Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of
Frimley Green and Mytchett
Trustees Annual Report for 2025 Financial Year
l. Aim and Purposes
St Andrev/s Frimley Green and Mytchett Parothial Church Counctl IPCCI has the ￿spOnsIbl11ty of
co-operating with the Incumbent to promote in the ecdesia5tical parish, the wlK>le mission of the
church. pastoral. evangelistic and social.
The PCC and the Churchwardens are also specificalty re5p)n5ible for the maintenance of the
Church Buildin& Hall. Church Room and grounds of St Andrews Frimley Green & Mytchett.
2. Objectives and Activitles
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as wssbi le to worship at our church and to
become part of our church family at St Andrews. Our seNices and worship put faith into practice
through prayer, Scriptu￿ and music.
when planning our activit*s for the year. the Incumbent and PCC have considered the Charity
Commission'5 guidance on public benefit. particularty the specific guidance for chartties on the
advancement of religion.
We try to enable ordinary people to live out thetrr faith as part of our church family through:
Worship and prayer,
Learning about the gospel and developi￿ their knowledge and trust in Jesus through the
preaching and teaching of the Bible:
Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
Missionary and outreach work.
To facilitate this wort it is important that we maintain the fabric of our Church Building and its
Church Hall and Church Room.
We would Ilke to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the community it
The PCC'S objectives and planned actbvities for 2026 remain as described above. The Incumbent
Suresh Menon is retiring on 10 May 2026 and the Churchwardens and the PCC will continue to
run the church in line with the aims and purposes stated above and continue with the same
objectNes and activities as far a5 P055ible while a new Incumbent is sought.
3. Athievements and Performance
Worship ond Proyer
The PCC offer a range of serKes on a knjay alowide Bible study and other groups during the
week and over the course of the year the church community finds these both beneficial and
spirttually fulfilling.

All are welcome to attend our regular5e￿iCeS. At present the￿ are 79 parishioners on the Church
Electoral Roll. The average weekly attendance. counted durin8 October was 77 adults and 24
under 16s.
As well as regular Servi￿5. we hold weddings. funerdls and baptism5 throughout the year. An
extended mission weekend was held in February 2025 which provided opportunities to share the
gospel wtth guests and encouragement to the church family.
De(3nerySynod
In line with its electoral roll allocation. the PCC continued to have two elected Deanery Synod
Representatives during 2025.
The Church Building ond Church Holl
Regular cleanin& Maintenan￿ and repairs have been caffied out as necessary.
The mould reported in previous years on the Church Building roof appear5 to be under control
andwill continue to be monitored withthe Church Building kept at the recommended
temperature.
The car park bays to the rear of the Church Building have all been repainted as well as the disabled
parking bay. Several potholes on the church driveway have also been repaired.
The next Quinquennial inspection is due in 2027.
Pastoral Core
Our artivities nomlalty include:
Baby and toddler group for pre-sthool children",
Friday coffee moming for anyone who wants to attend:
Youth Worship Band practice;
Work in local schools-
Sunday aftemoon teas for the eTderty:
Quartedy Songs of Praise events on Sunday afternoons-
3 x Sunday children's groups for all ages {tsking pla￿ duri￿ our Sunday service);
Midweek Bible study groups for members of the church farnity.
4. Financial Review
Finoncetsummory
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £143.524.73. £69.999.96 was spent on the Parish
Share together with £2.030 spent on capitsl projects. Salaries were £32.857.58.
Reserves Policy
Free rese￿eS as at 31 December 2025 were £124,940.78. It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on
unrestricted funds lif possible) which equates to at least three month< unrestricted payments
{equivalentto £28.7751 and that the level of (ash inthe deposit accountwould not be taken below
£50,000. The current level of free reserves is above the reserves level because of future
anticipated capital expenditure.
It is PCC polKy to invest funds with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.
5. Structure. governance and management

Funrtion of PCC
The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The
general functions of the PCC are stated within section 2 of the Parochial Church Council (Powers)
Measure 1956. The PCC is a registered charity.
The method of appointment of PCC members ts set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St
Andre￿5 the membership of the PCC consists of the Incumbent, Churchwardens Treasurer and
elected members from the Church's elertoral roll. All those who attend the church and who are
on the elertoral register are encouraged to stand for election to the PCC.
The PCC members are responsible for rnaki￿ decisions on all matters of general concern and
importance to the parish with particular regard to deciding on how the funds of the PCC are spent.
Pccmembe
The full PCC currentty meets at least six times during the year. The names ofthose who served on
the PCC durin8 2025 a￿.
Reverend Suresh Menon- Incumbent
Geoff Silk- Churchwarden
Jonathan Hayles- Churchwarden
Lynne Ferguson-Treasurer IPCC member until October2025 andTreasurer until November 20251
Sarah Hawton
Brian Olson
Patricia Dovie5- Treasurer (Treasurer frorn November 2025)
Those invited to attend PCC meetings but not entitled to vote:
Louise Silk- PCC Secretary
Rohan Mohanty- Children and Youth Worker
Stonding Committee
In addition to the PCC, as required by law the thurch has a Standing Committee appointed by the
PCC. This Standing Committee has the power to transart the business of the PCC between its
meetings, subjert to any directions given by the PCQ The Standing Committee is composed of:
Rev Suresh Menon
Lynne Fergusson (until Ortober 2025}
Jonathan Hayles
Geoff Silk
Brian Olson
Sofeguarding
The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Emma Jackson. She Is ￿S￿nSIble for ensurlng St Andre￿S
complies with the Parish Safeguarding Handbook and all other Safeguarding requirements. The
Parish Dashboard 15 regularly updated to monrtor safeguarding requirements. including volunteer
safeguarding training. Rohan Mohanty is responsible for ensuring that a Disclosure and Barring
SeNice search is condurted before anyone is able to work with children and vulnerable adults in
the church.
Heotth andsofrty
Nik Davies was Health & Safety OffKer during 2025. He worked with the Churchwardens to assess
and implement heafth and safety measures. Risk assessments are reviewed bi-annuallv.
Rlsk monogement

The PCC actively considers and mttigates potential risks and Un￿rtaInt￿e5 facing St Andrev/s. St
Andrev/s annual risk assessments are completed to mtti8ate health and safety risks. Financial
procedures are in place to mitigate any misappropriation of funds. Insurance is in place for fire
and theft, and there are CCTV cameras instslled, as well as floodlighting. All volunteers with
children* yOLrth and vulnerable adults are screened, induding DBS checks. As set out in'Promoting
A Safer Church,, actNities are structured in a way that minimise the potential for abuse or
allegations of abuse to arise. The PCC review5 finanoal giving as compared to expenditure and
reserve levels at every PCC meeting to monitor the w)tential risk of future financial difficulties.
6. Administrative Infomiation
St Andre￿$ is situated in Frimley Green, Surrey. It is part of the DI0￿$e of Guildford within the
Church of England. The correspondence address is Sturt Road. Frimley Green, Surrey. GU16 6HY.
St Andrevls registered charity number is 1183470.
The independent examiner is Mr David Ba5kardn. 26 Pevensty Way. Frimley. Camberley GU16 9YJ.
The Church's bank account is ￿ld with Santafider Business Banking Operations, Sunderland,
SR43 4FW
Signed:
Geoff Silk. Churchwarden
Date:

St Andrew's Church, Frimley Green & Mytchett
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
Statement of Financial Activities
Note
2025
2024
Income
Charitable Act- Bookstall
511.78
501.16
Charitable Act- Events
3,171.23
1.213.02
Charitable Act- Hall Hire
5.924.Lil
5,274.50
Charltable Act- PCC Extra
1,918.
1,706.00
2,990.00
Charitable Act- pcc ststutory
Charitable Act- Pre-school Group
D&L- Collections
2,487.IXI
328.00
300.00
8,206.81
6,745.35
409.93
D&L- Easy fundraising
D&L- Flower5
439.50
24.43
143.68
D&L- Gift Aid planned giving
D&L-Grants
92.175.36
90,923.36
1.750.00
0.00
D&L- Legacies
D&L- Other planned giving
D&L- Tax recovered
0.00
3.500.00
13,800.53
9.423.27
25,032.31
24,430.61
Interest lficome
3,366.63
4.736.13
Total Income
157,385.58
154,047.01
Other Trading Activities
Fund Raising
Expenditure
Raislng Funds
CP- Other major repairs
Expenses- Events
2,030.00
25,072.83
3,539.24
1,927.12
3,998.64
Expenses- Grants
3,998.64
Expenses- Parish Share
Total Expenditure
69,999.96
73.934.60
79,567.84
104,933.19
Gross Profit
77,817.74
49,113.82
Administrative Costs
General Expense5
79.99
n5urance
2,559.64
2,396.34
161.sl
IT Software and Consumables
269.91
Lrght, Power, Heating
Printing & Stationery
RC- Church Services
5,401.36
6,100.66
1,065 67
638.55
256.88
976.14
RC- Literature
287.18
362.17
Repair5 & Maintenance
S&H - Administrator
764.87
1785.94
4,029.00
3,753.00
S&H - Pension Costs
1,396 50
810.00

S&H- Youth Worker
27,432.08
300.70
26,999.80
Sundrie5
508.62
Telephone & Internet
Water bills
405.23
570.70
469.26
415.33
Total Admlnlstratlve Costs
45,099.94
45,097.09
Operatlng Proflt
32,717.80
4,016.73
Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxatlon
32,717.80
4,016.73
Profit after Taxation
32,717.80
4,016.73
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025
St Andre￿S Church, Frimley Green & Mytchett
Note 31DEC2025
31DEC2024
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Deposit Account
St Andrews PCC
111,556.40
36,687 71
1,48,244.11
83,184.27
28.997.50
1.12.181.77
Total Cash at bank and In hand
Gift Aid Due from HMRC
Total Current A55ets
6,108.20
1,54.352.31
9.334.56
121.516.33
Credltors.. amounts falllng due within one year
Income in Advance
1526.821
689.00
Income in Advance- Stipend
Income in Advance- Weddirig Deposits
Total Credltors- amounts falling due within one year
156.00
200.00
318.18
21JO.00
Net Current Assets (Liabilities)
154,034.13
121.316.33
Total Assets less Current Llabtlitles
154,034.13
121,316.33
Net Assets
154.034.13
121.316.33
Capital and Reserves
Current Year Earnings
Retait)ed Earnin8S
Total Capltal and ReseNes
32,717.80
121,316.33
154,034.13
4.016.73
117,299.60
121,316.33

Independent Examinerfs Report to the membersltrustees of St AndreWs Church. Frimley Green
& Mytchett Parochlal Church Council
I report to the members/trustees of the Parochial Church Council of St Andrews Church. Frimlev
Green & Mytchett 1.the Trust") on my examination ofthe accounts for the year ended 31 December
2025.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the 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 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examineR5 Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in any material respect..
l. The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come acfOSS no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper vnderstanding of the
accounts to be reached.
avid Baskaran
26 Pevensey Wav
Frimley Camberley
Surrev
GU16 9YJ