PARISH OF HELMSLEY ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND STATEMENTS Of the PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL st For the year ended 31 December 2025 Accounts prepared In accordance with the church accountlng re8ulatlons 2006 and the Charitie5 Act 2011 On the Receipts and Payments basls Registered Charlty No. 1209878
Contents pages Trustees, Report Consolidated Accounts Reconciliation of Funds Statement of Assets and Liabilities Details of Fundralslng and Charlty Donatlons 2025126 Budget St Mary Magdalene Church, East Moors St Mary the Virgin Church. Rievaulx St Chad Church, Sproxton All Salnts, Helm51ey- restrlrted and designated funds Summary of Trust Capital Investments Duncombe Canon's Garth Trust Income and expendlture Helm51ey Page Turner Legacy Independent Examinerfs Report li 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 22 23 23 24
ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2025 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PCC AND AcfiviTIES OF THE PARISH OF HELMSLEY Report on the Parish of Helmsley, which includes the churches of All Saints,. Helm51ey* St Mary Ma8dalene. Eastmoors; St Mary the Virgin, Rievaulx and St Chad's, Sproxton. PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCCI MEMBERS & MEEfiNGS The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Helm51ey became a RegIsted Charity {No. 12098781 on 4 September 2024. The appointment of PCC member5 Is 8overned by and Set out in the Church Representation Rules. Revd. Melanie Burnside became Chair of the PCC with effect from November 2023; while Robert Sword became Lay Chair at the APCM in May 2024. The members of the ParochSal Church Council IPCCI from the APCM in May 2025 are Janet Curd (Treasurer), Hon. Jake Duncombe, George Gyte Isafeguarding Officer), Richard Hiscock5, Penny Robinson, Kate Senior (Secretary), Anne Stewart ieiectoral Roll Officer), Lucy Willshaw (Licensed Lay Minister and Youth & Children's Worker), Mark Willshaw (Health & Safety officer). The PCC met six times in 2025 Iln addltlon to the APCMI to dlscuss plans for services and seasonal preparatlons, especlally wlth regard to Advent and Chrlstmas, Lent and Easter,. 5eThlces in the hamlet churches; safe8uarding' fund-raising and communlty outreach; building repairs and financial funding thereof; dlgital givln8; and energy efficiency. The Finance Committee has been particularly focussed on a National Heritage Lottery Fund INHLFI bid for funds for church malntenance and restoration led by Rlchard Hlscocks, under the guldance of Anne Irvlng of Irving Patrick Consultin8 and wlth the support of Philip Ashton, Janet Curd, and David Owen. Two Heritage Actlvity offirS, Claire Midgley and Laura Tvrner, have been employed slnce lune 2025 to support the bld by developing events and dSsplays; connectlnB wlth schools and volunteers: and ralsln8 the proflle of the NHLF bid within the community. The Events/Fund-Ralslng Committee, led by Penny Robinson, planned Pop-up Cafés; QuSizes,' Knltting and Crochetin8 parties,. and Wreath-making workshops. Generally, fund5 were raised for the MaIntenan of All Salnts,. However, donatlons made at the Christmas Tree Festlval were shared with the York5hlre Alr Ambulance and Helmsley Together. The St Aelred's Pllgrlm Trail (SAPTI Committee, led by Revd Melanie and George Gyte, focussed on the Lent Pilgrimage on 9 March 2025, led by Bishop Barry Hill- the 5e¢ond SAPT Yorkshire Churches Day Ride & Stride event on 13 September,. and the successful launch of the SAPT Horse Riders, Trail on 2 November, wlth ribbon-cutting ceremony In Rievaulx Abbey by Peter Wright, of Channel 5 Yhe Yorkshire Vet, fame. Petal Walks (circular walks) from each of the hamlet churches were completed in 2025, as were labyrinths at Eastmoors and Rievaulx Abbey. A Petal Route for disobled ramblers has been established between Old 8yland and Rievaulx. The Charity status of Saint Aelred'5 Pilgrim Trail Soclety CIO was confirmed on 10 September 2025 which enabled the St Michael'5 Lodge Project to proceed: a proposed conversion of the (currently closedl St Michael's Churth at Cold Klrby to provide economical accommodation for pilgrims. Revitallse ProSect: Sponsored and deslgned by the Diocese, thls is a two-year plan (launched in January 20241 within the Diocesan project entitled 'Growing Healthy Churches., to encourage and 5UPPOrt parishes in their development and growth. Four workshop4ays took place in 2025 at Wydale Hall.
attended by Revd Melanie and four representatives from the parish. These away4ays offer an opportunity to glean ideas and experiences from other parishes; to learn about the mlnistry of visiting gLtest speakers,. and to disojss ideas to encourage growth withln our parlsh and increase awareness of the mission of the church within the wider community. It ha5 been requested that this projeci continue beyond the init131 projected 2-year perlod. CURRENT OBJEcfivES The main aims of the PCC are to create a Church where all feel welcome to share our worship and our bulldlnB5- to encourage all in the community to regard the church as their church; to ensure the appropriate care and maintenance of the fabric and contents of our churches, In addition to the smooth runnlng of the parish. 51nce Revd. Melanle Burnside'5 arrival in November 2023 there has been a renewed energy and momentum with regard to encouraEing locals and vi5Itors into All Saint5', to become familiar with the building and to take part in services and events. Efforts have been made to or8ani5e soclal artlvlties to ralse awareness of the church as an integral part of the community whlle also ralsing funds for various charitles- for the upkeep of the church: and for the necessary parish contributlons to the York Dlocese. Stls antlcipated that the positive trajertory of welcome and outreach will continue, especially giventhat Revd. Melanie will be licensed as full time Vicar of Helmsley and Upper Ryedale on 23 March 2026. WORSHIP Sunday seNlces contlnue to be held at All Saints, at 8.00 a.m. IBCPI and 9.30 a,m. ISunglParish Eucharlstl. The church bells are rung prlor to the 9.30 a.m. Service. Choral Evensong takes place on the first Sunday of the month. with singing led by The Helmsley Chamber Choir under the skilled direction of our organist Keith Johnson, to whom we are indebted for much fine mu5ic-making. The ¢holr also sang for Candlemas, the Advent Carol Service and the Servlce of Nlne Lessons and Carols. Special Services were also held in church for Helmsley Community Prlmary School to celebrate Harvest and Christmas, while Ryedale School held thelr Chrlstmas concerts All Salnts.. A well-attended Crib Service was held on Christmas Eve In addition to Midnight Mass later that evening. An ecumenical Walk of Witness took place on Good Frlday and an open-air Sunrfse Servlce was held on Easter Day at Baxtons Bank. Revd Melanle Introduced a monthly Quiet Celtlc Evening Prayer from February 2025.. this servlce incorporates all prayer requests left by visitor5. Servlces at Sproxton. Rievaulx and Eastmoor5 churches were held on the Patronal Festivals. at Christmas, Easter and at Harvest,, wlth'Prayer, Praise and Picnic, events taking place at these churches on evenln85 during the summer. Online setvios continue to be held= Morning Prayeron Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Compline on Tuesday evenln& and The Stations of the Cr055 in Holy Week. On Tuesday afternoons, the Pilgrim group meets to study Blble passages / Bible-based books together. In addition to the Parish of Helmsley, Revd. Melanie is a150 responsible for the congregation5 of Upper Ryedale and for the Methodists in Helmsley and Rievaulx. Therefore, we continue to rely on the generous support of our Associate Priests. Revd. lan Robin50n and Revd. Anne Jenkins; visiting priests, The Very Reverend Peter Atkinson, Revd. Lynn Grove, Revd. Alan Payne, Father Antony Pritchett, and Revd. lane Robertson: and our Licensed Lay Minister Lucy Willshaw, all of whom have enabled the regular celebration of corporate worship. We thank them most sincerely for this work and also for 'hidden work, they do-. sick visitin& home communlons and care of the Reserved Sacrament in St Columba's Chapel.
On Ascension Day 129 Mayl our Deanery Synod representstives attended a special servlce in Ampleforth led by Bishop Barry Hill to mark the conclusion to his first Visitation to our Deanery. A new Church of England Electoral Roll vjas drawn up in 2025.. 88 people are wrrently on thls rull. 2 members were elected to represent the Parish on the Deanery Synod. Durin8 2025. 5 baptlsms. 5 weddings and 10 hJnera15 were held in All Saints,. CHURCH MAINTENANCE Care of the fabrlc of the chur¢hes In our parish Is a priorlty and the Finance Commlttee have secured development grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund INHLFI to help finance the preliminary stage of the work on the roof and which will also include restoration of the murals in the north ai51e and in St Columba's Chapel. Thanks to Richard Hiscocks who is leading on the NHLF application. under the guidance of Anne Irvlng of lrying Patrick Consulting and with the support of Phlllp Ashton, Janet Curd, and David Owen. In March a Ilghtnlng conductor was Installed on the tower by Stone Technical Service5; and In April All Saint5, achieved an A Rocha Eco Church Bronze Award. Thanks to Philip Ashton for his hard work In helplng us Succeed in this. Thanks to the small team of volunteers who clean All Saints, on a regular basls; and to David Owen (Head Gardenerl and his a5$1Stants for their dillgent care of the churchyard. One morning In November a group of students from Ryedale Schoo5 asslsted with both cleanin8 In the church and worl< In the churchyard, which was much appreciated. Care for the hamlet churches 15 undertaken by residents living nearby and a small Broup of volunteers from Helmslev. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FUNDRAISING Lucy Willshaw has continued her work with chlldren and young people in ours and nelghbourlng parSshes and wlth Toddler Tuesdays In All Saints,. She also co-ordinates and leads Sm?11 Saints14' Sundav in the month, during the 9.30 service). a time for Primary-aged children to explore faith and bible stories. Thanks to Lucy and the volunteers who support her in these initiatives: there is a group of regular attendees who benefit from these 8atherin85. In additlon, under Lucy Wlllshaw's leadership* a small group of volunteers have contlnued to vislt the Helmsley Communlty Primary School every fortnight to share Bible stories with the children there, using the Bible Societtys 'Open The Book, scripts. These have been well-received by the school and have proved memorable for the pupils. Revd, Melanle and Revd. James Trowsdale (Ryedale Churches Together) Inltlated In 2025 a monthlv Bereavement Café at Beadlam Grange Bistro to support those sufferin81055 and grlevin& a 8athering to which 311 are welcome. A very successful 'Blues Brothers Tribute Act. fund-raising evenln8 was held In the Town Hall in February 2025. Fund5 were ralsed for All Saints, and the hamlet ehurches. Thanks especially to Anne Stewart and Annika Dowson for the or8anisation and publicity of this event,. to the team of volunteers and local businesses who supported the venture; and to Elijah Todd's Newsagents who help sell tickets for all our fund-raising events. Our first collaboration with Helmsley Arts Centre took place in church on 5 December and was an evening of music. theatre and poetry entitled 'EntertaSnlng Angels,.
Many other events were held in All SainW durlng 2025, the one attracting the greatest number of visltors being the Annual Christmas Tree Festival128 November - 13 December). Fund5 raised were divided as follow5: £300 to HelmsleyTogether: the remainder being shared equally between All Salnts, Church and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Some 1500 knitted or crotched angels were crafted by locals and visitors durin8 the year and were gifted as mementos to those who vislted the Christmas Tree Festival. A map on which visitors were invited to indicate the destination of their angels, showed that people had come from all over the world. The 80th Anniversary of V.E. Day was celebrated on 8 May with churth bells, Celebration Cake5 and a Service of Thank58iving. On 6 july a jolnt servlce of Choral Evensong was held wlth the con8re8ations of Upper Ryedale and Helmsley Methodists which was followed by a cream te3. Qulz ni8hts have also become a popular tradition with Anne Stewart and Janet Curd as'auiz Master and Penny Roblnson the organiser of delicious cheese platters and wine. The Christmas Quiz with carols was particularly well-attended. Penny also or8anised successful Christmas Wreath-maklng workshops. in additlon to numerou5 Pop-up Cafés throughout the year. All these events attract both our regular congregation and non-churchgoers and are helping io make the church more 'visible' in the community. The Pop-up Cafés often accompany one-off events, such as Ryedale Festival concerts, the Helmsley Jumble Trall, and Ride & Stride Day. while refreshments were also seNed for evenin8 events such as the launch of the Christmas Tree Festival and following the Advent and Christmas Carol SeNlces. Sincere thanks to Penny Robln50n and Shella Glllham, supported by many excellent volunteer bakers and 'bari5ters'. who have made these events 50 successful. Helm51ey Parish was also invoed, together with Helm51ey Methodists. In fund-raisin8 for Christian Aid week,. and money raised at the Harvest Festival supported Ryedale Foodbank. The annual Gift Day for Parlsh Funds was held in October. A Christmas card contslnin8 details of all the Chrlstmas services and a Reverse Advent Calendar was again delivered to every house in Helmsley at the end of November. Th15 inltlative was begvn In 2024 to encourage reclpients to celebrate Chrlstmas by coming to church whlle increa51ng the profile of the church within the wider community. The Reverse Advent Calendar raises awarene55 of the costs of running the church and encourages people to make a Seasonal contribution. Thanks to Janet Curd and Richard Hiscocks for this successful initiative and to all who delivered the cards. OTHER PARISH EVEMrs Revd. Melanie organlsed a Lent course based on 'Praying by Hearf by Stephen Cottrell. Discu551ons were ft>llowed by soup lunches and donations totalling É600+ were made to Christian Aid. Monthly 'speclal collections, were made for other Charltles throughout 2025. 13 September 2025: Marking a year since the launch of the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail ISApn, the 2025 YHcf Yorkshire Churche5 Day 'Rlde & Stride, event in our area celebrated the architecture of Temple Moore: walkers gathered at St Mary Magdalene, Eastmoors and proceeded to the church of St Mary the Virgin. Rlevaulx and thence to All Saint's, Helmsley where tea and cakes awaited. This was followed by a Celebration Service accompanied by the Bi15dale Silver Band. Thanks to George Gyte, Mal Gyte and Joyce Garbutt for creatingthe SAPT and to their team of 'willing volunteers. for help with plannin& support and refreshments along the way. 14 September 2025: The Heritage Open Day Festlval weekend concluded with a talk by Martln Vander Weyer on the architect Temple Moore. Charles Norris Gray (Vicar of Helmsley 1870 -19131 and the then Lord Feversham to whom. collertively. so much of our local church heritsge is owed.
Remembrance Sunday was celebrated on 9 November with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in the churchyard followed by the Remembrance Sunday servlce, with groups of uniformed Beavers. Brownies. Cub5, Scouts and Guides participating with their respective flogs. The church bells were rung half-muffled. In December 2025 3 group of members of the congregation enjoyed Christmas lunch together at Wydale Hall. a tradition begun in 2023. SAFEGUARDING We are muth indebted to George Gyte, our Parish Safe.8uarding Offlcer IPSOI. who h?5 continued to work tirele55ly to ralse awareness of our church's responsibility in this are3, and in organi5ing the requlred training that all members of the PCC and those workin8 with children and vulnerable adults must undertake. All current members of the PCC have completed the additional Domestic Abuse Safeguarding Training and members of the cholr have also done the Baslc Safe8uardln8 module. FINANCIAL REPORT Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £137,067 of which £2.607 was investment income. Restricted funds recelved were £114,037 which included a 8rant of £69,084 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund & £36.489 donation to fund the work of Lury Willshaw, our Youth Worker. Other receipts of restrlcted funds are detalled In the FSn¥ncial Statements. The planned glvlng through Parlsh Glvlng and standln8 orders Increased sllghtly and it was good to see a marked increase in the use of Glft Aid Envelopes. The donations made using our card machine increased by some £6,000 double the previous year. A successful Christmas Tree Festival and other activltles throughout December raised £8.000. Expendlture Included £9,545, the flnal payment on our major bullding project which completed in 2024. Spending on works Bssociated with our Natlonal Heritage Lottery Grant totalled £86,622- paid for by the 8rant, 2 smaller grants of £3.970, the remainder being paid from church funds. Included in these figures was £14,923 paid to our newly employed Engagement Officers and funded by the Nation31 Lottery Herltage Grant. £6.250 was also Spent on unexpected repalrs to the organ. Our contrlbutlon to the diocesan parish share increased from £21,000 In 2024 to £30.000. After £25,000 was withdrawn from our reserves Invested with CCLA the net result was an exce55 of payments over receipts of £726. Adding bank accounts and Investments held wlth CCLA-the net assets were £205,489 of whlch £6,400 is allocated to pay Ilabilitles, Including tax & N.1., due early 2026. ReseN•s Polky It 15 PCC policy to hold £IOO,CKJO in reserves the balance being available to fund repairs et¢. It is our policy to invest our funds with the CBF Church of England Deposit & Property Funds. VOLUNTEERS The smooth running of the parlsh and Pfeparation for seryices is due to the many people who have volunteered their time, energy and 5kllls to support our church and congregation, for which we are very grateful. Particular thanks are due to our Sacristans Judlth Stevens, Marla Stapleton and Paul Stapleton, who work tireles51y behind the scenes to prepare the church for service5; to Janet Curd our Treasurer. and to all other members of the Pccfor thelr dedication and hard work.
Thanks also to Tania Haldenby IOfPice Administrator); and to Revd. Melanie for her ministry in our parish and for her enthusiasm and valued guidance. The Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Helrnsley. Registered Charity #1209878 Slgned On Behalf Of & Approved ByThe Parochial Church Councll of All 5alnts Helmsley Rev. Melanle Burnslde Chairman Janet Curd Treasurer
Consolldated accounts ot Helmsley PCC Ststement of Finan¢lal Activtties for the year ending 31" December 2025 Restrlcted Funds Totsl All Funds 2025 Totsl all Funds 2024 Receipts Unrestrlcted Fund5 Incomlng resources from doftors Tax efficient planned glving {excl. Taxl Other Blving planned but not Glft Aided 22,279.94 23.101.60 200.00 23.301.60 120.00 0.00 170.00 Collections at services 7,094.78 0.00 7,094.78 9,719.43 Church boxes. gift day & other non-recurring gifts Non-recLbrring gifts outside of servl¢es 4,901.45 4.901.45 4,196.29 23,032.72 550.00 23,582.72 10.975.59 Tax refund5 retelved 11,347.51 11,347.51 7,317.71 Direct Charity Gifts 10.425.49 10.425.49 4.051.96 Helmsley Tower Fund 1,298.00 1.298.00 340.00 Sundry Income 438.42 438.42 2,585.80 Investmènt Income PCC investment income, dlvldends & interest 2.606.90 2,606.90 2.498.25 Artlvltles for ien¢ratln8 fvnds Fees for weddlnBs & funera15 8,254.00 8.254.00 4,078.00 Fundraisln8 inc floodlights 7,461.84 7,461.84 8.749.30 Bookstall, candles. refreshments, murals 5,486.59 5.486.59 6,100.29 Parlsh magazine 1.262.84 0.00 1.262.84 IAOI.74 Non-recurrin8 recelpts not Included above Listed places of worship 8rant (VAT refund) Grant5 IYoLrth Worker) + Tax Refund 8,529.63 2,356.45 2,365.20 4,721.65 36.488.76 36,488.76 25.750.00 Christmas Tree Festival 4,176.03 4.176.03 3,342.62 St Aelred's Trail 2,445.07 2,445.07 1.389.06 National Lottery Heritage Grant Other Grants 69,084.50 69,084.50 1,605.00 1,605.( Transfers Sale of CCLA Investments 25,000 .C 137.066.6Z 25,000 .00 251.103.15 55.(1)O.(K) 178.475.61 GIIAND TOTALS 114.036.53
Consolldated atcounts of Helmsley PCC Statement of Finan¢ial Activitie5 for the year ending 31 December 2025 Restrirted Funds Total All Funds 2025 Total All Funds 2024 ReSou¢S Used Unrestrlcted Funds Charitsble Outgoings Donations and payments to charitie5 11,682.01 4,260.83 11,682.01 Christmas Tree Festlval 2,156.55 0.00 2.156.55 976.50 St Aelred's Trail Actlvitles dirertly rel*ed to the work ofthe Church Parish sharelquota Salarles. wages & honoraria 2,662.14 2.662.14 1327.94 30.000.C() 0.00 30.OC(J.00 21,000.¢J) 13.115.96 14,922.89 28,038.85 11,909.92 Working expenses of incumbent 2,173.61 0.00 2,173.61 2.409.33 Housin8 Iwcaragel Mlsslon and chlldren 220.58 0.00 220.58 264.28 587.76 587.76 Churche5' Insurance 8.267.89 8.267.89 8,206.79 Church rnaintenante 10.961.92 477.14 11,439.06 5,650.14 Organ malntenance Upkeep of church yards Church administratlon 7,818.80 7.818.80 2,723.11 0.00 0.00 6,318.47 6,318.47 3,749.56 Worship Churches water, heat & light 3.038.20 0.00 3,038.20 2,989.65 7.825.60 7.825.60 9,468.90 Non PCC weddin8s & funera15 4,048.00 4.048.00 2,142.00 Helmsley Tower Fund 920.IJO 920.00 108.00 Fund raising expenses 1,307.27 1,307.27 1.229.80 Sundry expenses 3,803.44 3,803.44 4,103.95 Major expendfture Major repalrs to church buildings l installation5 (Qll Nat Lottery Heritage Grant Expenditure & Fees Youth Worker Projert 9,544.56 39.474.40 9,544.56 13,567.48 58.131.81 71.699.29 8.415.60 38.276.94 38,276.94 29.567.01 Transferred to investments 20.LKQ.00 Grand Total- Payments 135,850.34 115,978.68 25129.02 179,976.71 Net result for the year eXS of reipts over payments io [£725.87)
Reconcillatlon of Cash Assets Cash Assets as at 31.12.25 Barclays Current Account Barclays Current Account 2 (lottery Total £25,126.80 32.52 £25,159.32 Less Cash Assets as at 31.12.24 Barclays Current Account Total £25,885.19 £25,885.19 Decrease in cash assets over 2025 £725.87 Restrlcted Funds for 2025 Balance B/fwd Balance Clfvid Income Restricted Fund Expenditure Rlevaulx Rufu5 Fund 5,022.87 200. 1477.141 4,745.73 Rlevaulx Dewhlrst Fund 905.CM) 0.00 905.00 Sproxton Little Fund All Saints Tower Fund 153.00 o.oo 0.00 153.00 1,164.95 1,298.00 1920.001 1587.761 1,542.95 Children's Work 1,489.78 540.00 1,442.02 East Moors Fabrlc Fund 382.02 0.00 0.00 382.02 Youth Worker Projert {957.20) 20.¢XI 36,488.76 (38,276.94} 12,745.38} 30.00 1155,951 Flower Fund St Aelred's Tra51 Natlonal Heritage Lottery Fund Grant. 10.00 61,12 2,445.07 12,662.141 73,OS4.70 173,054,701 8,241.54 114,036.53 1115,978.681 6.299.39 li
Unrestrlcted Fund Restricted Funds Total Funds Receipts in year 137.066.62 114,036.53 251,103.15 Payments in year (135.850.341 1115,978.681 11,942.151 (251,829.021 Net movement in year 1,216.28 1725.871 Funds b/f 17,643.65 8.241.54 25,885.19 Funds clf 18,859.93 6,299.39 25,159.32 Note.. The excess shown on the unrestricted fund is covered by fund5 drawn down as requlred from the Webster Legacy, which Is not included in the Cash A55ets above- see pages 8 and 16. Statements ot Assets and bilitles as at 3IDeMber 2025 The Duncombe Canons Garth Trust fund investment is separate from PCC money and is not included here. The interest on this fund is for PCC use and is included. {Note: the Canon Page Turner legacy received In 2022 has been treated in a similar manner). Current Assets Barclays Current Accounts Duncombe Canon5 Garth interest fund Capital of S Dixon, M Dixon, Smith & Others Investments Webster Income Fund Webster Property Fund £ 25,159.32 £ 23.148.63 £ 2,708.19 £ 51,979.02 £107,734.98 Candles. wine. wafers in stock Bookstall items in stock TOTAL ASSETS £775.35 £450.00 £211,955.49 Less Current Liabilities Money due to HMRC (Youth Worker etc.) Christma5 Tree Festival Candlelighters Christmas Tree Festival Yorkshire Air Ambulance Christmas Tree Festival Helmsley Together Collection Church Urban Fund £ 3,313.93 £ 370.00 £ 2,400.00 £ 300.00 83.05 TOTAL LIABILITIES £6,466.98 NEf ASSETS as at 31.12.25 £205A88.51 12
Actlvities that have enerated funds Artiv Refreshments after 9.30 service Easy Fundraising Mural Li8hts Expenses box Helmslev Votlve Candles Book Stall Helmsley Herald Ryedale Festival Blue5 Bros. Concert Glft Day Spflng Quiz Summer Quii Jumble Trall Harvest Quiz l Qulz Night Rev. Advent Calendar Pop-up Cafes Entertainln8 An8els (net to Church) Chrlstmas Qulz & Carols Christma5 Tree Festival (net to Churchl Wreath Making Cla55 Carol 51nging Z025 2,177.06 53.23 77.40 2.448.97 2,085.64 1.146.49 L262.84 2024 2.659.79 0.00 99.71 2.404.80 2,064.79 1.276.00 1.401.74 550.00 2,333.98 1,367. 780 95 357.1)0 490.92 760.00 2,535.00 2.204.14 1,224.75 1.712.TrJ 824.40 87.00 931.CKJ 2,290 00 2,948.19 484.37 799.57 1,902.18 1,113.00 849.74 1,737.26 651.00 140.31 d for charities and other ood causes (Agency for funerals unless otherwise stated) Arthur Rank Centre (collection In church) Church ActSon A8alnst Poverty Icollettlon In church) Mother$, Unlon l¢ollectltsn in church) Brltlsh Heart Foundatlon USPG Icoll In church) Yorkshire Air Ambulance Injured Jockey Fund Helmsley Walled Garden Ry¢dale special Familles Chr15tSan Aid Icollecilon In church + lent lunches) Ryedale DOB Rescue Royal Brltlsh Leglon Iservlce of Rèmembrantèl Misslon To Seafarers Icollettion in churchl Wateraid Icollectlon In church) Yorkshlre Historlc Churches Trust Icollectlon In churchl Yorkshlre Cancer Research Chlldren's Society Icolledion in churthl Church Urban Fund Icollection in churchl St Catherine's Hospi Icollertion in church) Red Cross Helmsley To8ether (Christmas Tree Festival) Yorkshlre Air Ambulance Ichristmas Tree Festfvall Breast Cancer Care Lenore Cace York & Scarborough Hospitsl Charity St Aelred's Pilgrim Trall 113.00 153.50 236.40 302.(KJ 72.90 595.50 1,045.25 277.(rfJ 1,045.25 720.57 ioo.so 451.72 173.50 135.27 120.40 582.57 118.00 83.05 131. 582.57 300.00 2,400.LX) 115.50 240.20 465.00 100.TrJ 13
All Saints Parothlal Church Councll Bud t 2026 for all churches comblned Actual 2025 Recelpts Unrestrlcted Restricted Forecast 2025 Incoming Resources from donors: Parish Giving Scheme Standing Orders GiftAid Parish Givlng Scheme Glft Aid SIO & Donations Collections 19,51X) 5,000 4,875 7,500 8,000 17,500 5,000 4,375 4,000 10,500 17.700 5,721 4,779 6,569 7,095 Church boxes. gift day & other non-recurring glfts Monies ralsed for charlties 30,000.00 15,000 29,782 11,000 7,000 4,000 10,426 Sundry income Investment Income: Artivlties for generatlng funds: 4,000 2,000 5,486 1,263 2,000 6,000 Fees for weddings and funerals Fundraising Bookstall. candles, murals, refreshments Parish Magazine 6,500 10,000 S,486 36,489 2,445 10,000 7,000 1,000 7,000 1,400 4,176 Other Non-recurrln8 recelpts: Listed places of worship (VAT refund) 25,000 1,000 15,000 25,750 Grants Iyouth Worker) St Aelred Trall Christmas Tree Festival Transfers from Reserves: CCLA Herltage Fund Grant + Other Grants Totsls 27,740 1,000 70,689 2,445 4,176 200 4,000 5,000 25,000 40,000 73,916 £102,656 138,000 70.689 £316.165 £251,103 £152,775 14
Payments Unrestricted Restricted Forecast 2025 Actual 2025 Charitable Outgoings: Donations and payments to charities 10,000 10,000 11,682 Church Related Actlvltles: Parish share/quota Clergy Expenses Vlcara8e Churches, Insurance Water, heating and lighting 36,000 4,000 300 30,000 4,000 300 9,500 11,000 30,000 2,174 221 8,268 7,825 10.400 9,000 Church maintenance Upkeep services and organ St Aelred Trail Engagement Officers Admin, Office 5upplie5 and Admln assistant 7,500 3,500 7,5C(J 3,000 500 9,279 7,819 2,662 14,923 1,000 35,0 13,450 5,000 13,000 4,000 500 2,000 5,000 200 14,874 4,560 920 3,464 6,841 588 4,048 Other wages {Organistl HelmsleyTowerfund Fund raising expenses Sundry Expenses Mission & Children Non PCC Fees 750 2,500 8,000 200 4,000 Major Expendlture: Major repairs to roof (Phase 21 Youth Worker Project 10.778 28.000 9,545 38,277 30,000 Lightening Protection Grant Expenses Heritage Grant Development Cost Transfer To Reserves CCLA Totals 2,000 10,000 138,000 2.160 43.997 27,702 22,000 50,000 £113,650 £138,950 £289,278 £251.829 15
Stma Ma dalene East Moors •me 2025 2024 Nomial collections and boxes Donations Special Loll¢¢tion TOTAL 830.16 39.50 539.74 24.72 58.chj 622.46 869.66 5 Èclflc Ex Èndlture Insurance Electrlclty Electrical Certificate Flre Inspectlon Gutters 872.80 340.59 227.40 138.60 140.00 866.85 314.40 720.00 TOTAL 1.719.39 I.1.25 Excess of Speclfic Expenditure over Income 1349.73) 1,278.79 F¥brlc Fund Openln8 balance Fabrlc related expenditure Donatlon Fabric Fund closing balance 382.02 0.00 382.02 382.02 382.02 16
2025 2024 Stma the Vlr In Rievaulx Donation5 Tax rellef on donations Normal collection & boxes Special Collection 214.83 0,00 507.27 0.00 444.94 0.00 327.23 TOTAL 722.10 772.17 Iflc Ex nditure Insurance Electrlcity Church yard Maintenance Repairs to gate Electrlcal Certlflcat8 Gutte15 1,338.02 694.74 1,323.46 535.59 172,34 41. 244.90 770,CKJ 720.00 2,751.39 TOTAL 3,089.56 Excess of $peclfi¢ payments over re¢elpts {2,367.461 11,979.22) aulx R trirted F nds Rlevaulx Roofus Fun Opening balance Donations Tax relief on donatlons Roof expenditure 5,022.87 4,582.87 477.14 TOTAL remalnlng 5 022.87 Dewhirst trust for church ath Opening balance Expenditure TOTAL 905.00 905.(N) 0.00 905.00 905.00 17
St Chad's Church s roxton 2025 2024 e¢iAc In¢ome Norm31 Collection & boxes Donatign Gift Ald Special Collection TAL 479.10 291.32 31.97 279.50 602.79 479.10 lflc Ex ndltur Insurance Electriclty Maintenance Li8hts Flre Certificate Llghtenlng Protectlon Gutters Electrical Certificate Church Yard 998.02 509.27 994.18 504.62 165.00 56.88 108.00 237.59 290.CQ 240.90 150.(XJ TOTAL 2,590.66 1663.80 Excess of speclflc expendlture over In¢ome 12,111.561 11,061.011 roxton Little Fund Opening Balance Expenditu 153.00 153.00 0.00 aoslng Balance 153.00 153.00 The Sproxton Little Fund is to be spent primarily on refurbishing the gates and door of the church. 18
All Saints Church Helmsle National Heritage Lottery Grant Project National Heritage Lottery Grant Other Grants Listed Places of Worship Grant Income £ Expenditure £ 14.922.89 69,084.50 Salaries 1,605.00 Professional Fees Other Fees & Expenses Balance of Barclays No.2 Account 31112125 43,996.80 27,702.49 2,365.20 32.52 Transfer from Church Funds 13,600.00 Total 86,654,70 86,654.70 Tower Fund 2025 2024 Opening Balan Receipts Bell Slmulator 1,164.95 1,298.00 932.95 340.00 0.00 Total Less expenditure Yorkshire Association of Bell Ringers YACR bell fees John Taylor & Co Weddings Total 2.462.95 1,272.95 iio.00 98.00 10.00 10.00 800.00 92Q.00 108.(K) Total remalnln Tower Fund in 1.164.95 1,542.95 19
Famll and Youth Worker Pro ect 2025 2024 Opening balance Grant monies received Old Byland PCC expenses contribution Kirkdale PCC expen5e5 contribution 1957.201 2,859.81 36,488.76 25,750.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL Less expenditure Employment costs Expenses 35,531.56 28,609.81 35.835.94 2,441 27,599.91 1,967,10 TOTAL 38,276.94 29,567.01 Tolal Grant funds remalnln in Current Account 745.38 957.zo 20
All Saints Church Helmsl continued uin Work uennial Re 2025 2024 VAT Refund Roof repair donations 2,356.45 8,523.63 Total Le55 expenditure Chrls Cotton Archltect Furniss & Sons Ltd {Main Contractor) MAB Environment & Ecology Ltd Structural & Civil Engineering 2,356.45 8,529.63 2.314.32 2,314.32 7,230.24 37,159.08 0.00 1.116.24 Total 9,544.56 39,473.40 Chlldren's Workl 2025 2024 Opening Balance Donation 1,489.78 540.00 1,389.78 loo.00 Total Less expenditure 2.029.78 1.489.78 587.76 o.oo Total Spending 0.00 Total remainlng 1,442.02 1,489.78 l ToddlerfsTuesdaV work Incorporated in Children's Work in 2022 St Aelred'5 Pilgrim Trail 2025 2024 21
Opening Balan Grant Helmsley Town Cnl Sale of Guide Books Lent Walk Martin Vander WeyerTalk Donations Total Receipts Reception Riveaulx Postal expenses etc. Guide Books Hire of Toilets Bilsdale Sllver Band Refreshments Photographer Yorkshire Historic Churches Horse Guides Replacement Stamp Total S endinB 61.12 772.61 382.46 490.00 800.00 2.506.19 850.00 27.00 675.00 276.00 389.06 1,389.06 1,000.00 89.94 238.00 250.00 187.68 25.80 2.662.14 1,327.94 Total Remalnlng 1155.95) 61.12 22
Summa ofca Ital Investments The Webster Le CBF Church of En land Pro Fund- Income Shares On 31 December 2024 the holding was valued at £100,148.46 The divldends are usually reinvested in thls Fund The value as at 31st December 2025 was £107,734.98 CBF Churth of En land Investment Fund - Income Shares During 2025 the fund paid dividends of £2,007.59 into the Barclays Current Account. In addition, £25,000 was transferred from thls fund Into the Barclays Current Account . On 31 December 2024 the holding was valued at £80.409.91 The value as 31" December 2025 was £51,979.02 Helmsle Char stees This shows the capltal held on behalf of the Helrnsley Charity Trustees (who are the Parochlal Church Council members) in respert ofthe S. Dixon and M. Dixon and the Smith and others Charity. The capital holding remains static but the dividends from It are paid dlrectly Into the PCC for its general purposes. In 2025 the dividends totalled £89.20. The investment is a total of 122 income shares in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund. £2,820.98 The total value of the holdings on 31 December 2024 The total value of the holdings on 31 December 2025 £2.708.19 Decrease In the value durlng 2025 of £112.79 DuncoTnbe Canons Garth Trust 23
Although the ManagingTrustees are ex officio the members of the Helmsley Parochial Church Council. in that capaclty they are distlnct from the PCC as such and therefore thls Trust does not strlctly form part ofthe PCC finances. The Managin8Trustees cannot under normal circumstances have access to the capital Iwhich is held on their behalf by the York Diocesan Board of Finance) but they do have use of the income for-furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England" in the parish. Duncombe Can ns Garth Trust contlnued As of 31 December 2025 the capital holdings were- 12,257 units of 4.25% Treasury Stock 2032 9.318.84 units of CBF fixed interest fund 2,132.00 units of CBF investment fund £12,372.22 £14,236.39 £47,327.78 Total £73.935.39 The total value of the Trust's funds on 31 December 2024 was £75,368.73 so there has been decrease of £1,443.34 Helmsley Page Turner Legacy During 2022. a legacy of £10,000 was received from Rev Canon Page Turner which has been Invested in an extra CCLA investment account. The funds were transferred to the York Diocese Board of Finance as of 31 December 2022 with the value as at 310ecember 2025 being £10.415.44. The value at 31 December 2024 was £10,849.17 sothere has been a decrease of £433.73. The PCC has the use of Income from thls fund for.the m3intenance and the repalr of the fabric of the church" 24
Inde endent Examinerfs Re ort to the Parochial Church Council of Helmsle Parish I report to the Parochial Church Council on my examination of the accounts of the Parish of Helmsley forthe Year ended 31 December 2025 set out on page5 4-7. Responsibilities and basis of report As the PCC members, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). I report in respect of my examinatlon of the Parish's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinatlon, I have followed the applicable Directions glven bythe Charlty Commission under sectlon 145151{b) of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection With the examlnation which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with sertlon 130 of the Act or • the accounts do not accord wlth the accourbting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 in Connectlon wlth the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Slgned Name Date 25