'St. Andrew's Bishopstone Parochial Church Council of St Andrew Bishopstone (Charlty Registration No. 11961601 Report and Accounts For the year ended December 31, 2025 Contents Page Trustees. Annual Report Including Rectorfs Report Including Fabric Report Includin8 Safeguarding Report Treasurerfs Financial Revlew Structure, Governar)ce and Management li Independent Examiner'5 Report 13 Financial Statements 14-23
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Trustees Annual Report for 2025 Alm and Purposes The primary objective of St. Andrew's PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Benefice Rector and the Priest at St Andrew's in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church pastoral, evangelistic social and ecumenical. Objertives and Activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St. Andrew's. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture. music, and sacrament. When planning our activitie5 for the year, we have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary gUIdan on 'charities for the advancement of religion,. In particular we try to enable local people to live out their faith as part of our Parish community through.. Worship and prayer: learning about the gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. Teaching, baptizing, and nurturing new and existing believers. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish. Supporting missionary and outreach work as part of our charitable giving. To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the Church of St. Andrew's. and also maintain the "open" churchyard to enable relatives and visitors alike to experience peace in this sacred place. An annual open-air service is held 'ln memory of those at rest,. Achievement and performance Church attendance: The church family welcomes visitors from within as well as outside the parish boundary. It is our great pleasure to welcome anyone from all walks of Ilfe to take part In the Ilfe of the church. We contend that voluntary attendance to worship the Lord Jesus Christ, is a major demonstration of the public benefit of our activities. In 2025 a New Electoral Roll was created. The total number on the New Roll was 68. Twenty-five people came off the roll either through illness, death, moved away or no longer worshiping at St. Andrew's. Seven new people joined the new roll. Our attendance numbers have suffered as we have continued to sadly bear the passing of more of our congregation due to age and illness. There were two baptisms during the year. Unusually only
one wedding took place. There were 6 funerals in church. We recorded 10 interment5 of Ashes that took place without a funeral taking place. an increase of two from the year before. th From 6 August 2024 we have been able to open the church unmanned by enlisting the help of village residents with unlocking and locking the church. The church stays open daily from 10am to 4pm in winter and 5pm in summer. Throughout the year we have not encountered any problems. Guided tours can be arranged by prior appointment for individuals or groups. Many people enjoy the peace of our churchyard and numerou5 walker5 enjoy their lunchtime taking a rest on the benches provided. Ground Contractors take care of the mowing of the churchyard on a regular basis and trimming of hedges and some member5 ofthe congregation tackle other jobs throughout the year. The PCC met six times during the year. To deal more efficiently with all the aspects of church life, the PCC formed two Sub-groups in 2022. one incorporating Building and Worship, the other overseeing our busy parish Outreach programme including providing refreshment5. These 8roups continue to work well. Having been in a Vacancy since July 2024, we were delighted to welcome Revd Simon Earnshaw as our Rector of the United Benefice with his wife Victoria and daughters Hannah and Naomi. The family have settled well into the Rectory adjacent to St. Peter'5 church. The Bishop of Lewes licensed Fr. Simon as Rector of the Benefice on the 3rd March 2025. Our Safeguarding Officer, Sarah Butler submits a Report for each meeting of the PCC. Sarah has, for a little while, been working on the new Diocesan Safeguarding Dash Board keeping a track of all aspects of Safeguarding. We are pleased to report that we have completed Level Two and are now well on our way to achieving Level 3. AII PCC mernbers have undertaken where necessary Safeguarding Training. Sarah Butler has submitted her full report within this document on Page 8. Our Sunday worship offers a Said Eucharist at 8.00am followed by a Sung Eucharist at 10.30am with a replacement service of Mat•ns on the second Sunday of the month and a Sung Evensong on the first Sunday of the month. There is always a Wednesday Eucharist at loam, which incorporates Wholeness and Healing on the last Wednesday of the month. The Benefice continues making available to all. Advent and Lent courses held in St. Peterfs Chapel Rooms. As a PCC we have continued to work towards the fulfillment of our Mission Action Plan. Work has been undertaken by our Fabric Officer including the continuing project to extend the existing vestry adding a new tea point and WC facilities to St Andrew's. This projert has progressed steadily throughout the year and reached the application stage for a Faculty request being submitted to the Diocesan Advi50ry Comrnittee. We hope in the New Year to hear some good news. Just before the end of the year, we were able to arrange for scaffolding to be erected in the tower to enable our Architect Mr. Richard Andrews to complete his Quinquennial Inspection. The result of this inspection led us to employ a Structural Engineer to advise what strengthening work to beams and Joists were needed. More details are given in the Fabric Report included in this document Page 6. The same Mission Action Plan saw us continue to provide many events throughout 2025, all needing it would seem refreshments in one form or another, and so our thanks go to all who undertake so much within the Outreach group. In September a special PCC meeting was arranged to review the 5 year MAP 2020 to 2025 to take us forward in 2026 and the years to come.
We welcome the opportunity of keepin8 in touch with our Parishioners and those further afield on a monthly basis via our Benefice E-Newsletter. Events and worship services are promoted on the St. Andrew's face book, and information is also available on A Church Near You website. Additionzl articles can be included on the St. Andrew's page of St. Peter's Cross Keys rnagazine. Review of the Year". As previously mentioned, 2025 started well with the Licensing of our new Rector Revd. Dr. Slmon Earnshaw on 3, March. Prior to his appointment he was Curate in the Benefice of Clayton with Keymer in West Sussex. In April followin8 Easter services we held an Open Church Day on Bank Holiday Monday, inviting visitors to call in and find out a little more about the church and worship. Children accompanied by an adult were entertained with an Eye-spy competition. colourin& and sowing mustard and cress seeds. April also marked the second annlversary of our house for duty Associate Vicar Revd. Elizabeth Jinks being with us. Having a successful joint May Fayre in 2024 working with the Bishopstone Parish Hall Committee we continued with this partnership for 2025. This event again was a great success especially in terms of sUPPOrt from local people and further afield, the proceeds of £4572 being divided equally between Church and Hall each receiving £2,286. In support of Christian Aid, and in addition to helping with their annual appeal, we held a Strawberry Cream Tea in June raisin8 over £300. On the second Sunday in July, we held a special service to raise the profile of the charity Mission to Seafarers. We were delighted that the Lord Lleutenant was able to join us and Mayors from Seaford and Newhaven were among many other guests all having a connection with the sea making up the congregation. Refreshments for 50 were served in the Parish Hall following the service. th An event mainly for children was held on Saturday 9 August with various activitie5 linked to nature wlth bug hunts in our extended piece of land 'God's Acre, and more activitie5 were available in the hall. The following day 10 August the good weather allowed u5 to hold our Annual Open-Air Service in our churchyard 'ln Memory of loved ones at rest., A simple and reflective service in very peaceful and sacred surroundings. All who attend were invited to refreshments in the hall after receiving a rose to either place on a loved one'5 grave or to take home. Our next outdoor event in September was our annual Blessing of Pet Service, the threatening rain clouds caused us some concern, but thankfully we were able to conclude the service before the rain arrived. In October following our Harvest Thanksgiving services a bring and share lunch proved popular a5 always and 35 people enjoyed this opportunity of fellowship, A congregation of 30 at Evensong provided a fitting end to our celebrations.
At our PCC meetin8 in November we agreed our annual Charitable Giving of £2,000 allocated as follows:_ £200 in support of a student at Hebron Village in India, £400 to the Diocesan Family Support Work, £200 Shaftsbury Society for disabled, £100 Computers for Charities, £300 Mission Aviation Fellowship, £200 AKWARDA Education Ghana, £400 Mission to Seafarers, £200 Local YMCA. We all look forward to our Patronal Festival and Gift Day in November. Prior to these celebrations every home in the Parish receives a three-fold leaflet inviting them to join us for worship, to make a contribution towards our glft day, and to welcome them to our Christmas services. It was good to welcome as our speaker Revd lan Edgar Vicar of the Parish of Sidley. nr. Bexhill and a friend of Fr. Simon. The kind and generous donations for our Gift Day amounted to £2,050. Christmas services were well attended including the Christingle Service with children in mind. Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols was much appreciated wlth 83 In the congregation many of whom stayed on for afternoon tea in the Parish Hall. As before, with the help of musical residents in the village we had the welcome benefit of an augmented choir. The quallty of the singing, the candlelight and greenery added a special atmosphere. On the evening chosen for'outdoor Carols. 70 plus folk were still in good voice all wrapped up well against the cold. In an endeavour to welcome the wider community into St. Andrew's, 'Arts @ St. Andrew's, was created to provide a programme of events such as concerts and talks. Rectorfs Report It is with gratitude and a sense of privilege that I present this Rector's Report for the year 2025 at St. Andrew's, Bishopstone. As we reflect on the past twelve months, we are reminded of God's faithfulness, the steadfastness of our congregation, and our shared commitment to serve both God and our local community. This report seeks to summarise the key developments, challen8es, and blessings of the past year, and to look ahead with hope to the future. Our worship at St. Andre5 continues to be the heartbeat of our parish life. Weekly Sunday services remain central, drawing together a faithful congregation who value both the tradition and warmth of our liturgical worship. As well as the midweek Eucharist and Monthly Evensong. Special services throughout the year: Holy Week, Easter. Harvest, Sea Sunday, St Andrew's Patronal Festival, Remembrance, and Christmas were all well attended, with the Christmas services particularly well attended including the Carols in The Pound fostering a wonderful sense of community and celebration. My grateful thanks go to Revd Elizabeth Jinks who leads most of these services and of course to Fr Eric Pollard and Fr Chris Colli50n for their help too. We appreciate the dedication of our organist Michael. members of the choir and all who administer the chalice and serve at the altar. We have also sought to deepen our spiritual lives through the joint Benefice Lent and Advent courses which were well attended and prompted thoughtful discussion on what it means to live out our faith in today'5 world. l am grateful to all who have participated and assisted me in delivering these COLSrses helping us to grow closer to God and to one another. The project to ralse funds for and commission and writing of an Icon of St. Lewinna is also an exciting venture as we seek to raise awareness of St. Lewinna with a lecture and service where the
Bishop of Lewes will hallow the new icon on the feast day of St. Lewinna in July 2026. Pastoral care remains an important part of our ministry. With recent revisions we are lookingto expand this team to offer comfort and companionship to those who are housebound, unwell, or bereaved. The challenges of loneliness and isolation, particularly among our elderly parishioners, have been met with kindness and practical support. Our involvement in village events, such as the May Fayre has helped us to maintain a visible and active presence in Bishopstone. a5 well at other service5 including the Annual Open Air churchyard service for those 'At Rest, and activities such as the pet blessing service and family craft activities, not forgetting the Outreach Group led by Jane Lucy and helpers providin8 hospitality on many social occasions. We continue to support local, national, and international charities through both financial giving and practical action. Stewardship continues to be a priority. and I wish to thank all who give so generously of their time, talents, and resources. Your contributions enable u5 not only to maintain our historic church building but also to resource our ministry and outreach. The church building is both a blessing and a responsibility. Thanks to the hard work of Richard Martin, Philip Pople, the wider Fabric Committee and the generosity of the con8reBation past and present, we have been able to undertake essential maintenance and improvement of the church and churchyard, and move forwards significantly in progressing the permissions for the vestry and toilet extension and church tower repairs. Our finances remain stable, though we continue to face the challenges of rising costs and the need for ongoing fundraising. l am grateful to our treasurer Anne Clark and the PCC for their diligent 5teward5hip and prudent management of funds. Keeping St. Andrew's open on a daily basis has been made possible by local residents undertaking unlocking and locking the church and is much appreciated. As we look forward, we are mindful of both the opportunities and challenges ahead. Our priorities will include developing our ministry with children, young people and families and exploring new ways to engage with those on the fringes of church life, as well as continuing to care for our historic building. We also hope to strengthen our links with neighbouring parishes and to play an active role in the wider deanery and diocese and continue to be involved in Churches Together. None of this would be possible without the prayer. commitment, and enthusiasm of so manv people. I wish to thank our churchwarden Hilary Norsworthy, PCC members, volunteer5, and all who contribute to the life of St. Andrew's in 50 many ways. Above all, l give thanks to God for His guidance and for the privilege of serving as your Rector. Fr Simon Rector, United Benefice of East Blatchington and 8ishop5tone. The Fabric Report complled by The Fabric Offlcer on behalf of the Churchwarden. l. We are still monitoring the external black sealant to one window. 2. At a meeting ofthe PCC on 12th February, it was agreed that we should proceed with some of the items listed in our quinquennial report of December 2023 as being in most urgent need of
attention. These include removing plant growth from gutter over chancel on north side, removing flaking paint from walls of porch and dealing with the green mould in the tower. 3. At a meeting of the PCC on 21st May the detailed plans of the proposed toilet extension were discussed, and the architect was asked to come up with some variations for the tea point in the tower. At the same meeting, it was agreed by all present to proceed with the extenslon subject to some amendments to the location and design of the tea point. 4. Updated drawings of the extension were presented at a meetin8 of the PCC on 26thJuly and all agreed that we should now proceed with an application to the DAC which hopefully would be in September. 5. The Architects fees for producing the drawings, preparing the specification of work and applying and negotiating with DAC amounted to £7093.20 inc vat. 6. It was reported at the same meeting that scaffolding would be erected in the tower, at no cost to the PCC, so that the 8reen mould could be treated and scrubbed off the walls. The treatment to be carried out by local labour which was completed in August at a cost of £220.00 no vat 7. Whilst the scaffolding was in place the architett took the opportunity of inspecting the balcony and belfry as he was not able to access them when he carried out his quinquennial inspection in 2023. There is evidence of rust on the steel RSJ'S supporting the belfry timbers and the architect advised that we get an engineer to Inspect together wlth a builder to expose the ends of the RSJ'S. This was agreed by the PCC via email and the engineer confirmed that there was some erosion ofthe steel work and also some wood decay at the end5 of the beams supporting the bells. It was advised that we should prepare a scheme for rectifying this situation and following another PCC meeting via email the Architect and Engineer were instrurted. The engineers, fee5 for this exercise were £2129.40 inc vat. The application for faculty should go before the DAC on 12th February 2026 8. In accordance with the latest regulations and the insurance company's recommendations a test of the lightning conductor was carried out in December at a cosi of £180.00 inc vat. The conductor failed its test, so some repairs had to be carried out to remedy the problem at a cost of £673.99 including vat. 9. Priority Fire Services made their annual maintenance inspection and replaced one extinguisher and serviced the others at a total cost of £239.61 inc vat. 10. You will recall that in 2020 the PCC agreed that the 8ras5 in the church yard should be cut by contractors. This was continued this year at a cost of £1900.00 Ino vat) to include the overflow churchyard and cutting the perimeter hedge adjacent to the village green and all the bushes in the churchyard. Hilary Norsworthv Church Warden
Annual Safeguarding Report The Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSOI is Ms Sarah Butler SL7feguarding incidents There were no reported safeguarding incidents concerning vulnerable children or adults since the last APCM. Promoting a Safer Church The PCC has complied with the duty to have due regard for the House of Bishop's expectations with regard to safeguarding. During the past year, St Andrew's operated policies and practices consistent with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy Statement "Promoting a Safer Church" The PCC approved and implemented the followin8 policies during the course of the yèar: St Andrew's Safegljarding Policy St Andrew's Pollcy and Procedure for Responding to Safeguarding Concerns or Allegations St Andrew's Policy on the Recruitment of Ex -offenders St Andrew's Pastoral Support Policy and Guidance DB5 Checks Church officers and volunteers have had the necessary Disclosure and Barring Service IDBS) checks undertaken. The PCC confirmed land recorded) that the extent of current activities did not warrant a DBS check being undertaken for each member of the PCC. Sofeguardlng Training A great deal of effort was undertaken thls year in completing safeguarding training courses at various levels by both church officers and volunteers. As of March 2026, all PCC members have now completed the BasicAwarene55 and FoundGtion5 Safeguarding training courses as required by the diocese. During the course of the year, Hilary Norsworthy, Chris Jennings, Jane Lucy and I have completed the Awareness of Domestic Abuse course. The Porish Doshboord In previous years. the Diocese and the Church of England required parishe5 to complete a safeguardSng self-assessment "Simple Quality Protects"ISQPI and attain a certificate of completion which was reviewed annually. This was replaced, as from May 2025, by an online tool, the Parish Dashboard system, bywhich the parish and the Diocese can monitor compliance with mandatory requirements and other standards for safeguarding. It brings the Chichester Diocese in line with most other dioceses across the country that are already uslng the dashboard. This is now the mandatory method to assure safeguarding compliance in parishes. It is a more extensive and comprehensive exercise than Simple Quality Protects and sets Out a serles of questions/requirements to which the Parish Safeguarding Officer has to confirm/reply through regular updating. It is divided between mandatory requirements and safeguarding slandards and has three levels: Level l.. Safer Foundations
Level 2.. Safer Attivitie5 Level 3: Safer Practlces St Andrew's has reached, and alrnost completed, level 3. Action plans linked to our progress on the Parish Dashboard have been produced and are being implemented and monitored. Monitoring Pastoral Support Regular reports were made to the PCC on the volume of pastoral sUPPOrt (home visits, phone calls or other messages) undertaken. Sarah Butler Parish Safeguarding OfFicer Treasurer's Financlal Revlew Excess of Income over Expenditure: . Unrestricted funds increased by £12,186. Restricted funds decreased by £6,289. Total Surplus £5,897 a5 in the Financial Statement, compared with a deficit of £5,907 in 2024. l am pleased to report that income exceeded expenditure for the year. We know that our volunteers have worked extremely hard but if it wasn't for the generous past legacies that we have received, as well as those continuing, we would be in difficulty. Everyone is encouraged whenever possible to sign up for the Diocesan Parish Giving Scheme IPGSI which we have now run for many years. This scheme automatically calculates gift aid payable rnonthly and deposits it directly into St. Andrew's bank account along with the actual donation. A claim under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme is separately made including all other Gift Aided donations received. PGS also has a single donation gift aided service and details of how to access these are in the"Way5 of Giving" leaflet. We have received £5,641 as tax refund. We would also encourage people to join "Easyfundraising" where we can be gifted money at no cost to the donor through their online shopping. Unfortunately, our PGS giving has again reduced slightly and we would encourage as many people as possible to Use this taX-eIClent method of supporting the church. Our installation of a digital giving debit/credit card machine in the church has brought in £850 in the year. It was previously reported that the church formally registered as a charity which brings with it several additional responsibilities regarding Charity Commission annual returns, but also the need to produce accounts on an accruals basis which is now done. The generous legacy from Jean Mossop in 2021 was invested until such time as future projects can be carried out. In 2022 the funds were split into investments and deposits as well as maintaining the funds with Martin Hunter Financial Management. No changes have been made durin8 the year to anything except Flagstone. This deposit platform enables us to split the total into FSA-protected individual deposit5 of £85,000 for variable lengths of time to maximise interest rates. Apart from
maintaining one immediate access account, we obtain fixed interest for one year each time. Rates go up and down with the Bank of England rates, but we have managed to obtain up to 4.40A for m05t of the year. The December 2025 re-deposit unfortunately fell to 4.04°A. Funds Balances at 31 December 2025 are: 2024 £19,104 £2,( £6.276 £124,306 £161,160 £299,809 £613,781 Lloyd's Bank Current Account Lloyd's Bank online Deposit Account Church of England ICCLAI Stella Fund Hunter Financial Management St James's Place Flagstone TOTAL £27,115 £2,000 £5,520 £130,198 £161,160 £288,814 £614,807 Fortunately, the stock market Investments with Hunter Financial Management have increased slightly In value at the 31Stof December. however St James's Place was left at the previous year's figure as no statement had been received. It was subsequently valued at £170,806. The sum of £10,000 was drawn down from Flagstone during the year to supplement the cash needed for expenditure, but interest gained on all investment5 and deposits amounted to £20,752. Further legacies this year were received from Sheila Cutler and a further sum from Jean Mossop as the estate is still under80ing sales and tax adjustments. The largest expenditure by the PCC was the Parish Share contribution paid to the Diocese to cover our ministry costs. Our pledge for 2025 was £31,657 and £32.607 has been committed for 2026. Since January 2021 we have employed as a Benefice an Administration Assistant, the salary being split equally with St Peter's. Architects. fees of £9.1331£13,000 in 20241 have been spent on investigations into the Tower and plans for the proposed toilet facility as well as the quinquennial inspection and associated repairs. These costs include £6,671 which ha5 been taken from unrestricted funds Ifabricl rather than direct expenditure. The Flower Fund is well spent but is also topped up with generous donations. During the year £650 was recelved and £753 was spent with a balance at the year-end of £99. The Youth Worker Fund has had no income or expenditure during the year, standing at £3,883. but will be fully utilised in the future at the discretion of the PCC. A new fund was started in Decemberto raise funds for the cost of the St Lewinna Icon. This accepts direct donations or through Just Giving where Gift Aid can be added. At the year-end £66 was received and £198 paid out for a minor works direction. Reserves Policy The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees conslder that this io
level will provide sufficient funds to respond to church upkeep and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. The balance held as unrestricted is higher than is needed at present due to the signifScant legacy and the need to expend this on speclal projects which will take several years to plan and complete. The trustees consider the reserve requirements of restricted fund5 Separately. There is one endowment fund (Stella Fund) the balance of which was £6,276 at 31SI December 2025, only the income from which can be used for churchyard maintenance, which is invested with the CBF Church of England Fund5 throu8h CCLA. At the year end the investment was valued at £5,520 but the capital fund value was not changed as valuations go up and down. For the rernaining restricted funds both capital and interest can be spent provided it is for the designated purpose. At 31# December 2025 this wa5: Fabric Fund Flower fund Youth Worker Fund £0 £99 £3,883 Anne Clark. FCCA, FCILT Treasurer Structurei governance and management The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is a registered charity, number 1196160. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Council (Powers Measure 19561. Our Safeguarding Officer Sarah Butler, and Health & Safety Officer Chris Jennings ensure that we are compliant with the current regulations. Website: htt ebbchurches,or Rector: The Revd. Simon Earnshaw, The Rectory, 86 Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2HE Associate Priest: The Revd Elizabeth Jinks, St. Andrew's House, 14 Marine Drive, Bishop5tone, Seaford, BN25 2RS During the year the followlng served as members of the Parochial Church Council: Rector The Revd. Simon Earnshaw {Licensed 3 March 20251 Priest The Revd Elizabeth Jinks Warden Mrs. Hilary Norsworthy Representatlves On Deanery Synod: Mr. Malcolm Mazey li
Elected Members: Mr. Philip Pople Mrs Brenda Westcott (Secretary) Mrs Teresa Everest from APCM 2024 Mrs. Chri5 Jennings (Health & Safety Officer) Mrs. Anne Clark ITreasurerl from APCM 2025 Mrs. Pauline Martin Mrs. Jane Lucy Mr. Larry Taylor Mrs. Jo Taylor from APCM 2023 Mrs. Sarah Butler Safeguardlng Officer Co4)pted Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex- officio members {the incumbentlpriest-in-charge, curate, lay readers licensed to officiate in the church). the churchwardens and members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods and members of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI. Members are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible. Independent Examiner: Mr. Mark Boxall, Shoreline Accountants Ltd, 25 Clinton Pl, Seaford BN25 INP Bankers: Lloyds Bank, 8 High St, Lewes BN7 2AD Investment Advisers Hunter Financial Management, 9 Sutton Road. Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 IRU Flagstone Investment Management Ltd, 1st Floor, Clareville House, 26-27 Oxendon Street, London SWIY 4EL Mark Holland Wealth Management Ltd, 30-34, North Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 IDW This Trustees, Annual Report was Approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Revd Simon Earnshaw Benefice Rector and the Incumbent PCC chair, Signed Date ZZ Aa Zo? 12
Inde ndent examiners re rt for Ihe Parochlal Church Coundl of S drew Bbho one pcc I report on the accounts of the Or8anlsatlon frlr this perlod ended 3tst December 2025. Respecuve résponslbllltles 01tri¢S and examkner As the PCC members you are respDnslble for the preparatlon of the ?OUnts. The organlsatlon's members consider that an audlt is not requlred and that an Indepernlent examlnatlon Is needed. tt Is my responslblmty to: Examlne the accounts under sectlon 145 of the Charltles kt. To state whether particular matters have come to my attentbn. Bas1$ of Ind4pendent examlnees report My examimtlon was cairied OLrt In xcordance wlth the Generdl Dlrectlons 8lven Charlty Commlssloner5. An exaMItIon Includes a revlew of the accountlTr8 records kept by the Organlsatlon and a cornparlson of the accounts presented wlth those records. It Includes conslderatlon of ary unusual Items or dlsc105ures In the accounts and seekln8 explanations from you as trustees concemlng any such matters. The procedures urKlertaken do not prode all the evldence that would be requlred In an audlt, and consequently I do not express an audlt oplnion on the vlew 81ven by the account& Independent examlnels ststement In connectlon wlth my examlnation. no matter ha5 come to rny attentlon: l) Whlch 8i¥es me reasonable cause to belleve that there has been any materlal errors or liss1On$. 21 To whlch, In myoplnlon. attentlon should be drawn In orderto enable a proper understsndtr8 of the accounts to be reached. 31 The cash at bank and In hand balance reported at year end of £331,581 whlch has been conflmied by evldence of bank statements and related documen M J Boxall, FFA FAIA Shorellne kcountsnts Limlted 25 ainton Place Seaford East Sussex BN25 INP Mark J Boxall.-_.-. Date.Z/2/2< 13
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Ststement of Financial Activities year ended December 31, 2025 UTrrestrlrted Restrlrted Endowed Tc¢al Fund5 Total Funds Notes Income and endowments frryTr: Donatlons and legacies Choritsble activiti es 45,434 1,334 4&760 45.434 5,640 2,306 20.752 5.616 Othertrading activttiÈs Investments 2,953 l?A7J 20.752 OtherrÈtÈipts Tthal income 74,133 1,3a4 75A67 71A76 EJKpemthtyre .. Ralslngfunds Cha ritable èctlvlties 241 241 226 61.585 7,623 69.X 81,214 120 Other tradi n8 a ctiwtie5 Other expenditure 120 Totsl expEntfiture 61.946 7,623 69,570 81,560 Net 8airbS lor10$5esl on investments Net irKixne cfj (net expenthturel 12,186 16,2891 5,897 IioXq41 Trart5fers betweenfunds 12.186 16,2891 5.897 110.0841 OthEr reccenlsed ¢aifislll•sse51'. Gain5lllossesl on revaluation ol investments Other 8ainslllos5esl 4.177 RecorK*liation olfunds.. Nel movernem In funds 12.186 16,2891 SA97 15,9071 Total funds broL¢ght forward 639,785 24,810 6,276 664,964 670.8n Total fLmds carrled Irrfward 651.971 18,521 6,276 670,861 664.964 14
Parochial Church Councll of St Andrew, Bishopstone Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2025 Total FuNIs Tc4al Fund5 ljotes Intangible )55et5 ra nzible a55ets Heritage assets Investments Total red assets Stocks Debtors IA76 io In¥e5tments 296,877 317,929 291,691 320,912 Cash atbankand in hand yal ¢yrt a55ets 615.652 614.079 Creditors.'Amounts falllngdue wlthln one year 18671 15.1891 li Net current assets or Illabllltle51 614,785 608,89 Total a55et5 less current Ilabllities Creditors.. Amounts falling due after more than one ¥tar 614,785 608WO T(*al net assets or Illat411tl¢sl 614.785 608,890 The fund5 01 the <harfty'. Endowrnent funds 6.276 6.Z76 RestriLted income funds 3,850 10,139 Unrestrlcted funds 670,269 6,928 Unrealised Loss Dn In¥estments Totsl unrestrfcted funds 670.269 656.928 Total th•rfty funds 680,396 673,343 12 This Annual Financial Report, for the year 31st Decembu 2024. In¢ludlnÈ the notes fol lowin& was approved by the members of thè PCC of St Andrew, Bishopstone on xxx and si8ned on its behalf by KJI Revd Simon Eainshaw Benefice Rector and the Intumbent PCC chai r. Mrs Anne Clark. Trea5urer'. Date Date 2ts2 15
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Notes to the financial report For the year ended December 31, 2025 l Accounting pollcles a Basls of preparation The financial statements have bèèrt prepared in accordance with the AccountinÉ and Reporting bv Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities prepafing their accourht5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 second edition 2019, and the Charltiès Act 2011. The charity is a public benelit entity a5 defined by FRS102 and is unincorporated. The PCC considers the use of the going ¢on¢ern basis to be appropTiate. b Funds accounting Fund5 held by the PCC are.. Unrestricted funds- general funds whFch can be used for PCC ordinary purposes Designated fund5 - Fnonie5 Set aside by the PCC out ol unrestricted fund5 for specific future purposes piolects. Restricted funds- al income Irom tru5t5 or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest.. bl donations or grants received for a specific objert or inviterl by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were Biven. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year 15 carried forward as a balance on that fund. c Income and endowments All Income and endowments are actounted for without dedurtion for any costs of receivability, are recognised when there 15 evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable. and the amount can be measured reliablv. Donatlon$ 4nd le8acies Collections are reco8nised when receSved. Planned giving receivable is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement. receipt is probable, ènd the amount accords with the Gift Aid declaration or other record of intention to donate. Gsft aid recovered is rectsgnised when the income to which rt is attached is recogr*ised. Grants and legacies are recognised when the formal offer In wrlting of the fundin& is received by the PCC. other tradln8 actlvltles Tradin8 activities are where income is receivable in return for 5ellin8 goods or providing services. Income from trading 15 recognised when received, Investment income Dividends are actounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they ac¢rve. 16
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Notes to the Financial Report For the year ended December 31. 2025 All other Income l other iniomE is recognlsed in aetordance with the above overall policy. Gain5 and1055es on investments Reali5ed gains are recognised when the inVeStnts are sold Unreallsed gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation at 31 December. Expenditure Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and accounted for gro55. Grants and donations areaccounted for when paid over, or when awarded wherethe award create5 a binding obllgatlon on the PCC. ChurchActivities The diocesan parish contribution 15 accounted for on an annual basis, reAe¢tin8 the allo¢ation set by our Dèanery. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December 15 provided for in these aCCDUDt5 a5 èn operational Ithough nota legall liobility and 15 shown a5 a creditor in the balaTrcesheet. Corporallon Tax The Charity Is exemptfrom corporation trdx at¢(FrdingtO Schedule 3 of the Charitie5 Act 2011. Fixed A55ets ronglblellmedossets Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is exclude frorn the accounts by 5.10121 of the Charities Att 2011. No cost Dr value 15 placed on movable church furnishin8s held by the Stewards in trust for the PCC and which require a taculty for dlsposèl, sintÈ the PCC ctsnsider5 them to be inèlienable property- All expenditurÈ on tOn5ecrated buildines and movablechur£h furnishin85, whether malntenance or Improvement, is written Off as expenditure in the Statetnent cf Financial ktivitie5. cw¢¢lotlon No depretiation 15 provided on Ireehold property as li IS the PCC'S pollcy to malntaln the assets In a Continual stste of sound repair. The useful economic life of these 8$5ets 15 so long and [Idual walue5 so high that any depreciation would not be waterial. These 355ets will be subjert ro annual Impalrment reviews. Provi51on will be made il there has been any permanentdlmlnution In value. knvestments The PCC uses the serviies Df two profe55ion¥l investor advisory service companie5 to manage th*r Investments. whlch are stated at mld marketvalue atthÈ balance 5h&tdate CurTentAssets Amounts owlngto the PCC at 31 Ernber In resPKt of fees, rents or other incorne are shown as debtors. Cash at bank comprise5 dep051t5 Wlth a bank. ther di rectly or via Flagstone investment Management Ltd. 17
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Blshopstone Notes to the financial report year ended December 31, 2025 2Ana sls of income and endowments Umestrltted Restrleted Efided Total Tolol FyrKts Ilotes Planned 8l¥A n8 lexd. tax refunds) Loose ts sh collÈttiorbS 12.822 I222 1815 2A150 13,313 3.815 441 Special Appeals Gift Day other donatlons 2.050 3.132 1,334 s76 other Donations for Tharlties Gift Aid tsx re£overa ble 5.641 5h41 VAT rÉco¥ered 518 518 LeBaci@s fjrants 17,457 17.457 14.735 D(tI and legatl*$ £4534 £L354 £16,768 £45A34 Council tax recovered W@ddln8s, lunerals, stone fee5 5.640 5ffi16 Chawitable actlvltles £5.640 £5.6dO £5.616 Summerlete 2.286 2286 1,938 ILX) Club Plants/ booksl card5 Open Church Concerts 20 20 Othertrathng artlvltles £2.306 £1306 2,953 CBF deposit interest Deposit Inter2st Stella Fund Dimdend (Churchyard) Unrealised Galns Irom In¥tsbnents 12,216 12.216 9.024 43 43 42 4,192 4,192 4,177 Interest Irom InvÈstmÈnts 4,302 4,302 4.230 Inytstments £20.75Z £20,752 £17.473 Other rÈcEI pts Total IncL¥nearrtl endrthmtnts cffj oll fund5 £74.113 £1,134 £75.467 71A76 18
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Notes to the financial report year ended December 31. 2025 3 Analysls of payments Umestrlcted Resbitied ErLdtr•Jed T4)tsl Funds Total Fund5 Notes Fete Expenses Open Church ConcertlFestival ExpeTr5e5 Dl8ltal Glvi ng Charges 100 Club ExpÈnses/prizes 146 20 20 75 75 05t of ralsln8 ld% £241 E2Z6 Chi ritable grants and donatlons Parlsh share to(hichesterDlocese 2,034 31657 1.975 31,657 30,73S Organlst/other ClergvlAltsr supplies Church Insuran 6,020 6,020 6,091 2,176 Z,176 2,105 Flowers 754 754 St lewinna 198 198 stafl Salaiie5 lincluding 141 & Pensionl Penslon FuNd Fee S,459 4J30 343 317 Stsff Tr8lnin¥ Payroll Adminlstration Retruitment Fees 576 Uergy milea8eltellbroadband Architecis. Profe55ional fees 2,462 752 2,461 751 3,720 Subscriptions Elec/oillheatlnglerÉan maint Printing and photoc0png ststlonery & Oftlce Equipment Upkeep of thurchyard Verger foeslhall hi /mIste11aneOus Conthbution to Benellce 615 1789 3.570 236 236 173 37 1.671 7.408 1.764 391 1.764 391 501 50 12 Bankthar8e5 Church malntenance 15 15 1.708 6,671 aergy council lamlwaterldecoratio Youth Fund ExpÈnditvre 2,049 I049 4.076 Cast of chartl8trAe activilies f61,585 £7.623 £69.0 £81,214 Investment MHnagement fees Audit Fees 120 I ol otr tra(1 artlvltlès £120 £0 £120 T(¢al eXpth[w all ft £61,946 É7,623 £69.570 £81.560 19
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew. Bishopstone Notes to the financial report year ended December 31, 2025 4 Mlssiona and charitable ivin Restrfcted Ehthiéd Ttttsi Fund5 Total Fd5 Notes ev5eas: Geoyge Muller Cknrity Trust i55ion tosetsforers Mlsslon Aviation Fellwship Frifnd5 of Ihe HolyLond AAWARDA EducatiOFJ Ghur 200 2fy) 21x1 400 500 200 2 20D 234 234 UNR WA Gfjza Home: 200 Hope Afilco Tre Children5 society (lent Boxes/thristingleJ Fomilysupport work Moy cornpt0rlO vobility Computersfor Churttie5 Homelink 147 400 ILK) 100 2CO 200 i(Ml its) 1,975 5 Staff costs UnrtsthttÈd Re5trithd enth)wed Total FuTrd5 Tixal Funds Afote5 Rernunern Woges ond5olGries EmpNtyerso£ittlsecurity costs PoNrollAdministrotion Emplcyeff pension costs Stoff fraining Recrtuitment Fee5 5,142 5.142 4,530 576 576 576 317 654 654 6378 5A23 The Pcchod no employees and no Pccfflembers retslvd any poyment5 Other thonfor reimbutsed expense5 ond occoslonollyfoiurting 05 duty wGrdens Qt weddlrtos undfynertsls. 6 Governance Restrl¢ted ENlrpxed T¢rtal Fund5 Totsl Funds Notes IndEp8ndent exofflinotion Accowts wothictiDn 8ookkeepin 120 120 120 llo 120 Lu
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Notes to the financial report year ended December 31, 2025 8 Fixed Assets a kn¥estments Vnrestrf¢ted Rt5tiicted Endtrwed Total Fund5 Note5 Marketvalue lJaThuary2025 Disposals attarrwn8value Purchases atC05t 285,466 6,225 291,691 Net gains a nd reva lu4tion 5,891 17051 5,186 Market valuÈ 31 December 20Z5 £291.557 £5,520 £296.877 b Tangible fixed assets Freehold la Audiovisual Total fixtd Notes Cost c* vèlyati At l Janua ry 2025 Add itions Disposals Revaluation At 31 Decernber 2025 tharye for Impairmert Al l Ja nuary2025 Additions Dlsposals Reva l uètion At 31 DecembÈr 2025 Net amwnts Al 91 Oecernber 2025 At31 DecembeT2024 21
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Notes to the financial report year ended December 31, 2025 9Ana sls of net assets b fund Unrestrirted Restrfcted ENJNed Tltsi FUN T<tsi Pd5 otes Fixed a5set5 for church use In¥*stment 291,357 5,520 296,877 291,691 Current a55ets lexcepl cashl Cash atbank and ondeposit IA76 317,929 317,929 1867) 320.912 1867 15.1891 iongtemi Ilabilltles £609,265 £5.510 e614.785 £fA)&890 10 Debtors Unrestrlrted Aestrirted En(hywed Total T(tsl Fd5 Gift Aid tax recoverable 826 826 560 PrepayTnents and accrued income 20 916 Other debtors £846 £1476 11 Creditors: arnounts falling due within one year Vnrestrirted ResiTided Enduwed Totsl Funds Total Funds Deferred in£ome 567 Accruals ftsr uti l itie5 and other c05t5 867 867 4,52Z Other treditors Ic É867 £867 £5.189 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year UNestrlcted Restrlrted EThded Total FrS Trtal Funds Defeffed income Actrua Is for utilities and other c05tS Archdeaton'5 loan Other Ireditor5 22
Parochial Church Council of St Andrew, Bishopstone Notes to the financial report year ended December 31, 2025 12 Statement of funds Balan¢es blfwd l Jan 2025 Trartsfers. otrgaInS aThl 105ses Balartes ellwd 310e¢ 2025 Income r¥Jitwe Stella Fund 6,276 6.276 Total of all endrmfed furnls 6,276 6,276 Fabritlun 6,054 618 16.6721 General fund Flowerfund 202 650 17531 11981 99 St Lewl nna 66 1132J Other Ichrl stlnglel Youth Worker fund 40 3.883 3,883 Tthal of all re5tsicted fts 10,139 lJ74 17,6231 Genero I fund 658,083 74,133 161.9461 670.269 Totsl of all unrestvlctedldS 658,083 74.133 161,9461 670.269 Total fu1$ £674.498 £75.507 £169.5701 £680J96 13 Related party transactions There were no rdated party transactions duri ng the year. 23