Mission arLd Donations Parish Share SalaTies. Wages, Honoraria Clergy and Staff Expellse5 439.52 3253.36 4274.48 54,626.00 9211.71 3107.12 44000 6566.72 11152.12 65993.32 Church expenses 4629.61 7264.84 11476.56 7039.13 Utility bi115 Cost of Trading {lettAngs, Parish magazine etc) Miscellaneous 1,040.89 12 935.34 8515.69 Major Caplt21 ExpcDdltur¢ Church building 14.746.14 3648 14 746.14 3648 Governance Costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 98?19.19 88157.01 ASSETS 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Tangible fix￿ assets 19,¢XJQ Bank Current account 29607.91 Pety Cash in Iwid DBF Account 18.000 62411.95 9900 50305 20 73436 88(M) 55472 24 40243 8000 27523 24 39699 101.470.23 76310.48 TOTAL ASSETS £151),1)78.14

Notes on fundi Designatol fijnds represent fundraising for St Mark's fimd is held with the Durham Dioc¢san Board of Finance. The fund is unreslricted 8nd regarded by the P￿ as for we to 8UPPOrt the pafish. ApprovpAI by the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and signed on their bchalf. (Mim'ster for Holy Trinity with St Mark) (PCC M￿nb￿> Date Indep￿Ident Examiner: 74 Fairfield Road Faithe]d Stockton On TKS 97BP Date: .

4.PCC Report Annual Parochial Church Meeting of Holy Trinity with St. Mark held on Sunday 30 March 2025 Vesty Meetxng I wel￿Me and opening prdyers Rev'd Paul Neville (Chair) Welcom￿ everyone and Open￿ the meeting with pray¢rs 2 Minutes of the Vesty Meeting from 28 April 2024 The minutes were confirmed &s an accwate record 3 Election of Church Wardens Mrs Gemma Robson- Proposed by Sue Gordon, seconded by Doreen Crinson David Patterson- Proposed by Sue Gordo￿ seconded by Doreen CrAnson Althougb Gen)ma was not present her nomination forn) was put before Rev'd Paul and she had confimied she w&8 eligible for election to the office of churchwarden in this parish, was not disqualified froni holding that office, and w&s willing to hold that offi¢¢. Gemma and David were duly elected by all those in attendance at the meeting. Congratulations to both (their nomination for churchwarden fornis will b¢ held on record for the next 12 months). Atjnual Parochial Church Meeting l Minutes of last APCM from 28 April 2024 The minutes were read, approved and signed as a trne record. There were no qu¢stions arising from the minut&s. 2 Matters ￿]Sing None 3 Presentation of Arnual Accounts The accounts were accepted after they had been ratified by the PCC at their last meeting. Rev'd Paul reminded everyone to be generous in their giving and explained that the Church costs on av¢rag¢ £2,000 p¢r month to n￿. In 2023 we rcccived a large bequest. tncome has dropped in 2024 not because the number of those giving has reduced but simply that the rate of giving has not kept pace with cost of living and inflation. Church outgoings are Telative to income, so roughly £6,IX)O profit. It costs around £IOO,000 per year to rl￿ the church. Rev'd Paul concluded this item by saying that each church exists under the generous giving of its members, and therefore we all need to reflect and review on the amount we gAve. W¢ don't want the church to be spending reserves and to have more going out than coming in. We have a lot of old direct debits the value of whith ar¢ only half of what they were l O years ago as the rate of inflation has increascd.

Rev'd paul said it would be remiss of him not to remind the cOn￿gatIon to be m]ndfi￿ of their giving each year. No questions were raised on tb¢ accounts. The accounts were proposed by Rev'd Paul Neville 2nd seconded by David Patt¢rson all present in favour of accounts re¢¢ived. 4 Election of Deputy Church Wardens A Dq)uty Church Warden was elected a few years ago to assist the two Church Wardens in th¢ir role. A discussion took place as to whether it would still b¢ beneficial to have a Deputy Chuwh Warden working alongside our two church wardens to offer support. Rev'd Paul clarified that although we currently only have one deputy there are others who assist the church wardens in an unofficial capacity. It was agreeA that this support should continue and Rev'd Paul therefore &sked if Bart)ara wished to continue as a Deputy Church Warden. Barbara confirn]¢d she was happy to do this if nominateiL Proposed by Doreen Crinson seo)ndeAI by David Patterson AII thos¢ Present in favour 5 Church report Looking back over last year has been a ch8nce to reflect and appreciate the work of those at church. Safcguarding Gonccrns have given us an opportunity to review our own safeguarding policies and procedures. Safeguarding is a matter for us all and not just for our safeguarding officer Jo Ford-Leadbeater, who has agre&J to continue in the rnle. We all have a duty of care to each other, if we see something we don't think is CO￿ report it. Rev'd Paul explained the safeguarding dashboard and those in positions within our church have valid DBS and safeguarding training to the requASite level. R￿'d Paul thanked everyone for being part of the Church, and that our prayers continue to be with Rev'd John Hearn and his family. Rev'd Jobn ￿ntInueS to support the church in ministy. Rev'd Jane EaSt¢￿Y has now completed her curacy and has taken on the role of chaplain at North Tees. Thanks were given to Connie Robinson for all her year5 of ministy and the wisdom she has brought to all. Thanks to Sue Gordon who is deeply con)mitted to her role. Sue is meticulous and gets things done on time. She looks after gift aid ensuring we get back as much as possible. Thanks wer¢ given to the Church Wardens Gemma and David who serve us so well. Being a church warden is a huge task which brings great demands around family pr&8sures. Rev'd Paul said that after 17 years with Doreeen Crinson as Church Secretary the bar had been set very high when Joanne Curtis took over after the last APCM. There have been a few challengeg for the PCC since that time and Rev'd Paul thanked Joam]e for using her knowledge to assist hirn and the PCC.

Jennifer has been acting as an interim treasurer to the PCC until a replacement can be found. During this timc Jennifer h&5 spent a great deal of tim¢ moderni5ing the system and introdu¢ing new and more simplified processes to present our accounts. Rev'd Paul explaina that the church AS trying to appoint a replacement and would encourage anyone who feels they may be able to do this role to have a conversation with him. He explained that the Diocese provide training, and that you don't have to be accountant. Work has been ongoing to simplify the treasurers roles so that it can be picked up e&sily, and ensure the systems used are simple and can b¢ r¢vis¢d to assist any user where possible. Thanks were given for all Jemiifer has done in what have been challenging times for her personally. New technology has enabled b¢tt¢r ￿reenIng of services, sometimes we can get up to 80 people watching not always live, some are from ¢hurch, others we don't know but it shows the ne&1 is there. It is providing a better experience at hom< helps the C4)nn￿tIOn and sustains relationships. This will continue. Rev'd paul said that h¢ was still area dean and will continue another year as Mayor's chaplain Rev Paul thank￿ all for supporting the church not just through the highs but also the lows. He said that it was not just about Sundays but our lunch club and the team. Its good f¢llowship and long may that continu¢. W¢ do g¢t some support from the lo¢at authority which keeps the cost of lunches down. We look back with thankfulness but fonvard with faith, whatever comes we face together and continue to be thc church w¢ need to be in this community. 6 PCC members R￿'d PauI Neville went through the list of the Current members of the PCC. It was nota that Eb Adekunle and Mithael Blake did not wish to continue on the PCC. There was a show of support by all those in attendance for the other members of the PCC, No new members were elected. 7 Junior church Children and young person ministy still growing in number8, not all together but still looking to provide a youth ministcrnead¢r. Tryin8 aft¢r Maddic left to find a replacem¢nL Someone had made contact with Rev'd Paul for aTh inforn]al discussion about the role and what it entsils. Aiming to do this next weeL After prayers the Rev'd Paul Neville closed the APCM First m￿ting of the PCC 30 Mawh 2025 8 Election of Secretary and Treasurer Secretary: . Joamle Curtts who has held the post for the last 12 months was proposed by Rev'd Paul aud s¢wnd¢d by Doreen CrAnsoL All m¢mb¢rs of the PCC who were in attendance to the appointment.

Treasurer: _ No nominations for Tre&gurer were put to the PCC. Jennifer Stewart has been c￿vering the rol¢ of Treasurer on 8n interim basis until such time &s a replacement can be found. Jennifer will continue to assist the PCC with the accounts. A pemian¢nt Tr¢asur¢r will be appointed by the PCC as soon as possibl¢. 9 Date and time of next PCC meeting and closing prayers- The next rneeting will take place on 2 June 2025 at 7pm. Joanne Curtis PCC Seeretary PCC Secretary's Report DuTing the yeAr the PCC discusseAI many topics ensuring the smooth rlllming of the Church. The PCC at Holy Trinity with St. Mark op¢rat¢ a 3-y¢ar rolling programm wbich means you join th¢ PCC for 3 years, then come off for a year, then you can rejoin the PCC again if you wish. This enables everyone to get a ch8n¢e to experience the running of the Church. If you would like the opportunity to join the PCC for 3 years> please Let Reverend Paul Neville know. Anyone who is our Saftguarding Officer, a Reader, Church Warden l Dq)uty Church Warden, or on Deanery Synod are automatically on the PCC. The Tre&8urer and se￿ary are elected each year. Members of the PCC Reverend Paul Neville Jennifer Stewart Doreen Crinson Joanne Curtis Barbara Darling Mark Kennedy Bruce Merrick David Patterson Shirley Perkins Barbara Porritt Christin¢ Rob¢rtson Connie Robinson Vai Robinson Gemma Robson Tony Stewart Jo Ford-Leadbeater Milli¢ Ford Priest in Charge Acting Treasurer (until 15 Sept¢mb¢r 2025) PCC Secretary (elect￿ 30 March 2025) Automated External Defibrillator cOnt￿t Deanery Synod Church Warden (elected 30 March 2025) Deputy Church Warden Reader Church Warden (elected 30 March 2025) D¢an¢ry Synod Safeguarding Officer TTeasuTer (from 15 September 2025)

Church Warden's Report This past year has been a positive and encouraging one for our church community, with many opportunitie5 foT fellowship, outreaclL and service. It has been wonderful to see the church building useA so actively throughout the week, reflecting its irnportant place at the heart of our local community. Our regular coffee mornings continue to be well supported and provide a welcoming space for people to meet, chaL and build friendships. These gatherings remain an important part of our outreach, often being a first point of contact for thosc new to the ¢hurch. Tots continues to on a Thursday Morni￿ offering a safe and friendly environment for families with young children. We are also pleased that Gener8 continues to thrive, bringing people together to share food, companionship, and conversation. This ministy plays an in]portant role in reducing isolation and strengthening community bonds. During the week, Boomerang operates from the church premises and remains a valued and vital part of our outreach into the local community. It is encouragtng to see the positive impact it has on children and families, as well as the Strong relationship between the Boomerang and the church. It is always a joy to see the church filled with energy, laught¢r and connection. I would like to offer special thanks to Rev Paul lor his faithfid leadership, guidance, and unwavering comn]itment to our ¢hvrch throughout the year. His thoughtfi preparation of services, p&storal care, and steady presence In both joyful and challenging times mean a great deal to us all. We are deeply ￿ateful for his encouragejnent, wisdom, and th¢ wami w¢lcoming spirit he brings to our parish. His dedication helps to keep our church not only running smoothly but also growing as a Ing and supportive community. Thanks to Rev John and Connie for their leadership and dedication throughout the year. Their commitment to leading our services, preparing thoughtful liturgy, and supporting the life of our church h&8 been greatly appreciated. Their warnith, guidance, and presence continue to enrich our worship and strengthen our church community. I would also like to express my heartfelt thanks to David for his constant suppo¢ kindness, and care over the past year. It is a real blessing to share this role with someone who is always willing to listeffj help, and offer encouragement. His d¢di¢ation to th¢ church, Iwd work, and genuine concern for both the building and the people within it make a tremendous difference, and T am truly ￿at¢￿I to serve alongside him. I would also like to give a special thath to Sue in tbe office, whom I have the pleasure of working c105ely with. Her organisation, efficiency, and calm approach make such a difference to the srnooth Tunning of church life. She is always Slip]￿[ve, approachable. and willing to help with even the smallest details, and we work extremely well together &8 a team. Her dedication behind the scenes is invaluable and very much appreciated.

I woujd also like to extend my sincere thanks to the PCC for their continued support, guidance, and commitment to the life of our church. Their willin￿eSS to gxve their time, share ideas, and work together for the good of our parish is greatly valu SpeciaI thanks aIso go to our PCC Secretary Joanne, for her dedication and hard wodc behind the scenes. Her organisatiotL careful record-keepin& knowledge and steady support help ensure that everything runs smoothly, and their contribution is very Much appreciated. T also give thanks for our Junior Church and all the wonderful helpers who support it. Their time, enthusiasm, and care help create a welcoming and engaging environment for our childrell to learn, grow in faith, and feel truly part of our church family. Their d¢dication ¢ach w¢ek is grcatly apprcCIat￿ and makes a lasting difference to the life of our parlsh. I would like to also extend heartfelt gratitude to all our volunteers, whose time, effor and generosity make so much of our church life possible. Fr()m re8ular t￿nS to thos¢ who quietly support behind the scen&s, every wntribution is valued and makes a real difference. Looking ahead, we hope to continue nuTtUTing these activities, strengthening our community ¢onne¢tions, and ensuring that our church remains a w¢lcoming and acttve place for all. Gemma Robson Church Warden Boomerang Report Boomerdng has had a very positive and productive year, marked by gro development, and Strengthell￿ community engagem¢nt. Expansion Following 9-Month Funding The introduction of the new government fijnding for 9-month-old children h&5 had a significant impact on our nursery. As a result of this funding expansion, we have been able to welcome a greater number of familie5 into our settin& increasing overall enrolment across the nursery. To accommodate this growth, we have: Expand￿1 our provision foi younger childr¢n Reconfigured and enhanc&l our leaming Spa￿ to ensure they remain safe, nurturi￿ and developmentally appropriate Invested in additional agrrappropriat¢ r¢sourc¢s and equipment

Thi5 expansion has enabled us to support families at an earlier stage in their child's developm¢nL str¢ngthening relationships from the very begi[￿Ing of their childcare journey. Growth In Stsfflng With increased enrolment has come an increase in staffing. We have recruited additional qualified early years practitioners to ensure w¢ continue to meet statutory ratios 8nd maintain the high standards of care and education expected within our setting. Our enlarged team has brought fresh idMs. enthusiw and a wide range of skills. We have continued to pLioriti8e staff training and pmf¢ssional development to ensure that children receive the highest quality early years provision in a wann, carin& and StIm￿ating environment. Qllality of Provision Despite the rapid wwtll Boomerang has remained conmiitted to: Delivering bigh-quality early yeaty education Supporting children's personal, social, and emotional dcvelopment W0￿1ng in close partnership with parents and carers Maintaining strong safeguarding practice5 The staff team has worked exceptionally hard to ¢nsure that expansion has enhanc rather than diluta, the nurturing ethos that defmes Boomerang Nursery. Communlty And Church Links OL7r connection with the churdj conllnunity r¢mains an important part of nursery life. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the PCC and value the partnership that enables US to serve local farnilies so effectively. Looking Ahead As we move into the coming year, our focus will be on: Consolidating our recent growth Continuing to embed higb standards across th¢ expanded provision Supporting staff wellbeing and developrnent Furth￿ str¢ngthcning relationships with families and the wider church community W¢ ar¢ thankful for th¢ opportunities this year has brought aTtd for the continued support of the PCC. The nursery is in a strong position for continued growth and stability, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead. Jo Ford Leadbeater- Boomerang Manage

Electoral Roll Report A new E]ectoral Roll was completed as rffjuired every 6 years. The number of naTncs on the Electoral roll prcscnted to thc APCM on 30th March 2025 was 92. Kathryn Kennedy Safeguarding Report Safeguarding ¢ontinu¢s to r¢main an irnportant priority within our church, ensuring that we provide a safe, caring, and wel¢oming enviroA)ment for all, especially childreffj young people, and vulnerable adults. We continue to follow the Church of England safeguarding policie8 and proce(hwes, and all required checks and training remain up to date. Safeguarding information is displayed appropriately> and clear processes are in place should any concerns arise. 1am pleased to report that during this past year there have been no safeguarding concerns or incidents to report. The PCC is thanked for its ongoing support in maintaining a strong safeguarding culture within the life of the church. Jo Ford Leadbeater Parish Safeguardlng Officer 10. Magazine Report Ann¢ Daly has been Magazine Editor for many years, unfortunately due to Health Issues She has had to give up doing the Magazine in the Summer of 2025. I took over as apprentice editor and hope I can live up to Anne's High standard. Th¢re have b¢¢n 2 editions in the latt¢r part of 2025 with a many interesting items submitt¢d by our congr¢gation. Doreen Crinson Appr¢ntic£ Editor. Doreen Crinson

11 Music Report Over the past year, music has continued to play a central and valued role in our worship, helping to mte a w¢Ecoming, refle¢tiv¢, and uplifting atmosphere for the whole WDgregation. Each week, we have been blessa to share in hymn singing from i stng, which remains an important part of our services and a meaning￿1 way for everyone to participate in worship together. Our regular hymn selections have provided a balance of well-loved traditional favourit¢s alongside s¢asonal and reflKtive pieces that support the themes of the Church calendar. Congregational singing continues to be strong, with many members commenting on how much they appreciate the opportunity to join together in song each week. We are grateful for the dedication of those who support the music ministy, including our musicians and volunteers who fait]]fully prepare and lead the hymns. Their con]mitrnent ensures that servic&s smoothly and that music enhan¢¢s th¢ spiritual experience of worship. Special services throughout the year, including Chlistmas, Easter, and other key celebrations, have also featured music that helped to mark these occ&8ions in a jo￿1 and rneaningful way. We are also pleased to have continued livestreaming our services via Facebook, which remains an important way of keeping those who are unable to attend in p¢rson connected to the Itfe and W0￿bip of our church. It has ¢nablcd us to reach a wider community and ensure that everyone can still feel part of our services, wherever they maybe. Looking ahead, we hope to continue building on this strong foundation by encouraging participatlOD, maintaining a vaTied sclcction of hymns, and supporting those who give their time and talents to the musi¢ ministy. Music remains at the heart of our shared worship, bringing people together, strengthenAng community spirit, and enriching our services week by week Gemma Robson Church Warden

1. Trinity Tots Report Thursday mornings proved to be really popular at the start of last year, lots of Mums, Dads Childminders and grandparents getting tog¢th¢r, making fri¢nds whilst ¢njoying a well-earned tea OT coffee. However, most of our regula￿ left us to start nursery or school in July arjd our numb¢rs have dropped, so if you know any Mums, Dads or grandparents who would like to join us and enjoy a chat and friendship, spread the word attd they could even stay back for lunch. It is so im￿rtant for the Church to reach out to the wnununity and get these families together. Once agai￿ we had our sun]mer and Christmas parties, with Father Christm&s giving out gifts to lots of excited d]ildren (though one or two kept their distance)! ! To Kathryn, Heather, Shirley and Charlotte (one of our regular Mums) many thanks for all your hard work and support. Well done all. Barbara Porritt

2. Junior Church Report Over the past year, Junior Church has been expEoring Old Testament prophets and the Epistles of St. Paul. We have used various media (both on-line and off-line), arL gam¢s and various Craft activiti¢s, to better understand SCTiPture. We have also had some interesting discussions, as the young people learn about their faith and what it means to live as a Christian. Nineteen children have atten(led Junior Church over the p&8t twelve months. Congratulations to those of you who have brought friends along. Your mission credentials are ex¢ellent! Sorne of our childretl now regularly read the lesson in ¢hurLh, and the children have been taking a more active role in Family Church on the second Sunday of the month, by helping greet the congregation as they arrive, reading intercessions. and helping serve coffee after the service. My thanks go to the nine adutt members of th¢ congr¢gation who have assisted as Junior Church leaders and assistants over the year. Some of you have stepped in at th¢ last mknute, many of you have helped tirelessly week after week, and all of you have come and helped and supported the chilthen with a smile and a willing heart. Many thanks to ChrAStine, Joami¢, sandr￿ Shirley, Bruce, Kathryn, Cartie, Lisa and Ernma. Val Robinson

3. AED - DefibrRlator Report Th¢ Church h&s l￿d its AED for public use since 27109122. On this date, the AED status went Emer enc , Readi, and is linked to The Circuit. Thi5 is the national defibrillator network for the UL Since January I to the end of 2025, 1 have r￿e1Ve0 seven emails from The Circuit saying that th¢ AED may hav¢ been used. On all occasions, the AED has never been used on a patient. The frequency of these emails has varied in the past year. For example, the longest period between emails has been approximately 13 weeks. The shortest period has be¢n two ¢mails that w¢r¢ four days apart. We have a Church AED FlfhatsApp group of Gemrna Robson and David Patterson who have been helpful in assisting me in the looking after the AED. If anyone is interested in joining this group, please see mys¢l£ The church hosted a training session in July. This covered CPR and the we of the AED. Mark Kennedy

4. Ignite Youth Club Another year has passed and time for another reporL What a year it has been. With [￿lte nu]ning every Friday night during tm tim4 it's alway5 great to see the children leaving with huge Smil￿ on their faces. We continue to have children attending from many of the local schools with a varied age range. It's lovely to see that we have new children joining almost every week. It would be expected that new Children would join at the beginning of the school year but that is not the case as word of mouth is ¢l¢arly attracting other children to attend. On a weekly basis we have between 30 & 40 cbildren and the interesting thing is that it is not always the same faces each weeK so we have in the region of 90 attendees on different weeks. During th¢ summer months when the weather is better and the nights are brighter, we use the outside space for games which attracts more children. At presenL we ar¢ stuck inside but making the most of what we can with music and games. We have table football, basketball, Jengffj archery and other such games but the children love karaoke as well as good old party games like musical chairs and bulldog. We had a disco in De¢emb¢r which was hugely enjoyeAI by all as was a visit from Santa. As a church family, we should all pull together to mention what we offer to those who we know witb SCI￿01 children of year 3 and above. It is great and brings out the best in the children who attend. Please spread the word to thos¢ you know at emphasise that it is an open invite to all children, from any school.

We could not run the youth club without the incredible help and support of those who help on a regular basis for which I can't thank you enough so many t}￿S to the following: Andy Byers. Barbara Porritt. Christine Neville. Dominic Walker. Enid Popple. Gernma Robson. Jo Ford-Leadbeater, Kathryn Kennedy> Mark Kennedyy Paul Neville. Shirley Perkxns. Stew Leadbeater & Val Robinson One thing that has proved to be incredibly popular this year has been the ￿8ft corner ran on separate weeks by Val Robinson and Enid Popple. The children love this and week after week wonder what is going to be happening that week I would lik¢ to thank Val and Enld for thelr continued dedication and creativity. We are always looking for extra help so if you feel that you could give up a couple of hours once every few weeks then please let us know. Here's to another ￿eat year ahead of us. David (Patterson) David Patterson