Holy Trinity Church Malvern & St James, West Malvern Annual Report 2025
Vicar s Report
church has offered a rich pattern of regular worship alongside a wide range of special events, supported by a dedicated team of clergy and lay leaders. It has been particularly encouraging to join together for Benefice services, including our fifth Sunday gatherings, Patronal Festivals, and These shared occasions continue to strengthen our unity and deepen the partnership across the Benefice.
This year marked the second full year of the JCC and it is good to see the initial governance changes now well established. At the Holy Trinity APCM, we thanked Elaine Beven and Jill Harmer as they stepped down from their roles as Churchwardens. Their commitment and care nd it was a pleasure to work alongside them. Following the APCM, each church now has one Churchwarden and responsibilities have been shared creatively. Holy support to the day-to-day running of each church.
Lent brought opportunities for reflection through three Benefice courses. Holy Trinity ran the Lectio Course encouraging prayerful engagement with scripture and a Climate Justice Course exploring environmental responsibility. Meanwhile, in West Malvern, Mary Constable led a Lent poetry series. Together these courses offered depth, creativity and space for spiritual growth.
Pentecost and Experience Church to children from the school and to t Creative Church. Each session used interactive stations to combine storytelling, reflection and prayer. As a school governor, I also value the regular assemblies, and it is always a pleasure to welcome pupils and families into the church throughout the year.
Holy Saturday brought a special moment at Worcester Cathedral where I presented Angie Richardson from Holy Trinity and Mark Dodge from St James for Confirmation. In July, I officiated curlock, at St James . It was a beautiful celebration made all the more meaningful because of their involvement in both churches.
Our two major projects continue steadily. At St James Trinity, we received permission to re-order the back of the church creating a more flexible space alongside a larger kitchen, an extra toilet and improved storage. Both projects now move into important fundraising stages.
St James enjoyed a full and vibrant summer with the Well Dressing, annual Memorial Service, VE Day service and the visit of the Church of England Guild of Vergers. In the autumn, with support from the WI and many local knitters and crocheters, over 1,000 poppies were created for a striking Remembrance cascade.
Holy Trinity also enjoyed a lively year with a successful Summer Fete, a concert by the Malvern This year we also said farewell, with gratitude and affection, to Rev Sylvia Coke Woods who
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retired to Lincolnshire in June, and to Rev Canon Clare Griffiths who moved to new ministries. Their ministries enriched Holy Trinity and they will be much missed - although we look forward to
As we moved into autumn and winter, we entered our familiar rhythm of Harvest Festivals, Remembrance services and preparations for Advent and Christmas. During this period, we completed the Inclusive Church Course reflecting on how disability, ethnicity, gender, mental encouraged us to consider how we can continue to become a community in which everyone feels welcomed, valued and included.
Advent was beautifully marked by the Augmented C Trinity. Christmas across the Benefice was joyful and well attended with Christingle, carol and crib services enriched by thoughtful worship and excellent music.
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all who support the ministry of St James and Holy Trinity: Sylvia Coke Wood, Eric Knowles, Clare Griffiths, Nicholas Menon and Rosemary Herbert; our Churchwardens - Rob Lawrence and David Matthews; our treasurer - Sally Colbourne; our JCC secretary - Ginny Pavey; the JCC; John Raine, Charles Pavey, Billy Colbourne and the choir; and the many volunteers who care faithfully for our buildings, worship and churchyards.
As is our tradition, we end this report by remembering and giving thanks for the lives of those who have died:
Holy Trinity
Michael Burgess, Margaret Evans, Susan Williams, Jennifer Shales, Bob Green, Audrey Elt, Brenda Pawley, Cecily Ross, Paul Burgis, Margaret Green, Jane Saunders, Edward Owers, Everlyn Mitchell, Brenda Carter, Samuel Maddy, Janet Green, John Wooldridge
Linda Cottrell, John Bennett, Reginald Williams, Pamela Hands, Michael Wilkins, Rachel Robinson Mallet, Claire Campbell, Graham Whitehead, James Ralph
Rev Rebecca Elliott
Churchwardens Report - Holy Trinity
The first thing to say is a big thank you for the partnership of Elaine Bevan and Jill Harmer as churchwardens for a number of years until the APCM in 2025. They were a source of knowledge as well as faithful examples of what it is to lead and serve.
With the departure of Jill and Elaine it was decided to cover the tasks of the churchwarden with a small group of people meeting once a month to deal with the organising of activities, the care of the fabric and any other matters not already dealt with by Rev. Becky. The group includes Becky, Sally Colbourne, Vicky McCulloch, Helen Brice, Rob Lawrence, Charles and Ginny Pavey. Some situations require a nominated person, so Rob agreed to be the named churchwarden for at least the coming year.
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The members of the group between them also have several other roles: Rob oversees all aspects of looking after the church and Parish Hall building and grounds; as well as the considerable task administration in dealing with parish life and is a considerable assistant to Becky; Charles leads the musical worship as Organist & Choirmaster; Ginny is JCC secretary; Helen contributes to both the Inclusive Church and Health and Sustainability Plan working groups; and Vicky is responsible for church cleaning (alongside Janine Summers), as well as preparing larger print copies of hymn words for services and keeping the outside services board up to date."
The churchwardens group has oversight of church keys and the weekday opening and closing of church - thanks must be offered to Linde Alexander as she opens and closes more than anyone else. We are also grateful to Rob and Ann Werner de Sondberg who kindly agreed to change the altar frontals at the appropriate times of the year.
The churchwarden duties, as well as general housekeeping and administration tasks, are shared across our very cohesive team to ensure the church and its people are there for its primary purpose - to worship. Although the group is a good size for the tasks it undertakes, if there is anyone who would like to be considered for inclusion, either because they have suitable skills to offer or because they would like to have more insight of what is involved, please speak to Becky or any members of the churchwarden team.
One very successful innovation this year has been the appointment of Vicky Colbourne as Communications Manager. She ensures that all events are properly advertised through social media, our website and printed notices.
The Faculty covering the project to re-order the back of church has been granted so the coming year will see a renewed effort to raise funds and set the project in motion. In preparation for attention being given to the vestry ceiling (see Fabric Report) a start has been made on clearing out unused items in the vestry. Thanks are due to Jane Lewis in the Main Choir for finding a suitable outlet where many old robes were lovingly welcomed and recycled.
Thank you to the leaders of the team system for the running of Sunday services which continues to function well, although there is a need for new volunteers.
There has been a renewed effort to run regular Thursday lunches in the Parish Hall thanks to some sterling work from Becky, Ginny, Sally and a small team of volunteers, including Janet Taylor and Shelagh Owen. As much as anything this is seen as a valuable project for the wider community beyond our own congregation.
One final thank you: to Becky for her leadership and inspiration, her care and compassion and for all her support in all that we aim to achieve in serving this church and its people.
Rob Lawrence & Charles Pavey
Churchwarden s Report - West Malvern
Morning Service numbers are holding up and Compline provides something very special. The regular special services have been held during the year - Ash Wednesday this year was well attended and very moving.
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I am extremely grateful for what Rosemary Herbert and Nicholas Menon do here, and I consider us well blessed to have Becky as our Vicar! Eric Knowles and Peter Nokes have also on occasion stepped into the breach splendidly.
The Carol Service was well attended and thanks go especially to John, who also plays the organ week in week out the opportunity to express our gratitude to Richard who does such generosity.
And where would be without the expertise and enthusiasm of Jezz Ide! Sarah Brierley and Stephen Hartland have also been invaluable, as have Angela Williams and Rosie and David Stavert. We are a small congregation, but with all this help we can give West Malvern the church it does still need.
Rob Crawford has also helped us for many years now closing the church and keeping an eye on things, for which we are most grateful; when he and Chantal move to their new home, we shall need to find a new solution to this.
David Matthews
Joint Church Council 2024/2025
Clergy
Rev Rebecca Elliott
Churchwardens
Mrs G Harmer (until April 2025) Mrs E Bevan (until April 2025) Mr R Lawrence (from April 2025) Mr D Matthews
Treasurer
Mrs S Colbourne
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Mrs S Fox
Representatives of the Laity to serve until 2026
Mr B Colbourne (2023), Mrs S Colbourne (2023), Mr N Brown (2023)
Representatives of the Laity to serve until 2027
Mr C Pavey (2023), Miss J Summers (2024) resigned 2025, Miss V McCulloch (2024)
Representatives of the Laity to serve until 2028
Mrs C Millar (2025), Mr I Brazier (2025), Mrs V Wilcox (2025), Mrs H Brice (2025), Mr S Hartland (2025)
Representatives to serve on the Deanery Synod until 2026
Mrs E Shaw, Mrs S Brierley, Mrs M Lawrence
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Co-opted members
JCC Secretary (Appointed)
Mrs V Pavey
The numbers on the Electoral Roll are as follows:
Holy Trinity - 94 West Malvern - 39
JCC Secretary
My job is to prepare the agenda and minutes for the Joint Church Council (JCC) meetings. Approved minutes are available to read at the back of church. The JCC met six times during 2025. Attendance at the meetings was good with few apologies for absence. There was a good representation from both churches on the JCC.
The following items are placed on the agenda for each meeting: Safeguarding; Finance, Fabric, Health & Sustainability Plan; School and Eco Church. Other items are added as and when they arise.
monthly.
Ginny Pavey
Parish Safeguarding - Promoting a Safer Church
The parish churches of Holy Trinity, North Malvern, have complied with their and vulnerable adults under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.
As always, I would like to thank everyone at Holy Trinity and St. James for their continued support over the past year.
Whilst it has been a relatively quiet year for us as regards safeguarding, many of you will be aware of the major data breach which occurred at the end of last summer.
APCS, the company which was employed by the Diocese to carry out all of their DBS checks, reported that there had been unauthorised access to their data on 31[st] July 2025, which potentially included personal data submitted as part of the DBS application process. This raised the possibility that affected individuals might be open to identity theft.
The company acted swiftly to analyse the breach and take steps to prevent any future such incidents. The Diocese also acted promptly in providing information to parishes and their PSOs. Individuals who had submitted their data during the period of the breach, were all contacted and
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As far as I am aware, none of the people within our parishes who were potentially affected by this breach, have had any problems, which is a relief. However, the incident has led to a temporary pausing of all but essential DBS applications, while the Diocese decide upon a new provider for this service. I am aware that one or two people are waiting for a DBS, but unless they are working directly and unsupervised with young people or vulnerable adults, we should wait until that decision is made.
On another note, the Diocese has developed a new safeguarding portal to assist us in our safeguarding compliance. I have to confess that I have not as yet had chance to explore this in any detail but will do so very shortly, and let you know how it might affect us.
Finally, the usual reminder that safeguarding training needs to be kept up-to-date. If you log onto the training portal on the CofE website, you can check what you have already done and when any module needs renewing: https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/
Thank you for your continued support in my role as PSO.
Sue Fox
Fabric - Holy Trinity
The efforts to get quotes and an acceptable solution for the repair of the vestry ceiling has been ongoing. A Faculty was submitted but eventually turned down as the DAC were not happy with the proposed fix. A new Faculty application will be submitted in early 2026.
When the labyrinth was set out in the autumn it was realised that the names on the war memorial were indistinct. Professional cleaning is very expensive and some of the lichen cannot be removed so some cleaning fluid and judicious scrubbing made an improvement.
The light in the entrance lobby and two security lights in the car park have been replaced and some adjustments are still being made to correct the sensitivity and timings.
A broken drain was discovered near the south porch. Further digging revealed a second broken pipe and a soakaway which is not functioning properly so this will be reinstated and drains repaired in early 2026. Two other drains have been discovered to be clogged with roots and soil, and it is planned to clear these soon.
All gutters and downpipes have been completely cleared of leaves and debris.
A volunteer working party cleared a lot of vegetation in the summer, especially ivy which had been growing on and over the boundary walls. Special thanks must go to Rob Catton who regularly applies himself to the task of clearing leaves and such from the church grounds. Thanks also to Vicky McCulloch and Janine Summers who are responsible for weekly cleaning inside church.
The boiler was serviced in the autumn and continues to function well despite its age. Thanks are due to Billy Colbourne for his regular attention to setting the time controls each week in winter.
Thanks to two anonymous donations, Billy along with his father, Richard, installed two new remotely operated cameras and controls for streaming of services.
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The fire risk assessment has been reviewed and updated and regular checks initiated on the emergency lights.
In 2026 the five yearly Quinquennial Inspection will be carried out but apart from the vestry ceiling there are no other obvious problems concerning the church fabric.
Rob Lawrence
Fabric - West Malvern
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Mr Tank has done the basic maintenance and aims to tackle the ridge, which needs scaffolding in the better weather.
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There are some areas of stonework that need attention.
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The Boiler was repaired by Neon Heating late in 2025 and is fine so far. When this boiler next fails (hopefully not that soon!) we should not replace it but go on to a more modern system - in the meantime back-up heating and the heated pew-seats help.
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Graveyard and Orchard are not really part of the fabric, but much has been done and more is planned.
David Matthews
Finance
Income
The total income on unrestricted funds was £148,264 - of which £61,000 was from our various forms of regular giving. Included in this figure is the tax recovered under gift aid through both the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) and gift aid envelopes. Most of our regular giving comes through the PGS - there are currently 59 members across both churches. I would like to thank everyone who gives through this scheme -
reliable funding stream. The PGS also gives an option for givers to increase their gift annually in line with inflation. This is a voluntary decision but it is one that can have a huge impact on the life and future of our churches.
Our other income totalled £59,000. This includes: £30,000 from Holy Trinity Parish Hall; a legacy of £22,000; and £10,200 from fundraising. The highlights of the fundraising were the Holy Trinity Fayres and the talent scheme.
The total income on restricted funds was £8,400. This includes a £2,000 grant for the Pilgrim Path
Expenditure
The total spent from unrestricted funds was £148,000. The main items of expenditure were:
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£66,000 on ministry share
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£16,600 on heating and repairing our churches
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£23,200 on running the Holy Trinity parish hall
This year income was not sufficient to pay the ministry share so we had to use income from reserves. Long term this will not be sustainable. Ministry share is allocated to benefices based on
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the number of full-time clergy that they have. If this is not paid then the vicar will be asked to take on additional work.
The total spent from restricted funds was £15,300. This includes: £5,000 of ministry share paid from the Salt Bequest income fund; and £7,700 was spent from the fabric funds on insuring both of our churches.
During the year we also donated to the following charities Morogoro Bible College Scholarship Fund, Unicef Gaza appeal, Christian Aid, Leprosy Mission, Malvern Hills Foodbank, Royal British Legion .
Summary
The result for the year was a net income of £14,746 on unrestricted funds and a net expenditure of £6,952 on restricted funds.
Looking forward, as our current income does not cover our expenditure, please can we all review our giving to ensure that both our churches can continue to be beacons in our communities.
Sally Colbourne
The Choir - Holy Trinity
The Main Choir led the music at all of the main Sunday morning services unstintingly through the year.
Other musical highlights during 2025 which have involved the Main Choir and the Augmented
The Armed Man), a Choral Evensong, as well as the usual Carol Services. The morning service on Remembrance Sunday was also a musically bigger Sunday. This is not the full list, however, and does not fully convey the passion with which the significant times of the Christian Year are portrayed in the choir stalls. We have promoted bigger choir Sundays in months when the Augmented Choir is not singing and for which several influential singers join us when they can.
However, the core to the above are the ten members of the Main Choir who reliably and effectively commit themselves and are the foundation on which the music at our worship is built. I am grateful to the individuals who have enriched the life of the Choir both musically and non-musically. With particular roles, thanks must be recorded to Vicky McCulloch as the librarian and to Billy Colbourne as the Assistant Organist. And previously unrecorded thanks must go to Robert Catton for the weekly role of getting hymn numbers displayed on Sunday mornings.
The need to recruit is always there and, in the first place, it is to maintain the number of singers of the Main Choir. We welcomed one new voice to the Main Choir in 2025 and several new voices to the Augmented Choir which has maintained its strength and continues to move forward. During 2025 we have benefitted from the creativity of Vicky Colbourne who, particularly with use of social media, increased awareness of the Choir and occasions which it wished to promote. The positive spin which she added set us up for events into the New Year.
Charles Pavey
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Benefice Eco Group
wear robes. Their colour scheme was to wear something blue. There were poems and music. Julia Palmer-Price played her cello, and Charles Pavey played the piano. It was a celebration of Creation and Nature.
Now, we continue to have two Eco themed services per annum for each parish.
Between the two churches, we have twinned seven toilets. This means that we have provided toilets for people around the world who are living in extreme poverty. Holy Trinity has twinned one each at the church, St
Around the time of Remembrance, Holy Trinity had a Labyrinth in the churchyard, devised by Eileen Tomlin. It was a path made from branches on the ground, which led to the war memorial. There were poems, quotes, prayers and prose for reflection. The Labyrinth was opened by the Mayor of Malvern.
The Eco group had a stall at Holy Trinity Summer Fete. A coffee morning was held on a Saturday in October, which raised £250 towards the purchase of a water butt. There was an Eco Group stall at Holy Trinity Christmas Fayre. Items sold included beautiful craft items donated by the Colbourne family.
Vicky McCulloch continues to do sewing minor repairs and alterations for donations to the Eco Group fund.
All the time, we are working on improving our green credentials; to decrease our carbon footprint.
We work closely with the Diocese on our Eco journey. Cathy Millar and Sue Adeney continue to work as Eco Champions for the Deanery of Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn, to encourage other churches to become Eco churches.
Our two parishes hold the A Rocha Eco Church Bronze Award. To attain silver, both churches need to calculate their carbon footprint and work towards reducing it. This involves strategic planning, which is in progress, considering using buildings in a greener way (how efficient is your church hall, or its heating?) and land management, as well as individual parishioners learning how to reduce their carbon footprint. Everything is overseen by the Joint Church Council, with Eco matters as a standing item on each agenda.
Ali Marshall is doing planting in the flower beds by the south door of Holy Trinity church. These include rose bushes purchased from David Austin. She also may install some raised flower beds. These flowers can be used to decorate the church.
circa £9,000 already raised through grant funding applications. The space is already used by the as already introduced a monthly Worship in the Orchard Service, to which both congregations are warmly welcomed.
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The Eco Group would like to thank parishioners from both churches for taking on board the Eco agenda and for their support of our social activities.
The Benefice Eco Group would welcome more members. This could include new pop-up members, who could help as a one-off- e.g., making tea and coffee at a coffee morning. If you would like to help, please see any one of us: Cathy Millar, Vicky McCulloch, Sue Matthews and Eileen Tomlin.
Vicky McCulloch
Anna Chaplaincy
The ministry of Anna Chaplaincy has now spread to most areas of Britain, with well over 400 Anna Chaplains and many more Anna Friends being commissioned. We attend training sessions on Zoom; a new Anna Chaplain is hoping to be commissioned in Malvern, in the next few months and another is at the early stage of enquiry in Hanley Swan. The Malvern Team of Anna Chaplains and Anna Friends continues to work together in Care Homes, visiting 4 Homes monthly, Davenham, Cleeve House, Mowbray and Wishmoor, to take services on a theme, with Hymns, a reading, prayers and Holy Communion for those who want it. Perrins House staff are unable to arrange a service at present, so we visit several people in their rooms for a chat, a prayer and/or Communion as they prefer.
The Team meets 3 or 4 times a year to update each other, and also liaises by email, to make sure each Home is covered, usually by 2 people. Unfortunately, we have been hit with injuries and the aftermath of various operations during the past few months, bu visits so far.
Before Christmas we visited Elgar Court to sing Carols, and Howbury to sing Carols and to take Communion for anyone who wished. The staff were very welcoming and indicated that they would welcome a regular service there, so we hope to reach out to them when all our Anna Chaplaincy Team are again in robust health. Howbury is in a rather secluded spot and not known by many people, but it is in Holy Trinity Parish so we feel it is important to include them in our ministry when we can.
Messy Vintage services continue in Holy Trinity Church, four times a year, with a simple service of hymns, readings and prayers with a craft and a bit of theology woven in to the service. This is our fifth year of arranging these services and one person has continued to attend most of them, despite his move to Kidderminster! It is hoped to compile our crafts into a booklet to share with other Anna Chaplains. Through Messy Vintage we have connected with Lansdowne Methodist Tuesday Group where we have run two Messy Vintage services, and also with Windsor Court Care Home where we will be running a service on March 17th possibly with a St Patrick theme. A group from this Home often attends our Messy Vintage services at Holy Trinity church. The services are an
attend church regularly and those who are uncertain about formal church services.
The Area Dean, Revd Gary Crellin, is very encouraging of our ministry, the Churches Together group is trying to make sure every Home is connected with a church, and the Archdeacon, Revd
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Mark Badger, invited two of us to meet with him and clergy from Worcester Deanery, to discuss extending this ministry across the Archdeaconry. Ministry to older people is important as many older people are quickly forgotten by churches when they are no longer able to attend regularly, and this is especially true when people move to a new area to be near family.
Some of the people we meet have very moving stories to share when we sit and listen to them. We aim to bring some joy and hope to these people and to help them engage with the world outside their walls. God loves all his people and we believe that those who are vulnerable, alone, lonely and who need extra support are very close to his heart and to our ministry.
Eileen Tomlin, Valerie Willcox & Elaine Bevan
Malvern & Upton Deanery Synod
There have been two meetings this past year but Deanery activities were supplemented with a focus day for Children Youth and Families and a Deanery Social/Prayer walk. In February, an online meeting considered the Anna Chaplaincy movement with a speaker from the Bible Reader Fellowship that provides Anna Chaplaincy training and parish support to care homes and older members. From this, the Deanery has developed a modest support programme for care homes across Malvern with each church having responsibility for liaison and support. In April, a gathering of Children, Youth and Family (CYF) workers was convened in the Upton Church Rooms. The event was chaired by the Area Dean and after an inspiring introductory talk from the Diocesan CYF Lead, Simon Hill, CYF workers (resourced or voluntary) were tasked to understand what works well in this ministry and what can be shared. After a Prayer Walk and shared Picnic, hosted community orchard in June, the next Synod was held in November achieved their Eco Gold award. It was a cold day, the church was cold but the new infrared heaters in the chapel area were surprisingly effective. We had a Q&A session about the Eco Gold award. Rev d Sue Adeney described growing awareness of social responsibility in faith. She also highlighted the importance of Deanery Synod, particularly in electing representatives to General Synod this coming year. Looking ahead to 2026, proposals aim to strengthen mission and support across the Deanery. These include funding a school chaplaincy post, sharing ministry resources between churches, and creating central administrative roles to support clergy and communication. Environmental responsibility was another focus, with encouragement for all churches to achieve at least a Bronze Eco-Church
Award by 2027, stressing culture change over box-ticking. Finally,updates were given on synod membership reviews and upcoming leadership changes, including the need to appoint a new Lay Chair and Secretary.
Based on the report prepared by Robin La Fontaine from Great Malvern Priory
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THE JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL BENEFICE OF HOLY TRINITY MALVERN AND WEST MALVERN
In the Diocese of Worcester Registered charity number: 1205276
Statement of Financial Activities For the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Incumbent:
Churchwardens:
Rev Rebecca Elliott Mr R Lawrence - Holy Trinity Mr D Matthews -
Treasurer: Mrs S Colbourne Bankers: The Co-Operative Bank Independent Examiner: Mr C Boyd MA BFP FCA
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JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY AND WEST MALVERN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2025
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total
Total
funds funds funds funds
funds
Note £ £ £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 2a 94,480 4,320 - 98,800 87,664
Income from charitable activities 2b 6,182 - - 6,182 3,350
Other trading activities 2c 43,101 373 - 43,474 46,465
Investments 2d 4,501 3,724 - 8,225 6,019
Other income - - -
Total income 148,264 8,417 - 156,681 143,498
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 3a 2,091 401 - 2,492 2,117
Expenditure on charitable activities 3b 131,427 14,968 - 146,395 165,343
Total expenditure 133,518 15,369 - 148,887 167,460
Net income / (expenditure) resources 14,746 - 6,952 - 7,794 - 23,962
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains / losses on investment assets - 1,902 - 2,277 - 2,901 - 7,080 3,964
Net movement in funds 12,844 - 9,229 - 2,901 714 - 19,998
Total funds brought forward 104,479 158,775 72,581 335,835 355,833
Total funds carried forward 117,323 149,546 69,680 336,549 335,835
Represented by
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted
Holy Trinity 4,326 - - 4,326 6,084
West Malvern 27,339 - - 27,339 30,043
Designated
Holy Trinity 85,605 - - 85,605 68,299
West Malvern 53 - - 53 53
Restricted
Holy Trinity - 117,269 - 117,269 126,790
West Malvern - 32,277 - 32,277 31,985
Endowment
Holy Trinity - - 69,680 69,680 72,581
Total Funds 117,323 149,546 69,680 336,549 335,835
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JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY AND WEST MALVERN BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed Assets Investments 170,052 177,134 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Short-tenm deposits 4,878 22,609 157,253 184.740 4,774 36,427 127,686 168,887 Creditors Amounts falli ng due within one year Net Current Assets 18,243 10,186 166,497 158,701 Total assets less current liabilities 336,549 335,835 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 117,323 149,546 69,680 336,549 104,479 158,775 72,581 335,835 th Approved by the Joint Church Council on March 24 2026 a nd signed on its beha If bv= £ctM Rev'd Rebecca Elliott Ci Sally Col bourne The notes on pages 16 to 20 form part of these accounts 15
Independent Examiner s Report to the Joint Church Council of Holy Trinity Malvern and West Malvern
I report to the JCC on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Respective responsibilities of the JCC and the examiner
As the members of the JCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements on the Charites Act 2011.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the JCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion and the report is
limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect of the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act: and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act and the Regulations have not been met: or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed by C Boyd on
Mr C Boyd
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JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY AND WEST MALVERN NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2025
Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and applicable accounting standards in the United Kingdom, including Financial Reporting Standards 102(FRS102). and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP (FRS 102) The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets which are measured at fair value. The financial statements are prepared on the basis.
The following table shows the Restricted, Designated and Unrestricted funds.
The JCC is not able to designate restricted funds for any other use than the original purpose for which the money was given without the permission of the donor.
The JCC could if it so wished change the purpose of the designated funds.
The unrestricted account is the General Fund of Holy Trinity and the General Fund of West Malvern where all the day to day running expenses and income is received.
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Restricted Funds Designated and Unrestricted funds
Fabric Fund - Both Parish Hall Account - Holy Trinity
Pilgrim Path - Children s Church - Holy Trinity
Music Fund - Holy Trinity Thursday Coffee - Holy Trinity
HTW - Holy Trinity Vicar and Churchwardens Discretionary Account
Salt Bequest Income Fund - Holy Trinity General Fund- Unrestricted account - Both
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Tangible Fixed Assets
No value is included in this statement in respect of the Church Building or its contents. Similarly, no value has been placed on the Vicarage as it is held by the Diocesan Trust as Custodian Trustee and if sold the funds cannot be used for any other purpose but to purchase another property for the same purpose. All other assets held are considered to be written off for accounting purposes (including the Parish Hall) and the funds received from any asset sold will appear in the statement for the year in which it is sold.
Reserves policy
It is JCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible) which equates to approximately 3 months payments to cover emergency situations that can occur from time to time. The balances of unrestricted and designated funds are currently sufficient to meet this requirement.
The Balance held in the Fabric fund is being retained towards meeting the costs for the work detailed in the quinquennial inspection.
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Legacy policy
It is the policy of the JCC that should a legacy be received for general purposes it is placed within the Vicars and Churchwardens discretionary account until a suitable need is identified.
JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY AND WEST MALVERN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2025
| 2 INCOME 2a Donations and legacies Planned giving Loose collections at services Gift Aid Income tax recovered gift aid Donations Memorials Grants Other funds generated Total 2b Income from charitable activities Fees Magazine income Total 2c Other trading activities Fund raising Rent of church buildings Rent of hall Thursday coffee Babies and toddlers HTW Photocopier Total 2d Investments Investment income Total TOTAL INCOME |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endownment Fund Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 40,518 510 - 41,028 44,656 6,318 195 - 6,513 5,496 2,785 380 - 3,165 4,134 11,271 125 - 11,396 18,512 11,181 1,110 - 12,291 9,434 22,407 - - 22,407 5,194 - 2,000 - 2,000 238 - - - - - |
|---|---|
| 94,480 4,320 - 98,800 87,664 |
|
| 5,197 - - 5,197 2,062 985 - - 985 1,288 |
|
| 6,182 - - 6,182 3,350 |
|
| 10,164 - 10,164 12,671 2,494 - - 2,494 1,884 30,032 - - 30,032 30,154 - - - - 623 162 - - 162 237 - 373 - 373 419 249 - - 249 477 |
|
| 43,101 373 - 43,474 46,465 |
|
| 4,501 3,724 - 8,225 6,019 |
|
| 4,501 3,724 - 8,225 6,019 |
|
| 148,264 8,417 - 156,681 143,498 |
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JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY AND WEST MALVERN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025
| 3 EXPENDITURE 3a Fundraising costs Church fundraising HTW Magazine costs Babies and Toddlers Thursday coffee Expenditure on charitable activities 3b Ministry and administration Ministry share Vicar expenses Parish administrator Upkeep of services Church music Dues Website and streaming costs Alterations to back of church Mission giving Printing, stationery and photocopier Flowers, floral tributes and gifts General expenses Church running costs Heat and light Insurance Church maintenance Churchyard maintenance Cleaning Hall running expenses Wages Insurance Utilities Repairs and renewals Cleaning General expenses Total expenditure on charitable activities TOTAL EXPENDITURE |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 £ £ £ £ 1,769 - 1,769 1,439 - 401 401 449 53 - 53 52 269 - 269 132 - - - 45 |
|---|---|
| 2,091 401 2,492 2,117 |
|
| 65,959 5,000 70,959 77,550 1,769 - 1,769 1,734 2,744 - 2,744 2,955 623 - 623 512 11,413 354 11,767 11,829 45 - 45 45 733 - 733 751 - 1,909 1,909 11,895 2,237 - 2,237 3,009 2,709 - 2,709 3,289 2,118 - 2,118 1,606 1,295 - 1,295 436 |
|
| 91,645 7,263 98,908 115,611 |
|
| 10,277 - 10,277 9,886 - 7,705 7,705 7,391 3,808 - 3,808 7,930 800 - 800 593 1,705 - 1,705 1,513 |
|
| 16,590 7,705 24,295 27,313 |
|
| 11,773 - 11,773 10,278 1,103 - 1,103 1,707 6,341 - 6,341 6,754 2,442 - 2,442 2,352 793 - 793 880 740 - 740 448 |
|
| 23,192 - 23,192 22,419 |
|
| 131,427 14,968 146,395 165,343 |
|
| 19 133,518 15,369 148,887 167,460 |
| JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY AND WEST | JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY AND WEST | MALVERN | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) | |||||
| For | the year ended 31 December 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||||
| 4 | Investment assets | ||||
| 1340.70 C B F Investment Fund Shares(£13000) | 29,761 | 31,001 | |||
| 1969.29 C B F Investment Fund Shares (£25000) | 43,715 | 45,535 | |||
| 3138.97 C B F Investment Fund Shares (£45607) | 69,680 | 72,582 | |||
| 1211.64 C B F Investment Fund Shares | 26,896 | 28,016 | |||
| 170,052 | 177,134 | ||||
| 5 | Debtors | ||||
| Income tax recoverable | 2,631 | 2,517 | |||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 2,247 | 2,257 | |||
| 4,878 | 4,774 | ||||
| 6 | Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year | ||||
| Accruals | 18,243 | 10,186 | |||
| 7 | Analysis of funds | Holy | West | ||
| Trinity | Malvern | Total | Total | ||
| Unrestricted funds | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General fund | 4,326 | 27,339 | 31,665 | 36,127 | |
| Designated funds | |||||
| Discretionary fund | 60,872 | 53 | 60,925 | 46,999 | |
| Parish Hall | 24,170 | - | 24,170 | 20,023 | |
| Babies and Toddlers | 68 | - | 68 | 175 | |
| Eco fund | 304 | - | 304 | - | |
| Childrens Church | 190 | - | 190 | 199 | |
| Thursday coffee | - | - | - | 956 | |
| Total unrestricted funds | 89,930 | 27,392 | 117,322 | 104,479 | |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Fabric fund | 84,233 | 30,129 | 114,362 | 122,901 | |
| Music fund |
5,959 | - | 5,959 | 5,786 | |
| HTW |
830 | - | 830 | 858 | |
| Pilgrim Path |
- | 2,148 | 2,148 | - | |
| Salt bequest income fund | 26,247 | - | 26,247 | 29,230 | |
| Total restricted funds | 117,269 | 32,277 | 149,546 | 158,775 | |
| Endowment funds | |||||
| Salt bequest |
69,680 | - | 69,680 | 72,581 | |
| Total endowment funds | 69,680 | - | 69,680 | 72,581 |
8 Trustee remuneration
During the year Holy Trinity has paid three trustees remuneration as detailed below: Charles Pavey has received remuneration of £6,432 for his role as Organist and Choirmaster. Billy Colbourne has received remuneration of £2,700 for his role as Assistant Organist. Vicky McCulloch has received remuneration £1,287 for church cleaning.
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JOINT CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY AND WEST MALVERN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025
8 Movement in funds
Net movement in funds are as follows
| Unrestricted funds General fund - Holy Trinity General fund - West Malvern Designated funds Parish Hall Discretionary fund - Holy Trinity Discretionary fund - W Malvern Eco Fund Babies and Toddlers Childrens Church Thursday coffee Restricted funds Fabric fund Fabric Fund - West Malvern Pilgrim Path - West Malvern Music fund HTW Salt bequest income fund Endowment funds Salt bequest |
Incoming Resources Transfer Gains and Movement Resources expended between funds Losses in funds £ £ £ £ £ 69,795 72,509 956 - 1,758 - 20,598 22,434 - 868 - 2,704 - |
|---|---|
| 90,393 94,943 956 868 - 4,462 - |
|
| 30,082 23,191 2,744 - - 4,147 26,893 14,677 2,744 1,034 - 13,926 - - - - - 733 429 - - 304 162 269 - - 107 - - 9 - - 9 - - - 956 - - 956 - |
|
| 57,870 38,575 956 - 1,034 - 17,305 |
|
| 1,408 6,065 - 2,025 - 6,682 - 1,944 3,549 - 252 - 1,857 - 2,148 - - - 2,148 527 354 - - 173 373 401 - - 28 - 2,017 5,000 - - 2,983 - |
|
| 8,417 15,369 - 2,277 - 9,229 - |
|
| - - - 2,901 - 2,901 - |
|
| - - - 2,901 - 2,901 - |
|
| 156,680 148,887 - 7,080 - 713 |
Endowment Funds
Salt Bequest
The Salt Bequest is a permanent endowment fund from Miss Salt created in March 1965. The fund can only be used for the augmentation of the stipend or living of the Incumbent of Holy Trinity Church North Malvern.
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