ST JAMES THE DEACON PCC
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
and
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 DECEMBER 2025
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
A Christian presence at the heart of our community
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe, York Y024 2SE

Annual Report 2025
Contents
Annual Report
l . Introducrion
2.Aims, purposes. objectives, safeguarding and information
3. 2025 at a glance
4. 2025 ai a glance continued
5. Mission Statistics
6. Children and Families
7. Children and Families continued
8. Fabric and Maintenence
9. Fabric and Maintenence continued
I O. PCC Attend2nce
I l. Resposibilities of trustees
12. Vision and Priorities
Financial Report
Finail cial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements

Vicar's Introduction to the
Annual Report and Accounts
ST JAMES
THE DEACQN
CHURCH
SJ
It is with gratffcude and hope that I present the Annual Report and Accounts
for St James the Deacon, Acomb Moor for the year ending 2025.
This past year has been one of steady fatthfulness and growth in our life
together. We have continued to worship week by week, to pray for our
communfcy, and to offer a place of welcome, care and belonging to all who
come through our doors. It has been encouraging to see new faces joining
us, alongside the farthful commitment of those who have served this parish
church for many years.
Our ministry has extended beyond Sunday worship to pastoral visiting,
communrty partnerships, children and families work, and our engagement
with local schools and organisations. We remain committed to being a visible
Christian presence In our community
a church rooted in prayer, generous
in service, and open to the transforming love of Christ.
The financial statements reflert both the challenges and responsibilrLies of
maintaining our buildings and sustaining our ministry. Our vision and mission
priorities for 2026-2030 contained in this report and presented at the
Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 26 April 2026 seek to address some of
these areas over the next four years. l am deeply thankful to our Treasurer,
Churchwardens and PCC for their careful stewardship, and to all who give
so generously of their time, talents and ￿sOurces. It is a joy to be part of
such a loving and caring church.
As we look ahead, we do so trusting in God's continued guidance and
provision to sustain and grow this work May we remain attentive to whe
the Spirit is leading us. faithful in service, and united in love.
With my thanks and prayers.
Fr Luke Tillett
St James the Deacon
Acomb Moor, York
April 2026
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Aims and purposes
St James the Deacon's Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibiltty of
Co-operaiing wth the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the
whole mission of the Church: pastoral. evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Objectives and artivities
The object of the PCC of St James the Deacon is to further the work of the
Church of England in the parish of St James the Deacon.
The members of the PCC confirm that they referred to the guidance contained
in the Charty Commission's general guidance on public benefit when ￿VIewIng
the aims and objeciives and planning the actiVFties of the PCC. In particular, we
try to enable people to live out their Christian faith as part of our parish
community through.. Worship and prayer. provision of pastoral care, mission and
ouireach work.
To facilitate this work it is important that we maintatn the fabric of the Church of
St James the Deacon and tts adjoining Hall.
Safeguarding
St James the Deacon PCC had complied with the ￿quI￿rnents imposed by the
code under section 5A of the safeguarding and Clergy Discipline measu￿ 2016
(duty to have ￿gard to House of Bishops guidance on safeguarding child￿n and
vulnerable adults).
Lesley Pocock has continued to serve as Safeguarding Officer, to whom we are
immensely grateful. Helen Cross (our parish administrator) has undertaken the
administrative side of safeguarding.
Relevant information regarding Safeguarding is displayed throughout the church
buildings and is available on the church websrte and A Church Near You profile.
The Safeguarding Dashboard tool. ha5 been helpful in highlighting areas to be
actioned and is updated ￿gUlarlY to be ￿Ported at PCC meetings.
AII PCC members, safeguarding trrining is up to date. and training wtth volunteers
is underway to bring all areas up to date.
In February 2025 we artivated a Safeguarding Hub, linkEd to the dashboard,
which allows us to create roles, track DBS and training updates and send
reminders when training will expl￿. Helen Cross is in the process of adding all
the information needed to the hub.
Information
St James the Deacon is sfcuated in Sherringham Drive, Wo(xJthorpe, York It is
part of the Diocese of York wfchin the Church of England. The correspondence
address is.. 2 Sherringham Drive, Yorl Y024 2SE
The Parochial Church Council (PCQ is a ￿giSte￿d charty wtth the charrty
commission. Its ￿gIStered charity number is 1212597.
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2025 AT A GLANCE
ST JAMES
THE DEACON
CHURCH
JANUAR Y
SJ
Quiz ot the year
rirst blooms
Junction Kids
FEBRUARY
Tuesday Tots
Valentines challen9es
Ash Wednesday
MARCH
Famity ¢rafts
Unitorm bank
Spring flowers
APRIL
Bllbb￿ prayors
Easter flowers
Famity TNork$hop
Eastsr garden
MAY
Tuesday Tots da￿lThj
Famity crafts
Tot$ extra
JUNE
Outside play
Raffle prizes
Christians at Pride in York
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JULY
Tuesday Tots Teddy Bws Pi¢ni¢
Thankgiving for the choir
Strawberry tea
AUGUST
Tuesday Tots Extra eveiits
Shared lun¢h
rki workshop
SEPTEMBER
Music Ni
OCTOBER
Planting trees
Community surplus food
Harvest Feslival
Animal Blessing
A visit from the bishop
*4
NOVEMBER
Rev. Marion Barellaiolns us
Junction Kids serivce
Memorial Service
DECEMBER
Advent Pray
Family Nativity and New Yearfs Eve Extra
Carols by Candlelight
Christingle
A huge thank you to everyone who organised, supported, attended or
prayed for all that happened in 2025.
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Mission Statistics
2025
ST JAMES
THE DEACON
CHURCH
SJ
2024 stats in brackets
ELECTORAL ROLL
EASTER
The number of people on the
electoral roll as reported at the APCM
in 2025 was 41 (63).
Number of communicants at the
Easter Vigil and Easter Day
services: 59 (77)
Total number in attendance: 64
(87)
CHRISTMAS
Total number of people
attending special services held
for the congregation and local
community: 291 (248)
Number of communicants at
service(s) on Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day:48 (47)
Total number in attendance: 55
(49)
WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY
Total: 108 (715) Children: 37 (27)
Young people: l (3)Adults: 70 (75)
Tuesday Tots
Average attendance: 30
Junction Kids
Average attendance: 22
¥xo
SUNDAY ATTENDANCE
The number of people at church on a
usual Sunday was 34 (33) adults and
one person under 16.
THE OCTOBER COUNT
Sundays and Wednesday church
attendance each week in October
combined, also including other
services outside of the Eucharist e.g.
Baptisms, Julian Meeting
October l 118
October 2-116
October 3- 98
October 4- 93
Baptisms
Weddings
Funerals in
church
Funerals
elsewhere
6(4)
0(7)
2(7)
5(3)
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Children and
Families
ST JAMES
THE DEACON
CHURCH
SJ
Family Church
junction Kids was re-named to Family Church towards the end of 2025. running at the
slightly later time of 4-6pm. Since this change. in january, we have had two more regular
families join us. We have around 20-25 people each week. with nine families that have
attended regular￿ over the last year.
There are still two volunteers that support to run the worship. Funding from Benefact in
2023 has now ended, wtth the co¥t of the meals supported by physical and monetary
donations.
Seasonal Worship
Tne Christingle was again very well attended. wrth over l 00 people.
The Good Friday family workshop was attended by around 65 people. The workshop
involved sharing the Easter story and prayer. followed by crafts. activities and Easter egg
hunt Funding for this was through donations from childrens events.
Tuesday Tots
Last SLimmer, 16 regular Child￿rn left Tots to move ori to school and nursery. It has still
been busy. with between 25-35 children attending each week We continue to have a
mix of attendees- mums, dads, grandparents and childminders. The group continues to
be free to attend, wrth donation box and machine available if people wish to donate.
Many join for slory and worship time Invo￿1ng a story with Biblical link, prayer and songs.
The￿ are currently 6 volunteers running the group alongside Nicola and Fr. Luke,
rr Extra
Tuesday Tots Extra events have been running in the holidays. Ward grants as well as HAF
funding from the council have been secured. which have funded activity providers. lunch
and food parcels for the events.
The events comprise of the playgroup setup for younger children, activty pmiders
running workshops for older children and Crafty Fox Kids Club have provided crafts.
Alongside this. there has been new school uniform to take away preloved clothes. toys
and books, as well as free ￿freShMents. lunch and food parcels to take away. Last
summer, two of the three events were supported by local organisations such as benefit
advice and York FamiFy Information Service. The events are free for families, and
donation boxes and machines are available for donations, as well as raffles at each event
to help to raise funds.
Around l 00 people attended each event, over the course of the morning.
Community Cafe
The cafe is continuing to offer a free warm space, free ref￿shMent$. food parcels with a
childrens play area and is often host to a local ukulele band. Average numbers are
around 20 people each week.
We are looking for morE charities and organisations that would like a stall or a space to
meet wrth the communty to offer advice and support.
There is a sLeady use of food parcels. wtth up to around l O parcels being taken each
week.
We currently have one volunteer helping to run the cafe. as well as 5 volunteer bakers. Page6

Woodthorpe School Links
Nicola and Fr. Luke have continued to run a number of workshops within the schoo
and church visits for classes from Woodthorpe school to support them with their RE
curriculum. Nicola has also visrted the school alongside YOYO to further build links
wrlh the community and church.
Funding
Over the last year, we have received HAF grdnts from the council as well Ward
funding to run the holiday events in the Summer and Christmas. We received £1200
from the Good Warm Place grant. supporting the heating over winter. We also
received £1 000 from the Two Ridings York Communrty Fund Micro Grant to be used
towards the salary of the children and families worker.
We have signed up to EosrfundrGisifE.'
When you shop online with participating retailers. they'll donate part of what you
spend to yOLJr chosen cause. Whether you shop on your phone, laptop or tablet, you
can earn free cashback donations for your cause. The retailer just needs to know you
are an easyfundraiser to give a donation, and they know this if you visrt them from our
website, app or Donation Reminder. There is currentty £100 raised - the more people
that sign up, the more money we will be able to generate.
The chiSdren and families worker role was created in September 2023 thr()ugh
funding from Multiply. This was funding to be issued across three years. which
therefore comes to an end this AugusL We are currently applying for funding to
extend the role, and launching a 'Godparent Giving Scheme in order to raise funds for
this role ar)d the childrens work w¥thin the chutrh to continue.
Godparent Giving Scheme
The Godparents Scheme Is a voluntary giving inriiative inviting people to make a
regular or orne-off donation specifically to support..
The Children and Families Worker salary
Family Church and toddler group running costs
Events and outreach for children and families
The overall aim being to build and grow the church through our children and youth
work. It is separate from general giving and will be a designated fund within church
accounts. It could however can be used if necessary in order to support any aspect of
this work, such as emergency works to the building. although efforts would first be
placed upon extemal grant funding for such reL£ons.
The Godparents Scheme is a way for individuals. families and organisations to support
the childrens. families, and communty work of St James the Deacon Church.
Just as godparents promise to stand aiongside a child, this scheme invttes supporters to
care practically, give generously and pray fatihfully. You don't need to be a church
member to be involved.
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped erther wtth the running of activtties,
setting up. tidying away and baking cakes. who wrthout them. all of this work would not
be possible: Pat, Sheila. Lesley. Lennie. Christine. Mary, Claire, Gail, Malcolm, john.
Marion. Elaine, Rose and Lindi
Nicola Cook
Children and Families Worker
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Fabric and
Maintenence report
2025
ST JAMES
THE DEACON
CHURCH
SJ
FABRIC & MAINTENANCE
No major works to the fabric of the church were required in 2025. and the building
and gmunds remain in generally very gocyl order. As ahmays though, a significant amount
of work and m&ntenance tcKJk place across the year, often behind ttr*.e scenes, to ensure
this remains the case.
Annual and bi-annual checks. and replacements where neceswy. of fire equipment and
emergency lighting were carried out and all are In good working order. and the building
is safety compliant in all these a￿a$.
All portable elertrical appliance5 a150 underwent their annual PAT te5t.,ng. for which we
thank Tony S.<a1fe for carrying out lor us. testing almost 40 such appliances.
The church hall was cleaned twice a week by our contrarted cleaners. wrth the church
cleaning carried out by a dedicated group of volunteers throuEhoLrt the year. for which
we are very grateful.
The Chapel again twice required twtment for a large build-up of cluster flies during
the year, which is becoming a regular job now, although we Still remain hopeful that we
can eventually eliminate the problem.
The drains continued to need maintaining more regulthy than we would expect. with
the system prone to getting blocked, and requiring flushing OUL However, at the end of
the year. work was carried out LO the main drain chamber in the car park to re-align the
pipes, which il is hoped will pemwiently eliminate the problem of flushed Items getting
stuck and backing up the wlem (as of late mar.ch 2026. $0 far so good). We were
subsequently able to claim the majorty of the cost of thi5 work back through our
church building Insurance. which was very good news.
The grounds to the rear and side of the building continued to be wod(ed on. and
maintained. by membery of the Green Group. Steve Hedderick regiiSarky and expertly
cut the grass to the rear, which makes a huge posrtive contnbution to the look and feel
of th:.s area. This woi"I together wrth the other work of the group. led to a
sign5ficant improvement In the range of flora and fauna across the srte. and with that, the
continued Improvement .,n the ecological and bio4iversty value of the grounds. This
included the planting of a number of frurt trees In the rear garden space. some in
memory of loved ones who are no longer wrth us. We are sure these wll provide an
abundance of fruit in the coming years. This green, work remains an Important and on-
going priortty for us. (watch this space for works to the Memorial Garden to the front
of church over the coming weeks and months). We offer our grateful tharn￿ to Steve.
Margaret Clark. Pachel Hammond and Rev. Lesley Bilinda for their diligent work of
planning. planting and weed removal la thankless tssk), and for their commitment to this
Important piece of wor
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Regular Health and Survey checks were orried OLrt. with a series of new risk a$S￿$MentS
drawn up. and existing ones reviewed. We continue to give our very g1"ateful than￿ to
lennie and Bernard CLirk for their expert help and guidan￿ wtth all things Wea￿h and Safety.
Work took place in the sprring of 2025 to place the lights In the church h￿1 entrance,
corridor and toilds onto sensor control, so they 3re not on permanentty even vthen the hall
is in use. As well as being better from an energy perspective. this has also helped us to save
money on our monthly electncty bill
The exlemal doors to boih the church and the hall have been a problem with closing and
general wear and tear for some time. Paul Hopwood caryied out a series of repairs to both
sets of doors, with new. stronger hinges and general￿ maaa'ng therv hang. and close, more
Secu￿￿. We gwe our grateful thanks to Paul for this, and all the work he expertly carries out
for us.
The aLrtomatic dwrs to both the church and the hall had an MOT to Stop them from
suddenly stopping or) opening. which p￿Sented a potentid danger to users subsequently
walking Into them. This work was successful and has eliminated the problem.
A new portable sound system Is now In operation in church. which significant
Improvec. the sound when amplification is in use. This gifted to us during 2025 as part of
a very gener-ous donation received specifically for such a system. and we are very pleased to
have this to enhance our worship and events at vanous times.
You will h&ve also noticed the Introduction of a beautrful new st3ined glass arrangement of
our Patron Saint, james the t)eacon. which Is now standing in the porch entrance to the
church. This was very kind￿ gifted to us In the summer 012025 by Lord lame5 loicey from
Morthumberland. who was In possession of the worl and who leamed of our existence a5
the onty known church to whom James Is linked in this way. Discussions are on-going
regarding the permanent fix1ng of the wndow as part of the fabric of the building, so again,
wa-.ch this space.
Discussions wich our church architert have conbnued throughout the year on various other
fabric and maintenance considerations. wrth an eyE also on the longer term. However, the
building overall ￿MaInS In a sound and safe condttion.
Matt Parkinson and Jo Meier (Churchwardens).
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PCC attendance
ST JAMES
THE DEACON
CHURCH
Structure. governance and management
The composition and procedure of the PCC Is ￿gUlated bythe
Church Representation Rules as contained in schedule 3 of the Synodical
Government Measure 1969 (as amended). The funrtions and powers of the
PCC are contained in the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956,
as amended by the 1969 Measure.
One third of the nine elected members ￿ elected annually and serve for three years. All
members of the Church electoral roll are enttlled to vote and stand for election. There is also
provision for the co-option of members to the PCC. The incumbent is ex-officio Chairman.
The Churchwardens. elected annually. and the Church's Representatives on the Deanery
Synod, elected every third year to serve for three years, are also ex-officio members.
The PCC is responsible for:
The financial management of the church .
. The care and maintenance of the church fabric
. The care and maintenance of the churchyard
In order to measure these responsibil¥ties. under the Parochial Church Council (Powers)
measu￿ 1956. powers have been conferred on the PCC to..
Acquire. manage and admini¥ter property for ecclesiastical purposes afferting the parish
Formulate and approve an annual budget for the maintenance of the church work
Levy and collect a voluntary church rate
Make representations to the bishop with regard to tnatters affecting the welfare of the parish
The full PCC met 5 times during the year. The average level of attendance was 83%
PCC members who have served from l January 2025 until the date this report was
approved were..
Incumbent:
The Rev'd. Luke Tillett
SJ
Churchwardens:
Matthew Parkjnson
Joanne Meier
Representatives on the Deanery Synod:
Ann Wands (Appointed july-24)
Malcolm Walker (Appointed July-24)
Elected members:
Ralph Tate (elected May 2025 for three years)
Jean Margaret Clark (elected May 2025 for three years)
Ann Laing (elected May 2025 for three years)
Particia Thompson (re-elected May 2024 for three years)
Lesley Pocock (reolected May 2024 for three years)
Ruth Hopwood (re-elected May 2024 for three years)
Sarah Woods (elected May 2024 for two years)
Joanne Gibson (elected May 2023 for three years)
Claire Bedford (elected until APCM 2025- 25-May-25 & co-opted May-25 for one year)
Elaine Barnett (elected until APCM 2025- 25-May-25)
Other non voting members
PCC Treasurer . Adrian Fuller
PCC Secretary .' john Cook
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Responsibilities of the trustees
The charlcy's trustees (the PCC members) are responsible for preparing
the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales ￿ quires the trustees to
prepare financial statements 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 financial statements, the PCC members are required
to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charrties SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed,
subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
Inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The PCC members are responsible for keeping proper accounting
records which disclose wtth ￿asOnable accuracy at any time the financial
position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply wffch the Chartties Act 1993 and the Charity
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.
The PCC members are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charity and hence for taking ￿asOnable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other ir￿guIar1ties.
Signed by order of the Trustees:
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Vision and Mission
priorities
2026-30
ST JAMES
THE DEACON
CHURCH
SJ
OUR VISION
To be a flourishing, inclusive Anglican church at the heart of Acomb Moor- rooted
in Christ, shaped by scripture and the sacraments, generous in spirit, courageous in
service, and ComM￿ed to caring for God's creation.
Grounded in the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission. we seek to:
TELL- Proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
TEACH - Teach. baptise and nurture new believers
(m))
TEND - Respond to human need by loving service
TRANSFORM - Challenge injustice and work for renewal
TREASURE - Safeguard creation and sustain the life of the earth
These Marks of Mission shape and underpin everything we commrt to in 2026-30.
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Mission Priorities for 2025-26
l. Growing the Next Generation
(TELL & TEACH- Proclaiming and Nurturing Faith)
We will priortLise chIld￿n and young people as centr31 to our P￿sent and futu￿ life.
Develop and Implement a Child￿n & Young People Strategy
Establish a clear discipleship pathway from early years through youth
Strengthen volunteer recruttment, training, and safeguarding
C)eepen engagement wrth families and local schools
Ensure sustanability of children's ministry beyond 2026
Launch a Godparents Scheme
Encourage prayerful and financial sponsorship from congregation and wider
communty
Enable active, visible support for children and youth work
Foster intergenerational belonging and shared ￿SpOnsIbl1ty
Outcome..
A flourishing interyenerational church Whe￿ chIld￿n and young people a￿ rDoted
in Christ, nurtured in faith, and supported by the whole church family.
2. Deepening Spiritual Life - Our Rhythm of Life
(TELL & TEACH- Formation and Discipleship)
We will strengthen a sustainable and life-gtving "Rhythm of Life" centred on
Scripture. Generosty, and Rest
Scripture
Encourage ￿gUlar engagement with the Bible across all ages
Provide accessible teaching and OPFOrtunrf(ies for spiritual growth
Embed Scriptufdl confidence in worship, groups. and personal devotion
Generosity (Giving)
Grow planned giving and Gift Aid participation
Teach ￿ewardshiP as a joyful spiritual discipline
Build financial resilience for mission
Rest (Retreat)
Promote hea￿hY spirttual rhythms
Offer quiet days and retreat opportunities
Support sustainable pattems for leaders and volunteers
Provide seasonal courses (e.g. Lent and Advent prayer series)
Outcome..
A spiritually healthy church community nxjted in Scriptu￿, sh(7ped by generosity, and
sustained by rhythms of rest and ￿ne￿]I.

3. Church and Community Transformation
(TEND & TRANSFORM - Loving Service and Transforming
Communities)
We seek to be intentional, strategic, and collaborative serving Acomb Moor.
Undertake a Church & Community Audit (e.g. CUFS "Growing Go(xl")
Map current ministries and partnerships
Identify areas of greatest n*d and opportunty
Clarify priorities for focused mission impact
F)iscem opportuntties for deeper collatK)ration wtth neighLy)uring churches
Employ a Community Worker
Lead communty engagement and outreach (e.g. Communty CafelFoodbank)
Build partnerships wrf(h local groups and organisations
Support and expand ministry to older people (e.g. Tuesday Fellowship. Anna
Chaplaincy)
Develop measurable transformation inrtiatives
Support and grow volunteer teams
Apply for and secure grant funding
Outcome..
A more informed and rn0￿ intentional Chrlstion PrEsence bringing hope, justice, ond
practical support ot the heort of our community.
4. Sustainable Buildings for Mlsslon
(TREASURE- Safeguarding Creation & Supporting Mission)
Our buildings are central to worship. welcome, and witness. We will steward them
faithfulty for p￿sent and futu￿ generations.
Funding & Development Projects
Secure funding to renovate the Horton Room
Install new krcchen facilfcies to enhance hospitalty and communty use
Progress plans for the Memorial Garden and church grounds
Replace the hall boiler
Aepair or replace church windows
Establish a Buildings and Sustainabilty Working Group
Environmental Stewardship
Explo￿ sustainable heating solutions
I nvestigate solar and renewable energy options
Improve overall energy efficienq
. Continue Eco Church work and environmentaE awareness
Outcome:
Safe, welcoming and environmentally responsible focilicies that enable mission,
stEngthen community engagement. and serve future generations well.
Our Commitment for 202￿0
As St James the Deacon Parish Church moves forward. we commlt to:
• Being Christ-centred in worship and witness
Being informed and intentional in discipleship and service
Being courageous in addressing need and injustice
Being generous in giving and hospFtalty
. Being faithful stewards of our people, place. and planet
Together. we seek G(yJ's guidance and inspiration to live OLrt our cajling as a
Christian presence at the heart of our communty.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Independent Examinerfs Report to the membersltrustees of the Parochial
Church Council of Saint James the Deacon
I report to the Irustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner
The 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 144121 of the Chartties Act 2011 {the 2011
Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfEd myself that the chartty is not subject to audil under company law and is eligible for
independent examinalion, it is my responsibilty to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act".
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions gNen by the Charity
Commissioners section 145(51(b} of the 2011 Acl," and
state whether particular matters have ￿)me to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examinerfs Ststement
My examination was carried out in accordance wrth the general directions gtven by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
comparison of the accounts presenled with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items Of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations ffom you as truslees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit. and consequenlly no opinion is gtven as lo whether the accounts
present a Irue and fair view, and the report is limÉled to those matters sel out in the statement below..
Independent Examinerfs Statement
In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention..
. which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any malerial respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of ihe 2011 Act,. or
to prepare accounts which accord wrth these accounting records
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.
Rachel Hillman Bsc IHons) ACMA. CGMA
Certified Inslitute of Management Accountants
29" April 2026
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ST JAMES THE DEACON PCC
srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVtrIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Financial Review
Total receTrpts were £85.860 in 202S. compared to £102.322 in 2024.
The main feason for this decrease was a decrease in Grant Income- it is now proving harder to receive
grants than it 15 been previously. and also there was a grant received in 13te 2024 for use in 2025.
Regular income dropped slighily to £33.721 from £34.329 in 2024. while Gift Aid feclaims fell to £6,720
from £9.260- which w35 a "timing difference- in respect of the tlaim for the second half of the year
We ￿ceiVed £21.7411£22.S97 tn 20241 in Hall Bookin8 income. I thank Ruth Hopwood for mana8inB the
hall bookirngs so eflsciently.
We are grateful to the Diotese for providirtB a monthly Grang to the Parish to cover the cost of travel for
Lennie from her home io the Church. We were a150 grateful to the lamily of Janet Parkinson for a
donBtion of E2CQD following her funer31, which was spent on a new sound system for ihe Church.
The tc)tal receipt5 for the-General Fund- (so excluding 8rant5 for Nicola and for equipment) totalled
£73.665, compared to £75.947 in 2024.
Payments In 2025 totalled £94,821. compared to £98.(Y)l in 2024, of which É75,501 Icomparett to
£78,874 In 20241 was from the General Fund.
This included costs of the Children's wo￿. including Tuesday Tots. Junction Kids, Community Café and
Foodbank. which totalled £2.353 and was larzely covered by Grant fundsn2. The balance of the Gr3nts
received In 2024 for Équipment and Children's work was all spent in 2025.
The freewill offer for the year was £43,fJXJ, which is ertrough to cover the costs of our vicar. once an
allowance for the low income in the Parish was allowed for.
In addition, over £3.000 was given to charities chosen by the Church mernbers. includtng £irm which
was due Irom 2024.
At the end of 2025. we had £17.65S in our bank accounts. However. É10,068 of this is earmarked for future
spending on projects and £6,920 for the cost of the Childrens and Family worker, leaving only £667
available for the general running ol the ChLFrth. The member5 of the Church will be asked to consider if
they can Eive a littlè extra 10 support the Church durtng 2026.
I thank the whole PCC for their support. and in particular Matt Parkinson and Helen Cr055 for making
paymenis and paying in the weekly collettions. l also thank Fr Luke Tillett for his support.
Reserves Policy
It ss PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted and general reserve funds which equates to
approximately three months. unrestricted payrnents. to cover erner8ency sltuations that may arise from
time to time. However. at present only the balance in the Reserve fund is small and insuffitiernt to cover ihis
balance. It is our policy to invest our fund balances with Ihe CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.

ST JAMES THE DEACON PCC
srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrIvrrIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted
Funds
202$
Restrictèd
Funds
2025
T olal
Funds
2024
Total Funds
Not•
2025
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
Activities lor generating funds
Investment Income
Church acltvities
48,869
4.2
349
22.247
9.134
58,003
4.200
349
22,247
1.061
76.284
2.122
404
23.183
330
Olher1n¢om1ng resour
TOTAL INCOMING
RESOURCES
1.061
75.665
10.195
85.860 102.322
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs ol generalingincome
Church aciiviltes
Church expense5
Maiof Capital expendilure
Olher expeftditure
TOTAL RESOURCES
EXPENDED
1.126
50.593
26.089
1,126
S0.S93
42,202
444
48.200
49.028
16.173
10
900
330
77.808
17.013
94,821
98.001
NET INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI
RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
-2.143
4,818
.961
4,321
RECONCILIATION OF FUNOS
Total fundsbroughtfomard
Net In¢omingloutgoin9 resources
Transf8rs beiwèenlunds
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
12.717
13.899
26,616
4.961
22.295
-2.143
-6.818
4.321
161
-161
10.735
6,920
17,655
26.616
The siaiÈment of Financial Aciiyilies include5 all gains and losses in the year and therefore a ststement
ol toial reccenized g¥ins and losses has rw)t been prepared.
All the a￿ve amounts relate to continuing acEiVlties.

ST JAMES THE DEACON PCC
BALANCE SHEEr
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Balance Sheet
Note
2025
2024
CURRENT ASSErs
Cash al bank and in hand
17,655
17,65S
26616
26 616
TOTAL
TOTAL ASSETS
17.655
26.616
FUNDS
UnreslrictÉd- General
Unreslricted- Designated
Restricted
13
-2.926
15,643
13.899
26.616
13
13
10.735
6,920
17.655
TOTAL FUNDS
These finantial starements are to be approved and signed by Ihe Parochi￿ Church Council
on 26" April 2026

ST JAMES THE DEACON PCC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
- ye%red linder ihe ￿rI01-1(al cost cOn￿tIon In accord4ince
wiih. .IPLJlioiJle UY..tee K,.nRthry a=coup.t..nK SLI￿￿￿% ty Siatemep.i ol ReC￿￿MenCed Prclaice
'A¢=oiira.In¥l ?nd CFkii-Ities" Issued In HJrc* I￿{ 5 ISORP 2(X151. Ihe Church Accoijntine
Kekiulation? I"'tstr El-.,d :b,e char.lies Att 1 993.
Ine ￿1Q￿OlIn￿S IP<'LEdc p.l.: Ir41ngct on* clssets cind Iiabililies Wich the PCC Is rc%x)nsibie In I,Iw. They (Jo
noi Incluoc the ricioiip.ts of £hiu"cY groLiPS rvt owe their maFn affiltaton to an￿hcr tx)dy. nor tfrK)se that
.I'-e iY-¢rpi.Eil J,Ith.er p.15 0. CYii'.-ch rwber>
Funds
Generril {Unr￿tr c.cdl I￿ndS repi'e5er,T 4he'.unds of the PCC that ?.re noi subFCt Io cinY'-e5ti-￿ctlOnS
e the:;
-.sc in(f,Trrc IlVftiilti?.e fo'-.'.PPki(alion Ile gencra:. purposes of Ihe PCC. Itrose
InclLJde -iJnc5 eCS5gfkltW 'Oi- a ￿r[K￿lar ￿l￿Se ￿ the Frc.
Rcsiricied fL.P(fs..'c?IEseg1 donat1￿5 01" graftts t￿. 2 specific ooieci oi" Inwied by ttte PCC
'tsi" a spe￿I,..C oijctt l ie Yunds may (￿lY stEni on the S￿lf￿ ¢*a for whi(n I+￿Y wve given.
The eiCSi¥nilted <iryd rcsii-iaec fu￿5 by the Ffc 2025 cornpr6e'.
ReseiNt IL,nd Idesi8nflteol an am(xsYi Set p.side as a reseNe agair6t £1 f.?111n receiPI5 ¢>r rise
In ￿l¥ments.
I he iarow. Is for this 10 be,iknJl three pK)nt?s ol tjnrestfiaed ￿￿ents.
Pro,ocis lund Ide54gnaleitl .. an anuni sei agde for W projects- Legaoes are all(￿ted to
PclSStht"wgh fu￿ {Itsti"i(tedi fuThJs recep￿ for particular and Ltsed TOI.
?urpose
ul%iJli ILI.-d Irestr c-.edj
-.oney I.ece￿d fi"<yn thE c￿rCh of Englllr￿ ar0 others to fund
tie Childrens anc lies worker.
IqLJ.JneY".
.iJic Ii"estrickec lully speni In 2a251 groni rrrf)ney rKei¥ed to pay for ne
.l.IpMe￿t '.n Ihe C&llil-C
Gr,Inis fLJrwd Irest",aed fulty 5Deni..
£0251 allcuted for p.iriicular prqects
Fixed assets
Consc=iatDd and bcpetice¢J ?rott.rty fj exckKJed from the fina￿al siaterywis under &96121 of ihe
Ch
?I'itlCg 1993 (sec a so Yoie I l }.
rNQ.,,Iliie Is p.ic=d on moveibe crtiiicry liit'p,isnings held Jy Ihe c?LI￿￿￿.]r(*fjS ￿ special li￿$[ IOT. thc
PCC.Inv ch ". eoi Iire.I fLicL11￿ loi" dispo￿[ since PCC considers tTris to trje Intii eniibie property. Al
ex¥Y.It
e Ilc.. !r'"ec d%l'-
-.ie *Crll' on cop.sec-?.-ed oi. ￿￿£[e0 bii..Id'n415 <1nd mOTrt¢ibie chiil-ch
urnishinL1i wnet*e.- ma.nten3nce or 1mJrove￿i,.. ￿ wrillen Off.

ST JAMES THE DEACON PCC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Receipts and payments
I ne,:.c'"OLIT"C il'"e ?rGQwced on
"ece,'pt5.iTre paYry1eY15 basis. A" Tr=eijts and paynent5 &"e
"eco-.rTr zed w4c':
-.t￿ ai'e:'ccc'i.ec anc il'.e an.¢ aCCOLn*ed foT- Gl-oss
INCOMING RESOURCES
Genèral
Fund
2025
Dèsi9 Restrict
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total
fund$
2025
Total
Funds
2024
VOLUNTARY INCOME
PGS monthly givsng
ank givI￿g
Envelopes
Sumup for church
Cash
Childrèn's work- cash and Sumup
Fellowship
ColleciK*ns at speaal evènis
Legacies
Gift recovered
Grant income (Admin)
Grant incorne - Council IWaThn space)
Giant income- Counol Ichildrenl
Grant Income- DIc￿eSe (Travtrll
Grant Incomè- Diocese Imulliplyl
Other granls for child￿nS wother
Grant Income - Equipmenl
Grant 1Th￿rne- other
20.621
4.642
1.826
1.372
3.479
1.565
216
20,621
4,642
1,826
1.372
3.479
1.565
216
21.283
3,780
3.710
1.641
2.552
1.110
252
2,000
6.712
6.712
9.260
2.500
1.600
2.550
2.000
1.900
2.536
2,000
1.900
2.S36
8,134
2.8S2
8.000
2.000
10.54S
5.500
76.284
8,134
1.000
46,869
9,134
58.003
ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
Fundiaising sales and events
4.200
4,200
2.122
2.122
4.200
INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank inierÈsireceivable
349
349
349
349
404
404
5 CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Fees
Lettings
506
21.741
22.247
21.741
22.247
22,597
23,183
OTHER INCOME
Ordination
Lindisfarne Tnp
330
I,(￿1
1.061
1.061
1.061
TOTAL RECIEPTS
73.665
2.000
10.195
8S.860 102.322

ST JAMES THE DEACON PCC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
OUTGOING RESOURCES
General Designated Restrict•d
Fund
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
Total
Fund5
2025
T otal
Funds
2024
7 COSTS OF GENERAnhlG INCOME
Fund-raising activitiés
1.126
1.126
1,126
1.126
444
444
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Missionary giving anddcfft3titins
Freew411 Offenng
Honoraria
Clergy expenses
3.225
43.L
3.225
43,000
1.500
2.868
50.593
50.593
£1000 was given to each of Chaffinch and St Leonard's Hospice.as voted for at the 2025 APCM.
£1000 was givèn in earty 2025 to Safe and Sound Homes. whichwas delayed Ifom 2024.
Smaller payments were made lo To1￿1 Twinn1r￿and ChnsbansaPride in Yiwk.
CHURCH EXPENSES
2.320
43.000
1.200
1.680
48,200
Insurance
Maintenance
Equiprnènt
Upkeep o15erv1ces
Projects Inew sound equtpmentl
A(Imin expenses
Children s and family worker
Children s work
Treasury costs
Church Utility blls
Hall running costs
883
3.513
8,368
2,331
5.152
5.152
1,016
1.9S8
2,307
5,842
10,47S
4.680
490
2,530
6.863
42.202
1.016
2.307
5.842
8.275
10.242
2.648
953
3.245
8.570
49,028
10.475
2,327
2.353
1.383
5.716
23,782
1.147
1.147
16.113
2.307
10 OTHER EXPENDITURE
Ordinalion paymen¢
LiDdi5fame Tnp
330
9ry)
900
900
900
330
TOTAL PAYMENTS
75,501
2.307
17.013
94,821
98,001
11 STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS
Payments were made lo the Parish Administrator aThJ the Chddren's and Family workèr.
Tot81 payments were £14.2121£16.082 In 20241.
Full lime equivalénl empbyees are less Ihan 1.
12 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
TheChildrer¥sand Family woEkensthe wife of the PCC sec￿lary.
Sc>me maintenance Wofk was compleled by Paul Hopwood. the husband ol a PCC member

ST JAMES THE DEACON PCC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
13 STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Balance at
1 January 2025
Incoming Outgoing Transfers
re50urcts resources
B3lance at 31
December 2025
Unrestricted fund$
General fL5nd
Reserve fun¢J
Pfojects fund
rotal Unrestricted Funds
-2.926
73.665
7S.501
4.762
4.601
667
10.068
10.375
2.307
12,717
7S.665
77,808
161
10.735
Restricted funds
Chil¢Jfens anLI Familywothèr
Equipmeni fund
Granis fund
Passlhrough fund
Total R•siricted Funds
6.410
2.177
5.312
9.134
8.624
2.177
5.312
6.92 0
1.061
10.195
-161
13.899
17.013
-161
6.920
TOTAL FUNDS
16.616
85.860
94,821
17.455
41"TrY-.:f. jie.i- IFr. rnc.i025 &f..Lil .1 ttw liiP(i by a Ir2& nslt... i.Dil) I1￿ IIF
*h￿ L<KrlPIVIQ.
..tt trp fr(￿ P.Is£-.hi"(x¥h"" fiirQ'.o it￿. Gener.Il Iijnd.
14 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN
FUNDS
Net
Curren¢
Ass*t$
TOTAL
Unrestr4¢¢¢d income fvnds
10.735
6.920
17,655
10.735
6.920
17.65S
Total funds