'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. Andre￿5 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-e￿IClent 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 exaMI￿tIon 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 pro￿de 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 r￿ed assets Stocks Debtors IA76 io In¥e5tments 296,877 317,929 291,691 320,912 Cash atbankand in hand y￿al ¢y￿rt 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