The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Okehampton in the Diocese of Exeter
Address for correspondence The Rectory, Church Path, Okehampton EX20 1LE
Annual Report and Financial Statements
of the Parochial Church Council
for the year ended 31 December 2025
Vicar: The Reverend Claire Reynolds (Licensed 7 January 2026)
Bankers: Lloyds Bank, Fore Street, Okehampton
Independent Examiner: Mrs Ellizabeth Shaw ACCA
Our website: https://northmoorteam.org.uk/all-our-churches-in-the-northmoor-teamministry/okehampton-all-saints-church/ and All Saints' Okehampton Parish Church - A Church Near You
The Parochial Church Council is a Registered Charity number 1214148
Approved 20 Apr 2026
Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council 2025
Contents
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 ................................................................................ 3 Aim and Purpose ......................................................................................................................... 3 Objectives and Activities ............................................................................................................. 3 Achievement and Performance .................................................................................................. 3 Appointment of a New Incumbent ......................................................................................... 3 Worship and Prayer ................................................................................................................. 4 Choir and music report ............................................................................................................ 4 Church Fabric ........................................................................................................................... 5 Mission and Evangelism .......................................................................................................... 5 Financial Review 2025 ............................................................................................................. 6 Reserves policy ........................................................................................................................ 6 Fundraising and Socials ........................................................................................................... 7 Safeguarding ............................................................................................................................ 7 Volunteers ............................................................................................................................... 7 Structure, Governance and Management .............................................................................. 8 PCC Secretary Report .............................................................................................................. 9 Deanery Report ....................................................................................................................... 9 Okehampton Bellringers ....................................................................................................... 10 Charity Status ........................................................................................................................ 10 Administrative Information ................................................................................................... 11 Receipts and Payments .............................................................................................................................. 12 Statement of assets and liabilities ............................................................................................................. 14 NOTES ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Appendix – Independent Examiners Report
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Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025
Aim and Purpose
All Saints’ Parochial Church Council (PCC) has responsibility for working with the Incumbent to promote the whole mission of the Church within the parish, including its pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical work. In addition to responsibility for the Grade II listed church building, the PCC is also responsible for the maintenance of the Church Hall in Market Street.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish family. In planning its activities, the PCC has had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and in particular the specific guidance relating to charities for the advancement of religion.
Our services and worship seek to put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. We aim to enable people of all ages to live out their faith as part of our parish family through:
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worship and prayer, including learning about the Gospel and growing in knowledge of and trust in Jesus Christ;
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the provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish; and
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mission and outreach work.
To support and sustain this work, it is essential that the PCC maintains the fabric of both the church and the Church Hall.
Achievement and Performance
The church community of All Saints is grateful to God for its continued witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ over many centuries. As we gather for worship, we are conscious of the many thousands who have gone before us, who have prayed and worshipped in our historic church building. While respecting our history and traditions, we seek to share the love of God in ways that are relevant and accessible to our local community, which continues to grow rapidly as new homes are built in the area. All our activities are underpinned by prayer as we seek to serve God faithfully.
Appointment of a New Incumbent
Following the retirement of the Revd Stephen Cook at the beginning of 2025, a period of vacancy followed during which careful discernment took place regarding the future structure of ministry within the benefice and the appointment of a new incumbent. With the guidance of the Bishop of Plymouth and our Archdeacon, it was agreed to advertise for a Team Vicar of the parishes of Okehampton, Inwardleigh and Belstone (including Sticklepath).
Representatives from the three PCCs met to work collaboratively on the drafting of a Benefice Profile, which was submitted to the Diocese for consultation and approval. Following advertisement and interviews held in September 2025, the PCCs were delighted to agree the appointment of the Revd Claire Reynolds, who was licensed as Priest in Charge on 7 January 2026.
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Curate
We have been very grateful to have Revd Gill George as a curate with us for several years. She has been a blessing to the Benefice, serving faithfully and joyfully. We were very pleased for her when she accepted an incumbency at the South Tamar Mission Community.
Worship and Prayer
Team Vicar: The Revd Claire Reynolds
Licensed Lay Minister: Maurie Webber Retired Clergy with Permission to Officiate: John Hall and Tim Newcombe
During 2025, our established pattern of worship was maintained throughout the vacancy, offering a wide and varied range of services that continued to nurture the spiritual life of the congregation.
In a typical four-Sunday month, three services of Parish Communion are held at 11.00am in All Saints’ Church, following the pattern of the liturgical year. These services are usually attended by between 30 and 40 worshippers. Members of the congregation are actively involved through readings and intercessions. Where possible, services are live-streamed, enabling those unable to attend in person to participate either live or at a later time.
On the first Sunday of each month, an informal café-style service is held in the Church Hall in the town centre. This service is well attended and, during the vacancy, was led by lay members of the congregation. Although it does not include the Eucharist, it provides an opportunity for people to explore and discuss their faith in a relaxed setting over coffee and cake.
In months with five Sundays, a service of Holy Communion is held on a rotating basis with the congregations of Belstone, Sticklepath and Inwardleigh.
Unfortunately, the Sunday school group has diminished over the past year and there is currently no separate provision for children during morning worship. However, children remain very welcome at all services, and the children’s area at the back of the church continues to provide space for quiet play and creative activities.
A Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion service is held weekly on Thursday mornings in St James’s Chapel, with a regular attendance of between five and twelve people.
Brick Church takes place monthly on Saturday afternoons in the Church Hall and provides worship for parents and families (see separate report below).
In addition to regular worship, the church has continued to offer baptisms, weddings and funerals throughout the year. A monthly service is also held at Lakeside Residential Home.
A house group meets monthly in members’ homes, and seasonal study groups were held weekly during Lent and Advent.
All Saints’ Church remains open on Tuesdays between 10.00am and 12 noon for prayer and quiet reflection. During the final fifteen minutes, those present gather for shared prayer. During the vacancy, members of the congregation were also encouraged to pray individually wherever they were at 10.30am on Monday mornings.
Choir and music report
Part way through 2025, we were sad to say farewell to our organist and choirmaster, Stuart Payne, who returned to Kent for health reasons. We were, however, fortunate that our
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occasional organist, Kevin Lane, was able to step in and provide continuity during this period. With our new Team Vicar now in post, we will be seeking to make a permanent appointment.
During 2025, we were encouraged to see an increase in choir membership. The choir sings on most Sundays and has rehearsed and performed a number of anthems at services throughout the year, particularly during Harvest and the Christmas season.
Church Fabric
The oldest part of the church building is the tower, which dates from the mid-15th century. The remainder of the church was destroyed by fire in 1842, which, somewhat ironically, originated in the tower—the only part of the building to survive. The present nave and chancel were completed in 1844.
The most recent quinquennial inspection was carried out in 2023. All items identified as requiring immediate attention or action within one year have now been addressed, with only a small number of items scheduled to be completed by 2028.
A full risk assessment has been undertaken, along with PAT testing and the routine maintenance of all fire extinguishers and lightning conductors. A remote-control system has been installed for the church heating, and the temperature is now maintained at a minimum of 10°C. This has successfully eliminated the musty smell that was previously noticeable within the church.
Mission and Evangelism
Brick Church
Brick Church continued to meet on the last Saturday of each month throughout 2025. The team of leaders and helpers meet in advance of each session to pray together and to plan the programme.
At the January 2025 meeting, we said a fond farewell to the Revd Steve and Fiona, who had been pivotal leaders of Brick Church since its inception. This was marked by a particularly busy and enjoyable afternoon, with 26 children and their families attending to celebrate their contribution and say goodbye.
During the year, we recruited two new helpers and continue to seek additional volunteers to support this important ministry.
Attendance has varied over the year and numbers have been slightly lower than in previous years. Nevertheless, the children clearly enjoy the opportunity to play with Lego and to build creations linked to the theme of the month (often with imaginative interpretations!). They are consistently attentive during the storytelling, which is presented in a variety of creative ways, and during times of prayer. The children are also becoming increasingly familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, accompanied by actions.
Looking ahead to 2026, our hope is that children’s ministry within the parish will continue to flourish. At present, Brick Church remains the primary expression of this work, and we value it highly as part of our mission and outreach to the local community.
Who Let the Dads Out?
Who Let the Dads Out? (WLTDO) continues to be an important part of the life and outreach of All Saints’ Church. The group provides a welcoming and supportive space for local fathers and
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male carers to spend time with their children and to connect with other dads. A core group of approximately eight to ten families attends each session.
Highlights during the year include:
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The opportunity to run antenatal sessions for new fathers, enabling two first-time dads to meet and form friendships at a particularly significant and potentially isolating stage of life.
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The planning of a summer family camp, which unfortunately had to be postponed until 2026 due to adverse weather conditions.
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Michelle beginning work with the local suicide prevention team, following formal recognition by Devon County Council of the vital role WLTDO plays in helping to reduce suicide risk among fathers and male carers.
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The successful securing of grant funding from Okehampton United Charities, Okehampton Town Council and the Devon Community Foundation.
Financial Review 2025
The Church
Income for church activities during the year amounted to £62,192 (2024: £80,230). Of this, £32,115 (2024: £36,827) was received through planned giving, collections and Gift Aid. In addition, the PCC received legacies during the year, all of which were unrestricted in their use.
Total expenditure for the year was £58,308 (2024: £76,097). As a result, the year ended with a small surplus of £2,516 on the General Fund and a surplus of £1,369 on Restricted Funds.
The Church Hall
This has been another significant year for the Church Hall. Income from lettings increased to £10,606 (2024: £7,749), while expenditure on general items and routine repairs and replacements totalled £7,049 (2024: £9,472).
A major benefit of the modernisation of the hall’s heating system has been a substantial reduction in electricity costs, with annual bills more than halving from £4,790 to £1,970.
The hall renovation project continued throughout the year, raising £48,783 through grants and fundraising (2024: £77,944), with related expenditure of £47,511 (2024: £75,446).
Consolidated Funds
As at 31 December 2025, the PCC held free reserves of £21,319 (2024: £14,676), restricted funds of £24,492 (2024: £21,850), and permanent endowment funds totalling £32,121. The endowment funds generated dividend income of £930 during the year.
Reserves policy
The PCC aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately three months of general church expenditure, in order to safeguard the church’s activities against any unforeseen reduction in income or increase in expenditure. On this basis, the PCC considers that a minimum of £13,000 should be held in unrestricted reserves for the church.
In addition, the Church Hall Committee has recommended that a reserve of £5,000 be maintained to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Hall.
The PCC has therefore agreed that the total level of unrestricted reserves should be £20,000. As at 31 December 2025, unrestricted reserves stood at £21,319, which is in line with this policy.
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Fundraising and Socials
The Fundraising and Social Group has enjoyed a varied and rewarding year. Activities began on 26 January with the provision of drinks and cake following the retiring incumbent’s final service, attended by a large congregation. This was followed by a lunch in the Church Hall for those who had travelled some distance, with members of the congregation acting as hosts.
Throughout the year, the group has sought to maintain a balanced programme, including family events, social activities for church members, fundraising for All Saints’ Church and the Church Hall, and fundraising in support of our two chosen charities.
Two particularly successful family events were held during the year. A summer holiday craft day took place in church, themed around Animals in the Bible . The artwork produced can now be seen displayed in the children’s area at the back of the church. In November, an extremely well-attended Fun Afternoon was held in the Church Hall, featuring a family quiz.
Bread and soup lunches were held on Tuesdays during Lent, attracting participants from beyond the All Saints’ community and raising over £600 for Christian Aid. In September, a sponsored walk in the park followed by a cream tea at the home of Val and Pete Brayne raised £400 for Tearfund, alongside additional fundraising suppers and lunches held in parishioners’ homes.
Parish lunches continued to be popular, both at Okehampton Golf Club and following Café Church services.
Other fundraising events during the year included a midsummer garden party at the home of Sara and John Hall, which raised funds for the Flower Fund, two coffee mornings, two quiz evenings, and a Two Moors Festival concert, at which the church provided 46 pre-concert meals and a bar.
Safeguarding
All Saints, Okehampton PCC has continued to meet its safeguarding responsibilities and renews its safeguarding policy annually in line with the Church of England’s Promoting a Safer Church policy.
During the period of vacancy, safeguarding responsibilities were overseen by the Churchwardens, supported by the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The PCC takes safeguarding seriously, and safeguarding procedures, training requirements and related matters are regularly reviewed, updated and discussed at PCC meetings.
All church activities and outreach projects operate in accordance with safeguarding requirements, and safer recruitment procedures are followed for all individuals appointed to roles of responsibility. The safeguarding dashboard is reviewed and updated regularly by the PSO, and the Church of England safeguarding hub is used to record and monitor safeguarding training, ensuring it is kept up to date.
Safeguarding remains central to the life and work of All Saints’ Church, Okehampton.
Volunteers
As noted in previous years, the life of All Saints’ Church would simply not be the same without the dedication and commitment of our volunteers. They help to build and sustain our church family in countless ways. Whatever the task—however small or seemingly insignificant—it all contributes to the smooth running of church life in the service of God.
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It is difficult to mention everyone who volunteers. If you are not named specifically below, it is because what you do is so integral to the life of the church that it is only noticed when it stops—so please don’t stop, and thank you.
We are especially grateful for:
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Those who support the church faithfully in prayer, including those who are no longer able to volunteer physically.
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Our welcoming and hospitality teams: those who open the church, prepare for services, undertake sacristan duties, administer the chalice, and provide refreshments.
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Those who read the scriptures and lead the intercessions.
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Lay members of the congregation who are willing to lead worship when required.
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• Our bell ringers.
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Members of the choir, who rehearse weekly and lead our singing each Sunday.
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Those who care for the votive candles.
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Our retired priests with Permission to Officiate, who ensured the continuation of sacramental ministry during the vacancy.
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Those who keep the church clean and tidy, including tackling those hard-to-reach cobwebs.
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The flower-arranging team and all who decorate the church so beautifully for festivals.
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Those who climb onto roofs, clear gutters, tidy the churchyard, and maintain the grounds.
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Those who sweep the paths each week, particularly during the autumn months.
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The social and fundraising group, who organise a wide and imaginative programme of events.
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Those who manage the Church Hall and ensure it is available to the wider community.
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Our many “fixers”, who quietly repair and maintain so much behind the scenes.
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Our PAT tester, who ensures electrical safety.
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Those who support the live-streaming of services and assist with church technology.
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Our verger and PCC Secretary (one and the same person).
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Our interim Treasurer, Churchwardens and Parish Safeguarding Officer, who ensured good governance and safeguarding throughout the vacancy.
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Members of the PCC, and particularly the Vice-Chair, who chaired meetings during the interregnum.
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Our Electoral Roll Officer.
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The editor of Grapevine , our weekly newsletter, faithfully produced each week.
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And finally, all those who step forward willingly whenever help is needed.
To all our volunteers, the PCC offers its sincere thanks for your generosity, faithfulness and service.
Structure, Governance and Management
The original Okehampton Team Ministry was established in 1996 and comprised the parishes of Okehampton, Inwardleigh, Northlew with Ashbury, Bratton Clovelly, Germansweek and Sourton. In 2001, shortly before the incumbency of the Revd Stephen Cook, the ministry was renamed the Northmoor Team Ministry. Further expansion followed, with the addition of the parishes of Hatherleigh, Meeth, Jacobstowe and Exbourne in 2006, and Belstone and Sticklepath in 2010.
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For much of this period, the Team Ministry consisted of three full-time stipendiary priests. The team structure encouraged the sharing of clergy resources, services and activities across parishes, and fostered many social and spiritual events that brought congregations together. One of the perceived strengths of the Team Ministry model was that, in the event of a clergy vacancy, it was more likely that a full-time appointment could be sustained.
Deanery
Around 2020, a Deanery Plan was developed involving representatives from all parishes within the Deanery. This process took approximately two years to complete. The principal aims were to expand the Deanery and to simplify its structures.
Two significant concerns emerged during this process:
a) that any future clergy vacancies might result in half-time rather than full-time appointments; and
b) that all parishes wished to have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of the Deanery.
Ultimately, only the parishes of Okehampton and Moretonhampstead completed the planning process. There are currently ongoing discussions regarding the future shape, structure and size of the Okehampton and surrounding Deaneries.
PCC Secretary Report
The PCC met four times during the year, with all meetings being quorate. The Standing Committee met as required, and additional meetings were held with the Churchwardens of the other churches in the benefice to discuss the Parish Profile.
Following the retirement of Ann Ball as Treasurer, Pete Brayne took on the role, in addition to being re-elected as Churchwarden alongside Sara Hall at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on 18 May. During the period of vacancy, PCC meetings were chaired by the Vice-Chair. Although Stuart Payne resigned from the PCC due to his impending return to Kent, he has continued to serve as Treasurer of the Church Hall.
One matter requiring particular attention during the year has been the irregularities relating to plaques in the cremated remains section of the churchyard. A Faculty is currently being sought in order to regularise the existing plaques and to make appropriate provision for the remaining plots.
The PCC was actively involved in reviewing and scrutinising the Benefice Profile prepared jointly by the three parishes. Following the appointment of the Revd Claire Reynolds, a working group of PCC members was established under the leadership of Mish Flexman to organise and support the licensing service, which took place on 7 January 2026.
Deanery Report
Following difficulties with access and parking at the Pavilion in the Park, the Deanery Steering Group sought an alternative venue that was both accessible and centrally located within the Deanery. As a result, the two Deanery meetings held in 2025 took place at Whiddon Down Village Hall, which has proved to be a very suitable and satisfactory venue.
During the year, David Spence was appointed as Rural Dean and provided valuable support to the benefice during the period of vacancy. Michael Winter became Deanery Secretary and has proved very effective in the role, with Bill Sutton-Coulson taking on the position of Deanery Treasurer.
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Attendance at Deanery meetings has generally been good, although representation from our own benefice has been limited. Meetings included an excellent presentation from Street Pastors, as well as an evening focused on the Bishop of Exeter’s Five Missional Priorities.
The Deanery Service and cream tea held at St Peter’s, North Tawton, in June was unfortunately poorly attended, partly due to a clash with another major local event. As a result, it was agreed that in 2026 the Deanery would trial a different approach, with a Deanery Eucharist to be held on Ascension Day, Thursday 14 May. The service will take place at All Saints’ Church at 7.00pm, and we are delighted that Bishop James will be presiding and preaching.
Okehampton Bellringers
The All Saints’ Bellringers form a small but growing team. John Orchard continues to serve as Tower Captain, with Karen Moore as Vice-Captain, Louise James as Secretary, and Ray Ford as Treasurer, a role he has held since September 2024.
During the past year, we have welcomed three new learners to the tower and hope that they will soon be ready to join the band for Sunday ringing.
In addition to ringing for regular services, the bells continue to be rung for weddings and funerals. Members of the band also regularly ring at services in Inwardleigh and offer support to other towers in the area when required.
Monthly and annual full testing procedures are in place for the automatic safety emergency lighting system, with the five-year battery having been replaced in 2024.
The year 2025 marked the centenary of the Devon Association of Ringers (DAR). To celebrate 100 years of the Association, more than 100 towers across Devon rang simultaneously at 12 noon on 31 May 2025. For this special occasion, a peal of 100 changes was composed by Andrew Vincent, Honorary Secretary of Devon Bells (the DAR magazine). The ringing lasted approximately 15 minutes. All participating tower ringers made a donation to the DAR Devon Bell Restoration Fund, which is available to Devon towers to support necessary bell maintenance and restoration work.
Charity Status
As the PCC’s income exceeded £100,000 in 2024, an application was made to register as a charity, in accordance with the guidance provided by the Church of England. The PCC is now registered with the Charity Commission as The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Okehampton in the Diocese of Exeter , Registered Charity Number 1214148 .
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Administrative Information
The Church is situated at Church Avenue, Okehampton EX20 1LE and is part of the Northmoor Ministry Team and the Deanery of Okehampton. The correspondence address is The Parish Office, All Saints Church Hall, Okehampton EX20 1HN.
The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, and the Church Representation Rules 2022).
PCC members who have served from 1st January 2025 until the date this report was approved were:
| Ex Officio | ||
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| The Incumbent | Rev’d Claire Reynolds | Chair |
| Licensed Lay Ministers | Maurie Webber | Lay Vice Chair |
| Churchwardens | Sara Hall | |
| Peter Brayne | Interim Treasurer | |
| Deanery Synod Reps | Maurie Webber | |
| Ruth Cartlidge | Deanery Lay Chair | |
| Elected Members | Ruth Cartlidge | Secretary |
| Michelle Farrelly | ||
| Michelle Flexman | ||
| Alexandra Just | Safeguarding Officer | |
| Stuart Payne | ||
| Clifford Pantrey | Electoral Role Officer | |
| Henry Stevenson | ||
| Douglas Young | Appointed 18thMay 2025 |
Approved by the PCC on 20 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
| Claire Reynolds | Peter Brayne |
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| ….................................................................. | ….................................................................. |
| Rev’d Claire Reynolds (Chair) | Peter Brayne (Interim Treasurer) |
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Receipts and Payments
for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
| CHURCH RECEIPTS | Note | General | Restricted | Total 2025 | 2024 4,833 5,897 17,971 8,126 1,748 1,567 4,940 9,360 1,035 4,451 5,000 390 908 90 16 40 160 12,753 151 718 76 |
2024 4,833 5,897 17,971 8,126 1,748 1,567 4,940 9,360 1,035 4,451 5,000 390 908 90 16 40 160 12,753 151 718 76 |
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| Regular Giving | 4,026 | 4,026 | ||||
| Offerings | 8,194 | 8,194 | ||||
| Parishgivingscheme | 14,242 | 14,242 | ||||
| Gift Aid and GASDS | 5,653 | 5,653 | ||||
| Gift aid Hall | - | - | ||||
| LPOW VAT reclaim | - | - | ||||
| Fee income | 2,766 | 2,766 | ||||
| Grants | 1 | 7,500 | 7,500 | |||
| Donations | 2 | 50 | 3,000 | 3,050 | ||
| Fundraising | 3 | 1,838 | 1,838 | |||
| Legacy | 4 | 8,175 | 8,175 | |||
| SundayCoffee | 432 | 432 | ||||
| Dividends | 5 | 930 | 930 | |||
| Rector's Retirement | 775 | 775 | ||||
| RSCM contribution | - | |||||
| Candlestand donations | - | |||||
| Wallsafe donations | - | |||||
| Donation to friends fabric | - | |||||
| Hall G2GG | - | |||||
| Wardens re-imburse expenses | - | |||||
| Closure wardens account | - | |||||
| Bell Ringer Transfer | 4,480 | 4,480 | ||||
| Bank Interest/Refund | 132 | 132 | ||||
| 54,713 | 7,480 | 62,192 | 80,230 | |||
| HALL RECEIPTS | ||||||
| Hall Lettings | 10,606 | 10,606 | 7,749 13,338 52,803 11,100 27 1,296 |
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| Donations | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Grants | 6 | 48,783 | 48,783 | |||
| Fundraising | - | |||||
| Sundry | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Income tax recovery | - | |||||
| 11,175 | 48,783 | 59,959 | 86,313 | |||
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 65,888 | 56,263 | 122,151 | 166,543 |
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| CHURCH EXPENSES | Note | General | Restricted | Total 2025 | Total 2024 30,799 3,072 1,770 3,928 5,001 4,713 3,639 1,203 239 249 659 545 992 324 213 1,998 108 15,421 341 354 313 - - 216 |
Total 2024 30,799 3,072 1,770 3,928 5,001 4,713 3,639 1,203 239 249 659 545 992 324 213 1,998 108 15,421 341 354 313 - - 216 |
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| Common Fund | 29,688 | - | 29,688 | |||
| Northmoor MinistryTeam | 7 | 2,940 | - | 2,940 | ||
| Electricity | 1,523 | - | 1,523 | |||
| Heating | 3,247 | - | 3,247 | |||
| Insurance | 5,034 | - | 5,034 | |||
| Church Maintenance/Repair | - | 3,009 | 3,009 | |||
| CateringCosts | 543 | - | 543 | |||
| Salaries for organists | 4,112 | - | 4,112 | |||
| HMRC for salaries | 368 | - | 368 | |||
| EazyPaye forpayroll | 122 | - | 122 | |||
| Church Supplies | 552 | - | 552 | |||
| Church Cleaning | 875 | - | 875 | |||
| Cost of Fundraising | 312 | - | 312 | |||
| Donation to Charities | 8 | 58 | 1,826 | 1,884 | ||
| CCLI License | 194 | - | 194 | |||
| RSCM | 219 | - | 219 | |||
| CommunityGrant WLTDO | - | - | - | |||
| photocopying | 204 | - | 204 | |||
| Hall Expense | 40 | - | 40 | |||
| Advert for new incumbent | 367 | - | 367 | |||
| Organ Maintenance | - | 350 | 350 | |||
| Flowers | 229 | 229 | ||||
| Defribulator | 82 | 82 | ||||
| Officers Leaving | 395 | 395 | ||||
| TrainingLLM | 220 | 220 | ||||
| Lloyds Bank Charges | 302 | - | 302 | |||
| Mission | 368 | - | 368 | |||
| Rector's Retirement | 1,128 | - | 1,128 | |||
| Other | - | |||||
| 52,197 | 6,111 | 58,308 | 76,097 | |||
| HALL EXPENSES | ||||||
| Electric | 1,970 | 1,970 | 4,790 1,627 615 238 76,098 974 85 1,143 |
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| Cleaning | 2,153 | 2,153 | ||||
| Insurance | 629 | 629 | ||||
| Fire extinguisher service | 159 | 159 | ||||
| Renovationproject | 47,511 | 47,511 | ||||
| Sundry | 1,701 | 1,701 | ||||
| Music license | 85 | 85 | ||||
| Cost of fundraising | - | |||||
| Broadband | 322 | 322 | ||||
| Bank Charges | 30 | 30 | ||||
| 7,049 | 47,511 | 54,560 | 85,570 | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 59,245 | 53,623 | 112,868 | 161,667 |
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Statement of assets and liabilities
| Church £ | Hall £ | ALL £ | |||
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| OpeningBalance at 1st January2025 | 30,397 | 6,131 | 36,528 | ||
| Receipts in 2025 | 62,192 | 59,959 | 122,151 | ||
| Payments in 2025 | (58,308) | (54,560) | (112,868) | ||
| Balance at 31 December 2025 | 34,281 | 11,530 | 45,811 | ||
| Represented by | Church £ | Hall £ | ALL £ | ||
| Lloyds Bank PCC Current Accounts | 10,149.23 | 10,149 | |||
| Llloyds Bank Instant Access Deposit | 25,132.08 | 25,132.08 | |||
| Lloyds Bank Church Hall Account | 10,377 | 10,377 | |||
| PettyCash | 153 | 153 | |||
| 35,281.31 | 10,530.02 | 45,811 | |||
| FUND BALANCES | |||||
| Unrestricted Funds | 1 Jan '25 | movement | 31 Dec '25 | ||
| Church unrestricted | 12,184 | 3,516 | 15,700 | ||
| Hall unrestricted | 2,492 | 3,127 | 5,619 | ||
| Total Unrestricted | 14,676 | 6,643 | 21,319 | ||
| Restricted Funds | 1 Jan '25 | movement | 31 Dec '25 | ||
| Organ Fund :for the maintenance and repairs of the Church Organ |
695 | (350) | 345 | ||
| Friends Fabric Fund :for maintenance and repairs to the fabric of the Church |
9,509 | (3,009) | 6,500 | ||
| Improvements Fund :(formerly the 'Flush Fund') for improvements to the facilities and environment of the Church. |
7,706 | - | 7,706 | ||
| Flower Fund :topurchase flowers for displays in the Church. |
301 | 218 | 519 | ||
| Church Hall Fund :For the refurbishment of the Church Hall. |
3,639 | 1,272 | 4,911 | ||
| Defribulator Fund :for maintenance of church defribulator. |
- | 30 | 30 | ||
| Bell Ringer Fund :for the upkeepof the church bells. |
- | 4,481 | 4,481 | ||
| Total Restricted | 21,850 | 2,641 | 24,492 | ||
| Endowment Fund held by the Diocese of Exeter | |||||
| The Diocese of Exeter holds permanent endowment funds amounting to £32,121 as of 31 December 2025, from which we receive dividends (Note 5). |
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Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council 2025
The financial statements were approved by the Parochial Church Council on 20 April 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Claire Reynolds Peter Brayne
..................................................................... ..................................................................... Rev’d Claire Reynolds (Chair) Peter Brayne (Interim Treasurer)
NOTES
| NOTES | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grants from the Okehmapton United Ecclesiastical Charity. |
| 2 | Donations we received in respect of Christian Aid, Officers leaving, Flower Fund, Defribulator Fund, Tear Fund, Royal British Legion, The Mayor's Charity, the Vicar's Licensingand Training. |
| 3 | Fundriaising included Cream Teas served at a concert, hosting the Two Moors Concert, the Church's Café & Craft morning,hostinga local choir. |
| 4 | Legacies from the estates of Daphne Parker and John Hayes. |
| 5 | Dividends from apermanent endowment held bythe Diocese of Exeter. |
| 6 | Hall Grants :the second phase of our Hall Refurbishment was undertaken which included further insulation, the complete replacements of our toilets (including a modern multi- access toilet),improvingthe external diabled access. |
| 7 | Northmoor Ministry Team :Payments to the Northmoor Ministry Team accounts which covers Team expenses. |
| 8 | Donations to Charities : Donations to Friends of Exeter Cathedral and Christians Together in Okehampton, Christian Aid, Tear Fund, the Royal British Legion, and the Mayor of Okehampton's Fund. |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name All Saints Church Okehampton |
Charity Name All Saints Church Okehampton |
Charity Name All Saints Church Okehampton |
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| 31stDecember 2025 | Charity no (if any) |
1214148 | |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2025
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“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 examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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 enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: E L SHAW Date: 28/04/2026 Name: Elizabeth Louise Shaw Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Address: 23nShooters Hill London SE18 4LG
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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