Trustees Annual Report and Financial Report
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parish
of St Andrew5 Alfriston with Lulllngton
For the year ended 31st December 2025
CONTENTS
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Trustee5 Annual Report
Statement of Financial Recelpts and Payments
Statement of assets and liabilities
Notes to the Accounts
Report ofthe Independent Examiner
Incumbent
Reverend Prebendary Stephen Stuckes, The Rectory.
Sloe Lane, Alfriston, BN26 SUP
Independent Examiner.
Mr Paul Strickland, Rose Cottage, North Street,
Alfr15tOD, BN26 SQU
Bankers:
Barclays Bank PIC
Charity Registration No:
1185209

St. Andre￿S Church, Alfriston with Lullington
Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025
St Andrew's PCC has the responsibility for working with the incumbent, Reverend
Prebendary Stephen Stuckes. and the Ministry Team in promoting in the ecclesiastical
parish the whole rnission of the Church. pastoral. evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Structure. governance and management of the charity
The Parochial Church c.ouncil (PCQ Is reglstered with the Charity Commission as
required by the Charities Act 2011. Its governing document is the Parochial ChurL'h
Councils (Powers) Measure 1956. Charity Registration No 1185209.
When carrying out its duties the PCC and the incumbentgiveconsideration to the Charlty
Commisslon's guidance on public benefit and. particularly. the speclfic guidance on
'charfties for the advancement of religion,.
Members/ Trustees of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the annual parochlal
church meeting in accordance with the Church Representation rule&6
During theyear the following served as rnernbers of the PCC and tr￿teeS of the charity:
The Incumbent: Reverend Prebendary Stephen Stuckes, the Chaiman.
The churchwardens: William Rendall. Sylvia Daw (until 15th June 2025) and Pauline
Kennard (from 30rh November 2025).
TtLe elected members/trustees from the APCM 2025 were Nigel Baelz, Paul
Duenas (resigned 18th November 2025). lane Ellls, Pauline Kennard (untll 30th
November 2025), Dlana Monteath-wilson. Rodney Youn8 (Treasurer), Patrick
Stevens (deputy churchwarden)(reslgned 1>1 October 2025)
The eX-0￿1ClO members were the MinistryTeam. Revd. Christy2nJarnes (Associate Priest)
(until 18lli May 2025), Revd. Damien Brennan (Curate and Assoclate Priest from 15
October 2025) and Kelly Ellls (Pastoral Minister).
Co-opted to the PCC durtng the year were Anthony Brown (Safeguarding Officer] and
Gayle Hudson {Secretary to the PCC).
Pauline Kenrkard served as Secretary to the PCC until 20th October 2025 wlth Gayle
Hudson succeeding her.
Committees
The Restoration and fabric Sub-committee, responsible to the PCC. raises funds for the
restoration ofthe church and oversees the maintenance and development of the building
alongwith the church wardens
The Standing Committee consists olthe Rertor. Churchw3rdens the Treasurer and, UT]til
30th November 2025, the Parish Bookkeeper. It has power to transact the busines5 of the
PCC between its meeting5, subject to any directions given by the PCC.
St ATr11￿5 Lul5¥￿ Trnst￿. Re￿rt the ye* erKling 31st De¢ember 2025

Flnancial Review
It is the responsibility ol the PCC to ensure that the income, expenditure and financial
assets of the parish are prudently managed and applied effectively in support of the
mission and objective5 5etoutelsewhere in this reporL In addition to the role of honorary
treasurer the PCC employs a bookkeeper to look after the records of day to day
transactions, making use of accounting software package Xero.
The investment policy of the PCC entails the use of CCLA/CBF funds, mainly the CBF
Church of England Fixed Interest Securities Fund. for all the parish's endowment funds.
A level of funds sufficient for anticipated day to day activities is rnaintalned in 3 Barclays
currenl account. backed up by an additional reserve in a Barclays savings account which
can be accessed quickly if needed. The remainder of the PCC funds, both restricted and
general, are pooled for investment purposes and placed in 3-9 month short term flxed
interest bank deposits via the platfortn provided by CAF and managed by Flagstone. The
income from the bank and CAF accounts is then apportioned among the relevant PCC
funds in accordance with the average balances of these funds during the year. This
approach enables the PCC to maxlmlse Investment income consistent with accesslblllty
and security.
For the year to 31 December 2025 the total receipts on general unrestricted funds
totalled £117.36.5 (2024 £113.322) as detailed in the Accounts section of this report. The
total unrestricted donations and grants received amounted io £78.171 (2024 £75,189].
No legacies were received in 2025. Unrestritted Income from all other sources. excluding
investment Income, amounted to £30.410 (2024 £ 26,523) with a significant increase in
fees from weddin8s and funerals. Grant income. at £11,324 remains well below what
needs to be found if we arc to proceed with essential repairs and renovattons. This
reflects the fact that 2025 was primarily a further year of plannlng and scoping and
identifying potentlal sources of grants. Activity needs lo be stepped up in 2026.
In 2025 total planned givlng and general donations held up well, but the parish's income
continues to be dependent to a considerable extenl on large donations from a small
number of generous donor5. Partly as a result of donor death, some significant donations
will not be repeated in 2026 and we face a challenge In replacin8 the lost incorne to enable
us ro contlnue our current level of mission actlvities.
A further ch3nge in the parlslLes financi31 arrangements in 2025 resulted from
the resignation of Assistant Priest Christyan lames in May. Subsequently Darnien
Brennan completed his curacy and was appointed Assistant Prlest in Christyan's place
in October. on a slightly different contract to Christyan's.
It has been the PCC'S policy to maintain a minlmum balance on the general unrestricted
funds equating to 3ppfoxiTnately three months of unrestricted payrnents, a5 a
contingenry against unforeseen circuvnstallces. However. with the church bulldlng of St
Andrew's still on the "At Risk" register and. given the uncertainty about the level of
income from donatlons that we can expect in 2026. it has been deemed appropriate to
retain a balance well abovethis level.Afurther £1.500 has been setaside for replacement,
in one form or another. ofthe SiAndrew'sgasboilers,bringingthe total of thls deslgnated
fund to £16,500.
stAnd￿*s thiston Lull¥W Truslee5' Rw)rt for theyear ￿thng 31$1 December 2025

Endowment Funds
As at the beginning of 2024 the PCC benefited from eight permanent endowment fun(ts.
most ofwhich were small and all of which had a capital value of less than £25,000. The
Charities Act 2022 allows the PCC. subject to certain conditions, to pass a resolution
enabling access to the capital of permanent endowment funds valued at less than
£25.000.
In 2024 the PCC passed the appropriate resolution in respect of the Parker Property
Fund. This is the 12rgest of the eight endowments and It was clear that the testatorfs
intentions could be better met if the capital could be used to contribute to the major
restoration prolects now facing St Andrew's. In 2025 the PCC p355ed further resolutions
in respect of the much smaller Penfold Trust
lowers, and the Dr Thomas
beautification endowment which also provides for flowers. Research into the Wimbush
Foundation indicated that in fact it had never been established as a permanent
endowment in the first place. As a result. capital has been withdrawn Irom the Penfold
Trust- Flowers and the Wimbush Foundation during 2025 and wlll be withdrawn from
the Parker fund and the Dr Thomas endowrnent as needed. The remainin8 endowments
will be kept under revlew.
Shartng the Mlnlstry Costs of the Diocese of Chlchester
The largest item ofexpenditure of the PCC was the sum of £47.337 (2024 £44,763) paid
to the Diocese of Chichester for our share of Parish M inistry Costs. These costs include
houslng stipend and pension costs of the clergy and also a standard sum for diocesan
central costs, clergy rralnlng and a contribution to natlonal church funds. The PCC'S aim,
to the extent that finances allow. is to progressively increase our contributlon to the
parish'% allocated share of these costs which, in common with many other parlshes, we
do not currently meet in full. For the 2025 year we met approximately 90% of our
allocated share (2024 851%)
Staff Costs
In 2025 the PCC employed a lay Pastoral Minister, a Parish Administrator and a
Bookkeeper. The salaries for these roles are retleeted In Note 5 to the accounts. In
addition. the costs of the two Assistant Priests who were in post during 2025, have been
for the Fnost part pald to the diocese. (Certain addltional cost5 payable under the contract
for Assistant Priest Damien Brennan are paid directly to him or on his behalf.) The costs
of the AssisL2nt Priests and the Pastoral Minister are met from the restricted Rector's
Mission Fund. Further detalls are provided in the notes to the accounts.
Trnstee Payments and Expense5
The PCC also supported the rector by paying council tax, water charges and some Tninor
rectory expenses. In 2025 the rector claimed expev]se5 of £1,317 (2024 £1,354) bringing
the total rectory and rertor's expenses to £5,951 (2024 £5.712)
The only elected member of the PCC receivin8 payments in connection with rhe church
was the Bookkeeper. There were no payments to persons related to or connected with
the trustee5.
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Churth attendance.
AttheAnnual Parochia] Church Meeting (APCM) held on 6April 2025 it was reported that
there were 108 parishioners on the church electoral roll, a decrease of five from that
reported at the previous APCM. The church electoral roll was entirely reconstituted in
early 2025 which may partly explain this fall in numbers and it is to be noted that three
new names have subsequently been added.
During 2025 average church attendance on Sundays remained at somewhere between
50 and 60 for normal services but with con.siderably increased numbers for
Christmas, Easter and other major festivals and special services.
There remains a small number of generally older parishioners who prefer to attend the
midweek morning Eucharist on Thursday mornings. Tather than the Sunday service, but
the number ofsuch communicants remain5 atbetween four and six.
Of particular note was the remarkable attendance 3t the Christingle service for children
and their parents, Rrandparents and others on the afternoon of Christmas Eve when the
church was packed with at least 275 children and their relatives. It is clear that thls
service draws attendance from a farwiderarea than just the Cuckmere churches parlshes
and includes a considerable number of people who regard the service as their principle
act of worship for Christmas. regardless ofwhether they have children orgrandchildren
involved.
There were a number of special Services and worthy OF mentlon are the service for All
Souls, the servlce for the licensing of Damien Brennan as Associate Priest presided over
by Hishop Will Blshop of l.ewes and the service of lessons and carols prior to c.hri.stmas
which were all well attended.
The monthly summer services held at the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lulllngton
continued to be popular and well-attended in 2025 and the Easter mornlng and Advent
Lantern services attratted an attendance of about 25 and 60 respectlvely.
There were five weddings and a service of blessing for marrlage held in St Andrew's in
2025 and two weddings held in the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lullington which
continues to attract those couples wantin82 smaller wedding venue.
The Parish continues to attract a considerable nutnber of betrothed couples looklng for a
traditional church wedding and there are a numberof bookings for weddinRs in both the
churches of St Andrew's and that of the Good Shepherd in 2026. It is gratifying that a
number of couples who were married in St Andrew's conlinue to regularly worship here.
Review of the year.
The PCC met4 times during 2025 with the Stsnding Commlttee continuing to takea rnore
active role in the day-to-day management ol the church and the ecclesiastical parish
aflairs.
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The PCC isvery conscious of ILS role in reachingout to the less fortunate and continues to
actively sUPPOrt Christian Aid. Funds have been made available to enable more charitable
work to be carried out.
St Andre￿S has for a long time been a supporter of our local Favnilies Support group run
by Chichester Diocese for the benefit of lamllies in the diocese in need of support..
St Andrew's continues to attract a very large number of tourist visitors each year, drawn
by its history and picturesque location on a mound by a loop in the Cuckmere River with
the green of the Tye in the front of IL The PCC attempts to accommodate the vlsitors as
much as posslble by keeping the church open during daylight hours and conductin
occasional guided visits but continues to look for ways to improve the experience for
visitors.
The hugely popular South Downs Summer Muslc Festival continue.s to be centred round
the church for a week in luly and there are an increasing number of organisers of musical
concerts making use of the excellent acoustics that the church offers. This is something
that the church is actively seeking to encourage as both a source of income and as an
artistic benefit for the cornmunity.
Mlssion and Evangellsm
During the year the Ministry team changed with departure of Crlstyan James as
Associate Priest and the licensing of Damien Brennan in that role which has enabled the
Mlnistry of the Church to remaln active and strong during the recent year. We engage
with people through every activity from the cholr, which continues to attract new
members, to the support of the Sc)uth Downs Summer Music Fe.%iiv31, where we meet
many hundreds of people. Without churches of any other faith in the Benefice we
are regarded as 'The Church, and our Mlnlstry Ss sought even by those wlthout faith.
Pastoral Mlnlstry
Several key church members have'goneto 810ry' recently butwe continue to engage with
and attract new members whilst giving thanks for those who have gone before u.s. Our
ministry to couples seeklng marriage is significant glven that many of them requlre a
'Qualifying Connection, meaning they attend church lor six months prior to the wedding.
This results in some couples forming a deeper connection and especSally returning for
Baptisms of chlldren subsequently born. All members of the Ministry team engage in
pastoral mlnistry but P351oral Minister Kelly Ellis takes the lead. especially with the
Alfriston primary school. The school children attended for Christmas and Easter.
Muslc and the choir
Choir membership has grown to 16 this year with additional support from a loyal group
of singers on special occasions. a result, the choir repertoire has grown considerably.
and the inclusion of a choir dnthem at the 10.30am Eucharist Is now firmly established.
Highlights of the year included the Christmas Carol Service. the Judges, Service. 3nd the
All Souls. Evensong in October. The choir also enjoyed the opportunity to sing carols in
the Clergy House and at Alfriston Court. In addition to singing together, the choir continue
to enjoy 50cialising together.
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Choir mernbership has grown to 16 this year with additional support from 2 loyal group
of singers on special occasions. a result, the cholrrepertoire has Brown considerably,
and the inclusion of a choir anthem at the 10.30am Eucharist is now firn)ly established.
Highlights of the year included the Christmas Carol Service, the judges, Service, and the
All Souls, Evensong in Ortober. The choir also enjoyed the opportunity to sing carols in
the Clergy Ilouse and at Alfriston Court. In addition to singin8 together. the choir continue
to enjoy socialising together!
Bellringing
Once again St Andrews Bellringers have rung all 6 bells at the majority of Sunday
servlces. The bells have rung for weddlngs and funerals with the help of ringers from
local towers. Two recruits have started being taught and it is hoped that they will make
a welcome addition to the band in due course. Practicing on a Monday morning allows
many visitors to the church to watch the rlngln& an advantage of ringing from the
Chancel Cr055ing. The cameras in the belfryare awonderful aid toexplain to non-ringers
how the bells are rung and encourage them to learn to ring in their own local towers.
More people wishing to learn to ring would be very welcome, particularly younger
recn]its, and practlce times could be arranged to sult. It Is essential that younger ringers
are found before the current band become too old to teach them and the bells fall silent.
The Church of the Good Shepherd. Luiiington
Desplte bein8 off the beaten tracK the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lulllngton
continues welcome people from our local cummunities. visitor% From the UK, Europe and
travellers from around the world. Being part of the Pilgrlms Path and bein8 open every
day has encouraged people of all a8es to enjoy the stunning vlews, peace and tranquillity,
to quote 'a thln space nearer to heaven,. All agree it is a very special place and there has
been contlnued media interest in this unique church and settlng.
Desplte very unreliable weather durlng the year. the services were once again blessed
wlth some dry weatherand glimpses ofsunshine. The candlclitchurch was full on Easter
Sunday mornin8 and the lantern service celebratingthe first Sunday nfAdvent atthe end
of November concluded with candle light. Evensong5 and refreshments on every second
Sunday afternoon in the rnonth through the summer were well attended, culminating
with Harvest Festival in September. An additional early mornlng Eucharist Service is now
ottered on Ascension Day.
In the Churchyard, the varietyofyoungtreesand drifts of snowdrops continueto flourish,
attracting birds and wildlife. With careful maintenance,the Church of the Good Shepherd
and it's surrounds continue to give everyone a spccial haven of peace.
Deanery Syni
The Deanery Synod provides the PCC with 2n important link between the parish and the
wider structure of the church. Important matters such as church finance are discussed
and it remains a forum in which parishes in the DeaT]ery CaT] take matters of concern to
furtherleve15 ofLhurch Government. There is only one lay Deanerysynod representative.
our Lhurchwarden Bill Rendall. although we are entitled to three. Most rneetings are
attended by the Rector, Damien Brennan and Bill and also by Rod Youn& our treasurer,
for the meeting at which the Diocesan budget is presented.
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Church cleaning and decoration
Members of the Flower Guild provide their skills to ensure that the church is beautifully
decorated for all occasions includin& frequently for weddings, providing a further source
of income for the church.
Monthly in-house cleaningsessionsbyateam ofvolunteers keepthe Church of St Andrew
in good day-tO•day order.
The fabric of the church building
The condition of the church remains a conceTn. The detailed Quinquennial report
prepared by the architect in 2021 highllghted the aspects most in need of addressing.
In last year's report it was stated that "It is disappointing to report again that little
progress has been Tnade in 2024 in addressing the most urgent matters. This is because
it is considered that the best approach is to combine both the restoratlon and headline
maintenance work required with plans for an overall re-ordering of the church to make
it suitable for the needs of the 21st century in one overall plan that can be pushed forward
as a combined project." It is now recognised that in order to attract funding it wlll be
necessary to break this ambitious plan down Into"bite sized chunks" and approach it in
several and therefore more affordable separate stages. The initial stage of this approach
needs to be pushed foThvard in 2026.
During 2025 some lar8e chunks ofstonefell off thetower and damaged the north transept
roof. This has been repaired but it is apparent thar other stonework on ihe tower could
be slmilarly shed. This is to be investigated further but It is possible that some expense
wlll be required to remedy the problern.
Work to replace and repolnt crumbling flints at several points in the base of the exterior
walls 15 due to take place shortly.
The Chair of the Fabricand Restoration Comrnittee. Paul Duenas, reslgned before the end
of 2025 as he ha5 rnoved out ol the Parish and his place has been taken by Adrian Harrls
who has extensive knowledge of property matter5 as a Chartered Surveyor and manager
ofa conslderablL' property portfolio. The PCC wishes to record its thanks to Paul Duenas
for the considerable time, energy and knowledge that he provided to Fabric and
Restoration Committee during the time that he chaired it.
The Frlends of St. Andrews
The Friends of St Andrew's is an independent charity the purpose of which is to assist in
the conservation ofthe church building with membership drawn frotn those who are not
necessarily churLh8oers but who value the buildlng and what it represents. The charity
is Standing ready to asslst the funding ol the individual stages for restoration and re-
ordering and refurbishment of the church as described in the preceding section of this
repnrt when it 15 anticipated that it will play a major role in fund-raising that will be
required.
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Risk management
The PCC consider that the principal risks and uncertainties are:
the need to fund unexpected costs associated with the church's listed buildings
status,.
an unexpected fall in income, particularly. given the dependence of the church on
a limited number of major regular donors-
the requirement to find volunteers and staff with the appropriate skills, time and
commitment to support the ministry ofthe congregation.
The PCC seeks to manage these risks and uncertainties by regularly reviewing its mission
action plan and its plans for the use of the church buildings.
The trustees annual report was approved by the PCC and signed on thelr behalf by
Reverend Prebendary Stephen s￿ckes
Signed:
Date: ....
SIAndre¥ls Afvston *ilh Lulknw TFU51ees Retrtyt for the ye¥enLlng 31st ￿mber 2025

Statement of Financial
Activities
Resokted
Fundls
Endty
Toul Fund$
20
Funds
2024 Notes
Fyr¥l
Income and indowment5 from:
Dtrnaiions and leBacies
78.171 1
10.0731
16.177 i
33267
All,438
Jo,oyJ
18J91
102.696
6,868
22lS
3A82
15,690
Investments
L620
15,445
Otherrtceipts
4.160 '.
4,160
3,965
Tot¥ Incvrne
117365
L620
157,949
J44.664
Exp•nthur• on:
Raising funds
Chdritable activitles
793
791
830
97.321
26Ag)
L43S
579.
124.790
118,049
Other trading aCtNitles
Other expenditure
7.697
205
9,a37
9.777
8.853
7,701
Totsl expendltur•
114.664
28325
991
143,980
136,357
Net 8ains lor losses) on Investments
iiosi
1,552
Net Incorne or Inetemptndiiiirel
10.639
524
64
9,860
Tr4nsl8rs be￿￿n fundi Inqt tttetil
aThJ luTrd5 Introducgd
13.179
IlJ.l791
2.701
23.818
112,6551
13,864
9,860
Ixher rec￿11•￿￿￿1$1v0SSesS.'
other 8alnsllb55esl on investmeffls
Reconeilitrtion o
N•t mo¥emÉnt In l￿d5
2,701
1116551
I3￿64
9.860
Total funds brou8ht lorwar
96.950
57.752
234.96L
Total lund5 tarrled foThvard
9.652
É113,93B
£45.097
£258.686
£244.821
StArKlreWs ANnstcfft %Yth LulrytcN) Trusleès. Re￿rt tslhe ye* endiro 31st DvHmber 2025

Balance Sheet
Total Fund5
Total Funds
2024
14ote5
llltan8ible 3ssets
Tangiwe a55Ets
erf¢a8e assets
Endowed investments
45,097
57.752
Trfal flx4d a55ets
45JJ97
57.752
5to¢k5
1.200
10,8LY)
Debiors
9.142
io
Investments
Cash at bank aTrJ In ￿nd
193,9S3 1
Total ¢uThent 15sets
IZ9.3B3
205,953
Creditors.. Amounts falllni due witNn one year
11S.7931
112.63dl
li
Net curr•nt as¥•t¥ Ur11141￿1￿t1eSJ
213,590
193.319
Trtal •ssets kis currert Mabllitlos
2x687
ZSL,071
16.2501
Creditor5 Amovnis falling due aller mre ih4n one year
Pro¥Ssions for liabili1￿$
Trt*l rwt I￿￿ts or Ilknblllilesl
£258,687
£244,8ZI
Th• funds olih• ¢h•rlty:
endowment funds
45.097
57,751
Restrlcted inwme lund5
113.938
90.119
Unrestricted lund5
99.652
96,950
Trt*l ch•r5ty funds
£258,687
£244,811
13
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Notes to the financial report (continued)- Note 2
Analysis of incorne and endowments
Urwe5trirted
Fwd
RestiiLted , Éndowod
Fundls
Totsl Funds
20
Total Funds
2024
Plinned Gtrving
DoTratk)n Box
22.739 j
6.821
22,739
18,754
7,077
SeNlce colleciions
4396
36.115
4,735
Genoral donatkins
35,022
1.093
32,878
Gift Ald recoverable
2169
5,707
Restorat￿n Income incl Gift Aid
Rert¢rs MIss￿n Fund irKI Gift￿4
27,104
27,104
24.849
Le8acles
Grants
6.324
11,324
B,651
OoMtlfn5 4nd1*8
£78.171
U326Y
£IIIA38
£102,696
Fees for *e4dln85 & fur*r41s
10.073
10.075
6.868
th•vIta￿• •¢tlvltles
£10,073
£10.073
£6,868
Mu5it events
6.562
6,S62
1,800
2.215
7.CQ5
Other fufieraisiry Income
Flowers for weddings & funerals
Cu¢kmere News adverts
1.21S
£850
5,CQl
2.815
5,001
2,115
Stall soles
1035
Oth•rtradknK act1￿tIeS
É16.177
É18.392
£2S.690
Bank & CAF deposlt Interesl
CCLA Inveslrnent lund dNlden
1384 .,
3,118
6.502
7,641
1,864
541
1.620
1,620
Chancd Trust Fund incorne
363
363
Reni from lettin8 of In¥¢stment property
5.4LXI I
5,400
In¥e5tm¥nts
£8.784
£1*20
£13,886
É15,445
Other parkh convibullons tll Wrtt benefke ¢05ts
4,160
4,160
3,965
Total Intome on all lunds
£117.365
£1,620
£157.949
£144,664
In£rease l Deuelsel In In¥estmentvalu•s
iiosi
11051
1.552
Total incorne and endowments on all hJnd5
tl17J65
£L515
Is7￿4$
E146.216
St Andrews Awnskn Llllirw Tn&stees' RetK)ft for the year enth'ng 31st D￿rn￿r 2025

Notes to the flnancial report (continued)- Note 3
Analysts of Expenditure
Restrirted
Fwdls
Endowed
Jnd15
Tetal FuAd$
2025
Toial Funds
2024
knd
A3tes
FunrtralsSnB incl Restoraticffi l¥nd
793
793
B30
Costof ralslryl￿dS
£Y9J
£793
£830
Char(iable irant5 and ck)natbJns
Reciors Missbn Fund
22.2S6
22.256
24,048
Dlocesan p•ri5h share
Cler8y and reciory expwses
P4ri5h adrninistration
47,337
47.3>7
44,763
5,951
5.951
5,712
8.368
7,926
5ervlce 1051S
$881
638
In5urancE
3.673
3,554
Utility co#5
office and misc expEJ)ses
9.598
9,598
7,9)0
4.653
4,653
3,353
ower5 in churrh
1,311
1,311
532
Churchyard and mern¢xl•l
5t kndrew's chur£h rnaintenanc* ¢learir¥
The Good Shepherd M4inl¢nant¢
Aestoration project buildin8 CQSIS
Bell fuThJ expenses
Go¥emAncÈ
6.587
6,587
6,203
4,647
$76
5.123
4,675
1,797
1,800
3.138
185
3.138
3.414
185
A¢¢ountan£y and bookkeepin8 a5515tsrK•
Bank ¢h•rges ano Investmentfee5
Youth Fund
4.123
4,123
3,912
154
Cost of thadt4ble ¥ctMtles
197,321
É26.890
579
£124.790
£118.581
C￿tkrnere 14ews and oiher prirrti
6.095
6,095
1.603
S,B84
1.603
Flowers
L435
205
2,397
Cgst of othei IradI￿arti¥ll*S
£7,697
£L435
E9.337
£9,245
8.2CQ I
207
&407
7,060
653 1
653
641
Total expefided èh all lu#ds
£iU.664
£28￿25 i
£143380
£136.35?
St A￿re￿S Allri&c￿ *ith Lul11NJt￿ TAI￿. Retkyt forthe year wlhng 31st December 2025
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Notes to the financial report (continued)
4. Misdonary and charitable glving:
Endowed
Fthidls
Totsl Furn1$
20ZS
Total Fund5
2024
fund
dls
Noies
Farnlty Support
Childrens Societv
343
473
343
473
5. Staff costs
Three members of staff were employed throughout 2024
estrfcted
ndls
Erwjgwtd
Fund15
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Notes
Refflumrntlon
Wages 3TrJ 5alarie5
Empbyer socS1l security ¢OSts
Employer pen￿0￿ costs
11.654
10,024
2L678
21,348
11,654
10.024
21.678
21,348
6. Governance
UM•strfrt•d
Funds
Ikstrltt
Furn115
Endovftd
Fundli
Tplal Funds
2025
Total Furtds
2024
Independent tx•min•tlon
7. Transfers belween funds
Ubyestrfcttd , Restrlrt•d
l Total Fund5
2f125
Toiil Funds
2024
Fund15
+Vote¥
Tr8nsfer from vnre51ricted f￿d5 to Boiler
dÈsi8nated funds
Transfer from Restoration Ftsnd 10 Bell
fle5tcratiort Furtc Ibeing dortatitsnsto the
Bell Restoration Fund In 202JI
1.50D
St Andrews Affr15ton wth LullKBkn TnJstee5' Flewrt fot tr*yeJ endiTrJ 31st D￿ter2025
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Notes to the financial report
(continued)
8. Fixed Assets
In¥•stm•nts
Endowed
F¥nd/s
Total Fund5
2025
nd
FL#Ws
Nores
MJrket value ) January 202$
015iX75als at tarrylngvalue
Purcha￿$ 4t c
57,752
S7.752
1145501
Tran5ferfrom ty¢￿r Èndowmen
Net8iirys and rpvaluatlon
iiosi
11051
Markeivalue 31 f>ecember 2025
£45.097
£45,097
StAndr&rfs ANn"st￿ with Lullir¥Jton TDJst￿, Repyt the 31st December 2025
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Notes to the financial report
(continued)
9. Analysi5 of net assets by fund
Totèl
Fynd5
202$
Tcrt31
Fund5
2024
F￿d/S
nd15
Notss
FiYEd ￿Sets
45.Q37
45.OY7
57,752
1,20D
5toc4
1.1
i.1(
Cuirènt assets lexepl cashl
6.423
3A19
9A42
10,800
Ca%h ai bank on depoyl
107.33Y
IJI,104
216.441
193.953
115.209J
{5841
115,7931
iani i¢rm I[a￿lIt￿$
16.25011
£99￿1
£244.821
10. Debtors
Total
Fwd5
1024
Furfs
Fundli
2015
JV•tes
Account5 rKetrdè¢l•
1.145
2.599
Glft Aid andVAT rKov•rnll•
l.911
Prepoymenis
179
Ch¥n¢•ltryst funds
1419
3,266
Accrued Incornt
2.459
2A59
U.4A9
É9.841
flo,￿)
11. Credltors: amounts falling due withln one year
| T4t*l
Tlxal
Futt45
2024
Ufftt*Étritted .' Remrktsd
Fundj
Ftsndls
Fundls
2S
Nvt¢
Iyr UTili¢les and oth* costs
1.117 1
117
ChurEh collerri¢nsfor charft
513
Fqoj PbKI In ?dv*lCt
6x1
Incorne rEreryEd in 4thorKe
629)
6.250
Q8F r• F•ES
3.ni
3.731
1.663
Weddin8 dewt5
l.M) I
is.zc
f 15.793
£12,6Y
12. Credbtors: amounts lalling due after more than one yeaf
DefeN8d hcorne
£&,25Q
Andws Awftston with Lullrykn Trustees, RetKNt forlhe ￿ endir¥J 31st Dwber2025
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Notes to the financial report (continued)
13. Statement of lunds
Bal*ncts
blfwd
ljan
202S
Eynditure
Trnnsler5.
other 14lrbS
al4nce5
cllwd
and1055es
31 Dec 2025
Parker- Property
t¥ Thomis Beautificat+on
20A87
576
15761
12041
18191
134
19,668
S.459
204
5,593
Penfold Tru5t- Flower5
a081
29
13,1091
L35
Penfold Tru5t- Mus
X534
207
12071
5,669
Wimbu5h Foundation Lulliryton
ENiiMiiiÈnt Fund . M Bakw for Sith ar￿ P40
19,4491
%452
1212
204
5.586
Endry￿rent Fund. Won fL¥ Pwr
82
2,266
End(y*fi*rt Fund. Chajkn E0%¥a￿ L4
163
230
5.314
r￿al of all endowed fvnds
57.752
Ig911
113.2841
45.097
Fabrk fund
29.542
970
30,512
Flower Fund
2.215
12,7461
11851
3,135
4,282
14,2821
2,604
8,gJ3
8ell Ringer5 fur
11 Restoration fund
4.C#)2
4.2#2
I0￿60
Resioratk)n fuTh
5,711
893
13,1381
21,133
Wlmbush lullinlton fund
Re¢t¢rs Misslan fund
9,528
15,215
25,620
4,241
2D.034
27.842
363
122,2S61
Chancel Trn5t fvnds
3.877
Alfriston Charity F￿d
5.028
165
516
5,709
TDtsI ol *ll Msiricted lund5
20
128,3151
iJ,179
113,938
Genefal fund
8L950
117.365
1114.6641
11,5WI
83,152
Designaied Boiler lund
15.LJ))
16,50)
Total of all ￿nTe￿ritted lurK
117.365
1114,6641
99,65Z
Total funds
f244J22
É157.949
1143,9801
£11051
£2￿.687
Sl Andws Aifriston LLdlngkn Tnth. Re￿rt10rtbe ye¥ enthng 31sl De￿￿ter 2025
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Independent Exarninerfs Report to the PCC of St Andrews Church, Alfriston with
Lullington
For the year ended 31 December 2025
Thls Is my report to the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish (PCC) of St Andrew's
Alfriston with Lullington on the annual report for the year ended 31st December 2025 set out on
pages I to 16
Respertlve responslbllltle5 of trusteesand examlner
The PCC members are responsible for the preparation of the annual reports. The PCC members
onsider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011
('The Charities ACY'J and that an independent examination is needed,
It Is my responslblllty to:
l. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
2. To fulluw the procedures laid down in ihe Reneral Direct5Dns given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145{5}{b} of the Charities ACL and
3. Tostate whether particular matiers have come to my attention.
Basls oflndependent Examlnerfs statement
My examination was carried out in accordance wlth generdl Dirertions given by the Charity
CommlssSon. An examinaiion Includes a review of the accountins records kept by the charity and
a Lomparison of the accuunts presented Mth those record5. It also includes consideration of any
unusual ilems or di.sclosures in Ihe accounts and seeking explanations from the trusteL'S
concerning any such matters. The procedurès undenaken do not provide all the evldence that
would be required in an audlt. and cunsequently no opinion Is given as to whether the accounLs
present a 'true and fair. view. and the report is limited to those mattetS Set out in the statement
beluw.
Independent Examlnerfs Statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attentlon hthich gives
me cause to believe that in any material respert:
Accounting records were not kepl in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Charites Aci or
The accounts do nol accord with the accounting records
I have come across no othei. matters in connection with the examinatiun to which attention should
be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding olthe accounts to be reached.
Examinerfs Si8nature
Examiner'5 name
MR PAUL sfRICKiAND
Date..
Relevant professional qualification{s} or ljodies if any.
Exarlliner's address: Rose Cottage, North StreeL Alfrlston. East Sussex. BN26 SQU
StAildrevls Alfriskm Iwth LullngtoTr Tru51ee5' Re￿If￿ the ￿ar ending 31st D￿Tr)t￿ 2025
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