## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** ## From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 **Charity name:** The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Henleyon-Thames, in the Diocese of Oxford **Charity registration number:** 1212097 ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The purpose of the charity is, for the public benefit, the
advancement of the Christian faith in such ways as the
Trustees shall, from time to time, decide.| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17
and 1.19|•
Weekly worship services for the community
•
Weekly mid-week groups for parents of babies and
toddler, children’s and youth activities
•
Involvement in local school assemblies and care
homes
•
Community events around Christian festivals (e.g.
Easter and Christmas)
•
Practical short-term support for those experiencing
financial hardship
•
Support for organisations providing practical support
centred around the Christian faith, in the UK and
overseas| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|When planning activities for the year, the Trustees and
Church leaders have considered the Charity
Commission’s guidance on public benefit, in particular
those relating to the advancement of religion.| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|Over 2025, attendance at church services was on
average 160 across morning and afternoon services.
There are 128 persons on the Parish electoral roll.
Particular achievements of relevance:
•
Bringing together morning and afternoon services
under one ministry team
•
Integrating congregations of both services
Popularity of regular mid-week activities and special
events (e.g. Easter and Christmas)| ## **Financial Review** |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.21|The charity had receipts of £368,768, payments of
£224,613, including reserved funds for a refurbishment
and development project of the church building.
Receipts primarily came from personal donations and Gift
Aid There was some income from grants, fees for
weddings and funerals, and bank interest.| |---|---|---| ||Para 1.22|As most of our costs are fixed (e.g. salaries), the
Trustees’ policy is to create reserves of 3 months’
operating costs.
The Trustees’ have a clear plan for 2026 to build on the
reserves created in 2025 to achieve that objective.| ||Para 1.22|There was £5k cash reserves on 31 December 2025,
excluding reserved funds for the building refurbishment
and development project.| ||Para 1.22|N/A| ||Para 1.24|N/A| ||Para 1.23|N/A| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number
Charity’s principal address|The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity,
Henley-on-Thames, in the Diocese of Oxford| |---|---| ||Holy Trinity PCC| ||1212097| ||Church Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1SE| ||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted**| |---|---|---|---| |1|Rev. Samuel Brewster|Chair|1 October 2018| |2|Sarah Lane|Trustee|15 May 2025| |3|John Nystrum|Trustee|15 May 2025| |4|Deborah Bruwer|Trustee|15 May 2025| |5|Amanda Wright|Trustee|15 May 2025| |6|Elizabeth Chambers|Trustee|14 January 2025| |7|Simon Wright|Trustee|15 April 2024| |8|Gillian Ryeland|Trustee|15 April 2024| |9|Abbie Nimmo|Trustee|15 April 2024| |10|Peter Thomas|Trustee|15 April 2024| ||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted**| |---|---|---|---| |11|Simon Cook|Trustee|8 May 2022| |12|Peter Jones|Trustee|18 October 2020| |13|Stefan Kotas|Trustee|9 May 2019| ## **Declarations** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees **Signature(s)** Stefan Kotas **Full name(s)** Sam Brewster **Position** Chair of Trustees Trustee & Treasurer **Date** 25 April 2026 **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Charity No: 1212097** **Chelmer Company Services Limited Chartered Accountants** **Page 1** ## **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY** ## **TRUSTEES** Reverend Samual Brewster Sarah Lane John Nystrom Deborah Bruwer Amanda Wright Elizabeth Chambers Simon Wright Gillian Ryeland Abbie Nimmo Peter Thomas Simon Cook Peter Jones Stefan Kotas Trinity Church 16 Church Street Henley upon Thames RG9 1SE 1212097 Chelmer Company Services Limited Chartered Accountants 37 Fraser Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TD **Pages 2 – 3** Trustees Report **4** Independent Examiners Report **5** Receipts & Payments Account 6 Balance Sheet **7-9** Notes to the Financial Statements ## **PRINCIPAL OFFICE** **CHARITY REGISTRATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** ## **CONTENTS** **Page 2** ## **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** The trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with standard accounting policies and comply with the charity’s trust deed and applicable law. ## **Constitution and objects** Trinity Church Henley was registered as a Charity 11 February 2025 and is governed under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (12956) as amended and Church Representation Rules as amended by the Scheme dated 2 January 1957. The charity’s objects are the promotion in the ecclesiastical parish of the whole mission of the Church. All regular worship is provided free of charge to all. In addition, activities have further public benefits, like teaching and taking assemblies. Projects also provide public benefit in the relief of poverty and need, whether within or outside the ecclesiastical parish, often minority groups such as the elderly. ## **Organisation** The trustees who have served during the period are set out on page 1. Under Church of England rules, ## **Reserves Policy** The charity’s policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to cover its operational costs for at least 3 months. The Trustees have committed to build on the current reserves and reach that level of cover as soon as possible in 2026. ## **Risk Management** The trustees have examined the major operational, strategic and business risks which the charity faces and confirm that appropriate systems are in place to mitigate the effects of these risks. ## **Public Benefit** The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission. They have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities as demonstrated above. **Page 3** ## **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** ## **Trustee’s responsibilities in relation to the financial statements** Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements of the charity’s financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: - Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. - Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. - State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and - Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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. Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by: Sam Brewster Chair of trustees Trinity Church Henley 13 April 2026 **Page 4** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO** ## **THE TRUSTEES OF TRINITY CHURCH HENELY** This report on the accounts of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 8, is in respect of an examination carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. ## **Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. - To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)9(b) of the Charities Act); and - To state whether matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner's report** My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 the 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, and 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: - (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements. - to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or - (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. C Pardoe FCA For Chelmer Company Services Limited Chartered Accountants 37 Fraser Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 OTD Date: 16 April 2026 **Page 5** ## **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** ||**TRINITY CHURCH HENELY**
**RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**|**Page 5**| |---|---|---| ||**RECEIPTS**
Voluntary receipts–Note 2|**2025**
251,983.53| ||Receipts from Charitable activities–Note 3|113,195.00| ||Other income–Note 4|3,567.66| |||| ||**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS**
Charitable payments–Note 5|**368,746.19**| |||14,298.99| ||Costs of Charitable activities–Note 6|40,837.82| ||**TOTAL CHARITABLE PAYMENTS**
**RECEIPTS LESS CHARITABLE PAYMENTS**
**ADMINISTRATION COSTS**
Payroll - Note 7
Diocese payments
Property costs - Note 8
Office costs - Note 9
Marketing
Insurance
Professional fees
Bank costs
**TOTAL ADMINSTRATION COSTS**
**EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS**|**55,136.81**| |||**313,609.38**| |||36.599.23
64,576.67
43,413.10
17,599.06
1,671.54
4,318.04
933.60
367.09| |||**169,478.33**| |||**144,131.05**| **Page 6** ## **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2025** |**CURRENT ASSETS**
**Cash at bank and in hand**
HT Bonus Saver - RFG
HT Current Account
HT Fees
Liquidity Manager
Soldo GBP
Stripe GBP
**Total Cash at bank and in hand**
**CURRENT LIABILITIES**
**NET ASSETS**
**UNRESTRCITED FUNDS**
Balance at 1 January 2025
Excess of Receipts over Payments
**TOTAL CAPITAL**|**2025**
111,199.05
22,545.83
3,210.00
5,027.40
1,656.47
492.30| |---|---| ||**144,131.05**
0.00| ||**144,131.05**| ||0
144,131.05| ||**144,131.05**| Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Sam Brewster Chair of trustees 13 April 2026 **Page 7** ## **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 DECEMBER 2025** ## **1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES OF THE TRUST** The financial statements have been prepared under historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities (effective January 2007), the Statement of Recommended Practice ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’ issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005) and the Charities Act 1993. The principal accounting policies of the Trust are set out below. ## **Fund accounting** The Trust's general reserves consist of reserves which the Trust may use for its purpose at its own discretion. ## **Taxation** The Trust has charitable status and is afforded the tax exemptions set out in the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. ## **Governance** The number of employees at the end of the year was 3. No employee received more than £60,000 in emoluments during the year. ## **Trustee remuneration and expenses:** No trustees were remunerated during the year. ## **Related party transactions:** Elizabeth Chambers and Peter Greenman, Trustees, were also employees of the Trust and were paid modest salaries. There were no other related party transactions during the year. **Page 8** ## **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 DECEMBER 2025** ## **2. VOLUNTARY RECEIPTS** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025
GASDS 3,401.58
Gift Aid Reclaimed General Giving 28,218.40
Giving - Gift Aid Eligible 156,645.73
Giving - Not Gift Aid Eligible 5,089.01
Campaigns: Christmas - Gift Aid Eligible 300.00
Campaigns: Christmas - Not Gift Aid Eligible 471.39
Campaigns: Harvest - Gift Aid Eligible 5.00
Campaigns: Harvest - Not Gift Aid Eligible 638.97
Donations for Gifts 3,626.00
Grant from Henley Gospel Trust 38,199.47
Grant Income 15,387.98
251,983.53
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## **3. RECEIPTS FROM CHARITABLE ACTVITIES** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025
Room For Growth - Gift Aid Eligible 89,525.00
Room For Growth - Not Gift Aid Eligible 19,830.00
Special Events Charges 3,840.00
113,195.00
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## **4. OTHER RECEIPTS** ||**4. OTHER RECEIPTS**|**4. OTHER RECEIPTS**|| |---|---|---|---| ||||**2025**| ||Weddings & Funeral fees
3,265.00||| ||Bank Deposits interest
302.66||| |||**3,567.66**|| ## **5. VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025
Care Fund 2,000.00
Charitable Donation - Christmas 1,200.00
Charitable Donation - Harvest 635.99
Charitable Donations 8,258.00
Personal Gifts 2,205.00
14,289.99
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## **6. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025
Children's Work 1,091.30
Music 572.95
Refreshments & Kids Tea 4,574.84
Room For Growth Costs 27,649.02
Special Events 3,530.82
Staffing & Volunteer Costs (Not Salaries) 3,179.88
Youth Work 239.01
40,837.82
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**Page 9** ## **TRINITY CHURCH HENELY** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 DECEMBER 2025** ## **7. PAYROLL** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025
Salaries - Staff 32,469.80
PAYE 2,930.89
Pension costs 1,198.54
36,599.23
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## **8. PROPERTY COSTS** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025
Accommodation costs 35,277.08
Building Compliance 136.68
Building Maintenance & Repairs 4,104.00
Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance 3,643.00
Fabric Interior Design 252.34
43,413.10
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## **9. OFFICE COSTS** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025
IT 1,107.76
Other Church administration & operating costs 7,096.77
Stationery & Printing 2,093.48
Utilities 7,301.05
17,599.06
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts Seclion A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Henley-on-Thames, in the Diocese of Oxford On accounts for the year ended December 2025 Charity no {If any} 1212097 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examinatlon of tho accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31 December 2025, As the charlty's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the CharSties Act 2011 I'the Act"). I report In respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinatlon, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(bl of the Act, Independent examlner's The charity'5 gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualifled to statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wal@s. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material rnatters have come to my attention in connection with the examination lother than that dlsclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of Ihe Charities Act., or The accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to @nable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Responsibilltles and basis of report Date: 16 April 2026 Signed: Name: Colin Pardoe, Chelmer Company Services Ltd Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (If any): INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AN WALES Address: 37 Fraser Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 OTD Section B Disclosure Glve here brief detai18 of any items that Ihe examiner wlshes to disclose. Not appllcabl8