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THE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL CHARITABLE TRUST

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THE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL CHARITABLE TRUST Registered Charity No. 1016183

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

BALANCE SHEET AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

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THE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL CHARITABLE TRUST

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

1, ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

The St Andrew's Church Hall Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission with number 1016183.

The principal address is St Stephen's House, Hide Place, London SW1P 4NJ.

The Trustees who have served from 6 April 2024 until the date of this report were:

Trustees: Appointed by: Jane Franses (until 1 December 2025) PCC of St Peter's, Eaton Square Rev Jonathan Kester (from 1 December 2025) PCC of St Peter's, Eaton Square Janet Taylor PCC of St Stephen with St John, Westminster Edward Barker (Chairman) PCC of St Stephen with St John, Westminster Elizabeth Szewczyk PCC of St Stephen with St John, Westminster Rev Graham Buckle Ex Officio Trustee

2. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Trust is governed by the provisions of a Charity Commission Scheme dated 18 September 1953 as amended by an Order dated 15 July 1988.

The Scheme provides for three Representative Trustees to be appointed by the PCC of St Stephen with St John, Westminster and for one Representative Trustee to be appointed by the PCC of St Peter's Eaton Square.

The administration of the Trust has been undertaken by the Bursar employed by the PCC of St Stephen with St John, Westminster. A cost of this administration of £350 has been charged to the Trust,

3. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The objectives of the Trust are to divide the clear income of the Trust in two halves and for it to be applied in furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parishes of; a} St Stephen with St John, Westminster,

b) St Peter's Pimlico with Christchurch, Westminster (known as St Peter's, Eaton Square).

When planning the activities for the year, the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.

4, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The accounts show an increase in total incoming resources to £58,290 for this year (2024: £56,798) because of a rise on income from ail investments. The income arising during the year (excluding deposit account interest} represents a return on capital of 3.32% (2024: 3.10%).

The Trustees have agreed donations of £28,670 to each church, distributing the total accumulated reserves on unrestricted funds.

The payment of these donations and of the administration charge of £350 to the PCC of St Stephen with St John, Westminster are related party transactions. The donations are made in accordance with the constitution. The payment of the administration charge has been agreed by the trustee representing St Peter's, Eaton Square, The donations and the adminstration charge are included as liabilities in the accounts.

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THE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL CHARITABLE TRUST

ANNUAL REPORT CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

5. FINANCIAL REVIEW

investment Strategy: The investment policy of the Trustees is growth in income over the long term whilst maintaining the level of capital invested, subject to market fluctuations.

Reserves Policy: The “Income Distribution" clause in the Governing Scheme does not allow for the accumulation of income reserves.

The accounts for the year to 5 April 2025 and the Balance Sheet at that date were approved by the Trustees at a meeting heid on 6 January 2026.

Chair of Trustees

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THE ST ANDREW'S CHUACH HALL CHARITABLE TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

|} report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 Aprif 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 8.

Respective responsibilitles of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required far this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed, It is my responsibility to:

© examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examinationwas carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the reportis limited to those matters set out In the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

Heather Cheesman FCA

Chichester Accounting

104 Stockbridge Road

Chichester West Sussex PO19 BaP

Date: 20 th SANUOIY 2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

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||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Unrestricted|Endowment|Total| |Funds|Funds|Funds| |£|£|£|£| |INCOME| |Interest|received|-|Deposit Accounts|3,929|-|3,929|3,499| |Investment|Income:| |COIF|Charities|Ethical|Investment|Income Shares|26,203|-|26,203|25,695| |CBF|investment|income Shares|16,778|-|16,778|16,447| |CBF|Property|Fund|Shares|11,380|-|11,380|11,157| |TOTAL INCOME|58,290|-|58,290|56,798| |EXPENDITURE| |Charitable|donations|(Proposed):| |The|PCC of St Stephen|with|St John,|Westminster|28,670|-|28,670|27,924| |St|Peter's,|Eaton|Square|-|Repair and|Ministry|Fund|28,670|-|28,670|27,924| |Administration|350|-|350|350| |Independent|examination|600|-|660|600| |TOTAL EXPENDITURE|58,290|-|58,290|56,798| |NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE|BEFORE| |RECOGNISED|GAINS AND|LOSSES|-|-|-|-| |Net gains/losses|on|Investment Assets| |Unrealised|gains|-|3,068|3,068|108,130| |Unrealised|losses|-|-85,666|-85,666|~13,984| |NET MOVEMENT|IN FUNDS|-|-82,598|-82,598|94,146| |TOTAL FUNDS|BROUGHT FORWARD|-|1,720,855|1,720,855|1,626,709| |TOTAL FUNDS|CARRIED|FORWARD|-|1,638,257|1,638,257|1,720,855|

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THE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL CHARITABLE TRUST

BALANCE SHEET AT 5 APRIL 2025

2025 2024
£ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Investments (Note 4) 1,638,257 1,720,855
CURRENTASSETS
DepositAccounts 58,169 56,655
CurrentAccount 56,919 143
115,088 56,798
LESS LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
Charitable donations 113,188 55,848
Administration and Governance 1,900 950
115,088 56,798
NETCURRENTASSETS - -
NETASSETS 1,638,257 1,720,855
FUNDS
Unrestricted Fund (Note 5} - -
Endowment Fund (Note 5} 1,638,257 1,720,855
1,638,257 1,720,855

Approved by the Trustees on 6 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

Chair of Trustees

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of treland (FRS 102), with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 and with the Charities Act 2011, The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the revaluation of Investments. St Andrews Church Hall Charitable Trust is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Income

income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the income; the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the income; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. investment income is included in the accounts when receivable. Investment gains and losses include any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

Expenditure and Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. Administration costs include the cost of the preparation and examination of the statutory accounts, the cost of trustee meetings and the cost of any legal advice to trustees on goverance and constitutional matters.

Assets

Investments are valued at market value at the year end.

3. INCOME FROM THE YEAR

The total Income of £58,290 arising during the year was expended during the year (2024; £54,083). Net unrealised Josses on the investments were £82,598 (2024; net unrealised gains £94,146).

4, INVESTMENTS

Investments are shown at their market value: realised and unrealised gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Statement of Financial Activities.
Number Cost Market Value MarketValue Gain/Loss
2025 2024
COIF Charities Ethical investment
Fund Income shares 298,434 538,793 853,970 906,106 -52,137
CBFChurch ofEngland Investmer
Fund Income shares 26,619 302,741 $72,972 606,501 ~33,529
CBFChurch ofEngland Property
Fund Income shares 171,383 195,188 211,315 208,248 3,068
1,638,257 1,720,855 -82,598

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THE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

5. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUNDS

Unrestricted Endowment Total Total
Fund Fund 2024 2024
FixedAssets . 1,638,257 1,638,257 1,720,855
Current Assets 115,088 - 115,088 56,798
Current Liabilities -115,088 - -115,088 -56,798
FundBalance - 1,638,257 1,638,257 1,720,855

6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The payment of the donations and of the administration charge of £350 to the PCC of St Stephen with St John Westminster are related party transactions. The donations are made in accordance with the constitution. The payment of the administration charge has been agreed by the trustee appointed by St Peter's Eaton Square. The donations and the administration charge are included as current liabilities in the accounts.

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