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
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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

12. 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
13. 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

14. 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
15. 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