The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Canterbury.
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Annual Reports and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Address of the Church: | Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1PA |
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| Priest in Charge and Chair of PCC: | Rev Patrick Ellisdon |
| Vice-Chair of the PCC: | Jack Fellows |
| Bankers: | Lloyds Banking Group Plc |
| 49 High Street, | |
| Canterbury, CT1 2SE | |
| Independent Examiner: | David Clarke IIA |
| 6 The Friars, Canterbury | |
| CT1 2AS |
Annual PCC Report for the year ended 31 December 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of All Saints, Canterbury, is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measures Act of 1956. The PCC is a charity excepted from registration with the Charity Commission.
The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules. Members of the PCC are responsible for ensuring compliance with legislation governing matters including health and safety, safeguarding, disability discrimination and employment.
The PCC meets approximately 10 times each calendar year in order to discuss matters relevant to its responsibilities. Day-to-day management decisions are delegated by the PCC to the Standing Committee which consists of the Clergy, Churchwardens, Treasurer and PCC Secretary. The Standing Committee generally meets on an ad-hoc basis.
Aims and purposes
The PCC together with the priest-in-charge is responsible for promoting the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, spiritual, evangelical, social and ecumenical.
The congregation of All Saints is on a mission. We seek to be the focus for a Christian family that worships God joyfully each day while serving God in our community.
Activities
The activities of the church relate to worship, fellowship and outreach. Worship includes: two weekly Sunday morning services, one monthly Sunday evening service, midweek services, Bible study, prayer meetings, and Sunday school (Superstars). Fellowship include: house groups, socials, monthly coffee mornings, events, fundraising. Mission and outreach include: mental health art group, Vauxhall Avenue events, running the Community Larder and 'Warm Space' with tea and toast over winter, schools ministry, and partnering with other community groups. We have also started Ignite which is a mid-week interactive 'cafe church' style service attracting around 30 people each week (as of end of 2025).
Priest in Charge and Curates
Rev Canon Patrick Ellison was licensed and installed in the parish in June 2023. Deacon Rev Angela Swindley joined the parish in November 2023 and was ordained curate on 14 July 2024. Rev Joy Dunton joined the parish as curate in July 2025.
Risk Management
The PCC has adopted a policy of continuing consideration and review of the major risks which impact on the activities of the church. Risk assessments covering health and safety and fire safety are undertaken and regularly reviewed. An insurance policy is in place to cover consecrated and beneficed buildings and their contents. Policies are in place for food safety, data protection, and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. In view of the cash and other donations received by the PCC, the requirements of the Gift Aid tax reclamation scheme and the audit trail requirements of Charities legislation, the financial procedures for handling all donations are regularly reviewed. Confidentiality of individuals (including GDPR compliance) takes a high priority in the accounting records.
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The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Canterbury.
Annual PCC Report for the year ended 31 December 2025
Membership of the Parochial Church Council at 31 December 2025:
| Priest in Charge: | Rev Patrick Ellisdon | |
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| Curates: | Rev Angela Swindley, Rev Joy Dunton (since July 2025) | |
| Lay Reader: | Gavin Netherton | |
| Churchwardens: | Jack Fellows (reappointed April 2025) | |
| Will Gravenor (reappointed April 2025) | ||
| Members of PCC: | David Bedford (Secretary) | Carole Jeff (Treasurer) |
| Liza Davis (since Apr 2025) | Amanda Monk Peak | |
| Debbie Ellisdon | Helen Netherton | |
| Jack Fellows (Deanery Synod) | Emma Twyman | |
| Sarah Fellows (Deanery Synod) | ||
| Karen Garrould (since Apr 2025) | ||
| Left the PCC: | Hayley Alabama (joined Apr 2025, resigned Feb 2026) |
PCC attendance review
The PCC met 9 times during the year, using video conferencing when necessary. The average level of attendance at PCC meetings was 76%. Various reports from the representatives of the Church who are either members of the PCC or volunteers are presented for consideration during these meetings.
Achievements and performance
The PCC defined priorities for 2025 were to continue to enhance the worship, fellowship and mission and outreach of our church. One particular area of focus was around actions we could take to be a more inclusive church. As a result, we are now registered with the Inclusive Church Network, and are advertising ourselves as an inclusive church. The services provided by the Commumity Larder grew and have been really well used throughout the year, including continuing to host a 'Warm Space' through the year with tea & toast available. We ran a number of successful events including reinstating the advent carol service. The church leadership continued to work well with community partners to provide support and care to our local community. Currently, we have 3 house groups including a young adults group, operating with approx 25 members in total.
Church Attendance and Electoral Roll
The electoral role includes 52 parishioners (2024: 65). The average weekly attendance for Sunday services counted during October was 57 individuals over the age of 16 years (2024: 55.75 adults) and 14.25 young people under the age of 16 (2024: 12.25 young people).
Volunteers
At the heart of much of the work of the Church there is a huge foundation of generous support, hard work and love which is supplied voluntarily by members of the congregation. This is often expressed in long hours spent serving in groups, in social action work, welcoming, stewarding, leading children's and youth groups, prayer meetings, training programmes and other areas of service. A huge 'thank you' is extended to all those who serve so willingly to make these events possible and for being the 'Church Life' of All Saints.
Financial review
There was a surplus on Unrestricted funds for the year amounting to £1,971 (2024: £11,630 defecit). The primary reason for an improved financial position this year is: the reduction in our Parish Share payments due to an increased Low Income Community (LInC) grant offsetting our Parish Share contribution; and a reduction in utility bills due to installation of remote heating controls and dividing the building into zones. The significant Restricted income surplus is primarily Building Project grants and fundraising (£39,521) and will be spent in 2026. All financial assets owned by the PCC are held in Lloyds Bank accounts and CCLA investment accounts.
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the PCC to maintain at least the equivalent of 3 months unrestricted expenditure in available cash resources to cover unexpected situations that could lead to a cash flow problem. That criterion is currently met: year-end unrestricted cash at Lloyds Bank was equivalent to just over 5 months expenditure.
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The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Canterbury.
Annual PCC Report for the year ended 31 December 2025
Statement of responsibilities of the PCC members
The PCC members are responsible for ensuring that the annual reports and accounts are prepared in accordance with applicable law and regulations and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the PCC members to ensure that financial statements are prepared for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.
In preparing these accounts, the PCC members are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice);
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The PCC members are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
At the date of signing these reports and financial statements, the PCC considers that there are no material financial uncertainties about the PCC's ability to continue to operate.
Jack Fellows (PCC Vice-Chair)
Dated: 20-Apr-2026
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Canterbury.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Canterbury.
I report on the accounts of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 5, 6 and 7.
Respective responsibilities of the PCC members and the examiner
The members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The members of the PCC consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act') and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, and in accordance with the Regulations;
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiner's report
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 PCC and a comparison of the accounts presented 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 is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view'. The report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's 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, the requirements:
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(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
have not been met; or
- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
David Clarke IIA Dated: 20-Apr-2026 Independent Examiner 6 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Canterbury.
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Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2025
| RECEIPTS Voluntary receipts Note 5 Note 6 Activities for generating funds Parochial fees charged Investment & interest income VAT recovered Other income Total Receipts PAYMENTS Parish Share Note 2 Cost of mission and ministry Church running costs Note 7 Note 3 Fundraising expenses Mission giving and donations Note 8 Parochial fees paid to Diocese Other Total Payments Excess of Receipts over Payments SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) for the year Regular giving Other giving Grants received Gift Aid tax recovered Fundraising income Hire of Church premises (Listed Place of Worship Grant Scheme) Worship costs Mission costs Children and youth ministry Community Larder Servicing (grounds and building) Building maintenance and repairs (incl. Building Project) Insurance Utilities (gas, electric, water etc.) Salaries PCC, clergy, staff expenses Digital and IT Donations to other charities Missional giving & gifts Transfer between funds Gain/(Loss) on revaluation of investments Balance brought forward at 1 January 2025 Balance carried forward at 31 December 2025 |
Unrestricted Restricted £ £ 25,025 1,974 6,079 11,141 3,000 57,723 4,246 1,269 1,736 4,068 |
Total Funds | Total Funds |
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| 2025 £ 26,999 17,220 60,723 5,514 5,804 |
2024 £ 27,991 6,793 47,900 6,699 3,724 |
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| 40,086 76,174 16,535 599 745 1,399 382 |
116,260 16,535 599 2,144 382 0 |
93,107 17,462 1,428 1,819 16,234 20 |
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| 57,965 77,955 |
135,920 | 130,069 | |
| 36,596 1,285 816 131 120 11,946 1,712 953 815 2,883 8,365 2,170 1,576 13,486 784 1,886 182 320 0 107 357 0 |
36,596 2,101 131 120 11,946 1,712 1,768 2,883 10,535 15,062 2,670 182 320 0 107 357 0 |
44,061 797 320 379 9,083 2,260 49,274 2,783 17,602 1,576 302 289 0 810 269 1,404 6 |
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| 55,371 31,119 |
86,489 | 131,216 | |
| 2,594 46,837 -104 104 -519 -861 |
49,431 0 -1,381 |
-1,146 0 773 |
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| 1,971 46,079 |
48,050 114,277 |
-374 114,651 |
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| 162,327 | 114,277 |
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Canterbury.
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Notes to the Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2025
- 1 Accounting policies
1 (a) These accounts have been prepared on a cash basis.
1 (b) The accounts of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations using the receipts and payments basis. They have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which values are adjusted to show the mid-market value on 31 December 2025.
1 (c) Investments are revalued at the balance sheet date. Realised and unrealised gains and losses on investments are taken to the Receipts and Payments Account.
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2 The Priest in Charge and Curates are remunerated by the Diocese. Part of the Diocesan Parish Share disclosed above contributes towards these costs, as well as other shared services.
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Parish Share is a voluntary donation paid to the Diocese. The level of Parish Share requested is set out by formula, and All Saints share is then discounted due to receipt of a Low Income Communities (LInC) grant, which is paid directly to the Diocese from the Church Commissioners. In 2025, All Saints paid £11k more Parish Share than was due, following an increase of the LInC grant awarded. This will be held on account by the Diocese to reduce our Parish Share payment requested in 2026, however as Parish Share is a voluntary donation only and not a contractual payment, this value is not a formal asset and as such not noted in the Assets and Liabilities section of these accounts.
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3 No member of the PCC received remuneration or benefits in respect of their services as members of the PCC during the year (2024: None). No PCC members were reimbursed expenses during the year other than for operating costs incurred on behalf of the PCC (2024: £Nil).
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4 The income and costs accounted for in the Receipts and Payments Account all relate to the sole activity of the PCC.
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5 Other giving: Unrestricted voluntary receipts are mainly collections in cash, by card machine, or one-off online donations (£3,122).
Other giving: Restricted voluntary receipts is mainly donations towards the Community Larder (£5,650) and Building Project (£5,149).
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6 Restricted grants received comprised grants for the Building Project (£28,103), for Ignite (£24,670), and for the Community Larder (£4,950).
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7 The Community Larder contributes fairly towards its use of utilities. Specifically, representative totals have been determined towards: Friday morning (Community Hub) and Wednesday afternoon (food preparation) heating in winter (£900); Friday morning electricity use and the continual electricity baseline of the Larder fridges and freezers (£1,040); and a contribution towards the public wifi in the building set up specificaly for Community Hub guests to use (£230).
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8 Due to timing, no donations to other charities appear in the 2025 accounts. Donations to other charities agreed by the PCC in 2025 were paid at the start of 2026.
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The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Canterbury.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 December 2025
| Investment Assets Note 9 Cash Funds Total Cash Funds held Total Assets Held at 31 December 2021 CCLA Investment Accounts Lloyds Bank Current Account Lloyds Bank Building Project Accounts CCLA Deposit Accounts |
Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ Note 10 12,465 20,687 33,152 34,533 |
Total Funds | Total Funds |
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| 2024 £ 34,533 |
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| Note 11 28,857 6,882 35,739 79,171 79,171 9,164 6,246 15,409 |
25,463 40,465 13,816 |
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| 38,021 92,299 130,320 |
79,745 | ||
| 50,486 112,986 163,472 |
114,277 | ||
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 20-Apr-2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Jack Fellows (PCC Vice-Chair) Carole Jeff (Honorary Treasurer)
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Canterbury.
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Notes to the Balance Sheet at 31 December 2025
9 Investments
| Investments | ||||||
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| Note 10 | Total Investments | |||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Market value 1 January 2025 | 12,984 | 21,548 | 34,533 | 33,760 | ||
| Investments sold | - | - | - | - | ||
| Revaluation gain/(loss) | -519 | -861 | -1,381 | 773 | ||
| Market value at 31 December 2025 | 12,465 | 20,687 | 33,152 | 34,533 | ||
The unrestricted investment consists of 561.54 income shares (2024: 561.54 income shares) in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund in general investment funds.
The restricted investment consists of 931.91 income shares (2024: 931.91 income shares) in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund in general investment funds.
10 Restricted Investment Funds
| Restricted Investment Funds | ||||
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| Total Investment Funds | ||||
| Fabric | Ministry | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Balance at 1 January 2025 | 19,132 | 2,417 | 21,548 | 21,066 |
| Receipts | - | - | - | - |
| Revaluation of investments | -765 | -97 | -861 | 482 |
| Transfer between funds | - | - | - | - |
| Payments | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at 31 December 2025 | 18,367 | 2,320 | 20,687 | 21,548 |
11 Restricted Cash Accounts
| Restricted Cash Accounts | ||||||
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| Building | Community | Total Cash Funds | ||||
| Fabric | Ministry | Project | Larder | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Balance at 1 January 2025 | 4,786 | 612 | 40,465 | 8,424 | 54,287 | 43,513 |
| Receipts (incl. interest income) | 753 | 95 | 39,521 | 12,574 | 52,943 | 68,713 |
| Transfer between funds | - | - | 104 | - | - | - |
| Payments | - | - | -815 | -14,116 | -14,931 | -57,939 |
| Balance at 31 December 2025 | 5,538 | 707 | 79,275 | 6,882 | 92,402 | 54,287 |