2025
St Paul's Church
Annual Report and Accounts
The Eccleslastlcal Parlsh of
St Paul, Brighton
in the Diocese of Chichester
Charity.Registrqtlon NumEJer 1206717

Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Report
of
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastical Parish of
St Paul's Church, Brighton
St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton, BNI 2RE
Charity Registration Numbei 1206717
For the year ended 31st December 2025
CONTENTS
Page
Annual Report
Financial Report
11
Report of the independent examiner
Website-. www.saintpaulschurch.org.uk
Incumbent vucant5ince l November 2024
Independent Mr Mike Jackson
examiner= 18 Rosemary Drive, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6HT
Charity Aid Foundation ICAFI Bank Ltd
Bankers= 25 KinES Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling,
Kent, ME19 4JQ

In Advent, we once again ran a study course and weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Christmas is a
particularly special time of celebration, which included the h05ting of a parish Carol Service in support of two local
charities when many people from the local community came together in the church.
Other significani liturgical events included ihe Epiphany Carol Service at the start of the year and our Patronal Festival
in the summer. All were beautiful occasion5 and it was good to welcome so many people to them.
Teochingl boptising ond nurturing new and existing believers
In 2025, the clergy took 2 funerals in church and l interment of ashes. Furthermore, during 2025, 5 adults and 4
children were baptised, l adult was confirmed and 5 children were admitted to Holy Communion.
A group of us went on pilgrimage to Walsingham as part of the Brighton & Hove Wagner Group, which was a valuable
time of prayer and fellowship. It gave people the opportunity to learn more about living life as a Christian, to sociali5e,
to get to know people at a deeper level, to share experiences and to spend leisure time and meals together.
Evangelism und outret7ch
Links with the church school continue to grow and flourish. Representation of church members on the governing
body continues. The PCC remains committed to supporting the life of the school in any way we can. This has included
the clergy helping to lead collective worship as well as involvement with preparing children for baptism and admission
to First Holy Communion.
We also continue to host Safe Space and Street Pastors, predominantly on Friday and Saturday nights. They work to
support those who may struggle during a night out in Brighton.
Provision of the church buildingfor people to enjoy
Our chLJrch continues to be appreciated by our parishioners, and many others, as a space where life events are
celebrated with joy and thanksgiving. In 2025, improvement5 and maintenance work included the final removal of
pigeon guano from the tower, alongside emergency stabilisation work to part of the north-west buttess of the tower.
Moreover, under the oversight of the Inspecting Architect, several inspections and Surveys were completed as part of
the preparation of a schedule of works for the complete restoration of the tower. Furthermore, roof repairs were
carried out across the building and the doors onto West Street were repaired, together with the some of stonework
at the East Window and at the Russell Place door. Moreover, the lighting in the nave and side aisles was upgraded
and the two tollets and kitchen space were redecorated.
In addition to worship, the church building is used for other occasions such as concerts, recilals, rehearsals, soclal
events and community group meetings.
It is also important to us that the church is available for private prayer not just to the church family but to the wider
visiting community. To thi5 end, the church building is open regularly on at least four days every week, during which
time visitors come in to pray, light candles, have a look around, and find some peace and quiet.
Provlsion of pustoml carefor people living in the parish
The clerEY are responsible for visits to the sick and housebound. The Blessed Sacrament is regularly taken to those
who are housebound and to people during stays in hospltal and rehabilitative care *acilities.
Provision of tt7ngible support to the poor ond needy and churituble giving
In addition to our support of Safe Space and Street Pastors, we have had various collections (both financial and of
donated items) to support various local charities. We continue to subsidise certain community groups to make use of
the church and in some ta5e5 offer free use for charitable causes. Church members also give personal sUPPOrt to local
charities and community initiatives through volunteering and donations.

St Paul's Church, Brighton
Trustees, Annual Report for 2025
Our aims and purposes as a charity
st Paul's Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent (the parish continues
to await a new priestl, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic,
social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of St Paul's Church.
What we planned to do to achieve our charitable objectives
When planning our activities for the year, the PCC considered the Charity Commission'5 guidance on public benefit
and, in particular, the specific guidance on 'charities for the advancement of religion,.
The Council has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguardin8 and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, fully
recognising its duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
For 2025 we discussed and planned the following objectives and artivities to fulfil our aims..
Enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church
Enabling as many people as posslble to become part of our parish community
Teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing believers
Maintaining an overview of worship throughout the parish
Putting faith into practice, through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament
Offering worship and prayer
Promoting the gospel and assisting people from all walks of life to find life in Jesus Christ
Providing pastoral care for people living in the parish
Providing as51Stance to the poor and needy of the parish
Giving in accordance with our charitable objectives
Reachirbg out to the wider community
Maintaining the fabric of the church as a place of worship and for the community to access.
What we achieved and how we affected beneficiaries, lives
Attendance at worship and private proyer
The church family welcomes visltors from within as well as otJt5ide the parish boundary. Visitors attend by personal
choice and it is our great pleasure to welcome anyone from all walks of life to take part in the life 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.
Our regular pattern of public worship continues. We have seen an increase in attendance at our Sunday Mass and
have been able to welcome a number of new people and seen an increase in the number of our 'worshipping
community., 8eing open for casual visltors when Mass is celebrated and at certain other times remains a significant
part of our mi55ion and the number5 of people visiting for private prayer remain steady. During the whole of 2025,
we maintained the church being open to visitors every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday as well as Sunday mornin&
expanding the number of lay people who serve as church watchers who make this POS5ible.
St Paul's C of E Primary School continues to have an active link with the church. The clergy continue to visit school
regularly to lead collective worship. We continue to look at ways to encourage the deepening of faith for all ages.
Lent and Easter was a busy time during which we had a Lent Course, weekly Stalions of the Cr055 and the usual Holy
Week liturgie5.

In Advent, we once again ran a study course and weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Christmas 55 a
particularly special time of celebration, which included the h05ting of a parish Carol Service in support of two local
charities when many people from the local community came together in the church.
Other significant liturEical events included the Epiphany Carol Service at the start of the year and our Patronal Festival
in the summer. All were beautifijl occasions and it wa5 good to welcome so many people to them.
Teochlng, buptlsing ondnurturing new and existing believers
In 2025, the clerEY took 2 funerals in church and l interment of ashes. Furthermore, during 2025, 5 adults and 4
children were bapt15ed, l adult was confirmed and 5 children were admitted to Holy Communion.
A group of us went on pilgrimage to WalsinEham as part of the Brighton & Hove Wagner Group, which was a valuable
time of prayer and fellowship. It gave people the opportunity to learn more about living life as a Christian, to socialise,
to get to know people at a deeper level, to share experiences and to Spend leisure time and meals together.
Evungelism und outreoch
Links with the church school continue to Erow and flourish. Representation of church members on the governing
body continue5. The PCC remains committed to supporting the life of the school in any way we can. This has included
the clergy helping to lead collective worship as well as involvement with preparing children for baptism and admission
to First Holy Communion.
We also corbtinue to host Safe Space and Street Pastors, predominantly on Friday and Saturday nights. They work to
support those who may struggle during a night out in Brighton.
Provision of the church buildingforpeople to enjoy
OLJr church continues to be appreciated by OLJr parishioners, and many others, as a space where life events are
celebrated with joy and thanksgiving. In 2025, improvements and maintenance work included the final removal of
pigeon guano from the tower, alongside emergency 5tabili5ation work to part of the north-west buttess of the tower.
Moreover, under the oversight of the Inspecting Architect, several inspections and surveys were completed as part of
the preparation of a schedule of works for the complete restoration of the tower. Furthermore, roof repairs were
carried out across the building and the doors onto West Street were repaired, together with some of the stonework
at the East Window and at the Russell Place door. Moreover, the lighting in the nave and side aisles was upgraded
and the two toilets and kitchen space were redecorated.
In addition to worship, the church building is used for other occasions such as concerts, recitals, rehearsals, social
events and community group meeting5.
It is also important to us that the church is available for private prayer not just to the church family but to the wider
visiting community. To this end, the church building is open regularly on at least four days every week, during which
time visitors come in to pray, light candles, have a look around, and find some peace and quiet.
Provision of postoral carefvr people living in the parish
The clergy are responsible for visits to the sick and housebound. The Blessed Sacrament is regularly taken to those
who are housebound and to people during Stays in hospital and rehabilitative care facilities.
Provision of tungible support to the poor und needy und churitoble giving
In addition to our support of Safe Space and Street Pastors, we have had various collections (both financial and of
donated item51 to support various local charitie5. We continue to sub5idise certain community groups to make use of
the church and in some cases offer free use for charitable causes. Church members also give personal support to local
charities and community initiatives through volunteering and donations.
T r u s t e e s

Structure. governance and management of the charity
The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011.
Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils (Powersl Measure 1956.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St Paul's the
membership of the PCC consists of the Incumbent, assistant licensed clergy, churchwardens, Deanery and General
Synod representatives, and members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of
the church. All those who attend our services / members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the
electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all
matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be
spent. New members receive initial training into the workings of the PCC. We try to ensure a balance of skills and
experience where possible.
The full PCC met Six tlmes during the year to discuss relevant matters and make appropriate decision5. In addition,
one extraordinary meeting of the PCC took place dLtring the year.
During the year, the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council=
Ex Officio members
Incumbent
Asslstont Curote
Churchwardens
vocant
Fr Thomas Cotterill
Victor de Giorgio
Michael O'Brien
Vice Chairman
Elected Members
Ruth Cowl
Mark Gourley
Jane Richards
Tina Windham
Adrian Girvan (until June)
Susan Gale
Carolyn Elgar
Polly Pang
Alfie Bernardi (from May)
Treasurer Ifrom March)
Secretary & Safeguarding officer
Electoral Roll Officer (until May)
Electoral Roll Officer (from May)
Deanerysynod
John Burdett
Jeremy Dutton
Christine El-shabba
In attendonce ut PCC meetings
Rose McDermott (until March)
Treasurer luntil Marchl
Sofeguarding
The PCC has complied with the duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016. The
safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults continues to be a hlgh priority for the Council and is a standing item
on the agenda at every ordinary meeting. Employees and volunteers are recruited in line with Safer Recruitment
protocols, with the necessary training requirements for both employees and volunteers, including PCC members,
kept up to date. The clergy and Parish Safeguarding Officer, whols a full member of the PCC, are up to date with
their Leadership Safeguarding training. Any DBS checks required are undertaken according to guidelines and we are
up to date with these. The PCC has engaged with and is currently up to date with the Parish Dashboard, which has
replaced Simple Quality Protect ISQPI.
The PCC has followed the guidelines required by the legislation concerning GDPR and continue5 to monitor this.

2025 Financial Review
Income
Our total income for 2025 was £235,7851£397,140 in 20241. The total receipts within the Unrestricted Fund amounted
to £153,047 compared with £342,170 in the previous year. Restricted Fund receipts were £46,4851£47.723 in 20241.
In February 2025 the Diocese informed us about The Farman Street H811 Investment Fund, to which we are apparentlv
entitled but which is held by the Diocese. The £470 interest in the year is shown as restricted in our accounts, the
purpose being for furthering education of people in the parish. As a result, the capital amount of £36,253 has been
brought into our accounts as an Endowment Fund.
The PCC voted in January 2025 to treat the St Paul's Boys Home Trust Designated Funds of £40,725 as undesignated
and these were duly transferred to Unrestricted Funds in the year. These are detailed in the Analysis of designated
and restricted funds in Note 10 of the following accounts.
Planned giving showed a substantial increase of more than 30Yo to £20,920 compared with last year's £15,913. Other
non-re8ular donations including tollections at services and sundry donations and appeals came to £46,279 compared
with £23,032 in 2024. This included several generous individual donations towards the East Window stonework, new
lighting and car park repair, plus gift aid envelopes, the Narthex donation box and Sum Up contactle55 donations.
We received 8rant income of £64,4401£49,077 in 20241, of which £23,400 was unrestricted, being VAT reclaimed from
the Listed Places of Worship Scheme. Gift Aid tax rebates amounted to £7,4571£6,926 in 20241. It is important that
donors complete Gift Aid declarations if they pay sufficient Income Tax since the church benefits from an extra 25Yo
of their gifts from HMRC (Charities).
We received one legacy in the year amounting to £2,2151£275,547 in 20241, being the residual amount remaining
from one of the legacles recelved last year.
Our receipts from external hire of the church were £13,886, an increase of £3,000 from 2024. Our income from
various church events came to £7,447 during the year (£1,001 irb 20241, including £4,191 from Friends, events and
£3,256 from the Christmas lunch and Grand Draw, the Hayley Savage concert and other smaller events.
Expenditure
Outgoing costs came to £217,319 during the year, compared with £141,981 in 2024. The biggest costs in 2025 were
for major works to the tower of £70,2311£55,663 in 20241 and various other works amounting to £80,717 for window
and masonry repairs, the nave lighting, side chapel lighting and the Russell Place door refurbishment along with
general maintenance costs.
We paid our full agreed parish contribution figure of £13,0001£12,000 in 20241. This payment represents 31.9% of
our full parish ministry cost, but the Diocese have indicated on more than one occasion that they prefer PCC5 to
commit to paying a realistic parish contribution, and pay that sum in full.
Other key outgoinE Costs were church running expenses of £11,188 for utilities, a reduction from the previous year
(£14,433 in 20241, church insurance of £8,6601£8,496 in 20241 and printing, stationery and administration costs of
£15,7851£15,171 in 20241 in line with the previous year.
The surplus on our Unrestricted Fund increased by £47,914 in the year, from £226,040 at the start of the year to
£273,954 at the 31st December.
Moneys that we hold for specific purposes are maintained in various Restricted Funds totalling £154,624 at the 31st
December. Details of the sums held in these funds are set out in Note 10 to the Financial Statements.
Reserves policy
It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on free reserves Inet current assetsl which equates to at least three months,
unrestricted payments.

It has been our policy to keep a substantial sum, now approximately 20% of our cash funds, in a Shawbrook deposit
account, with the remainder in the CAF current account and one CBF Deposit Fund. In the year the PCC agreed to
close the Shawbrook account, and the closure date will be in 2026.
Capital from the sale of Russell Place and the Thomson Trijst endowment are invested in CBF Church of England
investment shares. The Farman Street Hall TrLJSt is invested in a CBF deposit account.
This Trustees, Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Victor de Giorgio, Churchwarden
& Vice Chairman of the PCC..
Date= 9th March 2026

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL. BRIGHTON
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Reslricled End0￿)ent FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from..
Donations and legaues
other trading activities
Inv&stments
Other income
Total reeelved
lo4,(￿2
19,323
24,064
5,598
153,047
41,824
4,191
470
145,886
23,514
60.787
5,598
235,785
370.495
14,822
11,246
777
397,140
36,253
3d
46,485
36,253
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitab18 activities
Other expenditure
Totsl pald
48
4b
1,730
143,738
390
1,363
69,598
500
3,093
213,336
890
2.865
138,642
474
141,981
145,858
71,461
217,319
Net incomellnet expelldlturel
7,189
124,9761
36,253
18,466
255,159
Transfers between funds
40,725
140,7251
Net movement In funds
47,914
140,7251
124,9761
36.253
18,466
255,159
Bank dewsil accounts at l January 2025
226,040
40,725
179,600
446.365
191,2(
Bank and deposlt accounts at 31 December 2025
273 954
154,824
36.253
464,831
446.365

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL, BRIGHTON
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
TOTAL
Unrestrict8d Restricted Endowtnent FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
Notes
Monetary a88et8
Bank current accounts
CBF deposit accoun
Shawbrook deposit acLount
79,655
194.299
79,655
300,968
357,747
7.098
81,520
446,365
70,416
84.208
154,624
36,253
R&P
273,954
36,253
464,831
Debtors
HMRC- Glft Aid recov8rable
CBF D8POSIt Interest
Other debtors
2,735
3,049
2,675
8,459
2,735
3,049
2,675
8.459
1,740
83
2,961
4,784
Investment asset8 at market value
1.708 C8F Investment Fund shares
564 CBF Fixed Int8r8St Fund shares
11.028 CBF Investment Fund shares
7,040.65 JP Morgan UK Equity Inc Fund B sh8res
37,915
862
37,915
862
244,803
39,494
841
254,997
3,098
298.430
244,803
244.803
38,777
283 58D
Investment assèts at cost
Liverpool corporats.on 3'A% Stock
998
gg8
Total assets
527.216
154,624
75,030
756,870
750,577
3,102
147
3.249
3,102
147
3,249
1,g18
1.794
3,712
Other suppli8ts
Total IlabSllties
Approved
y the Parochial Church Counal g March 2026 and signed on ils behalf
Victor de Giorg
Vice Chairman
The a¢¢ompanying notes fomi 8 part of thi5 fsnancial report.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 The fin8n¢ial statements of the PCC have been prepared in ac￿rdance Wilh the Charthes Act 2011 using the Receipts and
Payments basis.
2 The following assets are recogni5ed but not Valued in the Statement ol Assets and Li8bililies.' Moveable church lumishings held by
the churchw8id8ns on special trust lor the PCC which require a faculty for disposal.
3 An31ysis Of total received
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designaled Restri¢ted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
Notes
3a Income from donatlons and 18gacies
Planned giving
Coll&¢tions at servi￿$
Gift Aid tax received
Grants
Gift Days
Sundry donations and appea
Legacies
20,920
4.558
7,457
23,401
4,575
40,936
2,215
104,062
20,920
4,558
7.4S7
64,440
4,575
41,721
2.215
145,886
15.913
4,880
6,926
49,077
41.039
785
18,152
275,547
370,495
41,824
3b Income from other tr8ding actlvitie5
Hire of church
Candles
Events
Fees
Books1811
13,886
1.823
3,256
358
t3,B86
1,823
7,447
358
10.884
2,058
1.001
557
122
14,622
4.191
19,323
4,191
23,514
3c Income fiom investments
Interest from CBF Deposit Fund & Diwdends
Other interest & dividends
Transfer endowmwent fund from redundant paiish
Sale of investments
15,827
3,062
470
16.297
3,062
36,253
5,175
60,787
8.535
2.711
36,253
5,175
24,064
470
36.253
3d Other receipts
Insuran￿ claims
other income
5.588
10
5,598
5,588
10
5,598
777
777
Total re￿iVed
153,047
46.485
36,253
235,785
397,140

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL. BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
4 Analysis of total paid
TOTAL
Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted Endowrnent FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
Notes
4a Expenditure on raising fund$
Events
8ookslall
Friends ol St Paul
660
1,070
660
1,070
1,363
3,093
607
432
1.828
2,865
1,363
1,730
4b Expenditure on charitable activities
Parish share to Diocese of Chich8St8r
Other ¢lergy costs
Church insuran
Church running expenses
Church rnal￿tenan
Major project
Upkeep ol services
Music and oiganist
Flowers
Printing. siationery and administration
Independent examinevs fee
13,000
2,243
8,660
11.188
30,910
60,397
3,165
13,000
2,243
8,680
11,188
80,717
70,230
3,872
7,069
182
15,785
390
213,336
12.OLKI
5.149
8,496
14,433
10.850
65,695
1,092
5,141
345
15,171
270
138,642
4g,807
9,833
707
7,069
182
2.000
13,785
390
143.738
69,898
4c Other expenditure
390
500
890
474
Total pak
145,858
71.461
217,319
141,981
5 The end0￿￿ent fund held on deposit represents the sale of th8 Old Faman Street Hall which was Us￿£ as a Ghurch hall by St
Patrick's Church, Hove. The income is used for furthering the education of the p80ple in the parish.
6 Gift Aid is recoverable on donations re￿iVed up to the year end.
7 This investsn8nl arose from the Sale ol Russell Place. Th8 incorne is credited to the Diocesan stipends fund to assist with the
payrnenl ol the in¢umbent's stipend.
8 The Th0rn50n Trust is a permanent endowment whose orlgln and purpose is unknown.
8 The Parish sh8re is a payrnellt towards Cleroy (stipend, houslng. training) costs plus other dioces8n and national churth costs. This
payment represents 31.9% of th8 full diocesan parish ministry costs.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
10 Analysis of designated and restricted funds
Designated funds represent monies sel aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funijs for specific future purposes or
projects.
Reslricled funds ￿present income either from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those reslricled
objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest,. or from donations and grants received for a specific obje¢t or
invited by Ihe PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were
given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried fOn￿ard as a balance on Ihal fund.
Bal blfwd
l Jan 2025
Income
Expenditure Transfers
Bal cl￿d
31 Dec 2025
Designated funds
Sl Paul's Boys Home Trust
Total monetary assets of designated tunds
40,725
40,725
40,725
40,725
Restricted funds
Adrninislralor
Audrey Pallerson Memorial
Fabric
Flower
Friends of St Paul
Furthering education of people in parish
Oigan
Repairs lo lower
Veslmenl
Vicar's discretionary fund
Total monetary assets of restrlcted funds
2,000
2,000
23,762
32,990
182
8,320
155,624
4,135
3,199
7,061
131.862
7,184
3,302
2,932
470
8,032
36,039
285
4,191
470
8,032
3,000
3.000
707
500
71,461
1,549
842
500
46,485
179.600
154.624
10

2025
St Paul's Church
Annual Report and Accounts
The Eccleslastlcal Parlsh of
St Paul, Brighton
in the Diocese of Chichester
Charity.Registrqtlon NumEJer 1206717

Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Report
of
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastical Parish of
St Paul's Church, Brighton
St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton, BNI 2RE
Charity Registration Numbei 1206717
For the year ended 31st December 2025
CONTENTS
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Annual Report
Financial Report
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Report of the independent examiner
Website-. www.saintpaulschurch.org.uk
Incumbent vucant5ince l November 2024
Independent Mr Mike Jackson
examiner= 18 Rosemary Drive, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6HT
Charity Aid Foundation ICAFI Bank Ltd
Bankers= 25 KinES Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling,
Kent, ME19 4JQ

In Advent, we once again ran a study course and weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Christmas is a
particularly special time of celebration, which included the h05ting of a parish Carol Service in support of two local
charities when many people from the local community came together in the church.
Other significani liturgical events included ihe Epiphany Carol Service at the start of the year and our Patronal Festival
in the summer. All were beautiful occasion5 and it was good to welcome so many people to them.
Teochingl boptising ond nurturing new and existing believers
In 2025, the clergy took 2 funerals in church and l interment of ashes. Furthermore, during 2025, 5 adults and 4
children were baptised, l adult was confirmed and 5 children were admitted to Holy Communion.
A group of us went on pilgrimage to Walsingham as part of the Brighton & Hove Wagner Group, which was a valuable
time of prayer and fellowship. It gave people the opportunity to learn more about living life as a Christian, to sociali5e,
to get to know people at a deeper level, to share experiences and to spend leisure time and meals together.
Evangelism und outret7ch
Links with the church school continue to grow and flourish. Representation of church members on the governing
body continues. The PCC remains committed to supporting the life of the school in any way we can. This has included
the clergy helping to lead collective worship as well as involvement with preparing children for baptism and admission
to First Holy Communion.
We also continue to host Safe Space and Street Pastors, predominantly on Friday and Saturday nights. They work to
support those who may struggle during a night out in Brighton.
Provision of the church buildingfor people to enjoy
Our chLJrch continues to be appreciated by our parishioners, and many others, as a space where life events are
celebrated with joy and thanksgiving. In 2025, improvement5 and maintenance work included the final removal of
pigeon guano from the tower, alongside emergency stabilisation work to part of the north-west buttess of the tower.
Moreover, under the oversight of the Inspecting Architect, several inspections and Surveys were completed as part of
the preparation of a schedule of works for the complete restoration of the tower. Furthermore, roof repairs were
carried out across the building and the doors onto West Street were repaired, together with the some of stonework
at the East Window and at the Russell Place door. Moreover, the lighting in the nave and side aisles was upgraded
and the two tollets and kitchen space were redecorated.
In addition to worship, the church building is used for other occasions such as concerts, recilals, rehearsals, soclal
events and community group meetings.
It is also important to us that the church is available for private prayer not just to the church family but to the wider
visiting community. To thi5 end, the church building is open regularly on at least four days every week, during which
time visitors come in to pray, light candles, have a look around, and find some peace and quiet.
Provlsion of pustoml carefor people living in the parish
The clerEY are responsible for visits to the sick and housebound. The Blessed Sacrament is regularly taken to those
who are housebound and to people during stays in hospltal and rehabilitative care *acilities.
Provision of tt7ngible support to the poor ond needy and churituble giving
In addition to our support of Safe Space and Street Pastors, we have had various collections (both financial and of
donated items) to support various local charities. We continue to subsidise certain community groups to make use of
the church and in some ta5e5 offer free use for charitable causes. Church members also give personal sUPPOrt to local
charities and community initiatives through volunteering and donations.

St Paul's Church, Brighton
Trustees, Annual Report for 2025
Our aims and purposes as a charity
st Paul's Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent (the parish continues
to await a new priestl, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic,
social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of St Paul's Church.
What we planned to do to achieve our charitable objectives
When planning our activities for the year, the PCC considered the Charity Commission'5 guidance on public benefit
and, in particular, the specific guidance on 'charities for the advancement of religion,.
The Council has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguardin8 and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, fully
recognising its duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
For 2025 we discussed and planned the following objectives and artivities to fulfil our aims..
Enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church
Enabling as many people as posslble to become part of our parish community
Teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing believers
Maintaining an overview of worship throughout the parish
Putting faith into practice, through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament
Offering worship and prayer
Promoting the gospel and assisting people from all walks of life to find life in Jesus Christ
Providing pastoral care for people living in the parish
Providing as51Stance to the poor and needy of the parish
Giving in accordance with our charitable objectives
Reachirbg out to the wider community
Maintaining the fabric of the church as a place of worship and for the community to access.
What we achieved and how we affected beneficiaries, lives
Attendance at worship and private proyer
The church family welcomes visltors from within as well as otJt5ide the parish boundary. Visitors attend by personal
choice and it is our great pleasure to welcome anyone from all walks of life to take part in the life 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.
Our regular pattern of public worship continues. We have seen an increase in attendance at our Sunday Mass and
have been able to welcome a number of new people and seen an increase in the number of our 'worshipping
community., 8eing open for casual visltors when Mass is celebrated and at certain other times remains a significant
part of our mi55ion and the number5 of people visiting for private prayer remain steady. During the whole of 2025,
we maintained the church being open to visitors every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday as well as Sunday mornin&
expanding the number of lay people who serve as church watchers who make this POS5ible.
St Paul's C of E Primary School continues to have an active link with the church. The clergy continue to visit school
regularly to lead collective worship. We continue to look at ways to encourage the deepening of faith for all ages.
Lent and Easter was a busy time during which we had a Lent Course, weekly Stalions of the Cr055 and the usual Holy
Week liturgie5.

In Advent, we once again ran a study course and weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Christmas 55 a
particularly special time of celebration, which included the h05ting of a parish Carol Service in support of two local
charities when many people from the local community came together in the church.
Other significant liturEical events included the Epiphany Carol Service at the start of the year and our Patronal Festival
in the summer. All were beautifijl occasions and it wa5 good to welcome so many people to them.
Teochlng, buptlsing ondnurturing new and existing believers
In 2025, the clerEY took 2 funerals in church and l interment of ashes. Furthermore, during 2025, 5 adults and 4
children were bapt15ed, l adult was confirmed and 5 children were admitted to Holy Communion.
A group of us went on pilgrimage to WalsinEham as part of the Brighton & Hove Wagner Group, which was a valuable
time of prayer and fellowship. It gave people the opportunity to learn more about living life as a Christian, to socialise,
to get to know people at a deeper level, to share experiences and to Spend leisure time and meals together.
Evungelism und outreoch
Links with the church school continue to Erow and flourish. Representation of church members on the governing
body continue5. The PCC remains committed to supporting the life of the school in any way we can. This has included
the clergy helping to lead collective worship as well as involvement with preparing children for baptism and admission
to First Holy Communion.
We also corbtinue to host Safe Space and Street Pastors, predominantly on Friday and Saturday nights. They work to
support those who may struggle during a night out in Brighton.
Provision of the church buildingforpeople to enjoy
OLJr church continues to be appreciated by OLJr parishioners, and many others, as a space where life events are
celebrated with joy and thanksgiving. In 2025, improvements and maintenance work included the final removal of
pigeon guano from the tower, alongside emergency 5tabili5ation work to part of the north-west buttess of the tower.
Moreover, under the oversight of the Inspecting Architect, several inspections and surveys were completed as part of
the preparation of a schedule of works for the complete restoration of the tower. Furthermore, roof repairs were
carried out across the building and the doors onto West Street were repaired, together with some of the stonework
at the East Window and at the Russell Place door. Moreover, the lighting in the nave and side aisles was upgraded
and the two toilets and kitchen space were redecorated.
In addition to worship, the church building is used for other occasions such as concerts, recitals, rehearsals, social
events and community group meeting5.
It is also important to us that the church is available for private prayer not just to the church family but to the wider
visiting community. To this end, the church building is open regularly on at least four days every week, during which
time visitors come in to pray, light candles, have a look around, and find some peace and quiet.
Provision of postoral carefvr people living in the parish
The clergy are responsible for visits to the sick and housebound. The Blessed Sacrament is regularly taken to those
who are housebound and to people during Stays in hospital and rehabilitative care facilities.
Provision of tungible support to the poor und needy und churitoble giving
In addition to our support of Safe Space and Street Pastors, we have had various collections (both financial and of
donated item51 to support various local charitie5. We continue to sub5idise certain community groups to make use of
the church and in some cases offer free use for charitable causes. Church members also give personal support to local
charities and community initiatives through volunteering and donations.
T r u s t e e s

Structure. governance and management of the charity
The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011.
Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils (Powersl Measure 1956.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St Paul's the
membership of the PCC consists of the Incumbent, assistant licensed clergy, churchwardens, Deanery and General
Synod representatives, and members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of
the church. All those who attend our services / members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the
electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all
matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be
spent. New members receive initial training into the workings of the PCC. We try to ensure a balance of skills and
experience where possible.
The full PCC met Six tlmes during the year to discuss relevant matters and make appropriate decision5. In addition,
one extraordinary meeting of the PCC took place dLtring the year.
During the year, the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council=
Ex Officio members
Incumbent
Asslstont Curote
Churchwardens
vocant
Fr Thomas Cotterill
Victor de Giorgio
Michael O'Brien
Vice Chairman
Elected Members
Ruth Cowl
Mark Gourley
Jane Richards
Tina Windham
Adrian Girvan (until June)
Susan Gale
Carolyn Elgar
Polly Pang
Alfie Bernardi (from May)
Treasurer Ifrom March)
Secretary & Safeguarding officer
Electoral Roll Officer (until May)
Electoral Roll Officer (from May)
Deanerysynod
John Burdett
Jeremy Dutton
Christine El-shabba
In attendonce ut PCC meetings
Rose McDermott (until March)
Treasurer luntil Marchl
Sofeguarding
The PCC has complied with the duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016. The
safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults continues to be a hlgh priority for the Council and is a standing item
on the agenda at every ordinary meeting. Employees and volunteers are recruited in line with Safer Recruitment
protocols, with the necessary training requirements for both employees and volunteers, including PCC members,
kept up to date. The clergy and Parish Safeguarding Officer, whols a full member of the PCC, are up to date with
their Leadership Safeguarding training. Any DBS checks required are undertaken according to guidelines and we are
up to date with these. The PCC has engaged with and is currently up to date with the Parish Dashboard, which has
replaced Simple Quality Protect ISQPI.
The PCC has followed the guidelines required by the legislation concerning GDPR and continue5 to monitor this.

2025 Financial Review
Income
Our total income for 2025 was £235,7851£397,140 in 20241. The total receipts within the Unrestricted Fund amounted
to £153,047 compared with £342,170 in the previous year. Restricted Fund receipts were £46,4851£47.723 in 20241.
In February 2025 the Diocese informed us about The Farman Street H811 Investment Fund, to which we are apparentlv
entitled but which is held by the Diocese. The £470 interest in the year is shown as restricted in our accounts, the
purpose being for furthering education of people in the parish. As a result, the capital amount of £36,253 has been
brought into our accounts as an Endowment Fund.
The PCC voted in January 2025 to treat the St Paul's Boys Home Trust Designated Funds of £40,725 as undesignated
and these were duly transferred to Unrestricted Funds in the year. These are detailed in the Analysis of designated
and restricted funds in Note 10 of the following accounts.
Planned giving showed a substantial increase of more than 30Yo to £20,920 compared with last year's £15,913. Other
non-re8ular donations including tollections at services and sundry donations and appeals came to £46,279 compared
with £23,032 in 2024. This included several generous individual donations towards the East Window stonework, new
lighting and car park repair, plus gift aid envelopes, the Narthex donation box and Sum Up contactle55 donations.
We received 8rant income of £64,4401£49,077 in 20241, of which £23,400 was unrestricted, being VAT reclaimed from
the Listed Places of Worship Scheme. Gift Aid tax rebates amounted to £7,4571£6,926 in 20241. It is important that
donors complete Gift Aid declarations if they pay sufficient Income Tax since the church benefits from an extra 25Yo
of their gifts from HMRC (Charities).
We received one legacy in the year amounting to £2,2151£275,547 in 20241, being the residual amount remaining
from one of the legacles recelved last year.
Our receipts from external hire of the church were £13,886, an increase of £3,000 from 2024. Our income from
various church events came to £7,447 during the year (£1,001 irb 20241, including £4,191 from Friends, events and
£3,256 from the Christmas lunch and Grand Draw, the Hayley Savage concert and other smaller events.
Expenditure
Outgoing costs came to £217,319 during the year, compared with £141,981 in 2024. The biggest costs in 2025 were
for major works to the tower of £70,2311£55,663 in 20241 and various other works amounting to £80,717 for window
and masonry repairs, the nave lighting, side chapel lighting and the Russell Place door refurbishment along with
general maintenance costs.
We paid our full agreed parish contribution figure of £13,0001£12,000 in 20241. This payment represents 31.9% of
our full parish ministry cost, but the Diocese have indicated on more than one occasion that they prefer PCC5 to
commit to paying a realistic parish contribution, and pay that sum in full.
Other key outgoinE Costs were church running expenses of £11,188 for utilities, a reduction from the previous year
(£14,433 in 20241, church insurance of £8,6601£8,496 in 20241 and printing, stationery and administration costs of
£15,7851£15,171 in 20241 in line with the previous year.
The surplus on our Unrestricted Fund increased by £47,914 in the year, from £226,040 at the start of the year to
£273,954 at the 31st December.
Moneys that we hold for specific purposes are maintained in various Restricted Funds totalling £154,624 at the 31st
December. Details of the sums held in these funds are set out in Note 10 to the Financial Statements.
Reserves policy
It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on free reserves Inet current assetsl which equates to at least three months,
unrestricted payments.

It has been our policy to keep a substantial sum, now approximately 20% of our cash funds, in a Shawbrook deposit
account, with the remainder in the CAF current account and one CBF Deposit Fund. In the year the PCC agreed to
close the Shawbrook account, and the closure date will be in 2026.
Capital from the sale of Russell Place and the Thomson Trijst endowment are invested in CBF Church of England
investment shares. The Farman Street Hall TrLJSt is invested in a CBF deposit account.
This Trustees, Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Victor de Giorgio, Churchwarden
& Vice Chairman of the PCC..
Date= 9th March 2026

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL. BRIGHTON
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Reslricled End0￿)ent FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from..
Donations and legaues
other trading activities
Inv&stments
Other income
Total reeelved
lo4,(￿2
19,323
24,064
5,598
153,047
41,824
4,191
470
145,886
23,514
60.787
5,598
235,785
370.495
14,822
11,246
777
397,140
36,253
3d
46,485
36,253
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitab18 activities
Other expenditure
Totsl pald
48
4b
1,730
143,738
390
1,363
69,598
500
3,093
213,336
890
2.865
138,642
474
141,981
145,858
71,461
217,319
Net incomellnet expelldlturel
7,189
124,9761
36,253
18,466
255,159
Transfers between funds
40,725
140,7251
Net movement In funds
47,914
140,7251
124,9761
36.253
18,466
255,159
Bank dewsil accounts at l January 2025
226,040
40,725
179,600
446.365
191,2(
Bank and deposlt accounts at 31 December 2025
273 954
154,824
36.253
464,831
446.365

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL, BRIGHTON
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
TOTAL
Unrestrict8d Restricted Endowtnent FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
Notes
Monetary a88et8
Bank current accounts
CBF deposit accoun
Shawbrook deposit acLount
79,655
194.299
79,655
300,968
357,747
7.098
81,520
446,365
70,416
84.208
154,624
36,253
R&P
273,954
36,253
464,831
Debtors
HMRC- Glft Aid recov8rable
CBF D8POSIt Interest
Other debtors
2,735
3,049
2,675
8,459
2,735
3,049
2,675
8.459
1,740
83
2,961
4,784
Investment asset8 at market value
1.708 C8F Investment Fund shares
564 CBF Fixed Int8r8St Fund shares
11.028 CBF Investment Fund shares
7,040.65 JP Morgan UK Equity Inc Fund B sh8res
37,915
862
37,915
862
244,803
39,494
841
254,997
3,098
298.430
244,803
244.803
38,777
283 58D
Investment assèts at cost
Liverpool corporats.on 3'A% Stock
998
gg8
Total assets
527.216
154,624
75,030
756,870
750,577
3,102
147
3.249
3,102
147
3,249
1,g18
1.794
3,712
Other suppli8ts
Total IlabSllties
Approved
y the Parochial Church Counal g March 2026 and signed on ils behalf
Victor de Giorg
Vice Chairman
The a¢¢ompanying notes fomi 8 part of thi5 fsnancial report.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 The fin8n¢ial statements of the PCC have been prepared in ac￿rdance Wilh the Charthes Act 2011 using the Receipts and
Payments basis.
2 The following assets are recogni5ed but not Valued in the Statement ol Assets and Li8bililies.' Moveable church lumishings held by
the churchw8id8ns on special trust lor the PCC which require a faculty for disposal.
3 An31ysis Of total received
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designaled Restri¢ted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
Notes
3a Income from donatlons and 18gacies
Planned giving
Coll&¢tions at servi￿$
Gift Aid tax received
Grants
Gift Days
Sundry donations and appea
Legacies
20,920
4.558
7,457
23,401
4,575
40,936
2,215
104,062
20,920
4,558
7.4S7
64,440
4,575
41,721
2.215
145,886
15.913
4,880
6,926
49,077
41.039
785
18,152
275,547
370,495
41,824
3b Income from other tr8ding actlvitie5
Hire of church
Candles
Events
Fees
Books1811
13,886
1.823
3,256
358
t3,B86
1,823
7,447
358
10.884
2,058
1.001
557
122
14,622
4.191
19,323
4,191
23,514
3c Income fiom investments
Interest from CBF Deposit Fund & Diwdends
Other interest & dividends
Transfer endowmwent fund from redundant paiish
Sale of investments
15,827
3,062
470
16.297
3,062
36,253
5,175
60,787
8.535
2.711
36,253
5,175
24,064
470
36.253
3d Other receipts
Insuran￿ claims
other income
5.588
10
5,598
5,588
10
5,598
777
777
Total re￿iVed
153,047
46.485
36,253
235,785
397,140

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL. BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
4 Analysis of total paid
TOTAL
Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted Endowrnent FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
Notes
4a Expenditure on raising fund$
Events
8ookslall
Friends ol St Paul
660
1,070
660
1,070
1,363
3,093
607
432
1.828
2,865
1,363
1,730
4b Expenditure on charitable activities
Parish share to Diocese of Chich8St8r
Other ¢lergy costs
Church insuran
Church running expenses
Church rnal￿tenan
Major project
Upkeep ol services
Music and oiganist
Flowers
Printing. siationery and administration
Independent examinevs fee
13,000
2,243
8,660
11.188
30,910
60,397
3,165
13,000
2,243
8,680
11,188
80,717
70,230
3,872
7,069
182
15,785
390
213,336
12.OLKI
5.149
8,496
14,433
10.850
65,695
1,092
5,141
345
15,171
270
138,642
4g,807
9,833
707
7,069
182
2.000
13,785
390
143.738
69,898
4c Other expenditure
390
500
890
474
Total pak
145,858
71.461
217,319
141,981
5 The end0￿￿ent fund held on deposit represents the sale of th8 Old Faman Street Hall which was Us￿£ as a Ghurch hall by St
Patrick's Church, Hove. The income is used for furthering the education of the p80ple in the parish.
6 Gift Aid is recoverable on donations re￿iVed up to the year end.
7 This investsn8nl arose from the Sale ol Russell Place. Th8 incorne is credited to the Diocesan stipends fund to assist with the
payrnenl ol the in¢umbent's stipend.
8 The Th0rn50n Trust is a permanent endowment whose orlgln and purpose is unknown.
8 The Parish sh8re is a payrnellt towards Cleroy (stipend, houslng. training) costs plus other dioces8n and national churth costs. This
payment represents 31.9% of th8 full diocesan parish ministry costs.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PAUL, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
10 Analysis of designated and restricted funds
Designated funds represent monies sel aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funijs for specific future purposes or
projects.
Reslricled funds ￿present income either from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those reslricled
objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest,. or from donations and grants received for a specific obje¢t or
invited by Ihe PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were
given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried fOn￿ard as a balance on Ihal fund.
Bal blfwd
l Jan 2025
Income
Expenditure Transfers
Bal cl￿d
31 Dec 2025
Designated funds
Sl Paul's Boys Home Trust
Total monetary assets of designated tunds
40,725
40,725
40,725
40,725
Restricted funds
Adrninislralor
Audrey Pallerson Memorial
Fabric
Flower
Friends of St Paul
Furthering education of people in parish
Oigan
Repairs lo lower
Veslmenl
Vicar's discretionary fund
Total monetary assets of restrlcted funds
2,000
2,000
23,762
32,990
182
8,320
155,624
4,135
3,199
7,061
131.862
7,184
3,302
2,932
470
8,032
36,039
285
4,191
470
8,032
3,000
3.000
707
500
71,461
1,549
842
500
46,485
179.600
154.624
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