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2025-12-31-accounts

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary’s Goudhurst c/o The Church Office, Back Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 1AN Registered Charity No 1175082 Trustees’ Annual Report

St Mary’s Goudhurst Book of Reports: May 2025 to March 2026
Contents Prepared by Page
1 Introduction
GK Church - our vision
Life of the Parish
Goals for 2025/2026
Thank you		 Vicar Revd Rachel Robertson 1
2 Activities of the PCC PCC Members Huthrie Copplestone and
Barney Mayhew		 4
3 Financial statements of the PCC
for the year ending 31 December
2025		 Treasurer, Dave Lodge
Approved by the PCC on 23 February
2026, independently examined by
Graham Langlay-Smith		 Separate
attachment
4 Property, fabric, goods and
ornaments of the church report
including a report on the Church
Rooms		 Churchwardens Grace Wain and Chris
Williams and James Wickham		 5
5 Changes in the electoral roll
since the last APCM		 Electoral Roll Officer Shona Griggs 8
6 Deanery Synod proceedings Deanery Synod reps Ali Williams and
Martin Loy		 8
7 Administrative information 9

1. Introduction from Vicar Rachel

Dear Church

Thank you for taking the time to read our Book of Reports for the period May 2025 - March 2026. Thank you to those who have prepared these reports, and for all who serve God in many and varied ways. As 1 Corinthians 12:12 says, ‘There is one body, but it has many parts.’

These reports detail finance, governance and goals relating to St Mary’s. As GK Church we have two PCCs, two buildings but we are one church. As St Mary’s, our worship, our ministry and our direction, is interwoven with Christ Church - sharing the same vision.

GK Church - our vision

Jesus was asked: what is the greatest commandment? His response guides our overall vision and purpose:

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“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and first commandment.

And a second is like it: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.’ (Matthew 22: 37-40).

This reminds us of who we are, and why we do the things that we do.

Alongside this we have identified five characteristics of our church life that we feel God has gifted to us to shape our actions and our reflections on how and where He wants to be at work.

  1. Who is our God? That we would develop in our understanding of who God is through study of His word and be able to articulate this confidently.

  2. That we are called to go deeper with God , establishing really deep faith foundations.

  3. That church has the element of campfire about it: welcoming, with space to share stories, a place for all to gather, visible to those from afar who may be drawn to the edge of the campfire - and open to the power of the Holy Spirit.

  4. As GK Church, we are to be beacons of Christ’s light, one of many beacons in the area, as Christ’s saving power transforms the nation and the world.

  5. That one by one, we would see people come to know God and his love, and be able to confidently declare, ‘I am the Lord’s.’

Life of the Parish of St Mary’s: A flavour of our extraordinary ordinary life through the year

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We are blessed to have the opportunity to work with several partners and value these relationships highly including: Friends of St Mary’s (FOSM), Lunch Club, Weald Deanery churches and their Vicars, Sacred Heart church, Goudhurst Parish Council, Goudhurst Pre-school, Goudhurst, Kilndown & Lamberhurst bell ringers, the Goudhurst branch of the Royal British Legion, Goudhurst Scouts, the Old Parsonage Surgery, Cranbrook Bakery, Angela Jones and many others. Goodwill extended by Mr Ryan Laker & staff at the school, the Quarry Centre, Ladysden, the Star & Eagle, Weeks Bakery, Burgess Stores and many other businesses and individuals is most humbling.

Three areas of focus

In October 2025, the PCC articulated that alongside our existing outreach and areas of ministry, three areas would be given particular attention and focus in the year ahead.

1. Small groups and participation Going Deeper

In the medium term our goal is that 50% of our church family would be in a small group.

  1. Small groups leaders, Sunday group leaders Going Deeper We are disciples following Jesus. How can we refresh leaders? Equip them? Train others? Grow disciple making disciples?

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3. Prayer life Going Deeper / Campfire / Who is our God?

How can the conversation with God be something that we all experience more of? How can we hear from God together?

These focus areas are in addition to the extraordinary ordinary of our daily life and what I continue to see is that through our regular worship we are filled up by word, sacrament and Spirit, equipped to carry Christ’s light wherever it is needed.

Thank you

Thank you all for learning more about who God is so that we can be more confident in who we are as his children. Thank you for investing in your relationship with God so that your roots extend more deeply. This will help you in times of trial and also give you access to the deepest source of joy. Thank you for sharing your lives with one another so that we can spur each other on, be authentic, and experience the wonder of God’s story being written.

We are called as the people of God to be a blessing in this part of the world at this time, for His glory. All of us are part of that. Thank you for saying yes to God and the ways in which you give glory to God in who you are. Some of this is seen in the tasks undertaken to make church ‘run.’ Thank you for those things being done with care and love, from the person who makes sure the wheelie bins are out on the street for collection each week, to the one who welcomes home communion being brought to them, in order to share being church together. Thank you to those serving in one of the ministry areas we are able to offer, and those whose ministry doesn’t have a recognised title.

Thank you for shining Christ in the daily lives you lead. You have much influence, whether you are flying to different parts of the world or praying with a friend over the phone. Thank you that you are eager and excited to see more and more come to know Jesus as Lord. I’ll never grow tired of that. Each one matters.

For the last five years as your Vicar, I have witnessed our one true living God draw us into His works of goodness. I’m excited that God delights in us participating in and benefiting from His Kingdom work of transformation and grace. I am well supported in my role by you as an amazing team. I am so privileged to be walking with you.

Recently we reminded ourselves of God’s delight in creation at the beginning of Genesis. God saw what He had made, and it was ‘very good.’ May you hear God’s voice of affirmation and encouragement to you as a member of the body of Christ here.

With thanks, love, anticipation and trust,

Rachel

Vicar St Mary’s Goudhurst with Christ Church, Kilndown

2.

Activities of the PCC prepared by Huthrie Copplestone and Barney Mayhew

The PCC is the governing body of the church and Charity Trustees. We met regularly throughout the year.

The Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 defines the principal function of the PCC as “promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.” It also says that the PCC has a duty to “consult together on matters of general concern and importance to the parish.”

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Our responsibilities include thinking about the mission of the church and how it can continue to grow; continuous improvement of safeguarding; employment of staff; financial oversight; accountability; and keeping within charity law.

The PCC has put prayer and thought into most of the activities described elsewhere in this report. Sometimes it is a relatively simple case of saying yes to a proposal and supporting it with encouragement or funds. At other times it may not be so obvious, or there is a dilemma or difficulty that requires prayerful discernment. We often pray for wisdom to help us as we discuss and make decisions.

The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops' guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). In line with Diocesan guidelines, safeguarding is an agenda item at every PCC meeting, and PCC members undertake appropriate training.

During the past year, the PCC has included the following members:

Rachel Robertson (Vicar) Grace Wain (Churchwarden) Chris Williams (Churchwarden) Martin Loy (Deanery Synod representative) Ali Williams (Deanery Synod representative) Emma-Louise (Huthrie) Copplestone (Secretary) Claire Cooke Denis Darvill Simon (Sam) Davis Wes Hinsley Justin Hsuan Dave Lodge (Treasurer) James (Barney) Mayhew Kat Ogden (ordinand) Richard Vinton Gill Wallis-Hosken Phil Wright

The Standing Committee of the PCC has delegated authority to carry out the work of the PCC between meetings, within certain limits. The Standing Committee for 2025-6 were Revd Rachel, Grace Wain, Chris Williams, Wes Hinsley, Kat Ogden, Dave Lodge, Barney Mayhew, Ali Williams.

3.

The Financial statements of the PCC for the year ending 31 December 2025 prepared by Dave Lodge, approved by the PCC on 23 February 2026, independently examined by Graham Langlay-Smith - see attached report.

4.

Property, fabric, goods and ornaments of the church report prepared by Churchwardens Chris Williams and Grace Wain including a report on the Church Rooms prepared by James Wickham

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Church building

One of the various responsibilities of being a Church Warden is the care and maintenance of the church buildings, goods and ornaments. This report will focus mainly on the fabric of our buildings where there has been the majority of activity in the preceding 12 months.

The Quinquennial Report (QR)

The last QR was produced by Clague LLP (Architects) in August 2023. The QR’s main conclusion was that St Mary’s is generally in a very well-maintained condition compared to other churches not least because of the extensive external masonry repairs undertaken following the previous Quinquennial, generously funded in part by the Friends of St Mary’s.

The main areas identified as needing attention were:

  1. The interior kitchen wall where damp coming through from the outside had led to peeling paint. Clague’s initial suggestion was trenching work externally to try to limit damp ingress.

  2. The interior West-facing toilet wall where again damp ingress has resulted in flaking plaster. Clague’s suggestion was that the Camellia tree planted just outside this section be cut back to minimize the risk of damp ingress prior to repair works being conducted. The pruning of the Camellia has been done, arranged by James Wickham.

  3. In addition to the above, Clague identified a number of minor plastering, masonry and glazing repairs which, while not urgent, could logically be packaged with the two items above to create a meaningful workload to interest a contractor.

Due to urgent repairs required to tiles in the nave sinking resulting in a trip hazard (see below) work on the three points above has not progressed but will be a priority in the next 12 months.

The nave floor

In May 2025, the sound of running water was heard in the vicinity of the sound desk. Upon lifting the floorboards underneath the last row of the central bank of pews, a severely corroded pipe (part of the heating system) was revealed. It was unclear how long the pipe had been leaking but it was obvious a substantial volume of water had drained into the ground under the flooring towards the west end of the church. Some weeks after the water supply to the pipe was switched off, the tiles in the aisle at the back of the pews started to subside, and in the following weeks this subsidence progressed. The tiles that had subsided became a serious trip hazard that had to be covered by a sheet of plywood. After a faculty was sought and approved, extensive discussions with the architect, our insurers, their appointed loss adjusters and a company of specialist plumbers, a repair to both the pipe and the flooring was completed in October 2025 and the heating system recommissioned. A successful insurance claim was made (£5,225 net of the compulsory excess of £250).

Church heating

With the Church of England’s drive to net zero in mind, we have started work on considering a long-term solution to the current heating system. The Diocese of Canterbury offered a free Energy Audit survey of the church building which was carried out in November 2025. The report was provided to us in January 2026. The findings are being discussed with members of the congregation who have professional knowledge of the subject matter and will carry on until we settle on the solution.

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The Culpeper Effigies

This project, owned and coordinated by the Friends of St Mary’s, to conserve the Culpeper Effigies, was completed in September 2025. This project was a huge undertaking and has taken over 6 years to complete and will be brought to an official close by the visit of a minor working royal in July 2026. The new window which provides both UV and Infra-red protection looks spectacular and shows off the figures themselves to superb effect. Our thanks go to the Friends of St Mary’s for funding the works and especially Pam Stubbs the Chair of the Friends at the time the project was conceived and to Ali Williams for successfully applying for several grants to help with the costs. It’s not an overstatement to say the works are a legacy to the future generations of worshippers at St Mary’s and to the wider village.

The Bells

Damage to the Tenor Bell wheel resulted in an inspection of the bells in early 2025. This resulted in the recommendation of urgent works being needed to return the bells to a condition where they can be rung both safely and without struggle. This work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of the bearings, removal and reconstruction of a wheel, and replacement of clapper fittings. The Friends have offered to fund these works, and we are very grateful for their ongoing support. Permission to undertake the work has been granted and we are waiting for a start date from the company of specialist engineers appointed to carry out the works.

Goods and ornaments

There are two main items to note regarding goods and ornaments:

  1. The church silver and plate not used in regular services is held securely in a safe deposit box.

  2. The Terrier detailing contents of the church and additions/deletions is held in the Church Office.

Thanks, and acknowledgements

We would like to record our thanks to all of those who have helped us in our first year of office. In particular we thank James Wickham, whose knowledge of the idiosyncrasies of the building and for just getting things done, has been a huge support

Church Rooms

The Church Rooms have had a successful year providing the venue for the village based PreSchool nursery and for renting out for functions. A big thank you to Jo Galloway for not only running the nursery, but also for coordinating the bookings for the rooms.

Pre-School bookings continue to attract pupils from within the village and beyond, with numbers remaining stable and the finances remaining stable despite funding changes. Thank you to Jo and her staff for making it such a welcoming nursery.

Work has continued to improve the fabric of the building with a new composite decking upgrade which will enable the children to spend more time outside in a safe environment as well as adding an estimated ten years to the life of the decking structure. Thank you to the Church for funding the majority of this with the Pre-School also contributing.

If you’re interested in booking the Church Room for an event, please contact Jo Galloway.

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5.

Changes in the electoral roll since the last APCM prepared by Electoral Roll Officer, Shona Griggs

The Electoral Roll should be revised annually and every sixth year the preparation of new Church Electoral Rolls takes place, which means that everyone must re-apply to be included on the Electoral Roll of their church. This occurred last year in 2025 when St Mary’s Electoral Roll stood at 154, this remains unchanged in 2026.

6.

Deanery Synod proceedings prepared by Ali Williams and Martin Loy

St Mary’s is part of the Canterbury Diocese in the Church of England. The Church of England has 43 Dioceses. The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin is the Bishop of Dover and the Bishop in Canterbury and was consecrated in 2019. The new Archbishop of Canterbury is Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally.

Canterbury Diocese stretches from Maidstone southwards and includes the Weald, Romney Marsh, Ashford, Dover, Thanet, Faversham, Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey. We are part of the Weald Deanery and meet as Deanery Synod (clergy and lay representatives) throughout the year. Martin Loy and Ali Williams are our Deanery representatives and Revd Rachel also attends.

Meetings between May 2025 and March 2026 rotated between different churches, highlights from the year include:

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Administrative information

Bankers:

CAF Bank 15 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Nat West Bank 58 High St Tenterden Kent TN30 6AX

Independent examiner:

Graham Langlay-Smith

Architects:

Clague Architects 62 Burgate Canterbury Kent CT1 2BH

Signed:

On behalf of the Parochial Church Council

Name:

Dated:

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St Mary's Parochial Church Council, Goudhurst

Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

Index Page
General Fund 1
Community Cupboard 2
Beacon Fund 3
Weald Family Hub 4
Projects Fund 5
Church Room Fund 6
Care Fund 7
Local Community Fund 8
Summary and Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Accounts 10 & 11
Examiners Report 12

St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

GENERAL FUND Income and Expenditure Account
INCOME
Incoming Resources From Donors
Planned Giving
Collections and other giving
Card Machine - General Donations
Card Machine - Building Donations
Income Tax recovered
Other Voluntary Income
Restricted Donations & Legacies
Unrestricted Donations & Legacies
Income From Investments
Income from CBF Deposits and Investment Funds
Grants and Insurance Claims Received
Culpepper Tomb - Grants
Bell repairs - Insurance Claim (Transfer to FOSM)
Floor & Heating Repairs - Insurance Claim
Transfer from Other Funds
Transfer from Church Room Fund - for Kilndown Loo Fund
Income from Operating Activities
Sales of Parish Magazine
Magazine Advertisement Fees
Fees from Weddings and Funerals etc.
Fairware Clothing
Fund Raising
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Grants & Donations
Contribution to Weald Family Hub
Local, UK and Overseas Mission Giving
Gift to Christchurch, Kilndown - Loo Project
Activities relating to the Work of the Church
Diocesan and Deanery Parish Share
Music including Organ and Organist
Service Consumables - printing, coffee, communion
Weddings & Funerals (including Diocesan share)
Clergy Expenses
Alpha, CAP, Marriage Course etc
Sunday Groups and Childrens/Youth work
Magazine Printing
Church Running and Fabric Expenses
Heating & Utilities
Insurance
Church Cleaning & Supplies
Repairs and Maintenance
QI Works
Culpepper Tomb Restoration
Transfer Insurance Proceeds to FOSM
Enhancements
Church Management and Administration
Church Office - Salaries, Printing Stationery, Telephone etc.
Safety Deposit Box at bank
IT and Social Media costs
Costs of Operating Voluntary Income
Fund Raising Events
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
General Fund Balance at 1st January
General Fund Balance at 31st December		 Notes 2 160,518

6,794
3,232
26,470
5,000
25,947
227,961
19,810
103,418

54,677
39,000
844
217,749
10,212
46,720
56,932
025		 2 024
110,466
16,085
809
492
32,667		 101,562
16,862
303
603
31,518		 150,849

7,728
3,591



-

-
22,037
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
5
-
6,794		 -
7,728
3,232 3,591
16,000
5,270
5,200		 -
-
-
5,000 -
1,793
4,172
6,919
64
12,999		 3,202
3,961
10,962
561
3,351
6,000
8,810
5,000		 6,000
8,491
-
184,204

14,491
98,245


47,798
18,448
33
85,588
1,719
2,345
4,434
915
963
684
6,770		 79,221
1,992
2,837
6,714
967
1,239
839
4,435
6,447
9,046
4,108
10,946
1,861
17,000
5,270
-		 6,711
8,810
5,019
6,816
9,275
-
-
11,167
35,401
830
2,769		 14,821
750
2,877
844 33
179,016
5,188
41,532
46,720

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

2025

2024

COMMUNITY CUPBOARD (Restricted Fund)

Notes

INCOME
Donations received
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Cost of produce purchased
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Community Cupboard Fund Balance at 1st January
Community Cupboard Fund Balance at 31st December		 12,441
12,441
7,594
7,594
4,847
15,417
20,264		 20,852
20,852
6,862
6,862
13,990
1,428
15,417

This fund continues to support a number of local families with provision of basic food and household items. A loyal group of helpers collect, purchase and deliver on a weekly basis. It also includes the weekly Community Lunch providing a hot meal and social space

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

2025

2024

BEACON FUND (Restricted Fund)

Notes

INCOME

INCOME
Donations received
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Lay Minister Costs (including expenses)
Less: Receivable from Canterbury Diocese
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Beacon Fund Balance at 1st January
Beacon Fund Balance at 31st December		 2,832

The Beacon Fund is a Restricted Fund. It was set up in 2017 to fund and support the appointment of a Lay Minister to develop work with local children and young people.

In 2025 Emma Simmonds commenced as Youth & Childrens Pastor. Canterbury Diocese are financially supporting this appointment on a sliding scale over the next four years

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

2025

2024

WEALD FAMILY HUB (Restricted Fund)
INCOME
Donations received
Bank Interest received
St Mary's Goudhurst Contribution
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Spurgeons Costs
Coordinator Salary and Expenses
Other Expenses
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
(SHORTFALL) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Weald Family Hub Fund Balance at 1st January
Weald Family Hub Fund Balance at 31st December		 Notes
11		 26,373
79
6,000		 32,452
32,452
48,606
48,606
(16,154)
52,185
36,031		 38,836
107
6,000		 44,944
33,692
14,854
60		 37,340
10,962
2,184
44,944
50,486
50,486
(5,542)
57,727
52,185

The Weald Family Hub was set up in 2018 to provide funding for Mental Health counselling in local schools and parent support, working through the Fegans charitable organisation (now part of Spurgeons). St Mary's employs the coordinator on a 2 days per week basis and acts as a centre for support in partnership with other churches in the Deanery and a number of local schools

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

2025

2024

PROJECTS FUND (Designated Fund)

Notes

INCOME
Donations received - Camp Bursary Scheme
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Camp Bursary Scheme payments
Costs re Wall Repairs Project
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
EXCESS / (SHORTFALL) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Projects Fund Balance at 1st January
Projects Fund Balance at 31st December
Balance of funds at 31st December
Wall Repairs Project retention
Camp Bursary Scheme		 99
-		 550
550

99
99
451
371
822
2025
371
451
822		 -
24,516		 -
-

24,516
24,516
(24,516)
24,887
371
2024
371
-
371

The retention for the Wall project was due in 2025, but we have not yet received a request for this. The balance has therefore been carried forward.

A number of donations were received in 2025 to support families attending the 2026 Wildfires Festival in July 2026. Only one bursary has so far been paid out - the balance of donations has been carried forward into 2026 to enable further bursaries to be made ahead of the festival.

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

2025

2024

CHURCH ROOM FUND (Designated Fund)

Notes

INCOME

Contributions to the use of Church Room
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Repairs and Maintenance
Insurance
Utilities
Cleaning
Transfer to Other Funds
Transfer to General Fund - for Kilndown Loo Fund
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
(SHORTFALL) / EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Church Room Fund Balance at 1st January
Church Room Fund Balance at 31st December		 6,915
539
4,028
87		 10,060
10,060
11,569
5,000
16,569
(6,509)
38,466
31,958		 4,171
874
2,264
1,096		 9,064
9,064
8,404
-
8,404
660
37,807
38,466

The Church Room Fund is a Designated Fund, held to ensure the ongoing maintainance and repair of the Church Rooms. £5,000 of the remaining balance was agreed by the PCC to be transferred to the General Fund - this was used to support the Loo Project at Kilndown Christchurch

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

2025

2024

CARE FUND (Restricted Fund)
INCOME
Donations received
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Donations paid
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
(SHORTFALL) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Bank Balances at 1st January
Bank Balances at 31st December		 Notes -
-
-
6,017
6,017
(6,017)
20,225
14,208		 500 500
500
7,041
7,041
(6,541)
26,766
20,225

The Care Fund was launched in 2023 to support local families with emergency support. This was funded by 2 significant donations received in 2022. During 2025 we paid out 19 (2024: 17) donations ranging from new kitchen appliances and oil supplies to support for car repairs

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

2025

2024

LOCAL COMMUNITY FUND (Restricted Fund)

INCOME
Restricted Donations
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Support Payments made
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
(SHORTFALL) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
Local Community Fund Balance at 1st January
Local Community Fund Balance at 31st December		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
2,400
2,400
(2,400)
2,400
-

The transactions included in this account are where donations are receved through the church account to support specific needs and love gifts. They are not part of our normal church outreach.

One donation for £2,400 was received in the final week of December 2023 and paid out in early January 2024

There were no transactions recorded in 2025

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst
Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025
SUMMARY OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
General Fund
Community Cupboard
Beacon Fund
Weald Family Hub
Projects Fund
Church Room Fund
Care Fund
Local Community Fund
BALANCE SHEET - SUMMARY OF BALANCES
General Fund
Church Room Fund (Designated)
Projects Fund (Designated)
Community Cupboard (Restricted)
Beacon Fund (Restricted)
Weald Family Hub (Restricted)
Care Fund (Restricted)
Local Community Fund (Restricted)
REPRESENTED BY:
Bank Balances - NatWest
Bank Balances - CAF Bank
Bank Balances - Shawbrook
Bank Balances - MetroBank
CCLA Deposit Account
CCLA Investment Account - cost
Debtors and Prepayments
Creditors and Accruals		 Notes
11
11
12		 2025
10,212
4,847
2,262
(16,154)
451
(6,509)
(6,017)
-
(10,908)
56,932
31,958
822
20,264
36,622
36,031
14,208
-
196,837
72,597
19,584
10,489
5,283
68,687
1,766
178,406
19,516
(1,085)
196,837		 2024
5,188
13,990
317
(5,542)
(24,516)
660
(6,541)
(2,400)
(18,845)
46,720
38,466
371
15,417
34,361
52,185
20,225
-
207,745
33,869
92,712
10,417
6,113
65,713
1,679
210,503
13,562
(16,320)
207,745

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025 Notes to the Accounts

The accounts are prepared on an Accruals basis

Note

5
Fund Raising
Income:
Fete Takings and Share
Dinner Dance
Per General Fund
Costs:
Fete
Dinner Dance
Per General Fund
6
Local, UK and Overseas Mission
Giving
The list of charities supported during the year is as follows:
Porchlight
Goudhurst Scouts
Lend With Care
Maidstone Samaritans
TearFund
Street Pastors - Tunbridge Wells
Kent Kindness (closed in 2025)
Bibles for GK Primary School & Preschool leavers
Lunch Club - Hire of Parish Hall
Other
Total Payments
7
Repairs and Maintenance
Floor Repairs
Heating System Repairs & Servicing
Plumbing Repairs
Electrical Maintenance and Repairs
Fire Safety Maintenance
Lightning Conductor Maintenance
Roof Repairs
Window Repairs
Bell Tower repairs & redecoration
Other (including VAT reclaim)		 2025
4,470
8,529
12,999
578
266
844
1,250
1,250
1,250
1,250
1,250
1,250
-
650
655
5
8,810
5,501
1,537
-
820
950
144
300
-
814
1,694
10,946		 2024
3,351
-
3,351
33
-
33
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
-
1,200
833
452
6
8,491
-
1,648
1,662
3,384
449
114
300
313
-
(1,054)
6,816

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2025

2024

The latest inspection was carried out in 2022 with the report issued in 2023. A major item was the upgrade of the full electrical systems which was carried out in 2024.

Electrical works
Architects Fees
Less: VAT reclaims under Government Scheme
9
Enhancements
Church heating upgrade
Less: VAT reclaims under Government Scheme
Office upgrade
10
Office Staff Salaries
Telephone
Stationery, Printing etc
Payroll Processing
Other
Church Office - Salaries,
Printing Stationery, Telephone
etc.		 -
1,861
-
1,861
-
-
-
-
31,390
979
1,528
792
712
35,401		 11,130
-
(1,855)
9,275
12,374
(1,874)
668
11,167
11,521
869
816
792
823
14,821

2024 staff costs were lower due to only relating to a part year. In 2025 additional staff costs were incurred to support DBS and Safeguarding administration and other office work

The Weald Family Hub (WFH) was set up in 2018 to provide support for young people and their families who are struggling with issues of mental health across the Wealden villages, working with the Fegans charitable organisation (now part of Spurgeons). St Mary's employs the coordinator on a 2 days per week basis and acts as a centre for support in partnership with other churches in the Deanery and local Primary schools. There are a number of regular donors to the Fund, together with donations from local fund raising events and charitable trusts.

St Mary's has committed to continue financial support for this project

12 CCLA Investment Account The market value of the CBF Investment Fund was as follows: 31-Dec 31-Dec
2025 2024
Number of shares held 137.11 133.30
Value per share (pence) 2,219.83 2,312.27
Market Value £3,043.61 £3,082.36
Original Cost of Shares plus dividend reinvestments £1,765.55 £1,679.00

13 Physical Assets The PCC is responsible for certain physical assets in St Mary's Church both fixed and movable which are not detailed in the financial statements, but are covered by insurance

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Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of St Mary's Goudhurst

I report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31st December 2025, which are set out on pages 1 to 11

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr Graham Langlay-Smith Chartered Accountant Waller Hill Farmhouse Grandshore Lane Frittenden Kent TN17 2DB

date 2026

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St Mary's Church PCC Goudhurst Accounts for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2025

Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of St Mary's Goudhurst

I report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31st December 2025, which are set out on pages 1 to 11

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr Graham Langlay-Smith Chartered Accountant Waller Hill Farmhouse Grandshore Lane Frittenden Kent TN17 2DB

13th February 2026

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