St Helen's
Benson
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
ST HELEN'S CHURCH, BENSON
FOR THE YEAR 2025
PAGE
+ Reference and Administrative Information
Structure, Governgnce, and Marngement
Oblectlvas and Activltles
Overview
Report of the PCC'$ Activities
Electoral Roll Officar's Report
Churchwardens, Report
Safeguarding Officer's Report
Report on the Proceedlngs of the Aston 8nd Cuddesdon Deanery Synod
• Financial Revlew and Outlook
Hon. Treasurer's Report
Financial Outlook for 2026
PCC Financial Reserves Policy
Statement on the PCC'S
Responsibilitiès in Prep•ring the
Financial Statements
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.Isignedl..............................................
The Revd Dr Patrick Gilday, Rector of Benson with Ewelme
Report approved by the PCC on W March 2026
Benstsn Parochial Church Council, clo Tha Vicarage, Church Road, Benson, Oxlordshira OX10 6SF
Registered Charity No. 1212726

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATI
St Helen's Church, Benson is the Church of England parish church of the ecclesiastical parish of
Benson (Bensingion). Since April 2017 it has been held in benefice wilh the parishes of Brigh￿Qll
Baldwin, Cuxham with Easington, and Ewelme as "The Benefice of Benson with Ewelme" in the
Deanery of Aston & Cuddesdon, in the Archdeaconry and Episcopal Area of Dorchesler, in the
Diocese of Oxford.
This is the Annual Rep)rt for the Parochial Church Council of the ecclesiastical parish of Benson.
Overall responsibility for the atfairs of Benson Parochial Church Council ("PCC"} is exercised by the
Rector, the Churchwardens, and the Parochial Church Council.
The members of the Benson PCC are:
IEXOFRCIO MEAfBERS: -
| Clergy
The Revd Dr Patrick Gilday
The Revd Marion Harrison
ReGtor
Associate Minister (from 03.04.2025)
' Chur¢hw8rdens
Albert Bevan
David Wright
G8oige Levy
(until Y6.03.2025J
(from 16.03.2025)
i Reprèsèntatives
Stephen Bennett
Ann Wright
l David Wright
ELECTED AIEMBERS
Fenella Galpin
Lucy Steel
Richard Hess
| Gèorge Levy
Filistie Nyaude
Christinè f409s
(from 16.03.2025)
(unb-116.03.2025)
C<>Oi>TED iilEMBEFIS
John 861ry
(trom 03.06.2025)
The Secretary lo the PCC is Leah Bovan, who is also the Electoral Roll Officer. The Honorary
Treasurer is Christine Rees, who had formerfy also been a member of the PCC.
Day-to-day management of the Church is delegated to the Rector together with the Associate
Minister and the Churchwardens.
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church
Representation Rules 2025). The charity was registered wlth tne Charity Commission in 2025 witn
the registration number 1212726. The PCC consists of ex-olficio and elected members as detailed
in the table above. Elected members were elected or re-elected at the Annual Parochial Church
Meeting in March 2025.
The PCC delegates various matters of business to the Events & Fundraising Committee which
meets in particular to consider Ihe schedule of fundraising and social events for the year. The
membership ot the Events & Fundraising Committee during 2025 was Leah Bevan, Ann Wright,
Dinah Perkins, and Vivien Gardner. The PCC also delegates various matters of business lo the
Ecochurch Committee, which meets in particular to consider how the PCC might through its
activities contributè lo the Net Zero objectives of the Church of England. The membership of the
Ecochurch Committee during 2025 was David Wrighl, Ann Wright, Tessa Keys, Vickie Holcroft and
Richard Hess (Chair). The PCC turther delegates certain matters to a Fabric Committee. Members
of the Fabric Committee during 2025 were George Levy (Chair), and Peter Allan.

Risk Assessment
The PCC has considered the major risks to which the Church may be subject, and appropriate
systems have been put in place to manage and mitigate those risks. A rolling schedule ol annual
risk assessments is supplemented by ad-hoc risk assessments for individual or one-off activilies.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Overview
Benson PCC has the responsibility for co-operating wrth the incumbent (the Revd Dr Patrick Gilday)
and the Associate Priest {the Revd Marion Harrison, from her licensing on 3° April 2025} in
promoting the ecclesiastical parish of Benson, the whole mission ol the Church, pastoral.
evangelistic. and social. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of St Helen's
Church, Church Road, Benson, OX10 6SF" the Canons, Room, Church Road, Benson, OX10 6SF;
and the two churchyards on either side of Church Road in Benson (maintenance responsibility for
the churchyard on the southern side of Church Road was transferred in April 2024, following
closure).
The PCC is committed to enabling the residents of the ecclesiastical parish of Benson to worship
God rightly, in spirit and in truth. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish
and makes proposals for the ways in which divine seNice at St Helen's can seNe the needs of all
those who live in the parish.
When planning the PCC'S activities for 2026, we have considered the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benefit, and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the
advancement of religion. We try to enable all residents of the ecclesiastical parish of Benson to live
as witnesses to the love of God in Christ through-
• Worship and prayer., leaming about the Gospel- and deepening their reliance in Jesus Christ,
the incarnate Son of God.,
• The provision of spiritual and pastoral care for people who live in the ecclesiastical parish.
and
• Mission and outreach work.
In order to facilitale this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of St Helen's Church and
the Canons, Room, together with the two churchyards in Benson.
Report of the PCC'S Activities
Leah Bevan
In 2025 the PCC has followed the usual time scale., meeting six times during the year. Three of
these meetings, January. March and November were held virtually on Zoom, and the meetings in
June, July and September were held in person.
Two Churchwardens, three Deanery Synod Representatives and a small team of PCC members
have shown a willingness to work together with Fr Patrick, and with the Revd. Marion Harrison who
ofliciated for the first lime in St Helen's Church on 18. May 2025, to ensure all those who enter the
church either as known congregation members or visitors, feel welcomed, well looked after and
inspired by worship inclusive of all ages, where we all learn and develop an understanding of how
lo be true disciples of Jesus Christ.
During 2025, the PCC have had some difficult decisions to make. in the back of every PCC
membefs mind and at each PCC meeting, is the realisation that our church buildings are a precious
gift from those who have gone before us in the Christian faith and that there are challenges and
responsibilities to be consid&red very carefully, when caring for historic buildings.
The PCC, with excellent guidance and directlon from the Treasurer, conlinues to regularly monitor
the financial situation ol the Church, ensuring we cover all our local costs in running services and
other activities, healing and lighting and maintaining our building and Garing for its grounds in

addition to paying our share to the diocese towards the support and payment of the clergy. The
PCC is extremely grateful to all those who are able lo make regular or one-off donations to the work
of St Helen's and to those people who have supported any Event or Fundraising Activity held in
Church during the past year, including the Christmas Tree Festival, which was well attended by
many members of the local community as well as visitors from further afield.
January 2025 finally saw the completion of the repair of the link corridor roof to the Canons, Room
and the replacement of the hopper and drainpipe that had been dislodged the previous January by
high winds. Feeling a little more in control now that water was not entering the building, the new
PCC elected at the APCM in March concentrated on registering with the Charity Commission,
looking into developing a web presence, installing WIFI in the Canons, Room, introducing a card
reader into church, replacing tho halogen spotlights in the Chancel and Aisles to LEDS and having
PIR motion senor installed in the toilets (paid for, in a large part thanks to a 'Quick Win, grant from
the Diocese and the Listed Places of Worship VAT Grant Scheme). Unfortunately, after a very dry
hot summer. and then heavy down pours of rain in the Autumn, we end 2025 in the same way that
we ended 2024, with another leaking roof above the kitchen and Canons, Room. Recent heavy rain
has found its way through gaps in the flat roof, with an ugly stain running down the wall of the kitchen
and with a risk of further damage to the labric if the roof is not repaired.
As a PCC we are extremely lucky to have some very capable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic
individuals who are focusing on looking at a strategic focus on a sustainable future for the building.
whist working alongside oth8r PCC members and volunteers, maintaining and repairing the building
both inside and out as per the recommendations of the Quinquennial Inspection 2023. The initial
objective of this Future Sustainability Working Group is to obtain seed funding for a feasibility study
into improving the heating in the church and Canons, Room.
The PCC continues to take care of the historic churchyard surrounding the church and are grateful
lo the mowing team for keeping this area a place of natural beauty for the community and visitors
that it serves. It offers a tranquil space for peace and quiet reflection and is home to a rich diversity
of trees, plants and animal life.
PCC members continue to look forward to working alongside each other, sharing resources.
knowledge and skills whilst striving towards the common purpose of renewing and implementing tho
whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Elecloral Roll Officer's Report
Leah Bevan
The Electoral Roll was opened for revisions following the statutory notice period on 7th February
2026 and the period lor revisions closed on 27, February 2026. The revised Floll has been posted
in church for fourteen days prior to the APCM. Following the revision there are 93 individuals on
the Electoral Roll of the parish. One person has died, and 16 new names have been added.
This Electoral Roll figure entitles the APCM to elect up to nine members of the PCC. and up to three
lay representatives to the Deanery Synod.
Churchwardens, Report: Fabric and Ornaments
Albert Bevan and George Levy
Our thanks go to everyone who by giving their time and skills lo ensure that St Helen's remains a
special church to both worship and socialise.
Many thanks to Pele Allan and Dave Wright for their support for maintaining our special buildings.

E-Bound carried out the yearly seNice on the roof alarm system.
The church organ and pianos have been serviced.
Statistics for Mission: January to December 2025 completed and sent to Diocese.
The annual church inventory was completed and all church belongings have been accounted for
and are in good order.
Update on Canon roof repair. All completed on Friday 17 January 2025. We can now get on with
replacing tha hopper and drainpipe to the tower. Replacement ol hopper and drainpipe all completed
28. March 2025.
We both attended Episcopal Visitalion at St Mary's Wallingford on 2"June 2025 also a training
session at Christ Church Abingdon on 20° September 2025.
All Health and Safety records were completed through 2025. Thank you to all who were involved in
completing this important task.
Most of all thank you Janel for your devotion and supportive knowledge.
Safeguarding Officer's Report
Safeguarding is about the welfare of each one of us.,
Janet Worroll
St Helen's takes Saleguarding very seriously and follow the legislation and the PCC has 'Gomplied
with the duty undersection 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have
due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).
St Helen's has a nominated Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) who, wth the PCC, pul together a
safeguarding policy to provide a framework lo ensure our work here at St Helen's is carried out
safely. This is reviewed annually, updated by the PCC and displayed on the church noticeboards.
Our ke
messa
es are: _
The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults. involved in church activities
is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the church.
At St Helen's we are committed to promoting a safer environment and culture and supporting all
those who come into ourchurch. We ensure there is support for any member of the church who has
responsibility related to children and vulnerable adulls.
Promotin
a safer church: .
A safeguarding report is made lo the PCC monthly by the PSO. This is a standing item on
the PCC agenda.
St Helen's follow the guidance of the Church of England on "Saler RecrL5itment and People
Management" under this guidance the following safeguarding roles exist:
Recruiter..
Patrick Gilday
Verifier.. Lucy Steel
Parish Safeguarding Officer.. Janet Worroll
Members of the PCC and volunteers working with children & vulnerable adults and bell
ringers attend Safeguarding training, delivered by the Diocese.
DBS checks are carried out according lo Diocese guidelines for everyone working wth
children's groups and vulnerable adults. The PCC has accepted Verifile as the DBS provider
following a data breech al APCS in 2025. Sl Helens was not affected by this bree¢h.

Safeguarding training and DBS checks are renewed évery 3 years.
The PSO attends Oxford Diocese safeguarding meetings, training and workshops
The PSO attends the annual Safeguarding service held at Christ Church Cathedral.
St Helen's uses the Church ol England online Safeguarding Dashboard and Hub which aims
to make safeguarding administration and governance simpler for parishes.
We continue to review how we safeguard information that we keep Imthin our church
community.
Safeguarding policies can be viewed on our website and on Ihe notice boards in the church
porch and at the Canons, room door.
Related policies are also in place, recruitment of ex-offenders and the use of social media.
Safeguarding contact details for the parish and diocese are available on the church porch
notice board.
For more information visit: https'.//wWw.oxford.anglican.or￿Sa1egUard1ng.
REPORT ON THE PRO
EEDINGS OF THE DEANERY SYNO
Davld and Ann Wrlght and Steve Bennett
St Helen's Church falls wilhin the Deanery of Aston and Cuddesdon, which has some 50 churches
of varying sizes. Each Deanery has a Synod consisting of clergy and lay representatives with a role
in communicating be￿een churches and the Diocese of Oxford. St Helen's is entitled to three
elected lay representatives on the Deanery Synod, currently Dave and Ann Wright and Steve
Bennett, who were elected to setve for three years at st Helen's Annual Parochial church Meeting
in 2022.
The Deanery Synod mel three times during 2025- in Thame on 251h February, Chinnor on 18°June
and Watlington on 23° October. At the final meeting ol Ihe year, we said farewell to Jane Haslam
as our Area Dean, though we will still see her on other occasions as the Assistant Archdeacon ol
Dorchester. The new Area Dean is Rev Angle Patterson ol Watlington.
These meetings are occasions to meet represenlatives from other churches. and share ideas and
news. As St Helen's represenlalives we=
Circulated details of St Helen's meeting with Rev Dr John Weaver. Vice President of The
John Ray Initiative IJRI) on Sunday 23rd February 2025.
Set up a table-top display of St Helen's Eco Church activities at the February synod in Thame,
highlighting our Big Green Event on 7th June 2025.
Publicised and attended a Deanery Praise Service hostgd by St Leonards. Watlington on 20°
July with a Dana which includecl Fr Patrlck {Plano) and Dave {mandolin/guitar).
The formal presentalions al the Deanery Synod meetings during the year included working with
children, young people and families {a focus for the Deanery over the year), updates on the work of
Christian Aid and its current campaigns, and 'From classroom to community, on churches,
engagemenl with local schools. Excellent updates from Diocesan and General Synod were
provided by Helen Lamb, giving an insight into the complexities ol church governance and the
importance of having good representation.
Deanery Synod representalives lor 2025 were thé clergy, Steve Bennett, Ann Wrighl, and David
Wright.
FINANCIAL REVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Hon. Treasurer's Report
Christine Rees

As detailed in the financial statements for 2025, total receipts in unrestricted funds were £93,126
compared to £81,699 for 2024 (2024 included an £2k legacy and 2025 included two legacies
amounling to £15k of which £10k remains in designated funds). The £5k legacy was used towards
roof repairs. Our regular giving (excluding tax refund and legacies) increase(J slightly year on year
(YOY) by circa £2.7k to £50,025 due totally to Ihe one-off donations received following Patrick's plea
to get us into surplus lor the year, please see below graphs. Thanks lo all those people who continue
to contribute to St Helens so generously.
Planned and Voluntary Giving
socoo
40WO
30000
20DOO
I(￿0
2020
2021
2022
2021
2024
2025
Donations via C.A.F.
Donations
Gift Aided Giving IEnv2lopesl
stewarthhip (Envelopes + Direct Credits)
ate- Ordinary Serv]ces
Net proceeds from fundraising for general church funds totalled £7.108 which was slightly up
compared to 2024. Many thanks to the events and fundraising team and all the people who
supported the many events that took place. Fee income was down vs prior year by £1.9k to £5.092.
Rental income (Canons Room) and contribution to heating and lighting were similar to 2024 at
£2,252.
A total of £83,235 was spent to provide the Chrislian ministry from St Helen's up circa £8.1 k from
2024 which was £75,088. The main drivers of Ihe variance is an increase in Parish Share of £2.2k
{this is actually less than expected as we had a rebate for the House for Duty vacancy, expenditure
in Repairs & Maintenance of £5.6k (although we did have a legacy of £5k which thankfully covered
the bulk of knisl and expenditure on trees in the churchyard of £1.6k as insufficient funds at the time
in restricted churchyard. We also benefiled from less than expected healing bills as the meler wasn't
working driving a saving lo forecast of circa £1.2k. Our Parish Share for 2025 was £61,514 and our
Parish Share for 2026 is £66.7k some increase 01 £5.2k. The Graph below shows our total spend
split by percentage (some smaller spend has been combined).

Total Spent percentage Split
2%2%.2%
C¥nons' Room
HeatlnyJLlghtln&Water
Music.. Or8anist + Director
Printin& Sanctuary, Subscriptions
Repalrs and Mainrenanee
Parish Share
74%
Cost ofGererating fvnds
Olher
Overall, we had budgeted for a deficit in unreslricled lunds of £7.8k. Thankfully we ended the year
with adeficitof £108. We were very fortunate that income was up against budget by £11.3k however
this did include some one-time income such a £5k legacy (the £1 Ok legacy isn'l included here as in
designated funds) and tho one-time donations following Patrick's plea. Total expenses tor the year
came in over budget by circa £3.6k as explained previously due to the roof repairs and tree work
less sav(ngs in heating and parish share. We are very fortunate thal St Helens is so well supported
through the generosity of the people that give to our church either through regular giving or donations
or by supporting the many fundraising events.
Below is a very simple summary.
2025
Budget
Actuals
Variance
68,450
79,764
11,314
(76,235) {79,872) (3,6371
Unrestricted Income
Unrestricted Expenditure
17,7851
(108}
7,677
In summaryihe Unrestricted funds stand at£28,788, £10.000 in designated funds and the Reslricled
Funds total £9,706.
Outlook lor 2026
11 is always difficult to budget for a Church given there are so many variables. Based on analysis in
November 2025 the total expenditure budget for 2025 is £79.741. This equales to £1,533 each
week to meet the basic operating costs and to provide the range of activities that make up the life
of our church. Our budget for income is £70,750 based on lalest information and analysis. In
summary our budgeted delicil for the year is £8,991. There are some costs already for 2026 that
are outside of the budget such as work required to fix roof leaks and Parish Share coming in higher
than expected. The PCC will monitor the income and expanditure situation throughoul the year and
consider whether it is possible or prudenl for us to continue paying the lull amounl of the Parish

Share requested by the Deanery in 2026 and future years. Sadly, if we are unable to pay our
requested Parish Share longer term, then eventually this may lead to a reduction in ministry across
the benefice. As mentioned above, thanks to all our givers through whatever method for being so
generous.
The PCC is extremely grateful for the loyal support received from our congregation in 2025. We
would like lo thank all those who give of their resources. time and taler7ts and all who contribute lo
Ihe mlssion of St Helen's.
ReseNes Policy
1 The PCC acknowledges that donations made to the Church should be used to further its
charitable objeclives, but that good stewardship requires some funds to be held in reserve
for Ihe eff icient running of the Church.
2 The PCC endeavours lo keep three to six months of running costs in unreslricted reservas
to a) provide working capital and b) to cover untoreseen expenditure. Based on the budgeted
expenditure for 2026 this is £20.000- £40,000.
3 Should larger sums of money be required for urgent building works or other unexpected
expenditure, a fundraising campaign will be sel up.
4 Shoul(J the unréstrictod reseNes fall below the lower limit or above the upper limit, the PCC
will takè action as required.
5 This policy will be reviewed annually or as required due to a change in circumstances.
STATEMENT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Parochial Church Council is responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounling Stan(Jar(is
(United Kingdom Generally Accepied Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Council to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and lair view of the state of affairs of the
hurch and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the church for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Council is reouired lo:
selecl suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-,
• observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and pwdent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been lollowed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial staternents, and
prepare Ihe financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the church will continue in operation.
The Council is responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the church and enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting
Regulations 2006. They are also responsible lor safeguarding the assets of the church and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.

The Parish of Benson
The Examined Accounts
for the year ended
31st December 2025
sr HÉLEN'S CHURCH,
8£NSON.
Presented at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on
th
15 March 2026

Independent examiner's report to the PCC of St Helen's, Benson. Oxfordshire
I report to the trustees on my extmination of the acctsunt5 of the Parochial Church Council of St. Helen's, Bènson for the
year endett 31st December 2025 which are Set out on pages 3 to 5.
Respective Responsibilities of the PCC and Examiner
As the charity trustee5 you are responsible for the preparation of the ac¢tsunts in accordance with the Chèrities Act 2011
(the Act). The PCC consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Act and have chosen
Instead to have an independent examination.
It is my responsibility to..
Examine the atcounts (under secfion 145 of the Actl,.
To follow the procedures laid down in thè General Oirections given by the Charity Cornm55sloners (under section
1451511bl of the Actl,. and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commi$5ion. An
examination Include5 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
seekin8 explanation5 from your treasurer or you 35 PCC mernbers concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all thè eviden￿ th31 would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as
to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr view. and the report is limited to those matter5 set out in the
statement below.
Independent examiner's ststement
In connectlon with my examination. no matter has come to my attention..
which glves me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Act have not been met,. or
to whtch, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the account5
to be reached.
Slgned by.. Heather Emerson. ACA (Retiréd)
Date.. 141212026
Address.. 18 Horseshoes Lane, Benson, OXIO 6LB

RExelptsand PaymeMsA¢couArs
PAROCHIALCHURIY COUNQL OF5f HELEN'S,
BENSON
Flnandal 5taiemerirs fortheyew En¢fjd 3tst OEcember 1024
Rgcglpts aThJ Paymèrrts Accoursts
Unrestricted
funds
RÈrtfittÈd
lund5
Endi)wmÈnt
Funds
TOTAL
2025
TOTAL
2024
Note
RE￿IpTs
voluntary receip
Planned Giving
colkttiDns at senrtces
All othergwingfvduntsry recelpts
GrfiAld recovered
36.n6
36,726
5A14
27.728
11,088
80256
37.184
5,161
14.999
13.617
70.961
5.414
22,885
10,945
75.970
3a
143
4.986
Actwitiesfor8ener8tinBftsnth
3b
8,219
8219
8,170
Investment income
1.593
367
1.960
1,688
Church actT￿t￿$
3d
7,344
7344
9.343
Otherreoipts
Total receipts
93,126
98.479
90,167
PAYMENT5
Church atyvEties'.
Dli)cesan parish ¢Ontribut￿n%
Clet8y and staffingc05ts
Church runnIngexp￿seS
Hall runningcost5
A(fvertising
MI￿1￿n gEvln8 and donatyons
61.514
3.494
15,544
1,572
61,514
3.494
23,318
1,572
59,316
3,294
14,696
1,653
274
50
79,233
7,774
3f
82.124
7.774
89.$92
C05t50f generatinEfunds
i.iii
I,iii
1,218
Totsl Payments
83,235
7.774
g1.(M)9
80,501
SuTrlus1-DÈfic
9.891
12.4211
7,470
9,665
TransfeTS beiweÈn funds
9.891
12.4211
7,470
9,665
C05h ot bankand ID handat tstIan￿ry
28.898
12,127
41,025
31060
Cash atbank and in hand at 31 DeCem￿r
38,789
9.7(
48A95
41.025
Stat#m¢M otAssets apd Llabllltles
UnTe5Ltfjtted
funds
Re5trictÈd
Fund5
EDdowmÈnt
fund5
TOTAL
2024
TOTAL
2023
Note
Cash Funds
Bankojrrenièccount
Ueposrc a¢tount
4,078
34,711
38,789
4,965
43,530
48.495
9,063
31,962
41,025
8/19
9,706

Notes
Accountlng pollcles
Infom)adon
Ben50n P3rothial Church Councllls i rÉglst@red ch3fity Inumi*r 12127261. Ref@tence5 in these atrOuntsto"thÈ Pcry arè
referen￿10th1& charty. The members ofthe PCC arEthettU5tees of the chartty underchirfty law and are refer￿d to in these
accountsas"thetrustee<.ThE PCC meets thedefinition of a Public Bpnefrt Entity under FRSIO2.
Accountlry Wn%￿lOn
The financial 5tateTnentsof th2 PCC hove been prepared iAaccordarKe with the Church Accounting REgul&tiOns2(X>S u5ingthe
Receipts and Payrf*nts bas￿.
The movernÈnts In restrirted fvNls durfngthe yearwere..
Bal blfwd
Re￿pts
PaymÈnts
Transf4rs
Èal clfwd
Designated
Repairs Jnd Malntenan
Legacy
3,0(M)
5,0(Kl
8,0(K)
15,000
15,OQO
,o(x)
Rostricted
FabrK Fund-General
nJPiano Fund
church￿rd Fund
Bells Fund
Cholr Fund
aock Fund
Youth fjr<x5P
Mission Fund
Wrfi Slant
QukkWID5Awa
Insurance Claim
Fbwer Fund
17
497
1.835
636
2,582
530
113
572
233
390
2,240
338
2,531
573
937
1,23S
121
166
70
109
552
2,397
20
2aS
2,9
2,776
35
2,776
340
13
5,353
318
12,127
7,774
9,706
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TOTAL
2025
TOTAL
2024
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Donations￿3 CAF and other
Legacies
7A85
15,000
22,885
4,843
12.728
15.0(h)
27.728
12,999
14999
Safari Supper
Recitsl
Lent FtsndMser
Quiz Night
Herttsge Dav
DaY/Gr￿￿￿ Wèek
Pancake Supper
SrM)nsorÉd Summerwalk
Chr15rrnasTree Festival
Men's Breakfdst
Saleof chri51ff￿5f￿rdS
WhL%t
Autumn F4ncles Concert
Putt￿ 53lèg
wantage Bra
Sale 0fTeaT0￿*
1.422
1238
229
1.682
S58
3,128
387
271
494
295
3,128
387
271
494
295
429
265
180
1.363
2(Y)
1.271
1,271
143
355
340
365
365
85
328
469
8,170
430
430
93
8,219
93
8,219

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Dwidends on (BF Investment Funds
CbF DeposltaccDunt Interest
Interestfrom HMRCon GA
47
L200
47
1.568
346
1,9fA)
367
1,622
20
1,688
367
dl
ChurchaciivlUe*
Fees
5,092
1,812
5,092
1,812
440
7,344
7,017
1.659
673
Contrfbution fOrU￿of cawl￿ Room
ContribUt￿n for Heating & tishting
9.348
Paymen
Churth Mnnlngexp¢w'
Heating & knghting
Insurance
Repairs maintenance
Pasta￿, prfntlngand statronery
Water
(Xher
Or8anlpiaftts repairsand tullin8
Churchyard upkeep
BÈ115repairs
WIFI Gttnt
Parlsh Mission
Quick Wins Award
CDsts of servke5
L759
2,975
8.046
177
11791
1.631
1.759
2.975
10,822
177
11791
1,631
573
937
2.766
2,934
2,405
255
149
2,776
sn
937
70
235
555
4,425
70
235
248
1,135
15,544
35
1.170
23,318
679
14,696
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