ST MARY’S CHURCH ASHBURY DEVON CIO
Charity Number: 1209781
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
For the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Contents
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Trustees’ Annual Report
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Receipts & Payments Accounts
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
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Notes to the Accounts
1. Trustees’ Annual Report
Charity Details
Registered Name: St Mary’s Church Ashbury Devon CIO Charity Number: 1209781 Principal Address: 11 Zenobia Mansions, Queen’s Club Gardens, London W14 9TD Constitution: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation Model) Financial Year: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025
Trustees
The following trustees served during the year:
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Nicholas Woollcombe
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Elizabeth Woollcombe
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• Amy Woollcombe
No trustee changes occurred during the year unless noted above.
Structure, Governance and Management
St Mary’s Church Ashbury Devon CIO is governed by its Constitution adopted on 23 August 2024. The trustees oversee the administration, finances, and maintenance of St Mary’s Church. The charity has no employees; all activities are carried out by volunteers.
Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objects are:
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To conserve, repair, maintain and preserve St Mary’s Church Ashbury.
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• To support worship and community use of the building.
During 2025, the charity:
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Supported worship and seasonal services.
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Maintained the church building.
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Managed donations.
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Ensured the church remained open and accessible.
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
The church provides:
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A place of worship and reflection.
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A maintained historic church accessible to the community.
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A venue for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and community gatherings.
Achievements and Performance
In 2025 the charity:
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Maintained the church.
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Supported worship and seasonal services.
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Received unrestricted donations totalling £5,800.
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Managed essential costs including insurance and maintenance.
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Complied with charity governance and reporting requirements.
Financial Review
Total income: £5,800.00 (all unrestricted) Total expenditure: £2,980.67
Breakdown of expenditure:
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Insurance – £1,852.28
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Bank charges – £54.39
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Miscellaneous operational costs – £1,074.00
Year-end unrestricted funds: £2,819.33
The charity holds no investments, fixed assets, or liabilities.
Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain modest unrestricted reserves to cover essential maintenance and unexpected repairs. The year-end balance of £2,819.33 is considered appropriate.
Risk Management
Key risks include:
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Unexpected building repairs
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Declining donations
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Compliance with charity law
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Safety of volunteers and visitors
Risks are managed through regular monitoring and prudent financial control.
Plans for 2026
The charity intends to:
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Continue maintaining the church.
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Support worship and community activities.
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Undertake small fundraising.
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Explore grant opportunities.
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Maintain compliance with reporting requirements.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for:
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Keeping proper accounting records
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Preparing Receipts & Payments accounts
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Preparing an Annual Report
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Safeguarding charity assets
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Ensuring compliance with charity law
Approval
This report was approved by the trustees on 12 August 2026 .
Signed: Nicholas Woollcombe, Trustee 14 August 2026
2. Receipts & Payments Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Receipts
| Receipts | |||
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| Category | Unrestricted (£) Restricted (£) Total (£) | ||
| Donations | 5,800.00 | – | 5,800.00 |
| Gift Aid | 0.00 | – | 0.00 |
| Other receipts | 0.00 | – | 0.00 |
| TOTAL (A) | 5,800.00 | 0.00 | 5,800.00 |
Payments
| Category | Unrestricted (£) Restricted (£) Total (£) | Unrestricted (£) Restricted (£) Total (£) | Unrestricted (£) Restricted (£) Total (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | 1,852.28 | – | 1,852.28 |
| Bank charges | 54.39 | – | 54.39 |
| Miscellaneous | 1,074.00 | – | 1,074.00 |
| TOTAL (B) | 2,980.67 | 0.00 | 2,980.67 |
Net Movement in Funds
A – B = £2,819.33
3. Statement of Assets & Liabilities
As at 31 December 2025
Assets
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Bank balance: £2,819.33
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• Cash in hand: £0.00
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Debtors: £0.00
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Investments: £0.00
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Fixed assets: £0.00
Total Assets: £2,819.33
Liabilities
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Creditors: £0.00
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Loans: £0.00
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Other liabilities: £0.00
Total Liabilities: £0.00
Net Assets: £2,819.33
Funds
Fund Balance (£) Unrestricted 2,819.33 Restricted 0.00 Endowment 0.00 Total Funds: 2,819.33
4. Notes to the Accounts
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Basis of accounting These accounts are prepared on the Receipts & Payments basis. 2. Restricted funds The charity held no restricted funds during the year.
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Gift Aid No Gift Aid was applied for during the year.
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Insurance Insurance costs relate to building and liability cover.
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Miscellaneous payments These relate to small maintenance and operational costs.