## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1185005** **Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 for Aylsham PCC** Annual Report 2025 Ailskam Parish Church Re8isteTed CILarih. .No. 1185005 Worship and Pasloral Ministry- Reverend Canon Julie Boyd Many Ihanks go to all those involved in the preparation for and offering of our worship in Aylsham Parish Church, to the vergers, stewards, refreshments team, camera operators, readers, intercessors, adminislranls, organist, choir, children and families support team, Breakfast Church team and bell ringers, lo those involved in administration and to all worship leaders both lay and ordained, currently licensed and those who are retired. We have a very strong team in Aylsham and it is wonderful to see how everything comes together so smoothly. We really are richly blessed. In addition lo our regular services of Holy Communion, Morning Prayer, Breakfast Church and Choral Evensong we have also had spècial services for A Quiel Christmas, Carol Service, Advent Service, All Souls, Remembrance Sunday, Harvest Service, Harvest Evensong. Chrislingle, Taize Services, Crib SeNice and special services as we welcome visitors, support charitable works and our local schools and celebrate significant events in the town such as the VE Day service on 8 May and the service in August for VJ Day. In 2025 we returned to offering worship for Plough Sunday. Aylsham has a history of holding services for Plough Sunday some lime ago and il was really good lo be able to return to this on January 12 2025. A number of tractors gathered in the Market Square and we also welcomed a pig called Julie who was named after the Rector after the wedding conducted for George and Victoria Youngs. A vintage plough was positioned under the lower and we were delighted to welcome friends from the farming community lo our s8rvic8. Two new Aulhorised Pastoral Assistants, IAPAS) were licensed on Mothering Sunday in 2025. Jenny Engelsen and Sarah Morter. Jenny and Sarah have taken on this role to be a pastoral support to the people of this parish and to work with Rev Juliè and the church- wardens in Ihis ministry. As Clair Hartigan started her formal training in theology with an em- phasis on children and families work and as she gives her time to the church lo support our ministry here, we delighted in starting our new Sunday School, Mighty Mustard Seeds on Harvest Sunday. We are very grateful lo Clair and to all those who support this part of our ministry in the church. Our prayers continue for Clair and for God's blessing on this work. Rev Julie went on Sabbatical in 2025 for the months ofApril, May and June. There was a Presentation on 16 August lo tell people all about it and it was wondèrful to see so many people there. Many thanks are extended lo all those who helped support the life and ministry of the church during the time of the sabbatical, taking on the extra workload. In 2025 we held our second Carols in the pub service at the Black Boys Public House. Members of the Aylsham Band came to support as well as our "Find Your Voice" singers with a few guest additions. "Find Your Voice" also went into the Manor Residential Care Home with Rev Julie for carol singing which was very much appreciated by residents and staff alike. The Manor Care Home receives monthly services of Holy Communion which is always a joy. There was a ￿lebratiOn on Trinity Sunday of 60 years of ordained priestly ministry for the Rev Canon Robin Hewetson. Robin presided at the service as we gave thanks for his ministry. We said our farewell to Rev Natalie Rees, curate for the Aylsham and District Team Ministry as she prepared lo take on her first incumbency role in the Diocese. There was a special leaving service for Natalie on 4 May followed by a shared lunch in the church. Natalie was inslalled as Rector for the Kessingland Benefice on 27 May. A coach of supporters from Aylsham Church went along to support Natalie at the beginning of her new ministry. On May 112025 we welcom6d Rev Sally Mccubbin into the team as the Team Vicar for the Bure Valley Group of Churches. It has been a delighl to work with Sally and Rev Andrew Whitehead was installed as our Rural Dean on 11 Febru- ary 2025. It was with great sadness that we received the news of the death of Rev. Andy Windross in April 2025. W8 remember him and his contribution to our shared ministry with thanksgiving. Music and Events: Debbie Graver This year we managed lo put on a huge variety of events including organ recitals, classical music concerts, choirs, brass bands, talks, barbershop singing, quiues and a barn dano and the events team were kept réally busy organising all the events. Our thanks go to Clive and Bevedey who continue to be involved with the organisation or our young musician events and quizzes and for all those who worked so hard to organise the numerous variety of evenls which were put on. There were many highlights of the year but, for me these included Patrick Craig, a vicar choral at St Pauls who entertained us with an engaging talk on the music ol St Paul's and the Bridge String Quartet and renowned ￿l11st Raphael Wallfisch who drew an audience of well over 120 in October. Both will be revisiting us OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOLS WORK Rev Julie Boyd St Michael's School is now one of 3 schools in the Pathfinders Federation with Erpingham and Northrepps. Rev Julie is thè Foundation Governor and so now is one of the governors for all 3 schools. We inleNiewed for a new head in February 2025 and appointed Emma Bourner who started al the beginning of the autumn term. School assemblies were taken in bolh John of Gaunt School and in St Michael's School. All the schools came to the church for their Christmas celebrations and St Michael's also came for their end of school year celebration and their Easter Service. This was in addi- lion to a number of occasions when children came into church for school leaching ses- sions, to See the church as they learnt about the Christian Faith. CHOIR: Harry Macey Members of our CHOIR continue their high level of commitment and work very hard at rehearsals, Sunday servicès and special occasions. Chorislers, kindness and concern for each other are valued qualilies of Aylsham choir. Find Your Voice is managed superbly by Matthew Boyd and Mathew Martin. From Iheir hard work we have welcomed several valued new members and are, al present, still seeking additional sopranos and tenors. Hymns. anthems, liturgical and organ music for worship are meticulously planned well in advan￿. The monthly music-list is posted in church,. please let Harry have your email address if you would like to be added to the mailing list. Thanks are due to Melanie who does a huge amount of work as choir librarian and robes mistress, and to Sylvia, our Choir Fund treasurer. The choir enjoyed the hospitality of the vicarage for a BBQ in July plus the annual Choir Dinner al the Skeyton Goat in November. Instead of giving each olher Christmas cards in 2025 choristers donated £139 to The Children's Society. Thank you to all choristers for their commitment. The ORGAN - the largest musical instrument in Aylshaml . continues to be cared for by Henry Willis & Sons who restored the instrument in 2018-19. The manufacture of our brand new Clarinet stop is under way-, 58 pipes plus associated sliders and woodwork are now being manufactured in Liverpool. Flnd Your Volctr Matthew Boy(J Find your voice has been running since Autumn 2022 and currently has len members including our accompanist, Mathew Martin. Martin Aldridge joined the group in early 2025 as a bass and is now a full member of the church choir. During the year FYV and friends have been in a choir for Taizé seNices in the church, singing in th8 Christingle s8rvic8 and also singing carols at Aylsham Manor care hom8. A major highlight has been singing in the Black Boys with music supplied by Aylsham Town band helping lo raise funds for cancer research. This is the second year the event has taken place and has proved to be extremely popular and successful in raising funds. Pasl members of FYV also join in with this event. as ol course does th8 rectorl The event will take Pla￿ again in 2026. We continue to welcome any new members who would like to try out the group which meets on Monday evenings at 7..00 pm in the vicarage. No former singing or musical experience is necessary. Contact Matthew Boyd on 07710703444 CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL: Debbie Graver ..1 This year's Christmas was record breaking in many ways. We had a record 55 trees and the festival raised over £8,500 for the charities which were support8d which was our highest total ever. A new attraction was our candy floss machine on Friday evening which, at times had a queue almost as long as that to get into the Church. Thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers, tree decorators, bakers and everyone else who works so hard to make the festival successful and thank you for the events team who put hours of work into the organisation of the Festival. Men's Breakfast-Keith Brooker Churchwardens.. Mathew Martin and Mike Graver The Church's Men's Breakfast group meets at the Black Boys on the second Tuesday of each month for food and fel- Iowship. It has been active since 2015 and has a current membership of c30 people. Our meetings are very convivial and in addi- lion lo breakfast we often have a speak- er. At every meeting we each make a small charitable donation. Annually, we agree a local charity to receive these donations. In 2025, we collected £633 that is being donated to a local Norfolk charity.. Menopause Support. In our first decade we have raised around £10,000 for local charities. We were pleased and honoured to be re-eleGted as wardens for another year at the 2025 Annual Meeting. During April- June. with Rev Canon Julie laking a very well-garned sabbatical, we took on some additional duties to maintain the smooth running of the Church. Our 1-page entry in an edition of Just Aylsham during this period featured an article explaining the role of churchwarden. The roll call of churchwardens was kindly updated by David & Stella Martin and returned to display on th8 chancèl south wall. One board has had its frame and backing reslored and plans are being made for the second. Some of the main undertakings this year have involved upgrades to locks. We have initiated 6-monthly professional deep-cleaning of the carpets under the tower, children's play area, dais and Molly Long Room. Management of the On￿oing health and safety remains a very high priority. 9 volunteers completed their Emergency First Aid training in November. Risk assessments for the building, events and activities are due for Completion then maintained live subsequently. R6view of any accidents or incidents is carried out in PCC, to confirm any follow-up actions resulting. We thank all who help and serve the church in so many ways. 14 Men's Breakfast helps support the prin- ciple of discipleship and community out- reach wilhin the parish. In addition, to those in the Club who are church mem- bers, many other men in the town have beenl ar8 m8mbers of this thriving group. Our thanks are extended to Malt Miller and his staff who continue to welcome us each month, cook great food, gener- ally look after us. Our Volunteers We are extremely fortunate to be supported by many volunteers who undertake numerous tasks within the Church. These include cleaners, readers, intercessors, vergers, lay ministers, choir members, musicians, flower arrangers, charity supporters, those helping with our chur¢hyard cleanup days. stewards, administrators, bellringers, providers of refreshmenls, helpers at our events, children's workers, administrative staff and our Trustees. Many pul in numerous hours lo support our work and we are grateful lo each and every one of them. Our Clergy and Lay Ministers Our clergy and lay ministers work hard lo support our mission in Aylsham. We are extremely grateful for the work undertaken by Rev Canon Julie Boyd, Fiona Tibbilt and David Martin. We are also supported by a number of relired clergy who lead and preach at services and offer so much in our shared life and ministry. Children's Work- Clair Hartigan We still have good numbers attending Thursday groups. This year we have also started up a new offering on a Sunday morning entitled Mighty Mustard Seeds. We have 3 families making up 4 children who attend regularly. Reviews from parents are that they are happy and enjoy the opportunity to engage in worship or for are enjoying learning with their children. No families can commit to attending every week, all have busy family lives but commit to coming when they can. Thank you to all the volunteers who support our children's work We are in desperate need of more volunteers for the groups including set up and facilitation. I have been linking with the Diocese Support Team to evaluate and strengthen our offer to the local community and we attended a Conference called 'One Big Day,. l am currently undertaking a theology course which is going well and providing food for thought on our offer to families. Re9ular events included our pancake party, ice cream event at the end of th8 Summer term and our popular Light Party as an alternative to Halloween. Facts and Figures Occasional offices in 2025 Foodbank The Cromer Foodbank provides food parcels for those in need and is open every Monday morning as well as being available when emergencies arise. It is staffed by volunteers and our thanks go to everyone who volunteers or who provides food to make up the parcels. Weddings.. 2 Funerals in church.. 17 Funerals in crematoria.. 13 Baptisms.. 2 Fllllng the Gap Rev Canon Julie Boyd New Brew-Rev Canon Julie Boyd The 'New Brew, café has been running since 2016 offering a gentle welcoming place to be where people would be greeted with lovely refreshments and the care of all the people who have volunteered over the years offering a listening ear and warm welcome. Two of the original helpers, Mo Grimer and Marian Hannanl have helped out on Friday mornings right from the beginning and in those nine years there have been many other people stepping in to help out and get involv8d with Lynna Burrell laking on the role of coordinator in re￿nI years. During the Christmas holidays food and loilelry gift parcéls were taken out to many local families lo help them in the school holidays by giving them an extra boost al this time of celebration. We work closely with our local schools lo identify where the need might be and it is very clear by the thank you letters and responses that these gifts make a big difference lo the families who receive them. Our thanks go to all those who gave so generously to this project and also to Tesco who support us every year. In 2025 we were also given toys from the Broadland Christmas toy appeal lo distribute to families which were very gralefully received. On Friday 30, May 2025 the café opened it's doors for the last time. The team of volunteers made the very difficult decision that the lime had come lo hang up the aprons and to step back and celebrate all that 'New Bfew, has achieved over the years. A very big thank you to all the volun- teers who have given so much ' to the creation and running of the café, il really has been extraordinary and has made such a difference to people's lives. Monday Sale and Cafe 2S yeors The Our Monday sale continues to operate between March and October and is extremely popular with the local community. This year il raised £6,895 towards Church funds. A café also operates year round on Mondays which provides an opportunity for the local community to meet with others and this raised £3,042. We are extremely grateful for the volunteers who support both of these efforts all year round. 2025 was the 25th anniversary of the sale and this was celebrated wilh cake and a visit from Rev Bob Branson who was the incumbent when the sale was started. Fabrlc Report- Matthew Boyd The Old Schoolhousé- The old schoolhouse is owned by a will trust datlng back to 1530 with income from the property being used to fund children's education in Aylsham. Income is received by the church and restricted lo education and where necessary used for Ihe Maintenan￿ of the asset under the direction of the trustees. The Trust has had no active trustees for many years, and the property has fallen into a state of disrepair. Following legal advice from the dioces8 and with PCC approval funds from the fund have been used for essential repairs in the absence of any Iruslees. Work carried out on behalf of the trust includ8d roof repairs. replacément wlndows. rèwiring and In- stallation of central heating and smoke detectors. Work is still required to improve the energy P8r- formance of the house to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate IEPC) though the house is now in a safer and comfortable condition. Electrical Work - The two new sockels have been installed al the front of the church in the dais and anolher on the back of the back p8W. Nèt Zèro Carbon Audlt This year we had a carbon audit for the church designed to identify where we can reduce our carbon footprint. The audit was financed by the ¢hur¢h of England with recommendations being used in an application for a central grant schem8 UP to the value of £3000. We successfully applied for a grant of £3000 towards the upgrade of lights in the church. The lights we will be upgrading to LED using this granl are'.- the large downward facing flood lights near the chan￿1 door the large downward facing flood lights al the back of the church. The lights under the tower The ramp lights (keeping the existing fittings) The lights in the kitchen Ongolng Malntenance and repalr The internal church walls are sensitive to damp with blocked guttering in particular causing problems. Damage to the Molly Long Room wall was caused by a blocked downpipe after a long period of dry weather followed by heavy rain washed debris off the roof built up during the summer. This wall and other walls in the church will be replaslered subject to Ihe funding available. Our boiler is old and inefficient but continues to function. On two occasions we have had issues caused by intermittent electrical power resulting in the boiler locking out. We have documented the process to restart it. The healing system will need to be replaced in the future and this is Something we are looking at as part of our energy strategy. Christmas Day Lunch-Rev Canon Julie Boyd In 2025 we hosted our third Christmas Day Lunch in the Town Hall and welcomed 94 peopla to the Town Hall. a significant rise in numbers from the previous year. The aim of the lunch was to bring together people who would otherwise be on their own or who would struggle to celebrate the day well for a variety of reasons. This year St Michael's School helped us by allowing us lo make use of the school kitchen which was vital considering the number of people we were feeding. We ale fine food, enjoyed music from David Young, saxophonist and watched Ihe King's speech on the big screen together. There was a surprise visit from Father Christmas to whom we are very gratefull There were gifts for all. Thanks were given lo David Young, to the Town Council, Coxford's Butchers, While's Butchers, Tesco, Coop, Paul the Spud man, Easters of Norwich and the North Norfolk Classic Vehicle Club who sponsored us. Thanks also go to all the amazing volunteers who cooked. decorated, welcomed or who made this event possible by offering gifts and making financial donations. Safeguarding-Fiona Tibbiti Safeguarding is of paramount importance in Aylsham Parish Church. PCC members are aware of the expectation for them to complete the Church of England Basic Awareness and Foundation Safeguarding training every 3 years and Ihe majority of the PCC are up to dale with their training. All volunteers working with children or vulnerable adults are also required to complete the safeguarding training and have a DBS check every 3 years. Safeguarding is on the agenda of every PCC meeting. The PCC have appointed Mrs Fiona Tibbitt as Parish Safeguarding Officer, who is fully trained and, alongside Revd Julie Boyd, keeps up to date with safeguarding advice from the Church of England. Fiona works wilh Revd Julie Boyd and the Diocese SafegLtarding Team to support rf any safeguarding issues are raised. The Diocese Safeguarding Dashboard is regularly updated lo ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed. Financial review revious ear's fi ure5 in brackets Sylvia Martin The financial position for 2025 is detailed within the Slalemenl of Flnancial Activities and Balance Sheet. The year-end position is considered satisfactory. Throughout the year, sixly-seven charities benefited from various fundraising initiatives, including coffee mornings. concerts, other events, and appeals. The Christmas Tree Festival was particularly successful, with frfty-three charities each receiving just over £145 from a total of £7,645, surpassing all previous years. Additionally, £873 was raised for the church through donations for refreshments, supporting both event costs and the church's Christian ministy. Durin the ear lolal income dro d b 32 % resultin in a net deficit of -£34 137 ( +£39,194) at year- end. The closing balance stood at £143,6181 £177,755). Unrestricted Income for the year amounted to £98,247 ( £173,264). The primary sources were planned giving through the Parish Giving Scheme, which provided £31,221 { £30,967). and Standing Ordersl Regular Envelopes totalling £14.416 ( £14.556). Collections and donalions decreased significantly to £13.191 1 £77,261 1. which also affected the amount reclaimed through Gift Aid at £6.1791 £21.934). Additional income arose from concerts and events, the weekly sale, participation in the Churches Trust bike ride and other fundraising activities, lojether generating £15,2281 £16.745). Statutory fees receipts tolalled £5,7461 £4,804), comprising Ihity funerals, sixteen interments, two weddings. and ten monument applications. Refreshment donations contribuled £5,6161£3,4271, including £3.042 from the café, open every Monday throughout the year. Miscellaneous sources brought in an additional £6,650 ( £3,570). Total unrestrlcted expendlture reached £123,8561 £123.875). The Parish Share rose by 60/0 (13.8% > 10 £79,7901 £74,954), and was paid in full, demonstrating commitment to meeling diocesan responsibilities and supporting clergy stipends. clergy hoLJsing, parish ministry, and wider diocesan missions. Staffing and support ¢osls werè £6,9431 £8.024), with £5,041 ( £4.936) spent on mission and evang81ism. Fundraising expenses totalled £2.677 ( £3.973) while church running costs were £14,261 { £19.285 inc. £4,128 electrics check }. and utilities amounted to £9.474 { £10.299). Other miscellaneous expenditu reached £5.670 { £2.403). Transf nr £10 000 was allotted t funds deficit of -£35 5 Testricle iv rm a new focused Mission Pro t. After these transfers there wa +£50,052) leaving a year4nd balance of £33.6551 £69.186). nr Reslrlcted Flnan Restrlcted Income for 2025 totalled £51.564 ( £44.939). Comprising donations and gift aid reclaimed at £11.8221 £12,868). and fundraising al £11.818 ( £9,638). No grants Were receiv8d during the year. The church is deeply grateful for the following generous pecuniary legacies'.- £17.081 for the Organ Fund from the estate of the late Mrs Beryl Clarke. lo be used to enhance the organ, starting with the r8placem8nt of th8 Clarinet rank. £1,056 for the Rector and Wardens Hardship Fund from the 8Stale of the late Mr David Gorrie, to assist Ihose in need. £500 for the Fabric Fund from the eslale of the late Mr Harold Swann, which wll contribute towards the Lighting Project. Bank interest provided £2,239 { £2,634), and rental income from the Schc()l House was £4,620 1 £4,620). An insuranc8 claim of £1,438 was received for the School Hou88 2024 rcof repair. Other income sources amounted to £9901 £4,001 inc. £3,145 insurance claim for wndows ). Reslrlcted expendllure for the year came to £60,091 ( £55,134), which included staffing costs of £7,9991 £7,745). insurance at £7.2791 £7,015). fundraising expenses totalling £3.4241 £2,515). church running costs of £2,5661 £3.5261, and mission and evangelism at £3,357 { £3,615). Other miscellaneous costs accounted for £1,168 ( £2,143). Charitable donations from the church amounted lo £17,8051 £17,922 } during the year. Signrficanl improvements to the old Schoolhouse, including hmndows, a boiler, central heating, and electrical works cost a total of £16,4931 £10,653). After all transfers between restricted and unrestricted funds. an income of £1,394 was recorded { -£10,858), leaving a closing balance of £109,9621 £108,568) at the end of the year. Aims and Purposes Aylsham Parochial Church Council (PCCI has the responsibility, in cooperation wlh the incumbent, to promote the whole mission of the Chur¢h. pastoral. evangelistic, social. and ecumenical. in the ecclesiastical parish. Objeclivos and Actlvllles The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and be part of the parish community. It is primanly focussed on the advancement of religion. which is recognised as a charitable purpose having public benefil. All regular public worship is provided free of charge, is not restricted lo Church of England adherents, and is available and open to all. No Reserve Funds or Assets are held in overseas investment companies or Trusts. and there is currently no reserves policy in place. Trustees F.x Offlclo memberg: Incumbenl= Reverend Lanon Julie Boyd C"uraie.' Reverend Naialie Ree5 (Unlil May 2025) L4ty Minister.. Mrs F'ivna Tibbilt Churchwarden.. Mr Maihcw Marlin C'IIuT¢hwardcn .' Mr Michael Grnvcr DLanery s￿0d RL'prescn¢aiivc.' Mr John Pouniain DLdnery Synod Rcpr¢scntHtivc.' Mrs Dcbbi¢ (irav¢r (also PC'C. SeL'reiary Dian¢ry Synod RLpr¢scnlalivc'. Mr Ni¢k Bolion lunlil June 90251 t)Lan¥ry Synod Repr￿entatIve.. Mr Bill Fi%her {until MiirLh ?(l*£) Lli'clc.d mcmben: Struclure, Governance and Management Aylsham Parish Church is situated by th8 Market Place in the centre of town. It is part of the Diocese of Norwich within the Church of Eng- land. The correspondence address is Aylsham Parish Church, Market Place. A￿sham. NR11 6EH. The PCC is a body corporate IPCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2020} and is registered with the Charity Commission, registration number 1185005. The method of appointment of PCC members Is sel out in the Church Representation Rules, At St Michael's our PCC consists of the Rector. Curate. Lay Minister, Churchwardens, Deanery Synod Representatives. and those elected al our Annual General Meeting. All members of the congregation are encouraged lo attend the meeting and sland for the PCC. In addition to elected members, the PCC do co-opt members who have a particular skill set which would enhance the PCC. Mr% SylN'ia Mdfiin (Treasurcrl Mr IILnry M41LLy Mr Mi¢liail t)anicls Mrs Jcnny C'obley Mr PLicr Murtin (uniil March 2025) Mr% Sally Hildrcw {unlil March 2025) M% Sarah Mortcr Mrs Myrtle Chulcr {unlil March 20251 Mrs Pcnny Rond Mrs Llair Hartigan Mrs Jenny En¥elsen Mr% Erica Figher (Until July 20251 PCC members are responsible for rnaking decisions on all general matters of importance to the Church including how funds are spent. The PCC is supported by a Fabric Committee which is chaired by our Fabric Officer, a Strategic Resources and Fundraising Comrnittee and an Events officer. Specific projects may also involve the setting up of a committee as was the cas8 with the Chnslmas Tree Festival. All thesè groups report back lo the full PCC who meet every 2 months wlh a break during the Summer. The PCC has complied with the duly under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to the House of Bishops. guidance on safeguarding hildren and vulnerable adults). Signed.. Reverend Canon Julie Boyd 23 March 2026 ## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Aylsham PCC** ## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Aylsham PCC** I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Aylsham PCC (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by 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 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. **Mark Johnstone FCA** Scrutton Bland Limited 15 Palace Street NORWICH Norfolk NR3 1RT Date: 14 July 2026 ## **Aylsham PCC** ## Charity Commission Registration 1185005 ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025** |**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
**INCOME**
**A**
**Voluntary income**
Tax efficient planned giving
1
Other planned giving
2
Collections at services
3
All other giving and voluntary income
4
Gift Aid reclaim
Legacies received (capital value)
Grant income
5
**Total of voluntary income**
**Activities for generating funds**
6
Gross income from fundraising activities
**Investment income**
7
Dividends, interest, income from property etc.
**Church activities**
8
Statutory fees retained by the PCC
Trading - Stat fees, Wispire, Use of church building
**Other incoming resources**
9
Other income not already listed
**Total of other income**
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**EXPENDITURE**
**B**
**Costs of generating funds**
10
Fundraising activities (costs and payments)
**Church activities**
Diocesan parish share contribution
11
Mission giving and donations
12
Salaries, wages and honoraria
13
Clergy and staffing expenses
14
**Church expenses**
Mission and evangelism costs
15
Church running expenses (including Governance)
16
Church utility bills
17
Cost of trading (bank charges)
18
**Major capital expenditure**
19
**Other expenditure**
20
Other payments not already listed
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**Net incoming resources before transfers**
**Transfers between funds**
**Net movement in funds**
**Balance b/fwd 1 January**
**Balances c/fwd**
**Notes**|**Total TD**
**Total Y/E**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
12,455.94 1,000.00 - 13,455.94 13,595.92
32,181.04 - - 32,181.04 31,927.17
7,163.50 - - 7,163.50 6,943.65
5,727.27 300.00 11,147.45 17,174.72 82,617.24
5,853.59 325.00 674.75 6,853.34 22,501.68
- - 18,636.42 18,636.42 10,000.00
- - - - 1,638.00
63,381.34 1,625.00 30,458.62 95,464.96 169,223.66
15,228.20 - 11,817.57 27,045.77
26,373.76
74.16 - 6,859.34 6,933.50
7,395.49
5,746.00 - - 5,746.00
4,804.00
437.10 - - 437.10
117.00
11,755.25 - 2,428.28 14,183.53
10,289.32
33,240.71 - 21,105.19 54,345.90 48,979.57
**96,622.05**
**1,625.00**
**51,563.81**
**149,810.86**
**218,203.23**
2,676.66 - 3,423.96 6,100.62
6,487.47
79,790.00 - - 79,790.00 74,954.00
- - 17,804.56 17,804.56 17,922.49
5,200.08 - 7,999.29 13,199.37 12,732.85
1,743.22 - - 1,743.22
3,035.98
5,041.11 - 3,357.42 8,398.53
8,551.33
13,674.13 61.50 9,844.29 23,579.92 29,825.98
9,474.05 - - 9,474.05 10,298.78
525.71 - - 525.71
587.76
- - 16,493.28 16,493.28
10,653.00
5,669.99 - 1,168.43 6,838.42
3,959.03
**123,794.95 61.50 60,091.23 183,947.68**
**179,008.67**
(27,172.90) 1,563.50(8,527.42) (34,136.82)
39,194.56
(14,921.49)
5,000.00
9,921.49
-
-
(42,094.39)
6,563.50
1,394.07
(34,136.82) 39,194.56
69,186.41 - 108,568.47
177,754.88
138,560.32
27,092.02
6,563.50
109,962.54
143,618.06
177,754.88
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted Fund**| |---|---| 2025 Financial Statement and Balance Sheet - Page 1 of 7 ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT** |**INCOME**
**PLANNED GIVING**
1-2
Standing Order - Gift Aided
1
Regular Envelopes - Gift Aided
Parish Giving Scheme
2
Standing Order
**COLLECTIONS AT SERVICES**
3
Baptism Collections
Baptism Collections - Gift Aided
Plate Collections
Plate Collections Gift Aided
Wedding and Funeral Collections
Wedding and Funeral Collections - Gift Aided
**ALL OTHER VOLUNTARY RECEIPTS**
4
Appeals
Appeals Gift Aided
CAF and GAYE giving
Donations
Donations - Gift Aided
Wall Boxes and Candlestand
Gift Aid Reclaim
Legacies
**GRANT INCOME**
5
Grants - One-Off
Grants - Recurring
VAT Reclaim (Listed Places of Worship Grant)
**ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS**
6
Churches Trust Bike Ride
Concerts and Events
Concerts and Events Gift Aided
Other Fundraising
Sale
**INVESTMENT INCOME**
7
Dividends and Interest
Rental income
**CHURCH ACTIVITIES**
8
Fees - Statutory (weddings, funerals etc.)
Non-charitable trading
Use of Church building
**OTHER INCOME**
9
Children and Families
Church Flowers
Church Flowers Gift Aided
Fees - Additional (heating, interest, choir)
Insurance Claim
Miscellaneous
Parish Activities
Refreshments|**Total TD**
**Total Y/E**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
12,095.94 1,000.00 - 13,095.94 12,370.92
360.00
-
- 360.00 1,225.00
31,221.04 - - 31,221.04 30,967.17
960.00
-
- 960.00
960.00
**44,636.98 1,000.00 - 45,636.98 45,523.09**

62.00 - - 62.00 281.30
20.00 - - 20.00
-
6,043.20 - - 6,043.20
5,462.58
1,028.30 - - 1,028.30
1,053.73
10.00 - - 10.00 146.04
- - - -
-
**7,163.50 - - 7,163.50 6,943.65**

- - 7,802.45 7,802.45
3,429.71
- - 1,105.00 1,105.00 655.18
- - - - 80.00
2,860.76 - 1,555.00
4,415.76 11,570.25
1,907.90 300.00 685.00
2,892.90 65,848.00
958.61 - -
958.61 1,034.10
5,853.59 325.00 674.75 6,853.3422,501.68
- - 18,636.42 18,636.42 10,000.00
**11,580.86 625.00 30,458.62 42,664.48 115,118.92**

- - - -
1,638.00
- - - -
-
- - - -
-
**- - - - 1,638.00**

655.50 - - 655.50 418.59
7,536.82 - 10,908.57 18,445.39 19,200.58
- - 909.00 909.00 -
141.20 - - 141.20
-
6,894.68 - - 6,894.68 6,754.59
**15,228.20 - 11,817.57 27,045.77 26,373.76**

64.16 - 2,239.34 2,303.50 2,765.49
10.00 - 4,620.00 4,630.00 4,630.00
**74.16 - 6,859.34 6,933.50 7,395.49**

5,746.00 - - 5,746.00 4,804.00
100.00 - - 100.00 100.00
337.10 - - 337.10 17.00
**6,183.10 - - 6,183.10 4,921.00**

1,639.86 - - 1,639.86
1,261.67
97.50 - - 97.50 31.00
- - - -
-
453.00 - 580.00 1,033.00 559.98
- - 1,438.28 1,438.28 3,145.00
2,205.03 - - 2,205.03
1,864.54
1,744.00 - 410.00 2,154.00 -
5,615.86 - - 5,615.86
3,427.13
**11,755.25 - 2,428.28 14,183.53 10,289.32**
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted**
**Fund**| |---|---| 2025 Financial Statement and Balance Sheet - Page 2 of 7 ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT ctd.** |**EXPENDITURE**
**COST OF GENERATING FUNDS**
10
Concerts and Events
Fund Raising
**CHURCH ACTIVITIES**
11
Parish Share
**MISSION GIVING AND DONATIONS**
12
Charities - Home (UK)
Charities - Overseas
Charities - Christian Relief
**SALARIES, WAGES and HONORARIA**
13
Administrator (Parish/Team)
Support Costs (organists/pianists)
**CLERGY AND STAFFING COSTS**
14
Clergy Expenses
Computer
Subscriptions
**CHURCH RUNNING EXPENSES**
15-18
Mission and Evangelism
15
Children and Families
Independent Examiner
Parish/Team Administration
Photocopier
Printing
Postage
Stationery
Insurance
Church Furniture
Churchyard Expenses
Cleaning
Maintenance
Security
Service Costs
Gas and Electricity
17
Water
Bank charges
18
**MAJOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE**
19
Church - Major Repairs and Decorations
Hall/Other Buildings - Major Repairs and Decs
**OTHER EXPENDITURE**
20
Church Flowers
Gifts and Grants
Miscellaneous
Parish Activities
Refreshments|**Total TD**
**Total Y/E**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**

2,567.12 - 3,423.96 5,991.08
6,387.85
109.54 - - 109.54 99.62
**2,676.66 - 3,423.96 6,100.62 6,487.47**
**79,790.00 - - 79,790.00 74,954.00**
- - 14,155.94 14,155.94 12,588.34
- - 3,648.62 3,648.62 1,772.30
- - - - 3,561.85
**- - 17,804.56 17,804.56 17,922.49**
- - 7,999.29 7,999.29 7,744.81
5,200.08 - - 5,200.08 4,988.04
**5,200.08 - 7,999.29 13,199.37 12,732.85**
1,231.24 - - 1,231.24
2,662.99
- - - -
-
511.98 - - 511.98 372.99
**1,743.22 - - 1,743.22 3,035.98**
3,371.30 - 2,164.28 5,535.58
5,909.58
1,669.81 - 1,193.14 2,862.95
2,641.75
600.00 - - 600.00 600.00
1,693.20 61.50 791.70 2,546.40
2,627.08
2,257.92 - - 2,257.92
2,257.92
985.28 - - 985.28
1,088.68
463.84 - - 463.84 510.65
667.61 - - 667.61 787.42
712.89 - 7,278.54 7,991.43
7,714.25
- - - -
1,597.99
65.00 - - 65.00 246.39
1,317.80 - - 1,317.80 680.00
2,481.63 - 1,234.10 3,715.73
9,034.82
96.97 - - 96.97 297.38
2,331.99 - 539.95 2,871.94
2,383.40
8,947.26 - - 8,947.26
9,790.99
526.79 - - 526.79 507.79
525.71 - - 525.71 587.76
**28,715.00 61.50 13,201.71 41,978.21 49,263.85**
- - - -3,645.00
- - 16,493.28 16,493.287,008.00
**- - 16,493.28 16,493.28 10,653.00**
97.50 - - 97.50 66.80
1,110.94 - 375.00 1,485.94
1,055.39
1,490.42
-
133.43 1,623.85
1,897.03
1,795.50
-
660.00 2,455.50 -
1,175.63
-
- 1,175.63 939.81
**5,669.99 - 1,168.43 6,838.42 3,959.03**
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted**
**Fund**| |---|---| 2025 Financial Statement and Balance Sheet - Page 3 of 7 ## **Aylsham PCC** ## **BALANCE SHEET 31 December 2025** |**Notes**
**Current assets**
D
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
Short-term deposits
**Current liabilities**
Creditors - amounts falling due within one year
**Net current assets**
**Total net assets**
**Represented by Parish Funds**
Unrestricted
E
Designated
F
Restricted
G|**£**
6,239.76
88,725.54
52,670.04
**147,635.34**
4,017.28
**143,618.06**
**143,618.06**
**2025**
27,092.02
6,563.50
109,962.54
**143,618.06**
**2025**|**£**
6,534.27
125,480.85
52,608.16
**184,623.28**
6,868.40
**177,754.88**
**177,754.88**
**2024**
69,186.41
-
108,568.47
**177,754.88**
**2024**| |---|---|---| **The financial statements were approved by the board of Trustees on …...……………… and were signed on its behalf by:** 23 March 2026 **……………………………………..........…………. Trustee** Reverend Canon Julie Boyd 2025 Financial Statement and Balance Sheet - Page 4 of 7 ## **Aylsham PCC** ## **1. Fund movement - current year** ## **PARISH FUNDS DETAILS** ## **31 December 2025** |**E. Unrestricted**
Cash in Hand
General Account
**F. Designated**
Children's Choir Fund
**G. Restricted**
Fabric Fund
Church Choir Account
Charities Fund
Children & Families Fund
Mission Project Fund
School House Trust
Mercers' Grant
Church Community Fund
Organ Fund
**Total Parish Funds**|**Bal b/fwd**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Transfers**
**Bal c/fwd**
24.84
(7.67) - -
17.17
69,161.57 96,629.72(123,794.95) (14,921.49)
27,074.85
**69,186.41 96,622.05 (123,794.95) (14,921.49) 27,092.02**
**Bal b/fwd**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Transfers**
**Bal c/fwd**
- 1,625.00(61.50) 5,000.00 6,563.50
**- 1,625.00 (61.50) 5,000.00 6,563.50**
**Bal b/fwd**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Transfers**
**Bal c/fwd**
61,046.88 2,638.43(7,862.85) - 55,822.46
3,143.99 1,029.03(1,483.38) - 2,689.64
549.84
24,595.64
(23,588.32) - 1,557.16
2,396.65 161.88 - - 2,558.53
78.51
-
(29.48) 9,921.49 9,970.52
14,460.79 6,058.28(17,143.07) - 3,376.00
25,678.76 -(9,984.13) - 15,694.63
1,213.05 - - - 1,213.05
- 17,080.55 - - 17,080.55
**108,568.47 51,563.81 (60,091.23) 9,921.49 109,962.54**
**177,754.88 149,810.86 (183,947.68) - 143,618.06**| |---|---| ## **NOTES TO DESIGNATED AND RESTRICTED PARISH FUNDS** **Children's Choir Fund designated for children's choir project** **Fabric Fund restricted to repairs and maintenance of the church building including insurance.** **Church Choir Account restricted to choir fees and any other income or expenditure at the discretion of the Director of Music. Charities Fund restricted to charitable income and expenditure.** **Children & Families Fund (formerly Liz Jones Youth Fund, balance retained) restricted to outreach ministry to children and families.** **Mission Project Fund (formerly Pop, Corn & Grace, £78.51 balance to General Fund) restricted to focussed mission projects.** **School House Trust rent restricted to repairs of the property (formerly for educational purposes and youth work).** **Mercers Grant restricted to Team Administrator employment costs and from Nov23 Children's work at the discretion of the Rector. Church Community Fund restricted to church and local projects at the discretion of the Trustees.** **Organ Fund restricted to organ restoration projects and related costs (Clarke legacy £17080.55 Jan/Feb25)** 2025 Financial Statement and Balance Sheet - Page 5 of 7 ## **Aylsham PCC** ## **1. Fund movement - Comparative year 2024** ## **PARISH FUNDS DETAILS** ## **for the year ended 31 December 2024** |**E. Unrestricted**
Cash in Hand
General Account
**F. Designated**
None
**G. Restricted**
Fabric Fund
Church Choir Account
Charities Funds
Liz Jones Youth
Pop, Corn and Grace
School House Trust
Mercers Grant
Church Community Fund
Organ Fund
**Total Parish Funds**|**Bal b/fwd**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Transfers**
**Bal c/fwd**
11.27
13.57 - -
24.84
19,122.99 173,249.83(123,874.02) 662.77 69,161.57
**19,134.26 173,263.40 (123,874.02) 662.77 69,186.41**
**Bal b/fwd**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Transfers**
**Bal c/fwd**
- - - - -
**- - - - -**
**Bal b/fwd**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Transfers**
**Bal c/fwd**
57,358.37 16,335.27(12,646.76) - 61,046.88
3,702.61
908.15(1,466.77) - 3,143.99
1,772.51 23,020.56(23,580.46) (662.77)
549.84
2,340.80
55.85
- - 2,396.65
78.51 - - -
78.51
17,590.50 4,620.00(7,749.71) - 14,460.79
35,369.71
-(9,690.95) - 25,678.76
1,213.05
- - - 1,213.05
- - - - -
**119,426.06 44,939.83 (55,134.65) (662.77) 108,568.47**
**138,560.32 218,203.23 (179,008.67) - 177,754.88**| |---|---| 2025 Financial Statement and Balance Sheet - Page 6 of 7 ## **GENERAL NOTES** ## **2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** **The financial statement has been prepared in accordance with Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and with applicable UK accounting standards and with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice 2015, Accounting and Reporting by Charities, and applicable accounting standard FRS 102.** **The financial statement has been prepared under the historical cost convention and includes all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Trustees (PCC) are responsible in law. It does not include the accounts of any church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. It does include the Church Choir accounts** ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** ## **A. INCOMING RESOURCES** **Planned giving, collections and similar donations are recognised when received.** **Income tax recoverable on gift aided giving is recognised when the incoming resource to which it relates is received.** **Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is notified of its entitlement and the amount due, and is reasonably certain of its ultimate receipt.** **Dividends are accounted for when declared receivable, and interest as and when accrued by the payer.** **Rental income and other items spanning financial years are accounted for, pro-rata, in the years to which they refer. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.** ## **B. RESOURCES EXPENDED** **Grants and donations are accounted for when paid, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share expected to be paid is accounted for when due.** **Insurance and other items spanning financial years are accounted for, pro-rata, in the years to which they refer.** **All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **C. FIXED ASSETS** **Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.** **No value is placed on moveable church furnishings held by the incumbent and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, which require a faculty for disposal, since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected at any reasonable time.** **Fixed assets are not valued in the financial statements as all such items are deemed to be completely de-valued at the time of acquisition.** ## **D. CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** **Debtors are accruals of receipts to the current financial statement that are outstanding with the bank at the year end, and the prepayment of expenditure that relates to future years.** **Creditors are accruals of payments to the current financial statement that are outstanding with the bank at the year end, and prepayment of income that relates to future years.** **Deposit funds are held with the CCLA CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.** ## **FUND ACCOUNTING** **E. Unrestricted funds are freely available to be used for any general purpose within the charitable aims and objectives of the church, on application to and at the discretion of the Trustees (PCC).** **F. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees (PCC) for specific uses but can be reallocated at any time by the PCC.** **G. Restricted funds are monies given, collected or donated for a specific purpose. They must only be used in the purpose for which they were given or raised. Any restrictions placed on gifts would be considered by the PCC before being accepted.** ## **3. EMPLOYEES** **The average monthly number of employees during the year is: One There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.** ||**2025**|**2024**|| |---|---|---|---| |**Number of employees**|**1**|**1**|| |**Employment costs**|**£**|**£**|| |**Salaries Gross**|**7,654.81**|**7,411.30**|| |**Employer pension**|**306.19**|**296.45**|| |**Employer pension life assurance**|**38.29**|**37.06**|| ||**7,999.29**|**7,744.81**|| |**4. TRUSTEES**|||| |**As the parish organist, Mr H C Macey, PCC member, has been paid honorarium/copyright fees during the year of:**|||£ 4,000.08| |**As a deputy organist, Mr M R Martin, Churchwarden & PCC member, has been paid fees during the year of:**|||£ 480.00| |**No other payments or expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them, or related parties.**|||| 2025 Financial Statement and Balance Sheet - Page 7 of 7