**Christ the King Church Annual Report 2025** ## **presented at the Annual Parochial Council Meetng on 12[th] April 2026** ## **Lay chair of the PCC** Last year, when in the absence of an Incumbent, it fell upon me to write the Annual Report for 2024 – little I thought that over twelve months later I would be again writing the report for 2025. I think we can all look back on 2025, in this period of "Vacancy" with a great deal of pride and satisfaction. This is due to firstly to a lot of the Church Family here at Christ the King stepping-up and giving generously of their time and talents to CtK. Secondly the Standing Committee, comprising of John and Barbara, John C, John B, Helen and Ian and myself (having the privilege of being Chairman), all working hard and pulling-together and thirdly our very hard-working PCC - once again steering Ctk in the right direction. Throughout 2025 we have maintained a Eucharistic Service every Sunday and Wednesday, plus an 8.00am service once a month - a big "thank you" to Helen and Ian for arranging cover so well, from retired priests and visiting clergy. We have ensured the Light of Christ has shone brightly in Battyeford and beyond. Looking back on 2025, one of the highlights for me was having Archdeacon Bill lead us on Palm Sunday/Holy Week/Easter Day service - a true blessing. And many other memorable services and events took place too. We have continued to maintain strong links with Battyeford C.E Primary School. They have visited church for several services during the year. Also, we do have two church members - Meriel Pearmain and John Castledine who both sit on Battyeford School Governing Body. The Church of England rightly places a great deal of importance on safeguarding, and we are extremely fortunate in having Meriel Pearmain and Anne Lockwood taking responsibility for this important matter. Whilst we can never be complacent, I do feel that we have measures in place to ensure that everyone who attends CtK can be sure that adults and children alike are safe and protected. Please remember that safeguarding is about everyone playing their part. Once again in 2025 there was a great deal of pressure on our Church Finances. I do feel that in John Castledine we have a very competent treasurer; and a PCC that is diligent and prudent in caring for our finances. In 2025 we sadly lost several church members who died. We remember fondly The Rev. Rachel Cave , Peter Westerby, Linda Sinkinson, Margaret Campbell Heath and others - thanking them for their valuable work at CtK. May they RIP. Alan Stephens has handed me his resignation letter as Parish Environment Officer to take effect from the APCM. I would like to thank Alan for his valuable work as PEO. We can be justly proud of our strong connection with A Rocha and our Bronze and Silver Awards. Anyone who is interested in taking over from Alan in this important part of church life - please speak to either of the churchwardens or myself I commend to you the reports that follow. They provide a wonderful overview of the people and groups that make up the community of our church family here at CtK. This new year brings with it lots of challenges; not least the fact that we still do not have an Incumbent. Let us hope and pray that there is someone out there who will answer the call to put themselves forward to be our new Priest-in-Charge and lead us through 2026 and beyond. ## _Derek Garner_ ## **Churchwardens’ Report** Churchwarden’s Report 2025 We would like to thank everyone who has supported the churchwardens over the past twelve months. Many people work under the radar. It is these church members, who along with more visible members, help to keep our church to the standard it is. Particularly this year the wardens would like to thank everyone who has helped to keep our church functioning throughout the vacancy, your contribution is much appreciated. As churchwardens we are required to report annually on the condition of the church and the grounds. Work completed in 2025. - General maintenance included new emergency lighting in various rooms and fire exits. - A new camera and laptop were purchased for live streaming our services. - The heating boiler has been repaired with the hope of keeping it working as long as possible. - A new V board was fitted in the churchyard to enable us to continue to advertise happenings in church. - The lights in the community room were all replaced with low energy fittings due to us being unable to get bulbs for the old lights. - A new ride-on lawnmower was purchased for the graveyard due to the old mower being unable to be repaired. This was funded by donations. ## **Priorites for 2026** To try and move the boiler replacement forward. Paint the Narthex To revisit the sound panel problem in the community room The cross and bell tower haven’t been painted for a while, also the lychgate may need attention this year. The quinquennial is due in 2026. _John Hornby – John Beevers_ ## **Dewsbury and Birstall Deanery Synod Report for 2025** The synod is made up of parish clergy (who serve ex-officio), other clergy working in the deanery, and lay representatives from each benefice. CtK currently has only 2 reps: Ian Grange and Richard Bland. (There are also 2 other deanery synod lay rep vacancies.) The Revd Dr Erik Peeters, incumbent of CtK, moved posts the beginning of 2025 and left deanery synod. This created a vacancy for a member to diocesan synod (house of clergy). During the year there were 3 meetings of synod. In April synod met at St James’ Church, Heckmondwike. The main talk was by the deanery lay chair, David Ashton MBE on the process to replace the Bishop of Leeds. Further progress updates would be given during the year. A general synod report was circulated. In July, synod met at St Luke’s Church, Cleckheaton where the talk was given by Sue Sowden (LLM in Batley) on her work as part time volunteer prison chaplain. In August, a tree, sponsored by the Dewsbury and Birstall Deanery Synod, was dedicated in the Jo Cox Community Wood. Members of synod attended the dedication. In October, synod met at St John’s Church, Upper Hopton. The talk was on the work of the Branch FM radio station based in Dewsbury by Steve Hodgson. At the meeting an election of a clergy member for Diocesan Synod (House of Clergy) was taken. The Revd. Caroline Greenwood, team rector of Dewsbury team parish, was duly elected to replace Rev. Erik Peeters. ## _Richard Bland_ ## **Pastoral Care Team Report** Pastoral care happens every day through the small acts of kindness we do for one another such as the telephone call we make, the trip to the shops or pharmacy we carry out for someone who is unable to get out. CtK pastoral care team are here to try to make sure we all get the pastoral care we need, and no one is forgotten. Home communions are continuing to be provided to those who wish to receive it including the monthly communion service at Fieldhead and we visit individuals at the Radcliffe. 12 Joys of Christmas booklets were available in church at Christmas and given to those on our home communion list. Our aim is that pastoral care is available to everyone and if you think of anyone who may be in need, please get in touch with myself or anyone else in our pastoral team. My special thanks to the team of Val, Dorothy, Meriel, Ian, Mildred and Stephen. ## _Richard Bland_ ## **Tuesday Café** During this last year Tuesday Café has continued to flourish as a welcoming space where people of all ages come and socialise in a friendly and relaxed setting. Our customers tell us they enjoy the company and really appreciate the very good food we serve. Over the last year an average of 33 people came along for coffee or a light lunch – in most cases both! During 2025 we’ve welcomed quite a few new faces, some of whom have become regulars … Once again, this last winter, we have offered a ‘warm space’. We see Tuesday Café as part of CtK’s mission and outreach to our community and we make no charge. Nevertheless, the customers make generous voluntary contributions meaning Tuesday Café more than pays its way. Figures in the church annual accounts reflect this. Carol Kaye, our local PCSO (Police Community Support Officer), visited Tuesday Café on several occasions. She chatted with customers, gave out information leaflets about crime prevention & home and personal security. Customers also told Carol about their own concerns. Once again, just before the Christmas holidays, pupils and staff from Battyeford CE (VC) Primary School came to sing carols and Christmas songs. Everyone really enjoyed seeing and listening to the children. Each week, the café is run by a facilitator and 4 other people drawn from a pool of willing volunteers. They work together to set up, prepare food, serve, and socialise. We would very much like a few more people to help out. If you can come, say once a month, for 2 or 3 hours your help would be very welcome. The continuing commitment and enthusiasm of all our facilitators and helpers ensure Tuesday Café goes from strength to strength. CtK Tuesday Café - 11am to 1pm. Open to all. No booking necessary. _Helen Grange_ ## **Choir and Music Report** In 2025/2026 the choir has continued its endeavour to enhance our Sunday worship with a wide variety of anthems and songs. Whatever its members have sung, they have brought to it a musicality, skill and dedication which has, I hope, beautified the liturgy. Thank you to those members of the congregation who across the year have offered words of encouragement and appreciation for their efforts: they are always gratefully received! A regular highlight for our choir is the Carols by Candlelight service in December. This year we adopted a traditional Nine Lessons and Carols format, but the music attempted, was once again, challenging and beautiful; those pieces, interspersed with congregational carols, made for a lovely act of seasonal worship and a fitting culmination to all the weeks of hard practice. I hope those who attended enjoyed the service with its blend of the familiar and the fresh. Our choir members are a loyal and dedicated bunch, and I thank them for everything they have done over the year. The two or three minutes they occupy of each Sunday service is the tiny tip of an enormous iceberg of hard work, and the good humour with which they fall to it every Thursday evening makes the task of choosing music and “leading” them a constant pleasure. Their numbers, however, remain small, and I would invite anyone who enjoys a good sing to consider joining them; you would be most welcome! Once again, though, I must pay special tribute to our Director of Music, Nic Bell. All our attempts to bring music to CtK would come to nothing were it not for her enthusiasm and loving work. Her accompanying of our worship and the choir is only a tiny fraction of what she contributes, and she does it all with good humour, a willingness to oblige and superb musical knowledge. She is a treasure to CtK – one which must be cherished – and we must remember that she does all her work for us while holding down a phenomenally demanding and time-consuming job with Kirklees Musica. She thoroughly deserves her regular Sunday off which has allowed David Horsman to treat us to hearing our organ every fourth Sunday in the month. I thank David for all his efforts and help, too, especially during Nic’s absence during January of this year! In addition to piano, organ and choir, Sunday worship is sometimes enhanced by a small band of instrumentalists - The Music Group. They often play at the monthly Family @ 10 AllTogether Family Eucharist and other special services. Regular worshippers and visitors really appreciate their contribution. But my biggest debt of gratitude is, of course, owed to Nic, without whom my job would be impossible. Once again, as always, thanks, lovey! _Nigel Day_ ## **Environmental Report** Church heating and the Zero Carbon Strategy Throughout 2025 we have been in consultation with the Diocese regarding replacement heating, initially thinking we could replace our cracked and aging gas boiler with a more energy efficient gas boiler. In May 2025 James Wild, conducted a Zero Carbon Audit and systems options appraisal. In October 2025 we received the audit report which stated: The church and community room building is very well used and has a good effective heating system at present and high-quality services installation. Because of the use an all-electric solution is not going to be economic to operate and a central heating system based on heat pumps will be proposed. ## **Energy reducton optons to take further.** Insulation improvements should be considered alongside phased introduction of new glazing to reduce energy demands, improve comfort and reduce operating costs. Destratification fans will be recommended to improve the effectiveness of the heating system when on and reduce running costs. Remove wasteful hot water system and replace with more efficient low storage or instantaneous heater at points of use. ## **Zero Carbon Strategy** The heating load is estimated to be less than 60kW and therefore switching to heat pump is going to be feasible and easier alongside energy saving measures. There is already a threephase supply that would enable this. Roof space for PV was identified and could provide all or a large contribution to expected energy use very likely enabling a net zero church. There is a problem to resolve with the existing boiler that has been identified as having cracks in. Installing a heat pump would be a more expensive option than replacing with suitably sized gas boiler, but heat pumps should prove more economic in the long run. We are currently in consultation with the DAC regarding heating options and have been for the past sixteen months. Let us hope that given the precariousness of our gas boiler it can last a little while longer until a decision is made. Thank you to Alan Stephens and the environmental group for all their hard work to date. We are looking for a person to take over the role of environmental officer. If you are interested, please speak to Derek or a member of the PCC. A Rocha Award Scheme In terms of the A Rocha Award Programme, we currently hold a silver award. Our bird boxes, hedgehog and insect homes are still showing signs of successful habitation. ## _Barbara Hornby_ ## **Disability and Inclusion Report** The disability and inclusion committee still have a registered an interest in the church becoming a pilot parish for the Disability Friendly Church Award. The Diocesan Disability Strategy is currently under review, and a new Disability lead has been appointed. Once the new criteria are published, we will begin to work towards this award. Please share ideas and feedback, we are always happy to hear from members of the congregation. Work to date: - We subscribe to: Through the Roof, a Christian disability charity, and Torch who provide access training, advice, and resources for people with sight loss in every aspect of church life as well as the Diocese Disability training programme. - A Facebook Group called “Diocese of Leeds Disability Network”, which is open to Parish Representatives and the wider congregations. This notifies people of events, as well as shares relevant articles and news stories. - The resource pack, ‘A Welcoming Church’, is used for our disability audit. - A new resource pack to help churches better support people with disabilities has recently been produced by the Diocese and churches across the British Isles. - PCC members have completed disability awareness training and courses run by the Diocese and other agencies. They are new courses now being offered by the Diocese. - Improvements in the layout of the slides and to the projection of the service which includes a new laptop with a dedicated graphics output and new camera. - • More sound-absorbing panels for the community hall. It is hoped that these will mitigate background noise and reduce the reverberation and echo in the space. - • Continued defined spaces in the worship area for those who have access needs. ## **Future work:** To fit motion sensor lighting in the toilets and outside near the path leading to the main door. To complete the installation of sound panels and monitor the effect. To continue to look at ways in how we can continue to be a welcoming and inclusive church. To work towards becoming a pilot parish for the Disability Friendly Church Award. Any further comments/ideas as we how we can make our church more inclusive can be directed to Barbara Hornby or Meg Willard (PCC representatives). _Barbara Hornby_ ## **Social Commitee Report** Social Committee report 2025 The social committee have, once again, worked hard to put on different social events, with mixed success. The planed Harvest Supper Ceilidh with St Mary’s had to be cancelled due to lack of support from both churches. We held our afternoon tea in May to celebrate V E Day. This was well attended and was enjoyed by everyone. Our equally successful ‘Country themed’ evenings continue. This year was our French Night, with food and entertainment provided by Stephen and Linda Carden. A fashion show was held in September. This was run by Lasting Beauty of Wakefield. Once again, the attendance was low in numbers. This was a shame because this is a well-run event and Lasting Beauty donate a percentage of their takings to church funds. The Christmas Market continues to be our main fund raiser. This well supported event not only contributes to our funds but is a great social event both for the community and our connection with Battyeford C of E Primary School. Selling tickets continues to be difficult and the committee wonder whether in the future raising money by asking for donations for specific items is the way forward. Thank you to everyone who has helped or supported our events in 2025. _John Hornby and the social committee_ ## **Safeguarding Report** Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. _The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the church._ (Church of England Safeguarding Policy Statement) The PCC of Christ the King Church has complied with the duty to have ‘due regard’ to the House of Bishops guidance on safeguarding. ## **Safeguarding roles** Parish Safeguarding Officer – Meriel Pearmain Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer – Anne Lockwood ## **Policies and Procedures** All required policies and procedures regarding safeguarding have been adopted and will be re-adopted / reviewed when required. ## **Activities** Church Activities and Non-Church Activities held on church premises have been authorised by the PCC. ## **Safeguarding Policy Promotion** Christ the King Church continues to meet the requirements regarding Safeguarding Policy promotion. The House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy is clearly displayed on noticeboards and the church website. A poster showing the new national safeguarding standards is also displayed. ## **PCC Meetings** Safeguarding is a standing item on the agenda of all PCC meetings, and an update is given at each meeting by Anne Lockwood. Meetings have also taken place during the year between Meriel Pearmain and Anne Lockwood to update information. ## **Parish Safeguarding Dashboards** We continue to use the online Dashboard to help with administration and to track safeguarding compliance, with national safeguarding standards. ## **DBS Checks** Checks are in place for all roles which require them and are all up to date. ## **Safeguarding Training** 46 people have completed the training required for their volunteer roles, which is excellent and much appreciated. Group training sessions were held in church for Foundation level training in July 2025 and for Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse in September 2025. Interesting questions were asked, there was a good discussion and positive feedback given from those taking part. Safeguarding Sunday was marked in November. There have not been any safeguarding incidents to report this year. Many thanks to Anne Lockwood (Deputy Safeguarding Officer), Derek Garner (Lay Chair of PCC) and Barbara Hornby (Parish Administrator) for their support and reassurance with safeguarding matters especially during the vacancy. _Meriel Pearmain (Parish Safeguarding Officer)_ ## **CTK Kids and Youth** During the 10am Sunday morning services we continue to offer the CTK Kids group which meets in the community room during the main part of the service, before joining the congregation for communion. We continue to have a small group of primary school aged children, and we are always happy to welcome visiting children too. We are pleased that families of the training clergy have joined us recently and are a real asset to the CTK Kids. The group follows seasonal themes for the sessions and adapted ideas from the readings in the main service. The children are always enthusiastic to learn about Jesus and think about how to be kind and helpful through creativity, singing and prayers. We enjoyed the prizegiving service at the end of the academic year in July, celebrating over 40 children who have been involved with family worship at CTK; and the Nativity play was enjoyed by all in December. We very much appreciate the adult help to make the sessions happen and we are extremely grateful that two new volunteers have joined the team this year. The CTK Youth group for young people in Year 7 upwards has continued to meet socially throughout the year; we are pleased that we have had some new children joining, as well as friends of existing members. Everyone gets along with each other well; and it has been an added bonus that some of the parents have been able to catch up at the events too. Some activities the young people have enjoyed recently are roller skating and mini golf, with more events planned for the near future. ## _Ruth James_ ## **Family@4** Family @4 provides a welcoming and interactive worship environment for families with younger children. Until the autumn of 2025 the group met on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm and started by exploring a biblical theme via crafts and activities in the hall. Worship took place in church, with a bible story and talk, songs and prayers and then a meal together. What is important are the conversations that go on around the tables; deep conversations about faith issues with both children and adults are commonplace. Parents told us it is worship that they feel is accessible and valuable to them and their children. Thank you to Alison Grant, Revd Graeme Blackwell, curate at Mirfield Team Parish and all the willing volunteers who gave of their time. This is now in abeyance until the appointment of the new vicar. ## _Barbara Hornby_ ## **Caterpillars toddler group** Caterpillars is a group for children 0-5, their parents and carers and meets in the Community room on Friday afternoons during term time, 1.30-2.45pm. Each session follows a similar pattern with lots of play activities, a snack time and concludes with songs and rhymes. There is a weekly theme with a craft activity linked to this. There is a great atmosphere, and we have welcomed many families during this year. There has also been the baptism of 2 children from our caterpillar family. We average around 10 children per session and have a what’s app group for parents to help with advertising which is also achieved through Facebook. A group of 9 volunteers run caterpillars on a rota basis and the many tasks such as preparing rotas, buying snacks, preparing craft activities, social media, printing, organising of equipment etc are shared by these enthusiastic and friendly ladies. We are always on the lookout for others to share this load and if you are interested in helping please ask a church warden who will put you in touch. On a much sadder note, the report would not be complete without mentioning Linda Sinkinson who very sadly and suddenly passed away this year. She was a devoted volunteer since caterpillars first began almost 20 years ago and her welcome to anyone who joined was a delight. She had a smile for all, a welcome ear and a genuine interest in people, old and new. She is missed by us all and we thank her for her loyal service and great friendship. ## _Anne Lockwood_ ## **1st Mirfeld Rainbows** It’s been another fantastic year at 1st Mirfield Rainbows. Our unit continues to thrive, with a growing waiting list of girls keen to join, which is wonderful to see and really highlights how much the Rainbows unit is valued within the community. The girls have taken part in a wide range of engaging, hands-on activities throughout the year. Our planting sessions last spring were a lovely opportunity for the girls to learn about nature, responsibility, and patience as they planted seeds, talked about what plants need to grow, and checked on their progress week by week. Working towards the Ice Cream badge was, unsurprisingly, a firm favourite. The girls enjoyed designing their own ice cream creations, choosing flavours and toppings, and creating ice-cream themed necklaces. There were lots of smiles — and sticky fingers — all round! Fix It Night encouraged problem-solving and teamwork, as the girls had a go at repairing, building, and figuring out how things work. It was lovely to see their confidence grow as they realised, they didn’t have to get things perfect, just have a go and keep trying. Our Squishmallows party was the complete opposite pace, offering a relaxed and joyful evening of games, stories, and sharing favourite cuddly friends, helping friendships flourish and making everyone feel included. Our Mini Boffin science sessions sparked huge curiosity. The girls loved experimenting, making predictions, and discovering how science can be fun, messy, and exciting. These activities linked brilliantly with questioning, observation, and teamwork skills, and many of the girls proudly talked about continuing experiments at home. We were very lucky to enjoy several memorable visits. A trip to the fire station was particularly exciting, giving the girls a chance to explore a fire engine, try on helmets, and learn important fire safety messages in a fun, age-appropriate way. The visit from a sweet shop was also a big hit, as the girls learned about different sweets, traditional treats, and the importance of moderation, with plenty of games, excitement and chatter throughout the evening. As Christmas approached, we enjoyed slowing down and getting creative with Christmas crafts. The girls made decorations, cards, and small gifts, taking great care and pride in their work while chatting and enjoying the festive atmosphere. One of the most talked-about visits so far in the new year was our reptile visit. The girls learned about different reptiles, their habitats, and how to treat animals with respect. Some girls showed amazing courage by holding or touching a reptile for the first time, while others were happy to observe closely and ask lots of thoughtful questions. Throughout the year, Rainbows have continued to develop their confidence, creativity, and friendships through games, songs, crafts, and challenges. Making their Rainbow promise remains a very special moment, and it’s always lovely to see how proud and excited the girls are to become a “proper” Rainbow and gain badges each week. We are incredibly proud of everything the girls have achieved this year and are very much looking forward to many more adventures together. ## **7TH Mirfeld Brownies** 7th Mirfield brownies continue to welcome girls each week to learn new skills, complete badges, make crafts and share friendship and adventure. Along with myself. who has been here since I was a brownie, we have super volunteers Helen, Diane and Rebecca along with a great parent rota and 4 young leaders. We continue to have a very full unit and often have a waiting list. It’s never too early to register a child. Please see www.girlguiding.org.uk So, what have we been up to.... We enjoyed a super pack holiday at Fan Wood with a stitch theme and 28 girls grass sledging, bouldering and archery as well lots of crafts. We also enjoyed an amazing sleepover at Gulliver’s Theme Park when we slept over in the castle and not only got to go on the rides but got the run of the place on scooters when the park was shut. It was the hottest day of the year, but a fantastic time was had by all. In the unit we’ve had visits from the mobile police museum, candlelighters, when we held a pink night and raised over £300 for them. Two dads’ cane in and ran a tool school session making doorsteps with us and wood buddies and showing us how to use different tools. We had a visit from the wise owls and got up close with our feathered friends. For earth day we held a swap shop, girls brought old toys and clothes and swapped between them. We held a time travel night with food and activities from the 50s onwards the girls weren’t impressed with some of the old school favourites. We had a visit from Agnes the lamb which proved popular and some baby chicks. We also tried a new craft of jesmonite, making our own coin trays for Father’s Day, this was a huge hit so we've re booked for Christmas Our summer party was a festival in the park with the ice cream van at the end, we also visiting the light one night to go bowling Laura came and showed us how to do some science experiments which was great fun. We also had a visit from a traditional sweet shop that told us about the history of sweets brought samples and played games. Woods dental visited to teach us about looking after our teeth and we learnt the vital skill of first aid with a first aid night complete with fake wound making. At Christmas we visited the Radcliffe care home for some carol singing and finished the year with a slime Christmas party and a fun session at church after the toy service too. We get up to far more but thought I best limit this report, so these were our top adventures along with lots of badges and crafts we’ve enjoyed. Fancy joining the fun? www.girlguiding.org.uk _Tracey and the leaders_ ## **7TH Mirfeld Guides** Currently we have a large unit with six great leaders and have had another year of learning whilst having fun. March to April 2025 The Unit hired a Zumba teacher and along with the nation we had a VE party and went to Fan wood – camp site in Cleckheaton. We enjoyed archery and grass sledging. At our last meeting prior to Easter, we went Roller blading. No broken bones!! Summer 2025 We went to Dewsbury Town Hall to see Dewsbury Collegian’s production of the Wizard of Oz which was enjoyed by all. We joined in the Mirfield District Camp at Midgeley in Wakefield, altogether there were 41 Guides and 9 leaders, and enjoyed a night of Taskmaster and a Penny Hike in Hopton Woods, concluding with a visit to the Chippy. The summer term ended at the Bowling Alley in Huddersfield. September to December 25 We joined in the Mirfield Remembrance Parade and did “Skills for my future”: Interior Designer Badge – thanks to Winsor’s shoes for supplying 24 shoe boxes in which we created our designer rooms. The Unit didn’t meet on Bonfire night, as it was a Wednesday but enjoyed a Bonfire Theme the week after. We entered the Trinity Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival along with 10th Guides who meet at St Andrew’s Church and for the third-year running won the first prize in the Junior section. Again, we entertained the residents at Field Head where we switched on their Christmas Tree lights and sang Carols. Our year ended with a brilliant Christmas Party, with a” come in whatever you chose.” Clothes wise Pyjamas are still favourite January to February 26 For our Guiding syllabus theme for this we chose “Be Well.” We hired a Yoga instructor and the week after a First Aid instructor. Then it is the Mixology Badge when we will be inventing Mocktails, we have celebrated Chinese New Year and will end the half term with a Carnival Night. _Dixie, Clare, Rachel, Helen, Carole and Chelsie._ ## **Statstcs from the Mission Dashboard** Attendance Summary 2025 Christmas – 237 Easter - 139 Average week Oct - 99 Usual Sunday - 76 Worshipping Community (2015- 2025) 2025 Total - 107 Aged 0 - 17: 12 people Aged 18 - 69: 38 people Aged 70+: 57 people. Joiners – 14 Leavers - 6 Usual Sunday Attendance (2015-2025) 2025 Adults - 70 Children - 6 Average Weekly Attendance (2015 - 2025) 2025 Adults – 93 Children – 7 Adults school - 7 Children school - 89 Percentage children (2015 – 2024) 2025 Usual Sunday – 8% Average week October Excluding school – 7% Worshipping Community – 11% Baptisms – 5 Marriages – 1 Funerals – 6 Electoral Roll 2025 – 111 Parochlal Church Council of Christ the Klngl Battyeford Independent Examlner's Report to the PCC of Chrlst the Kingi Battyeford This report on the flnanclal statements of the PCC for the year ended 3tst December 2025 whlch are set out on pages 2 to 7, is in respect of an examination carrled out In accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 20061" the Regulatlons'l and s.43 of the Charlties Act 19931" the Act") Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the Examlner As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. You consider that the audit requlrement of the Regulations and s.42121 of the act does not apply. It is my resonslbillty to Issue thls report on those financial state￿ents In accordance with the terms of the regulatlons. Basls of thls report My examlnatlon was carried out in accordan￿ wlth the General Dlrectlons glven by the Charlty CommlssSon under s.4317llbl of the Act and to be found In the Church Guldance 2006 edltion. That examlnation includes a review of the atcounting records kept by the PCC and a comparlson of the accounts wlth those records. It also includes consldering any'unusual items or disclosures in the flnanclal statements and seeklng explanatlons from you as trustees considering any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required In an audlt,and consequently I do not express an audlt oplnlon on the vSew glven by the as trustees considering any such matters. Ihdependent examiners's statement In connectlon with my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attention.. I which glves me reasonable cause to believe that in any materlal respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordanance wlth sectlon 41 of the act and to prepare flnancial ststements, whlch accord with the accountlng records and comply wlth the requirement of the Art and the ReBulation5. have not been met, or 2 to which, in my opinion,attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. K A Steeples 6 Dunbottle Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9JD lose Paee I Parochial Church Council of Christ the King, Battyeford Statement of financlal artlvltles For the year ending 31st December 2025 Unrestricted Funds Re5tr1rted Fund5 Total 2025 Total 2024 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Actlvltles for generating funds Income from Investments Church activities Other incomlng resources 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 47,691 10,533 3,108 21,732 50 5,519 53,210 10,533 3,108 21,732 50 57,727 15.006 4,587 23,471 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 83,114 5,519 88,633 100.791 RESOURCES EXPENDED Church artiv1￿e$ Construction of and equipment for Community Centre Fund raising costs 33 91,780 5,519 97,299 95,295 3b 3c 3.309 3,309 3,297 . TOTAI RESOURCES EXPENDED 95,089 5,519 100,608 98,592 NETMOVEMENTOF FUNDS BALANCES BIFWD 1st JANUARY 11,975 97.409 11,975 97,409 2,199 9S,210 BALANCES CIFWD 31st DECEMBER 85,434 85,434 97.409 The notes on pages 4 to 7 form part of the accounts Page 2 Parochial Church Council of Christ the King, Battyeford Balance Sheet at 31st December 2025 Unrestrlrted Fund8 Restricted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Note CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Short-term deposlts- C8F Cash at Bank and in hand 11,719 71,270 5,374 761 12,480 71,270 18,377 13,564 71,270 29,569 13,003 88,363 13,764 102,127 114,403 UABILinES Creditors.. amounts falllng due in one year 2,929 13,764 16,693 16,994 Net current assets 85,434 ia.764 85,434 97.409 Creditors . amounts falling due after one year TOTAL N￿AssETs 85A34 85A34 97,409 PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted Aestricted 85.434 85.434 97,409 85,434 85,434 97.409 Approved by the Parothial Church Council on and slgned on Its behalf by Derek Garner IPCC Lay Chairperson) The notes on pages 4 to 7 fom) part of the accounts Page 3 Parothial Church Councll of Chrlst the Klngi Battyeford Notesto the flnanclal statements For the year éndlng 31st December 2025 I ACCOUNTING POLiaES The fSnan¢lal statements have been prepared in accordance with the church Accountln8 Regulatlons 2006 tORether wkh appllcable ac¢ountlng standards and the SORP 2005. The flnanclal ststements have been prepared under historical cost convention. The financia tatements Include all transactlons,assets and liabllitle5 for whlch the PCC15 responsible In law. They do not includethe accounts of Church 8r¢up5 that owe their rnain affiliatlon to another bodyj nor those that are Informal 8athedngs of thurch members. Funds Restrlctsd funds represent lal Income from grant rnaklng bodles indudlng The Blg Lottery Fund, Kit*lees Metropolitan Countil and Mlrfield Town Councll whlcb may only be expended only on those restricted objects provlded In the terms of theErant, and Ibl donations received for a specifieobleci or In￿ted bythe PCC for a speclflcoblect. The funds may only be Èxpended on the speclfic object for which theywere given. Any balance remainlng unspent atthe end ol the year rnu5t bè carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC has Invested separately for eath malorfund. Unresthcted lund5 are Benerated funds whlch be used for PCC ordlnary purposes. Incominz r¢soiirce5 Planned Biving*collectioTh and donatlons are reco8nised when recelved. Tax refunds are reco8nised when the Incomlng re50uro to whlch they re13te Is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC Is lÈgally entltled to the amounts due. Interest Is accounted for when receivable, as Is all other Income. All Incomlng recelpts are acccunted for gros5. Re$ource5 expended The dI0￿$an parlsh share Is accounted forwhen Paydble. All other expendlture ￿ generallv recognlsed when It Is Incurred and Is awounted lor 8r05S. Axed A%sets Consecrated and beneflce property is not induded in the accounts in accordance w¥th 5.9612llal of the Charltles Act 1993. Movable thurch furnSshln85 held by the vlcar artd churchvKdrdens on Special tru5tfor the PCC and whlch requlre a faculty fordlsposal are Inallenable property, listed in the church's Inventoryt which can be Inspected lat a reasonable timÉl. All such eypendrture has boÈn wrlttÈn off when Incurved. Pa8e 4 Parochlal Churth Councll of Chrlst the Klngp Battyeford Notes to the finan(lal Statements Icontlnuedl For the year endlng 31st Dacember 202S INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrltted Funds Restrlcted Furtds Total 2025 fotsl 2024 Voluntary Income Planned glvlng Dlrect 61ft Ald and Envelopes Tax recoverable Collectlons lopen'platel Grants Donatlons, appeals etc Le8acles and historic funds 33,029 9,879 4.223 33,029 10,379 4,223 37,785 11,468 3,881 2,516 2,077 500 560 4.023 996 4,583 996 47,691. 5.519 53.210 57,727 Act￿ltIeS forgeneratlng funds Social events and other and fund raising Sundry sales 10,533 10,533 15,006 10,533 10,533 15,006 Income from Investments Interest 3,108. 3,108 4,587 2d Income from