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Funtington with West Stoke and Sennicotts PCC | Annual Report 2025

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 December 2025

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of

Funtington with West Stoke and Sennicotts

Comprising St Mary's Funtington | St Andrew's West Stoke | St Mary's Sennicotts

Reference and Administrative Information

The Charity

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Funtington with West Stoke and Sennicotts is a charity registered with the Charity Commission (charity no. 1177830). The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and subsequent legislation.

Principal Address

St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Funtington, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9LH

Incumbent and Church Officers

From 22 September 2025, the Parish entered a new Benefice:

Benefice of Chidham with Hambrook, and Funtington and West Stoke with Sennicotts

Rector: Revd. Jo King (from 22 September 2025)

Acting Archdeacon / Rural Dean (Interregnum): Revd. Tom Robson Rural Dean (until Summer 2025): Revd. Jessica Reid

Church Wardens

Electoral Roll

109 persons on the Electoral Roll (renewed during 2025).

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PCC Members

Following the APCM, the PCC welcomed a new member: James Rank.

Wardens: Mrs Phillipa Kerr (from March 2025) Mrs Caroline Noble (from March 2025) Deanery Synod Mr Neil Watt (all ex Officio) Mrs Gillian Boote Mrs Caroline Noble Mr Tony D’Alton Elected members: Mrs Denise Foster Mrs Kay Knowles Mrs Debbie Hughes Mr Andrew Hughes Mrs Judy Meeke Mrs Eloise Rank Mr James Rank Mr James Noble Mrs Claire Hoare Secretary Mrs Carolyn Watt Treasurer Mrs Tricia Dry Assistant Treasurer & Gift Aid Mr Neil Watt (ex Officio) Electoral Roll Officer Mrs Sue Smithers (not PCC) Parish Safeguarding Officer Mr Tony D’Alton (ex Officio)

Structure, Governance and Management

The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC members act as charity trustees and are responsible for the management and administration of the parish. The PCC operates in accordance with the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956, the Church Representation Rules, and other applicable Church of England legislation.

Throughout the period of Interregnum (from November 2023), the day-to-day running of the parish was supported by Acting Archdeacon Revd. Tom Robson and Rural Dean Revd.

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Jessica Reid, who was replaced by Revd. Tom Robson when Revd. Jessica commenced maternity leave in the Summer of 2025.

During 2025 the parish profile was written, and the post of Incumbent was advertised. Following a successful recruitment process, Revd. Jo King was appointed as Rector of the newly formed Benefice of Chidham with Hambrook, and Funtington and West Stoke with Sennicotts. Her Collation Service took place on 22 September 2025 at St Mary's Church, Funtington, bringing the Interregnum to a close.

The council has complied with its duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, having full regard to the House of Bishops' guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Our Aims and Purposes

The Parish has been in Interregnum since November 2023. The PCC has cooperated with the Sequestrator and Rural Dean in the following charitable purposes:

Objectives and Activities

When planning activities for the year, the PCC considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, in particular the specific guidance on 'charities for the advancement of religion'. The objectives planned and pursued during 2025 were:

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Achievements and the Impact on Beneficiaries

Attendance at Worship

The church family welcomes visitors from within and beyond the parish boundary. Voluntary attendance to worship is regarded as a major demonstration of the public benefit of our activities.

The established pattern of Interregnum services continued throughout 2025:

The numbers attending weekly services have remained at a broadly similar level to the previous year. The Family Service continues to be well attended. The BCP Eucharist at Sennicotts showed an increase in numbers and more parishioners are becoming comfortable worshipping across different churches. The Joint 5th Sunday service is well supported, with the Joint Community Choir drawing people from all our villages under the leadership of Paul Wren.

Holy Week, Easter and Christmas were all marked with a range of special services across the Benefice, in the church and in the community, welcoming many locals and visitors. Christmas was a particularly special time with two crib services and two candlelit carol services that were especially well attended.

Music

Music has developed into an increasingly important part of worship. The Parish Choir, formed from both parishes under the leadership of Paul Wren, has grown and enriched the worship at Easter, Harvest, Advent and Carol Services, as well as at joint 5th Sunday services. The three organists who play across all three churches continue to provide invaluable musical support.

Life Events

It is the privilege of the church to be present at the most important moments in family life. During 2025, in our parish there were:

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Teaching, Baptising and Nurturing Believers

Many in the congregation have been involved in midweek discipleship activities. A fortnightly prayer group underpins all parish activities. On alternate weeks an ideas group meets to consider opportunities to extend the church's reach in the parish — one result of this is a monthly film night which is continuing to prove popular. Two community lunches were also held as a result of these discussions. A homegroup meets one evening each week and has studied the Bible Society's Bible Course, Romans, an Alpha course and the Letter of James. An afternoon study group, newly formed this year, has also benefited greatly from the Bible Society courses.

Provision of Pastoral Care

A dedicated Pastoral Care Team has continued this year. The team is available to visit the sick and the lonely and to take communion where required. The parish continues to work closely with Good Neighbours, who provide transport, help and friendship to local people. Many parishioners provide transport for the housebound to enable attendance at Sunday services and other church functions.

Evangelism and Outreach

A special edition of the Parish Magazine was distributed free to every household in the parish. Key outreach events during 2025 included:

Funtington Primary School continued to use St Mary's Funtington for their Harvest and Christmas services, with the whole school and their families in attendance. The infant class also held a classroom session at St Mary's. Oakwood School continues its annual remembrance service at Sennicotts.

Provision of the Church Buildings for Community Use

The church buildings continue to be made available for use by a wide range of community groups including Scouts, school groups and other organisations. The bells at St Mary's Funtington have welcomed ringers of all skill levels throughout the year. St Mary's Funtington and St Andrew's West Stoke remain open throughout the day for private prayer for the church family and the wider visiting public.

Many visitors remark on the sense of peace and spirituality pervading the churches and their grounds, as well as the architectural beauty and sense of history within the buildings.

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Charitable Giving

The parish is committed to supporting local charities whose aims align closely with its mission and values. In 2025 an ambitious target of £5,000 was set for charitable giving, to be split between chosen charities. Funds were raised through community lunches, Christmas and spring fairs, and other fundraising events. Grants were made to the following charitable organisations:

A particular highlight was the developing relationship with CYE (Cobnor), whose team visited Funtington to speak at a Sunday service. The local primary school also holds an annual residential visit at Cobnor.

The collection of food for the Food Bank and Stone Pillow continued throughout the year. Many local charities continue to hold meetings and functions at St Mary's Church Room at no charge.

The Church Buildings

St Mary's, Funtington

Ongoing work was needed on the church tower to finalise and complete the surface that was removed last year once the wall had dried out. Work was also undertaken to cure a damp area due to faulty down pipe outside the south door. The door to the church room was also broken and was replaced, this was partially paid for by the insurance company.

St Andrew's, West Stoke

Nothing particular to report.

St Mary's, Sennicotts

A new 2m high Burghley Estate Fence from The Traditional Company was installed around the field boundary of St Mary’s Sennicotts predominantly funded from John Rank’s 2023 legacy to the church.

Governance and Finance

Safeguarding

The Parish Safeguarding Officer, Tony D'Alton, has worked diligently to ensure that all training and DBS requirements are up to date and that the necessary policies are in place.

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There have been no allegations or investigations of current or historic safeguarding events during 2025.

Reserves Policy

It is PCC policy to keep a minimum of £30,000 in reserves to cover 3 months of expenses

Electoral Roll

The Electoral Roll was renewed during 2025 and currently stands at 109 persons.

Graveyard Maintenance

The PCC agreed to retain the existing maintenance contractors for all three churches for a further year. Applications for memorial plaques in the new Ashes plot and for new monuments in the graveyards have been successfully processed. Ongoing work continues in the graveyard at Funtington, with PCC and community working parties maintaining standards and compliance with the Directions of the Diocesan Chancellor.

Ongoing Projects and Property

On formation of the Benefice, the Diocese indicated its intention to sell the Vicarage in Funtington. The PCC has begun exploring the possibility of increasing disabled parking to the north of the church using the shared access with the Vicarage, and of applying for ownership of the Vicarage paddock for extension of the existing graveyard.

The process of seeking permission for a permanent fence on the eastern boundary — from the lych gate round to meet the southern boundary — will be considered as part of the whole project looking at our outside space.

Looking Forward

With an Incumbent now in place, the parish can begin to plan with confidence and excitement for the future. Areas identified for growth and development include:

This report is not an exhaustive account of all that has been achieved, but it is evident that numbers are growing again and that fellowship among the community is deepening. We are

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Funtington ar￿ Wèst Stoke with Sennicotts PCC l Annual Report 2025 met with beautiful buildings, wonderful floral dispw, lovety music and the dedication of volunteers who give so generously of their time. We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helps to keep our buildings op8n and welcoming. Approved by the PCC Signed Philippa Kerr Church Warden, Parish of Funtington and West Stoke wilh Sennbcotts Revd. Jo Rector, 8enefice of Chidham wrth Hambrook and Funtington and West Stoke with Sennicott8 Date.. Page 8

Statement of Financial Activities

Unrestricted
Fund/s		 Unrestricted
Fund/s		 Restricted
Fund/s		 Restricted
Fund/s		 Endowed
Fund/s		 Endowed
Fund/s		 Total Funds
2025		 Total Funds
2024		 Notes
2
3
7
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other receipts		 £
60,445
10,748
13,844
20,318
1,435		 £
-
-
-
685
-		 £
-
-
-
131
-		 £
60,445
10,748
13,844
21,135
1,435		 £
65,996
11,517
15,401
25,840
382
Total income 106,790 685 131 107,606 119,136
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other trading activities		 360
106,942
8,538		 -
666
-		 -
900
-		 360
108,509
8,538		 348
83,893
7,463
Total expenditure 115,840 666 900 117,406 91,704
Net gains (or losses) on investments 3,748 4 25 3,776 2,887
Net income or (net expenditure) (5,302) 23 (744) (6,024) 30,319
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Other gains/(losses)
Reconciliation of funds:		 -
(5,302)
-
-		 -
23
-
-		 -
(744)
-
-		 -
(6,024)
-
-		 -
30,319
-
-
Net movement in funds (5,302) 23 (744) (6,024) 30,319
Total funds brought forward 604,402 512 3,529 608,443 578,124
Total funds carried forward 599,100 535 2,785 602,420 608,443

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Balance Sheet Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Notes Tangible assets 15.541 17,915 Investments 553,782 543.926 Total fixed assets 569,323 561,841 Debtor5 19.354 30,932 ,: 14 io Cash at bank and in hand 16,664 Total current assets 35.168 50,286 Creditors.. Amounts fallin8 due within one year 12,0721 (3,683) li Net current assets or Iliabilitiesl 33.096 46,602 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 602,420 608.443 Creditors.. Amount5 falling due after more than one year 12 Provisions for liabllitles Total net assets or Illabllltles) 602AIO 608,443 The tunds ot the charlty: Endowment funds 2,785 3.529 Reslricted funds 535 512 Unre5tritted funds 599,IlX) 604.402 Total charlty lunds 602,420 608,443 Thls Annual FlnancS3l Report, for the year ended 31st December 2025. including the notes followlng, was Approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf bv PCC Chairman Page10

Notes to the financial report

1 Accounting policies

a Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current (2019) Statement Of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities SORP (FRS 102).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.

b Funds accounting

Funds held by the PCC are:

Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes .

Designated funds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.

Restricted funds - a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.

Endowment funds - funds the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment .

c Income and endowments

All income and endowments are accounted for without deduction for any costs of receivability, are recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Donations and legacies

Collections are recognised when received.

Planned giving receivable is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable, and the amount accords with the Gift Aid declaration or other record of intention to donate.

Gift aid recovered is recognised when the income to which it is attached is recognised.

Grants and legacies are recognised when the formal offer in writing of the funding, is received by the PCC.

Charitable activities

Fees for weddings and funerals are recognised when the events are in the accounting year and receipt is probable.

Other trading activities

Trading activities are where income is receivable in return for selling goods or providing services. Income from trading is recognised when received.

Investment income

Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.

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Notes to the financial report (continued)

All other income

All other income is recognised in accordance with the above overall policy.

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold.

Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation at 31 December.

d Expenditure

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and accounted for gross.

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.

Church Activities

The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for on an annual basis, reflecting the allocation set by our Deanery. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.

e Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10(2) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected but are not included in the financial statements. For other property acquired prior to 2010 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore the cost of such assets is not stated in the financial statements.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties, over their expected useful lives. The rates we have applied are:

 Fixtures and fittings - Organ 3%

 Fixtures and fittings - Solar Panels 10%

 Audio visual equipment 25%

 Cooking Equipment 25%

No depreciation is provided on freehold property as it is the PCC's policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair.

Investments

Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date.

f Current Assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown a debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.

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Notes to the financial report (continued)

2 Analysis of income and endowments

2
Analysis of income and endowments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
Planned giving (gift aided)
Planned giving (no tax refunds)
Loose cash collections
Sumup donations
Donations
Gift Aid recoverable		 £
34,777
37
3,185
1,287
1,415
9,744		 £
-
-
-
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-
-
-		 £
34,777
37
3,185
1,287
1,415
9,744		 £
37,698
-
4,347
1,388
1,000
10,708
Other Income - - - - -
Legacies 10,000 - - 10,000 10,854
Grants - - - - -
Donations and legacies £60,445 - - £60,445 £65,996
Fees for weddings & funerals
Visiting Clergy Reimbursement		 9,333
1,415		 -
-		 -
-		 9,333
1,415		 9,867
1,650
Charitable activities £10,748 - - £10,748 £11,517
Sales of parish magazine
Community Events- Bonfire, Fair
Fundraising
Church centre hiring income
Magazine advertising income
Refunds		 2,717
4,376
1,094
2,116
3,160
381		 -
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-		 2,717
4,376
1,094
2,116
3,160
381		 2,688
6,006
778
3,323
2,498
108
Other trading activities £13,844 - - £13,844 £15,401
Bank & CBF deposit interest
Dividends		 16,565
3,753		 16
670		 107
25		 16,688
4,447		 21,567
4,273
Investments £20,318 £685 £131 £21,135 £25,840
VAT Refund
Other receipts		 -
1,435		 - - -
1,435		 -
382
Total income £106,790 £685 £131 £107,606 £119,136

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Notes to the financial report (continued)

3 Analysis of expenditure on:

3 Analysis of expenditure on:
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
Gift Aid expenses
Sumup expenses		 £
268
92		 £
-
-		 £
-
-		 £
268
92		 £
99
249
Cost of raising funds £360 - - £360 £348
Charitable grants and donations 5,098 - - 5,098 4,515 4
Parish share to Chichester Diocese
Salaries and honoraria incl tax
Mission Expenses
Visiting Clergy		 42,000
953
608
1,942		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 42,000
953
608
1,942		 40,772
773
-
1,650		 5
Council tax 640 - - 640 -
Water, Gas, Electricity and Oil
Wedding / Funeral expenses
Insurance
Churchyards Maintenance
Parish Admin Expenses
Church Running Costs
Church and Hall cleaning
Building works
Accounting and Architects fees
Church maintenance and repair
Diocesan and Deanery fees
New equipment
Liabilities
Governance		 6,184
3,279
5,784
19,544
430
6,278
5,436
5,839
-
1,458
668
861
(60)
-		 -
-
-
666
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
900
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 6,184
3,279
5,784
21,111
430
6,278
5,436
5,839
-
1,458
668
861
(60)
-		 4,699
3,393
5,613
8,846
-
4,772
4,972
1,829
-
148
828
643
442
-
Cost of charitable activities £106,942 £666 £900 £108,509 £83,893
Magazine Printing
Community Events- Bonfire, Fair
Other trading costs		 6,313
2,225
-		 -
-
-		 -
-
-		 6,313
2,225
-		 5,185
2,278
-
Cost of other trading activities £8,538 - - £8,538 £7,463
Total expended on all funds £115,840 £666 £900 £117,406 £91,704

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Notes to the financial report (continued)

4 Missionary and charitable giving:

4 Missionary and charitablegiving:
Unrestricted
Fund/s		 Restricted
Fund/s		 Endowed
Fund/s		 Total Funds
2025		 Total Funds
2024		 Notes
St Wilfrid's Hospice
Ukraine appeal
CYE
Four Streets Project
Sanctuary Chichester
Royal British Legion
Scripture Gift Mission
Scripture Union
Stone Pillow
Diocesan Youth Camp
Alpha UK
BEATS (Myanmar Earthquake)
Bishop of Chichester's Discretionary Fund
Others		 £
1,235
-
1,235
1,235
-
-
-
-
100
200
200
638
255
-		 £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 £
1,235
-
1,235
1,235
-
-
-
-
100
200
200
638
255
-
-		 £
642
500
927
857
357
382
100
250
500
-
-
-
-
-
-
£5,098 - - £5,098 £4,515

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Notes to the financial report (continued)

5 Staff costs

**5 ** Staff costs
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
£ £ £ £ £
**a ** Remuneration
Wages and salaries 953 - - 953 773 16
Employer Social Security Costs - - - - -
Employer Pension costs - - - - -
£953 - - £953 £773
**6 ** Governance
**6 ** Governance
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
£ £ £ £ £
Independent examination/Accounts Production - - - - -
- - - - -
**7 ** Analysis of transfers between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
7 Analysis of transfers between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
£ £ £ £ £
- - - - -
- - - - -

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Notes to the financial report (continued)

8 Fixed Assets

a Investments

8 Fixed Assets
a Investments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 Notes
Market value 1 January 2025
Additions
Disposals at carrying value
Dividends and interest accumulated
Net gains and revaluation		 £
539,885
-
(12,439)
19,268
3,748		 £
512
-
-
19
4		 £
3,529
-
(900)
131
25		 £
543,926
-
(13,339)
19,419
3,776		 24
Market value 31 December 2025 £550,462 £535 £2,785 £553,782

b Tangible fixed assets

b Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and buildings		 Audio visual
equipment		 Equipment Total fixed
assets		 Notes
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation
Prior Year adjustment		 £
-
-
-
-
-		 £
2,573
79
-
-
-		 £
22,182
51
-
-
-		 £
24,755
130
-
-
-
At 31 December 2025 - 2,652 22,233 24,885
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the Year
Disposals
Revaluation		 -
-
-		 (1,091)
(662)
-
-		 (5,749)
(1,841)
-
-		 (6,840)
(2,504)
-
-
At 31 December 2025 - (1,753) (7,590) (9,344)
Net book amounts
At 31 December 2025		 - £899 £14,643 £15,541
At 31 December 2024 - £1,482 £16,433 £17,915

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Notes to the financial report

9 Analysis of net assets by fund

9 Analysis of net assets by fund
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
£ £ £ £ £
Fixed assets for church use 15,541 - - 15,541 17,915
Investment fixed assets
Current assets (except cash)
Cash at bank
Debtors
Current liabilities
Long term liabilities		 550,462
-
16,664
18,504
(2,072)
-		 535
-
-
-
-
-		 2,785
-
-
-
-
-		 553,782
-
16,664
18,504
(2,072)
-		 543,926
-
30,932
19,354
(3,683)
-
£599,100 £535 £2,785 £602,420 £608,443

10 Debtors

10 Debtors
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
Income tax recoverable
Prepayments and accrued income
Chidham PCC loan
Other debtors		 £
7,002
752
10,750
-		 £
-
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-
-		 £
7,002
752
10,750
-		 £
5,146
458
13,750
-
£18,504 - - £18,504 £19,354

11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Endowed Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
Deferred income
Accruals for utilities and other costs		 £
-
2,072		 £
-
-		 £
-
-		 £
-
2,072		 £
-
3,683
Other creditors - - - - -
£2,072 - - £2,072 £3,683

-

12 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Endowed Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund/s Fund/s Fund/s 2025 2024 Notes
Deferred income
Accruals for utilities and other costs
Other creditors		 £
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-
- - - - -

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Notes to the financial report

Notes to the financial report
13 Statement of funds
Balances
b/fwd
1 Jan 2025		 Income Expenditure Transfers,
other gains
and losses		 Balances
c/fwd
31 Dec 2025		 Notes
£ £ £ £ £
Parkinson bench maintenance fund 3,529 131 (900) 25 2,785 19
Total of all endowed funds 3,529 131 (900) 25 2,785
Mothers and Toddlers Fund
Sunday School fund
Choir Fund
West Stoke Churchyard Fund		 250
224
38
-		 9
8
1
666		 -
-
-
(666)		 2
2
0
-		 261
234
40
-		 18
Total of all restricted funds 512 685 (666) 4 535
General Fund
John Rank Fund
Richard Elwes Fund
Roof and Church Repairs
Dora Smith Fund
Fixed assets		 162,779
14,805
4,516
138,005
266,382
17,915		 86,467
508
5,155
4,734
9,926
-		 (101,606)
(11,861)
-
-
-
(2,374)		 893
95
29
882
1,849
-		 148,533
3,547
9,700
143,621
278,158
15,541		 17
20
21
23
Total of all unrestricted funds 604,402 106,790 (115,840) 3,748 599,100
Total funds £608,443 £107,606 £(117,406) £3,776 £602,420

14 Analysis of cash and cash equivalents

Total Funds Total Funds
2025 2024 Notes
£ £
Cash in hand
Notice deposits (less than 3 months)		 16,664
-		 30,932
-
Total cash and cash equivalents £16,664 £30,932

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Notes to the financial report (continued)

15 Trustee and related party transactions

The Rector and the PCC are the trustees of the charity.

Three trustees were remunerated for organist and verger fees and received in total £800.

Eight trustees have together received £6,422 in expenses. All expenses were directly related to the charitable activities of the PCC. Expenses paid covered:

supplies and equipment required for community events candles and consumables

gifts for helpers, lay readers and those baptised office supplies and printing books

supplies required for undertaking church maintenance and cleaning.

16 Staff costs and employee benefits

The church employs 1 member of staff.

17 General Fund

The general fund can be seen to have shrunk by £14,245 in 2025. Our giving has reduced and remains less than our expenditure and expenses are continually rising. It should be noted that there were only partial rector/vicarage expenses this year and they will be higher next year. Of concern are the decrease in planned giving and investment dividends/interest, and the increase in Parish Share, utility costs, and church running costs, all giving rise to the substantial reduction of reserves.

18 West Stoke Churchyard Fund

The diocese holds a restricted fund of £23,442 for the benefit of the upkeep of West Stoke churchyard. We use the dividend income from this fund towards the upkeep of West Stoke churchyard.

19 Parkinson Fund

The PCC decided the Parkinson fund could pay for the relocation of the bench in West Stoke churchyard, even though this marginally reduced the capital.

20 John Rank Fund

This fund is kept for specific Sennicotts expenses which this year included £11,861 for the new perimiter railings.

21 Richard Elwes Fund

This fund is kept for significant St Andrew's expenses.

22 Churchyard Maintainance

The new railings for Sennicotts and the relocation of the West Stoke stone bench are included under Churchyard Maintainance.

23 Dora Smith Fund

This fund has been assigned for specific ministry in the parish, and could not be used during the interregnum.

24 Investment Funds

Following a review of our investments, the Black Rock Funds have been sold, and all the investments have been consolidated within the CBF Deposit Fund and the CCLA Global Equity Fund.

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CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to tho tru8to08 The Parochial Church Council of the E￿leS1a5tiCal Parish of Funtington with West Stoke and Senni￿lts On account• for the year •ndad 31•t December 2025 Charity no {if any) 1177830 Set out on pago8 1to20 I report to the trustees on my examination of th8 accounts of the above charty ("the Trusf) for the year ended 3111212025. Respon•ibilitie• and ba818 of roport As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparat￿n of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of th8 Trust's 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. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have examlnerfs Statement come to my attèntion in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in acCOrdanr￿ with se¢tion 130 of the Charrties Act.. or the acmunts did not accord with the accountin9 records., or th8 accounts did not comply wrth the applicable requirements conceming Ihe form and content of accounts set out in the Chariti88 (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. Y￿W which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come acros5 no other matter8 in ￿InnectIOn with the examination to which attention should b8 drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢¢ounts to be reached. Signed: D•to: Nam•: Ralovant profe88ional qualificationl•) or body {if any): VIèA. 11oiPD Addross: aq . 6ATH 4Up*S> Page 21

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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