St John The Evangelist Kenilworth, Trustees, Annual Report 2024
St John the Evangelist Church
Kenilworth
Trustees, Annual Report
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Year Ended 31 December 2024
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St John The Evangelist Kenilworth, Trustees, Annual Report 2024
This Trustees, Annual Report relates to activities for the year ended 31 sl De￿mber 2024 of The
Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. John The Evangelist, Kenilworth,
which is situated at 205 Warwick Road, Kenilworth. Warwickshire, CV8 1 HY and is a parish
within the Coventry DI0￿Se of the Church of England.
St. John's was consecrated in 1854 so has been producing annual reports over many years. SinGe
2009 the Annual Reports have been filed with the Charity Commission and the most recent reports
are available for download via the web site of the Charity Commission at
htt ',Ilwww.charit
commission.
ov.ukl.
If you wish to receive more information about St. John's, we would encourage you to look at
the church web site andlor to contact the PCC Secretary (
cc
st'ohn316.co.uk).
The parish of St John's covers the southem half of the town of Kenilworth with the northern border
defined approximately by Fishponds Road, Greville Road, Station Road, Whitemoor Road and
Leyes Lane. The northern part of the town lies in the parish of St. Nicholas, Kenilworth
htt '.Ilwww.stnicholaskenilworth.or
.ukl who are our close friends and who founded St. John's.

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Table of Contents
Contents
1. Letterfrom the Vicar...........................
2. Churchwarden'sReport......................................................,....,.....,........................
3. PCC Report............................................................................,......,.......
4. Safeguarding Officer's Report....,..
5. Deanery Synod Report........................................................
.10
6. Report from the Diocesan Synod.....................,..................... .. ..
11
7. Electoral Roll Report......,.............................................
.14
8. Financial Review.,,.,........................................,,............
.15
9. Parish People..,,.,.
.20
10. Our Leadership and Organisation............................
.23
11.Charity Compliance..................................................
.25
12. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities........................
.28
13.Approval...,...............
.28
14. Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of the PCC of St John Kenilworth 29
15. Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31 December 2024................30
16. Balance Sheet at 31 December 2024....
.31
17. Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2024.............. 32

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1. Letter from the Vicar
Dear members of St. John the Evangelist.
This has been a very rich 12 months since our last APCM. Personally speaking I was away on
sabbatical from late May to early September, and I'm glad to say I'm still feeling the benefits of itl
A time of creativity and writing (both of which l am still keeping upl). I was also heartened on my
retum to see that the life and missional heart of the church was still doing well - this was a real
indication to me that we have genuinely embraced the developing vision to share Jesus, become
more like him, making new disciples as we go.
I have r8cently been engaging in a personal tour of Core Teams: the key people who are at the
centre of various missional or church ministry groups. This has been a very positive experience,
with a lot of people feeling clearer on what God has called them to do and many learning to share
faith in various ways. Though different groups are operating in a variety of contexts, I recognise the
core values and principles everywhere.
I can see how blessed we are with so many committed members. This church is a lovely family
who pull together well. We seem to be learning how to hav8 more fun together too the big
intergenerational disco at lan's birthday party was a sight to beholdl Inevitably we have lost some
well known and much loved people through old age and sickness. These losses always hurt, but
we have the comfort of knowing that we shall see our brothers and sisters again.
Looking ahead, as we incorporate monthly fasting into our rhythm (to add more depth to our praying
and serving), I sense that the spiritual temperature will continue to rise. l am hoping that we can
draw closer to God, whilst seeing even more new people (of all ages) Gome to a knowledge of
Jesus Christ. Wouldn't it be great to baptise some more peoplel
Can I thank you for all you do. No contribution goes unseen - God sees everything. And l am
confident that our witness will continue to shine, both locally and as a witness to even those in the
unseen realm (Eph. 3-10-11). Keep in step with the Spirit!
Revd Andrew Attwood (Vicar)
February 2025

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2. Churchwarden's Report
I think one can safely say that the Church of England does not have a great reputation at the
present moment. Sadly, most of the damage is self-infliGted and stretches back many years, but
the chickens are coming home to roost...
l am sure that you will all have been dismayed at the contents of the Makin report, which shone
a light into some dark places in the upper echelons of the Church of England.
The Makin report may have stirred uncomfortable memories for you. I want to reassure you that
we take the whole area of Safeguarding very seriously. We are fortunate to have a very
experienced and efficient Parish Safeguarding Officer, Charlie Palmer, so if you want to talk to
someone, please contact Charlie. We are aware of the importance of Charlie's role and the
considerable burden it carries. Therefore, l am pleased to be able to report that we are advertising
for some support to Charlie, We pray for God's guidance on our national Church.
On a more positive subj'ect, I happy to report that Bishop Sophie was officially confirmed in her
election as the new Bishop of Coventry in February and will be installed on June 7th at Coventry
Cathedral. Previously Suffragan Bishop of Doncaster in the Diocese of Sheffield, we welcome her
to Coventry Diocese and look forward to working with her. She has worked in the past with CMS
(like a previous Bishop of Coventry. Simon Barrington-ward) and has some links with St Johns!
Moving closer to home, the last year has seen us as a Parish experiencing, not for the first time,
the abundance of God's provision. We started 2024 looking at a budgeted loss of £57.4k. In the
end this turned out to be a small profit.
At the PCC meeting this January, I quoted Psalm 115 verse 1.. Not to us. Lord, not to us
but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness., God has been v8ry good
to us and we should praise His holy name accordingly. It is by His grace that we are where we
are. He blesses us financially, but He also blesses us with the resources to manage His gifts
wisely.
In all this, the astute financial guidance of Peter Jackson must be recognised. For over 20 years,
Peter and Steve Coomber have provided a priceless service to the church in this regard and they
are to be sincerely thanked. God provides.
At the start of 2025, we were able to repair the large potholes in the car park, again out of church
funds and, on the subject of the church car park, you'll be pleased to know that the problem that
causes the appearance of an ornamental lake in the car park when it rains has been located in a
'drain beyond our boundary., that's one expense we won't have.
There are sorne other repairs we shall have to carry out.. the vestry roof., the completion of the
ceiling in the Small Hall kitchen,. the front doors of the church. We also have the Quinquennial
Inspection due this year, which may identify some other little projects.
Yet, we are in a position where we can start to think about furthering the mission of the church in
spreading the gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ, by recruiting other members of staff. The PCC
are actively looking at this. One area may be youth ministry.. our close working relationship with
Kenilworth Youth For Christ has had many positive results - for example, again the week-end
away saw 28 young people engaging with Jesus - but a ministry catering for other ages, as well
as 'youth' is needed to help develop some of the amazing work being done by groups such as
Toddlers.

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In November 2024, Food Diverse, who administer the Fareshare scheme, advised us that we did
not comply with certain standards, such as food hygiene. They gave us a deadline of December
3rd to meet these standards or cease operations. Having negotiated an extension to December
13th, we were able to meet the required standards and processes. Thus, we are able to continue
providing Foodshare food to those who need it, albeit on a slightly reduced scale, and to include
the retired clergy living in Margetts Close. Talking of food.. Meet & Eat restarted in February. My
thanks to the team for making this happen.
Andrew was able to take a long-overdue sabbatical in the summer, well-timed to miss some of
the issues we had with installing the new church phone and WiFi system (for which, l am pleased
to say, we were recompensed). During Andrew's sabbatical, to maintain a proper check and
balance on PCC business, the Standing Committee
SC was augmented by Peter Jackson,
Steve Coomber and Kim Matthews, as required. My thanks to each of them.
From Hamish and Jenny Blair: "In September 2024 a group from St. John's was invited to travel
with partner church Maria am Wassert in DreSden-Hoste￿itZ (Germany) to join in their
Gelebration of 20 year's friendship with a church in Brenna-GOrki (Poland). This coincided with the
30th year of St. John's partnership with churches in Dresden. Four representatives from St.
John's, Hamish & Jenny Blair and Andrew & Christine Hain8s, chose to drive rather than fly, while
another, Fiona Trewick from Leek Wootton, went by plane. After a fascinating and anjoyable
journey across Belgium. Luxembourg and Germany, we all joined m8mbers of Hosterwitz church
for morning service and on behalf of St. John's we presented a lovely painting by Lindsey Attwood
with the text, "The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations (Rev. 22.'2). Unfortunately
one of us went down with COVID the day after this, meaning that we had to abandon the Polish
leg of the trip. However Fiona was happily still able to travel with the wider group to Brenna-GOrki
and presented an identical painting to them. Both paintings were received with much appreciation.
It was lovely to catch up with so many old friends once again, and they are very keen to send a
group here in 2026 if sufficient hosts can be found in Kenilworth.,
As another year rolls by, we find ourselves in a world of uncertainty. We pray to our Father in
Heaven for guidance or, as the Book of Common Prayer puts it:
O almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men,. Grant unto
thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost
promise,. that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely
there be fixed, where true joys are to be found,. through Jesus Christ our Lord.
So, despite the unruly wills and afflictions we see around us, despite the sundry and manifold
changes of the world, the church of St John the Evangelist is committed to be faithful to the
authority of Scripture, to adhere to the articles of faith as enshrined in the Book of Common Prayer
and to uphold Canon Law, under which the Church of England operates. We pray that the name
of Jesus might be faithfully proclaimed in this nation, that His people might obediently follow His
word and diligently lead His people. Amen.
On behalf of the PCC, thank you to everybody who contributes to the life of St John's.
God bless you all.
Phil Sewards (Churchwarden)
February 2025

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3. PCC Report
The PCC has met 6 times since last year's APCM, 4 times in 2024 on 6th June, 11 th July, 25
September and 12th December. and twice this year on 21 St January and 13 March. One of the
main items which has dominated discussion in the past year continues to be Prayers of Love and
Faith. The PCC has been in broad agreement on the path to follow. including the use of our parish
share. l am grateful to Phil Sewards for his continued leadership on this very delicate issue.
l am also very grateful to Charlie Palmer, our Safeguarding Officer, for his knowledge and
leadership at a time of great upheaval in the leadership of the Church of England.
The Standing Committee comprises Rev Andrew Attwood, Phil Sewards (Warden) and Roger
Homes (PCC Secretary) and meets approximately every 4 weeks. At the current time, there is no
Treasurer, but we are extremely grateful to Peter Jackson for his continued work on the book-
keeping and preparation of accounts.
l am also very thankful for every PCC member and others who have served in the past year for
your wisdom and dedication and giving up your time to ensure the smooth running of the church.
Notable Decisions made this Year
Repairs have been made to the church roof and car park.
There have been updates to the Health and Safety and Risk Policy, the Safeguarding Action Plan
and Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Policy and Risk Assessment, Church Building Policy, Lone
Worker Policy and Guidelines and Social Media Policy.
We have also continued to act as trustees of the King's Table Fund granting requests that meet
the relevant criteria.
Members of the church are invited, before every meeting, to submit questions to the PCC as a
way of improving communication between members and the wider church,
Finally, there are vacancies on the PCC, so I would like to invite you to consider whether God is
alling you to serve Him in this way,
Safeguarding
The PCC has complied with its duty to have due regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on
safeguarding vulnerable children and adults (under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy
Discipline Measure 2016).
Much love
Roger Homes (PCC Secretary)
February 2025

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4. Safeguarding Officer's Report
The purpose of the Safeguarding Officers report is to show that the Church's work with youth and
vulnerable adults is compliant with Diocesan and National Church of England Policy.
I have been the safeguarding officer since May 2017.
Progress with Safeguarding in the Parish
Highlights and successes of the past 12 months have included:
Both training and DBS checks and training are now on a three year cycle.
The Parish Safeguarding Hub is now being used to record church roles. DBS checks, and
training courses, alongside the Parish Dashboard.
Our first Safeguarding Sunday was celebrated in Nov 24.
Safer recruitment procedures are becoming better understood in the church.
Some details
As the need for new DBS checks arises, they are being transferred to the new
Safeguarding Hub.
While we are between systems this year, it is difficult to confirm precise numbers of
up to date DBS checks and training.
We need to ensure we follow safer recruitment
rocedures when we recruit new
volunteers to roles in church working with children or vulnerable adults.
We are well supported by the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer and team when casework
issues arise.
Key document reference library, church notices, safeguarding jobs and website info and
Parish Safeguarding Dashboard are all kept up to date.
The Makin Report
Safeguarding Sunday was highlighted in St John's for the first time this year. November 17th also
saw the Makin Report in the national news. The report investigated the abuse committed by John
Smyth. In the aftermath, Justin W8lby resigned.
For me, the report has prompted some reflection on forgiveness. The national church has
sometimes been too quick to offer forgiveness to those accused of abuse, and also too quick to
encourage survivors to forgive. Elizabeth Penlington from Stoneleigh Church, the first Diocesan
Safeguarding Adviser in the country, along with others in our own church, have helped me reflect
on this.
Training Courses
All church officers (paid or volunteer) need to complete Basic Safeguarding Training every three
years.
All church members involved in ministry with young or vulnerable people need to be aware of the
need for three-yearly Diocesan training. Dates and venues available on the Diocesan webpage
(htt s',Ilwww.covent
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/safe
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-trainin
h ).There
are
three
courses:
CO Basic course to be completed before C1
C1 Foundation course for all those working with Children or Vulnerable Adults
C2 Leadership course for those in leadership roles including: clergy, readers, Church
Wardens, Parish Safeguarding Officers and other lay leaders

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The Parish Safeguarding Dashboard and Hub
The Parish Dashboard helps churches to ensure that they know all the current safeguarding
requirements, and can assess their current position and plan further work. Using the Dashboard
allows the PCC to be confident that it has complied with its duty to have due regard to the House
of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding vulnerable children and adults (under section 5 of the
Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016).
The dashboard is up to date (Feb 25). Red items (urgent), currently compris8:
Update the list of Church Activities (to be updated shortly)
Report to PCC needed (APCM report)
Yellow (for action) items..
Some people need to complete safeguarding training
Some information about Church and non-church activities needs completing
Lon8 working arrangements need to be confirmed
Appropriate boundaries need discussing
Arrangements to support victims and survivors need confirming
PCC discussion of promoting a healthy and safe culture confirmation
Casework
l am pleased to be able to report that this has been a quieter year for casework. Only one new
referral has been made to the Diocesan Team and they continue to provide excellent support.
Plans for the next 12 months
Maintain the On-line Parish Safeguarding Dashboard and expand the use of the Hub to
all church roles requiring a DBS check.
Maintain DBS checks for PCC members and volunteers with children or vulnerable adults.
Work with leaders to update activity information for church and non-church activities for
children or vulnerable adults.
Continue to develop job descriptions and risk assessments for all roles in church requlring
a DBS check.
Develop proportionate selection procedures for volunteer roles with children andlor
vulnerable adults.
Maintain Sources of Help information on the back of toilet doors in church and hall.
Integrate the requirements of new training on Domestic Abuse into our work.
Develop new guidance for church members undertaking home visits.
Seek PCC approval to appoint an additional Safeguarding Officer to work alongside me.
Finally, many thanks to everyone in the parish for their help with this work.
Charlie Palmer (Safeguarding Officer)
February 2025
Thanks to Emma Latham for doing the research and suggesting this.

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5. Deanery Synod Report
Synod is a forum for collaboration, discussion and debate, and operates at three levels in the
Church of England, with deanery (local), diocesan and general (national) synods. Deanery Synod
links us with other parishes in our Deanery, namely St Nicholas, Leek Wootton, Berkswell,
Femcumbe, Meriden and Stonel&igh & Ashow. and meets three times a year.
In 2024, synod meetings followed the same format as previous years, with presentation of
'battles', 'breakthroughs' and 'blessings' from three parishes, followed by joint prayer for these
parishes. It has been a great encouragement to hear from various people around the deanery,
and to pray together with brothers and sisters from different churches who we don't usually cross
over with in day-to-day church life.
Each meeting a learning topic is also presented, this year we have looked at Net Zero, support
for women in the church with Esther Peers, Dean of Women's Ministry, and tips on fundraising.
For several years Kenilworth and Coventry South deaneries have been meeting as a joint Synod.
In 2025 we will trial meeting separately with a view to returning to two separate synods, given the
geographical and demographic differences of the two deaneries.
2025 will also mark the retirement of Jim and Nicola Perryman who have worked very hard in the
administration of the Deanery Synod for many years. They will be missed! Thank you Jim and
Nicola.
Matt King (Deanery Synod member)
February 2025
Deanery Synod Representatives
Phil Sewards (also Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod)
Kim Matthews
Kal Rai
Matt King
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6. Report from the Diocesan Synod
The Diocesan Synod met three times in 2024, as normal, in March, June and November.
The main item of importance in 2024 was the process to appoint a new bishop, following Bishop
Christopher's appointment as Dean of Windsor.
Shortlisting for the new bishop was undertaken by the Crown Nominations Committee (including
six representatives from the Coventry Diocese Vacancy in See Committee) in the spring of 2024,
with interviews held in September. At the end of the process, Sophie Jelley, Suffragan Bishop of
Doncaster, was selected.
Further to the fomial approval of the Canons of Coventry Cathedral in January, and the legal
Confirmation of Election at Lambeth Palace on February 15th +Sophie will be installed as Bishop
of Coventry on June 7th 2025 at Coventry Cathedral.
March
. At the March meeting, Synod were provided with an update on the Diocese's response to the
Lament to Action on racial diversity and inclusion. Work has started on.. "Amazing Grace,. Race
and Bible talks, Unconscious Bias Awareness Training and setting up a Clergy Advisory Group
'from ethnic diverse churches which meets on a quarterly basis to discuss issues, provide support
and consider how national developments can be implemented. Further current activities include..
West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Bid which could result in a grant to fund a Training
Officer and Theological Officer to work on Racial Justice,
Identifying parishes with a higher proportion of UKMEIGMH in order to obtain the views of
UKMEIGMH and find out how the church is serving them.
Let's talk About Race workshop offered to holistic groups to generate debate
The Race Equality Advisory Group, to share experiences and viewpoints.
Our Shared Future- Healthy People
The Revd Tim Cockell shared the clergy wellbeing working group work plan which covers six
areas of work distilled from the 2022 clergy wellbeing survey..
1. Publish Dignity & Work Policy - the policy is for clergy and lay people regardless of role.
2. Restate commitment in the Clergy Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing
3. Publish Menopause Policy
4. Improve understanding of neurodiversity and wellbeing
5. Review and recommend improvement to Ministerial Development Review Process. Work-life
balance and physical and spiritual wellbeing will be looked at with the view of a revised
programme being in operation in 2025.
6. Re-estsblish proactive pastoral care for clergy

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There are two further policies that are not listed on the workplan:
Clergy Sickness Policy, covering how the di0￿Se will respond to long term sickness.
Process for Clergy Approaching 70
The March Synod. requesting the Church Commissioners to increase its share of annual running
costs, voted to submit a Diocesan Synod motion (DSM) to General Synod. requesting increases
in funding in specific areas to distributed by Dioceses to PCCS to directly support parishes in
areas where it is needed most.
Jul
April Gold, Diocesan Director of Education provided an update on the legacy of Alive 2023
Staying Alive. Continuing the partnership with iSingPOP, the DBE have a dedicated iSingPOP
worker, Emma Kenyon who to date has led on: 7 main events, 14 workshops, the Fosse MAT
Jamboree, two year 6 leavers, events. conducted an interview project, attended MotoFest and led
worship at the Head Teacher Conference, and there is much more planned including every school
receiving a new Pop-box. So far this has impacted 52 schools. with 29 workshops for 4.000
children, 16 main events for 3,500 families, leavers services for 120 rural families, a jamboree for
800 children and classroom worship and Pop-box for 15,000 children. This means that the
£76,000 cost equates to £5 per child. April shared a video which included some of the initial
findings of the interview project, this showed how much children enjoy singing and dancing
together and how they like to celebrate each other's success. The children also have ideas of
how to get their parents involved with church.
The Revd Gail Philip, Associate Archdeacon, as a member of the first Gohort of mediators for the
Conflict Transformation Group explained the aims and progress for the establishing Conflict
Transformation Group as outlined in DS 24-15. Place for Hope who have experience in the church
context is the leading and training organisation. Trained mediators are assigned to cases in pairs.
Initially a pair will consist of a mediator frorn Place for Hope and from our first cohort but this will
evolve through training to be pairs from our Conflict Transformation Group. The referral process
for a situation to receive mediators is via the archdeacons, team who will triage cases. Gail shared
video from a participant, who highlighted that this is a key ministry. 'It is not a rescue mission
but a facilitated process to empower people."
Bishop Ruth moved the motion:
That this Synod
'a) call upon the Church Commissioners and Archbishops, Council to undertake everything
necessary to effect a redistribution of financial resources directly to Diocesan Stipend Funds to
reflect the value of contributions made by Diocesan Boards of Finance to the Church of England
Funded Pension Scheme since it was established by the settlement of 1997 (£2. 6 billion),. and
b) call upon DioGesan Boards of Finance to manage the funds redistributed as a result of the
above to support parish ministry in the ways disGerned locally to be most effective in enabling
growth and sustaining the Church of England s commitment to be a Christian presenGe in every
community."
This was approved with 1 abstention,
November
Steve Coornber, Chair of the Coventry Diocese Board of Finance. welcomed Karen Birch, the
new Director of Finance. and moved:
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That this Synod."
Approve the 2025 budget, as r8commended by Bishop's Council
Authorise expenditure in 2025 up to a maximum of £14.232m
Note the use of unapplied total return approved in prior years
The motion was passed.
Synod passed a motion to..
recognise the great disappointment caused whenever an appointment is not made for a
dioGesan bishop,
11. recognise in industry and national charitable organisations, that senior director ro18s are
sometimes not filled after the first round of interviews, and that in many parishes several rounds
of interview are required before a SUGcessfvl appointment,
111. recognise the disappointment that must be felt in Carlisle and Ely, which after a failure to
appoint a Bishop will each have to Walt roughly a year befora another set of interviews,
lil. request the Crown Nominations Commission to draft new proposals that enable more rapid return to
shortlisting and inteNiews whenever an initial CNC process has concluded with no appointment, such
proposals should limit delay for any further rounds of interviews to be no longer than two months.
This motion has gone forward to General Synod.
Phil Sewards {Chair of the House of Laity, Diocesan Synod)
February 2025
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7. Electoral Roll Report
Every six years each parish is required to create a new electoral roll and this was last completed
in 2019. This year the roll has been revised to include any new applicants and remove any people
who have asked to be removed, have died, or are known to have moved away from the parish and
no longer worship at st John the Evangelist.
Since last year when there were 167 names on the roll. there have been O new narnes added, 6
deaths, 4 people who have left Kenilworth and 3 people who have asked for their names to be
removed.
Hence the new roll consists of 154 names.
The numbers on the roll for this and previous years are as follows:
1996316
2006 309
1997 328
2007 257 (Revision Year)
1998 350
2008 271
1999 378
2009 269
2000 360
2010 306
2001356
2011302
2002 262 (Revision Year)
2012 314
2003 266
2013 254 (Revision Year)
2004 261
2014 255
2005 278
2015 258
2016 259
2017 261
2018 268
2019 234 (Revision Year)
2020 236
2021231
2022 212
2023 167
2024 154
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Sue Dawson (Electoral Roll Officer)
February 2025
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8. Financial Review
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 (as updated through Update Bulletin 1 published on 2 February
2016), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.
As mentioned in the Churchwarden's Report, we started 2024 looking at a budgeted loss of £57.4k.
In the end this turned out to be a small profit . This was despite a slight overspend on the church
roof and the installation of a new phonelinternet service. Indeed, it should be noted that, as a
church, we spent £70k on the repairs to the church roof, without having to ask the Diocese for a
grant. In addition, as a parish, we are a 'net contributor, to the Diocese, paying over and above the
cost of ministry in this parish. Indeed, we pay the third highest Parish Share in the Diocese, enabling
other, less-fortunate churches to operate.
Treasurer
F.ollowing the resignation of Peter Jackson as Treasurer in April 2023 the PCC has not been
successful in recruiting a replacement treasurer. To cover the financial obligations of the PCC,
Peter Jackson continues to carry out book keeping services voluntarily for the PCC for the 2024
financial year, with the formal responsibility of Treasurer being undertaken by the Churchwarden,
in accordance with Paragraph 3{a) of Section M20 in Part 9 of the Church Representation Rules
(2022).
Finance Committee
During the year the treasurer consulted rnembers of the Finance Committee as necessary to assist
the book keeper in the execution of his duties. The current membership of the committee in 2024
comprised of Steve Coomber, Phil Sewards and Peter Jackson. The major purpose of consultation
was in respect of cost management.
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Review of key variances - Income Statement 2024 vs 2023
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&6
5.2 11.11 1211/
1&8 10.61 141/ PCC agreed conce$&ons related lo IsS￿S in 2024
14,8 15.91 1401/ 3J24 Reduced GSFP income 6Je lo bre&kdo¥
12023 GS* irxome. Diocese enerfy grant and
LAilily ref￿￿1,
6/ rales
NIA IM¢￿0ved inleresl rates
s￿-TOtal
70.6
0.1
o/
l&we8triclod Tolal
?98.8
1/
Re¥lricled
Variance
Vduniary Income
Ck)nalions
lrteresl Income
Fleslricted Tolal
0.0
5.5
NA
NYA Inlwesl on balance
0.4 NYA
Unresliicled
Variance
Expenditure
Missowy Givin
Dioces￿ . Pari$h MiThslry
'rislry CMtritraion
Ywth W￿k Inell
Outre￿h
Cleaning elc
Insurance and Uiililies
AthThnislralion
Ma'ntenance
23 Ltyes L￿e
24. 3 12.11 19J/
85.0 14.51 151/ Qwta for 2024 increa$ed
2.3
0.0 10.81
l8
1.8 K(i/
11.91 IKII/
Zd.2 11.51 151/
22.8 10.71 131/
7 8 175.41 1%71/ 2024 m4or roof rwrs
2.9 54/ m*nten*Yre ￿ repairs in 2023
89.5
0.8
23.5
83.2
2.5
6.6 11161 141/
Lknre8tfi¢t8d Tolal
2%.5
213.7
82.8
Reslricted
Variance
Voluntary Expendilwe
Expencfjture
1.0 137.11
A 2024 Spriros tE.8L KYFC £12.*. Asknw Church
&l4k . W CtrKKch 14k. Dresthn £2.7k. Qher £1.7k
Be$lri¢ted Tol
37.1
NIA
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Leyes Lane
We are required (under FRS102) to adjust the value of the property to reflect the current value as an
investment property. Following a valuation by SBK the 2024 accounts reflected a cumulative gain on
revaluation of fixed assets of £445,000.
Kings Table Legacy Fund
The charity received a number of grant applications during 2024. The following grants were made during the
year:
Springs Preschool
£15,800
Kenilworth Youth For Christ. £12,450
Ashow PCC
£ 1,400
Abbey Hill URC
£ 3,978
Total
£33,628
Interest income was added to the balance of retained funds during the year.
Volunteers
The charity makes use of volunteers. These contributions cannot be economically quantified and these
services are therefore not recognised in the financial statements.
Fr88 Cash
The following table gives an indication of Free Cash at the end of 2024 compared to the same metric at the
end of 2023. This simulation provides a measure of the number of months expenses, excluding depreciation,
that could be sustained assuming no cash income. At the end of 2024 this Is 12.7 months compared to 11.3
months at the end of 2023.
Free Cash
£k
Closing Cash Balance
Add Debtors
Deduct Current Liabilities
Deduct Mission and Tithe Balance
Deduct Restricted Funds
Deduct Car Park Repairs
Deduct Roof Repairs
2024 £k 2023 £k 2022 £k
381.2
428.9 334.6
15.7
14.8
13.5
(8.8) (27.5) (11.2)
(27.5) (25.6) (25.01
(94.3) (126.9) (122,8)
(8.8)
(60.0) (55.0)
Free Cash
257.5
203.7 134.1
Budgeted Expenditure
Deduct Mission and Tithe
Deduct Depreciation
Deduct Car Park Repairs
Deduct Roof Repairs
Total
Average per month
282.2
305.1 269.7
(27.5) (25.6) (25.0)
(2.3)
(2.3) {1.8)
(8.8)
(60.0) (55.0)
217.2 187.9
18.1
15.7
243.6
20.3
Number of months cash available
12.7
11.3
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Reserves Policy
During the year the Trustees agreed a reserves policy with the aim that the charity keeps free reserves {not
fixed assets or restricted funds) of between 6 and 7 months of a single month's expenditure.
Employees
The PCC had one employee at 31 December 2024 (2023 1),
Short Term Deposits
The Charity has funds invested with CCLA Investment Management Ltd in The CBF Church of England
Deposit Fund. Surplus cash is deposited with this organisation. and moved to the current account in order
to satisfy working capital requirements. The PCC takes a low risk approach to managing cash reserves.
Budget 2025
The following is a summary of the final budget approved by the PCC on 21st January 2025.
The budget presented below shows both the unrestricted budgeted income and expenditure for 2025
compared to actuals for 2024.
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2025 Budg•t compared to 2024 Actual
8ud et Actual
Bud
vs Act
£k Comments
2025 £k 2024 £k
Unrestrlctgd Income
Planned givtng
Tax ￿COVerable
Collection
Donatlons
Legacies
Hall Lettings
Interest Income
Funeral and WeddirrfJ Fees
23 Leyes Lane Rental Income
Other lincluding GSHPI
Total Income
Unrestrlcted Rosource Ex
Missionary Giving
Diocesan Quota Parlsh Ministry
Diocesan Quota - Ministry Contribut￿n
Mlnislry
Youth Work Inetl
Outreach
Cleaning etc
Insurance and Utilitles
Adminlslration
Maintenance
137.3 158.7 (21.4
32.0
35.8
(3.8
(0.81
25.0 (25.
2024 One off
(1.0
None budgeted
Net of attrition and new giving.
31.5
28.9
12.6
(5.1)Reduced rates and balances
17.6
11.7
248.2 298.8
16.2
8,
50.6
anso
27.3
93.5
26.4
89.5
{0.91
14.01
(0.412024 Sabatlcal
13.01
12.21
13.51 GSHP breakdown affects usage
10.51
29.5
22.5
33.2
24.0
53.7
20.3
29.7
23.5
83.2
2024 Roof repairs, 2025 Car park. hall repairs and
decorations
23 Leyes Lane
Depn
Other
Total Expense
{2.01
{0.21
14.8
16.2
282.2 296.5
14.3
SurplusllDeficill
134.01
2.3 136.31
The Finance sub-comrnittee and PCC will need to continue to ensure that the resourc8s needed in future
years are available by careful management of costs. Importantly, church members where possible need to
continue to give at or above their current level of giving if the church is to fulfil its stated aims and purposes.
The PCC, with guidance from the Finance Committee, will need to consider the sustainability of the current
level of costs and will continue to review where savings can be made during 2025.
Summary
Our responsibility for 2025 will continue to properly resource the mission of this Parish.
I would like to express my thanks to everyone who has supported me in various ways.
If anyone wishes to ask any questions about the figures or Considered Giving please contact Phil Sewards.
Phil Sewards (Acting Treasurer)
February 2025
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9. Parish People
The section lists clergy and readers currently li￿nSed to the parish, Churchwardens and other
key people. It also lists PCC members, Policies, and Employees.
9.1 Parish Officers and Advisers
Vicar..
Curate..
Non-stipendiary Minister:
Retired clergy..
Revd. Andrew Attwood (inducted 20thApril 2010)
Revd. Mary Rai
Revd. Pam Stote
Revd. Rob Latham
Phil Sewards
Readers..
Val Whiteman
Parish Administrator:
Sue Dawson
St John the Evangelist Church, 205 Warwick Road,
Kenilworth CV81 HY Tel 01926 853203
Email.. admin
st'ohn316.co.uk
Phil Sewards
Position vacant
Roger Homes
The Vicar. PCC Treasurer (currently vacant), PCC
Secretary, Churchwarden(s)
CAF Bank Limited, 25 King's Hill Avenue, Kings Hill,
West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ
Bernard Rogers & Co, Bank Gallery. High Street. Kenilworth CV8 1 LY
Sue Dawson
Charles Palmer
Vacant
Churchwardens:
PCC Treasurer:
PCC Secretary:
PCC Standing Committee..
Bank:
Independent Examiner..
Electoral Roll Officer..
Safeguarding Officer:
Cathedral Liaison Officer:
Churches Together in
Kenilworth and District Reps..
Parish Information Officer
Charity Correspondent,
Website
Charity Commission Link
Revd Andrew Atlwood
Vacant
Sue Dawson
htt '.Ilwww.st'ohn316.co.ukl
htt ../lwww.charit
commission.
ov.ukJfind-charitiesl
(enter 1126412 in the box "search for a charity")
The person authorised to make changes to the online filed details for the PCC and to give and receiv8 correspondence
on behalf of the PCC from the Charity Commission including web and email instructions
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9.2 Parochial Church Council (PCC)
The Trustees:
Revd. Andrew Attwood (ex-officio)
Phil Sewards
Revd Andrew Attwood
Jeremy Bryans (resigned 2024)
Luke Coomber
Ruth Perkins
Steve Coomber
Andy Garsed (until 2024)
Roger Homes
Peter Jackson
Matt King
Roseta Lee (resigned 2024)
Kim Matthews
Andy Powell
Kalwant Rai
Julie Sewards
Phil Sewards
Matt King, Kim Matthews, Kalwant Rai, Phil Sewards
Phil Sewards (Chair of the House of Laity)
Steve Coomber (Chair of CDBF)
PCC Chairman
PCC Chair for m8etings
PCC Members
Deanery Synod Members
Diocesan Synod Members
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9.3 PCC Policies
The PCC has developed or has in place the following policies (available on our website at
htt s:l/www.st ohn316.¢0.ukl
cc-
ublic)
Safeguarding Policy
Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders
Conflict of Interests Policy
HR Policy
Finance Policy, including Financial Controls, Mission Giving and Support
Church Premises Policy
Garden of Remembrance Policy and procedures
Health & Safety Policy
Lone Working Policy
Fire Safety Policy
Data Protection Policy
Risk Management Policy
Complaints Policy
Infant Baptism Guidelines
Children at Communion Policy
Access and Inclusion Policy
Complaints Policy
Home Visiting Policy
Social Media Policy
Policy for use of ICT
Whistleblowing Policy
9.4 PCC Employees..
Church Administrator..
Sue Dawson (part-time, 26 hours per week)
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10. Our Leadership and Organisation
The Vicar (Andrew Attwood) is the person commissioned by the Bishop to share With them in the
'cure of souls,, within the parish. In simple terms this asks Andrew to exercise mission and ministry
for the benefit of 11,000+ people. Our agreed three Purposes are used as our compass towards
this broad task, and Andrew. with the PCC, oversees the work of the collective church as we move
forward as a missional community in Kenilworth.
The Vicar is the primary 'keeper of this vision, and carries responsibility to ensure that everything
we do is in line with our Purposes and our Vision.
10. 1 Ourpurposes..
We want to see..
1. Everyone becoming like Jesus by knowing and following Him, through the Holy Spirit.
2. A welcoming, loving community that encourages use of our gifts and abilities to seNe God
and each other.
3. Society transformed by the love of Jesus as we engage with Kenilworth and the world
around us. (Formally agreed by the PCC on 2nd May 2017).
10.2 Vision..
In May 2017, the PCC reviewed the vision and Purposes and introduced a new single sentence
summary of them:
PARISH PHRASE.. Becoming like Jesus, Making disciples, Bringing real change
There was an extended period of listening by the whole church during early 2016 to prayerfully
seek God about the future direction for St John's. Following that period of listening, a number of
new ideas are being progressed and St John's is exploring the use of Mission Shaped Communities
(MSCS) as a tool to help live out the Purposes more effectively.
10.3 PCC..
The PCC meets regularly to assess ongoing ministry across all areas of parish life and makes
decisions on future proposals and plans, all on the basis that we move steadily towards our
Purposes and Vision,
The PCC agenda is focused on the responsibilities listed under Parochial Church Councils
(Powers) Measure 1956 (see below) and the PCC has the roles of..
Govemance, including compliance. legal, financial, health & safety and employment
Reviewing vision
Reviewing strategy as recommended by the Leadership Teams and Staff Team
Parish wide policies
Parish Budget, financial accounts, ensuring accounts are audited
Coherence across parish purposes, plans and activities
Keeping boundaries bebNeen the respective teams
The PCC will operate using sub-committees. where appropriate, to conduct the necessary due
diligence and development of plans and execution of governance. Such sub-committees will
develop detailed recommendations for the PCC to approve and be responsible for carrying out the
decisions of the PCC and working with the rest of the parish organisations, including the Leadership
Teams. In addition, the Standing Committee of the PCC (see below) is empowered lo make
decisions on behalf of the PCC at its discretion and report back to the PCC.
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PCC responsibilities according to Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 include:
To care for, maintain, preserve and take out adequate insurance cover for the fabric,
goods and ornaments of the Church
To agree a budget and to be responsible for the income and expenditure of the parish
To maintain proper financial records and accounting procedures
To prepare annual financial statements and an annual report and present them to the
Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). In particular SORP 2005 requires the
following to be provided:
o Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its trustees and advisers
Structure governan￿ and management
o Objectives and activities
o Achievements and performance
o Financial review
o Plans for future periods
Funds held as custodian trustee for others
Risk management, governance, operational, financial, external and compliance with
laws
To arrange for independent examination or audit of the financial statements
To care for and maintain the Churchyard
To consult with the incumbent on matters of general concem and importance to the parish
To co-operate with the incumbent in promoting the mission of the Church
To make representations to the Bishop about any matter affecting the welfare of the parish
PCC as employer..
o Compliance with legislation (12 separate Acts listed)
o Wages and salaries, reviews and increases, National minimum wage. Nl and tax
Job descriptions
Contract or statement of conditions of employment
o Expenses policy
Induction, grievance and discipline
o Policies for equal opportunities, health & safety and child protection, protection of the
vulnerable
o Use of volunteers
10.4 Churchwardens and Standing Committee
In 2024 there was one churchwarden, Phil Sewards.
10.5 Staff Team (Operational Mlnistry)
Presently the Staff Team consists of Andrew Attwood (Vicar) and Sue Dawson (Church
Administrator).
The Administrator's role is to provide administrative support for the vicar in helping him to meet the
purposes and vision of the church.
10.6 Leadership Teams.. their goal, support and accountability
Several Leadership Teams exist to deliver the mission and ministry of St John's. overseeing
different communities and areas of ministry. This delegating model empowers others to be the key
implementers on behalf of the Vicar and PCC.
With the help of the Vicar, the Leadership Teams guide individuals and groups to fulfil the agreed
Purposes and Vision.
Each team is supported in this task and given tailored help over time to fit each stage of the
community's development. Each Leadership Team is directly accountable to the Vicar and PCC,
and provides regular updates to PCC summarising progress and plans for the future. The Vicar
meets with each Leadership Team regularly.
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This genuinely delegated and empowered leadership, overseen but not run by the Vicar, is
practically supported by the Staff Team (and other resources) to move the existing communities
towards our Purposes and Vision.
The Leadership Teams of each of our distinctive communities are..
8am Leadership Team
Revd Andrew Attwood, lan Macdonald, Mary Rai, Phil Sewards
1 Oam Leadership Team
Revd Andrew Attwood and Co-leaders (Karen Mills, Michelle Harris, Kal Rai, Mary Rai, Lindsey
Attwood, Roger Homes, Kim Matthews, Simone Royle)
Midweek Community
Revd Andrew Attwood, Catherine Pennington, Rob Latham, Mary Rai, Pam Stote, Denise
Coomber
6pm Servlce
Revd Andrew Attwood, Rob Cheetham, Ann Gibbons, Felicity Hawke, Lynda Howells, Rob Latham
11. Charity Compliance
11.1 Name
The full legal name of the PCC as a charity is 'The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical
Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Kenilworth. and it has a working name of St. John's PCC,
Kenilworth.
11.2 Registered Number
St. John's PCC, Kenilworth was registered as a charity on the 23rd October 2008 under
registered number 1126412.
11.3 Address
St. John the Evangelist Church 205 Warwick Road KENILWORTH
WanAiickshire CV8 1 HY
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11.4 Governing Documents
The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 as amended and The Church
Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Measure 1969 as amended).
The type of governing documents at the time of registration were treated as "excepted" are the
approved governing documents issued by the Church of England and were adopted 2nd January
1957. The objects clause has not been changed. Readers of this Annual Report who would like to
find out more about the governing documents are recommended to visit the web site
www.
arishresources.or
ccsl
overnin
-documents1 (link last checked 07 Feb 17).
The PCC is governed by charity law which is administered by the Charity Commission. Registration
for previously exempt charities like the PCC was made compulsory for charities with income in
excess of £100k p.a. under the Charities Act 2006. St. John's PCC was one of the first parishes to
register, as Coventry and York acted as pilot dioceses in the Church of England.
11.5 Trustees
Please refer to the section in this Annual Report on "Parish People" for the names of the trustees.
Some PCC members are elected at each Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the
Church Representation Rules to serve for three years. As well as elected members, there are also
other people on the PCC, such as the Vicar and Churchwardens. and all PCC members are
trustees of the charity,
Trustees, full details are known to the Charity Commission but only their names and other
trusteeships are made public. The Charity Commission is able to contact individual trustees directly
although it rarely does so. Although trustees usually have to be aged 18 or older, in the case of
PCCS the charity commission accepts that PCC members can be legally elected aged 16 years or
above and so the commission accepts such PCC members as trustees. One of the duties of the
Charity Correspondent is to keep the details filed with the Commission up to date, so as PCC
members change the details are updated with the Commission. Compliance statistics ar8 now
published for all charities on the Charity Commission web site.
It is important that all PCC members understand their individual legal responsibilities as trustees.
Parish Resources www.
arishresources.or
.uk has produced jointly with the Charity Commission
a booklet "Trusteeship.. An Introduction for PCC Members" and the Charity Commission regularly
update their publication "The Essential Trustee" which is required reading for all trustees. These
booklets have been provided to all existing PCC members and will be made available to new PCC
members. Further resources for PCC members can be found on the "Parish Resources" web site
maintained by the Church of England to assist PCCS with their obligations.
The definition of Trustees extends to all PCC members and not just those elected at the Annual
Meetings so Deanery Synod, Diocesan Synod and Co-opted members, ex-officio members and all
other members have to be registered with the Charity Commission and their details kept up to date
by the Charity Correspondent.
Legal responsibilities continue to grow and so all PCC members need to be familiar with the
Charity Commission web site which 15 the main source of advice and statutory requirements
established by the Charity Commission. The web site of Parish Resources mentioned above is a
specific source of advice to PCCS.
11.6 Web site and internet
Web site: htt s.'Ilwww.sl'
ohn316.co.ukl
Email contact.. admin
ohn316.co.uk
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11.7 Charity Correspondent
Sue Davlson is the Charity Correspondent. This means that she is the contact on the public record
and is the person through whom the Charity Commission communicates with the trustees. She
submits the statutory filing requirements including the Annual Report and Accounts(this report) and
also an Annual Return which has to be submitted, although this is relatively straightforward as it
can be submitted online. Compliance statistics appear against the PCC'S charity records on the
Charity Commission website.. enter its charity number 1126412 in the search for a charity facility at
htl .'Ila
s.charit
commission.
ov.uklshowcharit Ire
erofcharitieslRe
isterHomePa
e.as
11.8 Public Benefit Statement
A requirement of charity law is the reporting of public benefit, i.e. the charity must show that its
activities are of benefit to the public. This is addressed below.
Under the Act it is a legal obligation fortrustees of a charity to report the extent to which the activities
for the year have met the public benefit requirements that any charity must meet. The Charity
Commission has issued specific guidance to charities advancing religion. This is available on their
website if you wish to understand this in more detail. Please follow the link to
htt '.Ilforms.charit
commission.
ov.uklmedia1950131advancement-of-reli
on-for-the-
ublic-benefit. df
It is accepted by the Charity Commission that the purpose and activities of the Church of England
meet fully the definition of charitable purposes in Charity law but of course the PCC should have
regard to, and are required to report that they have had regard to. assessing the public benefit
activities of St. John's parish.
The PCC has done so by considering and assessing the activities of the parish for the last year as
covered in this report. To assist readers of this report we list below the activities for which the PCC
has registered as a charity.
The activities under which the PCC registered as a charity are broadly the same as for any Church
of England parish:
1. Regular public worship open to all.
2. The provision of sacred Spa￿ for personal prayer and contemplation.
3. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved.
4. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, and small groups.
5. Taking of religious assemblies and other religious activities in schools,
6. Provision of youth clubs and other youth activities with a Christian ethos.
7, Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings, and distribution of
literature and other media, including web site.
8. Promoting the whole mission of the church through provision of activities for senior citizens,
parents and toddlers. children and youth, and other special need groups.
9. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
The PCC considers that the activities for the last year have fully met the public benefit
requirements and it is hoped that public benefit will increase in future as we continue to put our
vision for future mission into practice.
11.9 Charity Commission
The Charity Commission for England and Wales htt ,Ilwww.charit
commission.
ov.uk is established
by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales. Its aim is to provide the
best possible regulation of charities in order to increase charities, efficiency and effectiveness,
and public confidence and trust in them.
The webpage htt '.Ilwww.charit
commission.
ov.uklAbout uslAbout Ihe commissionldefault.as
describes in more detail the values of the Charity Commission and how it operates as a
regulator.
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12. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the PCC as trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial
activities during the year and its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial
statements giving a true and fair view, the PCC as trustees should follow best practice and..
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice
have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statements., and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The PCC as trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the
financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Church Accounting Regulations and the Charities Act. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
13. Approval
This report. as set out on pages 4 to 42, was approved by the Parochial Church Council on 13
March 2025 and signed on its behalf by
th
R.mll
Roger Homes (PCC Secretary)
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14. Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the
Parochial Church Council of St John Kenilworth
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31
December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 oxaminer's ststement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the 8xamination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the
Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming 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.
/2.k*z
David Rogers BA ACA
Bernard Rogers & Co
Bank Gallery
High Street
Kenilworth
CV8 1LY
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15. Parochial Church Council of St John Kenilworth:
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31
December 2024
Note8 Unrostrlcted
Funds
R8strlcted
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
Total Funds
2023
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
Activities for generating funds
Income from investments
Income from charitable activities
Other incoming resources
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
228,082
28,850
12,537
4,285
25,062
298,816
228,082
28,850
18,017
4,285
25,062
304,296
223,803
27,175
11,727
5,222
31,573
299,500
5,480
5,480
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Church activities
Governance c08ts
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
3a
3b
294,657
1,801
296,458
38,096
332,753
1,801
334,554
213,141
1,610
214,751
38,096
NET INCOMINGI(OUTGOING)
RESOURCES BEFORE OTHER
RECOGNISED GAINS AND
LOSSES
2,358
(32,616)
(30,258)
84,749
OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS
AND LOSSES
Gain on revaluation of fixed assets
40,000
40,000
10,000
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
42,358
42,616
9,742
94,749
BALANCES BIFWD 1 JANUARY
2024
853.184
126,870
980,054
885,305
8ALANCE CIFWD 31 DECEMBER
2024
895,542
94,254
989,796
980,054
The notes on pages 32 to 42 form part of these accounts
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16. Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2024
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Notes
601,683
583,812
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Short Term Deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
15,691
262.022
119,234
396,947
14,820
263,572
165,335
443,727
'Creditors - amounts falling due within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
416,242
Total a88Ots le88 current Ilabilitles
989,796
980,054
Creditors - amounts falling due after one year
TOTAL NET ASSETS
989,796
980 054
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted General
Unrestricted - Revaluation
Restricted
450,542
445,000
94,254
989,796
448,184
405,000
126,870
980,054
The notes on pages 32 to 42 form part of these accounts.
Approved by the Parochial Chyrch Council on 13 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Mr Philip Sewards (Churchwarden)
R.m.H
Mr Roger Homes (PCC Secretary)
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17. Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Note 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 (as updated Ihrough Update Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016), the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102), and the Charities
Act2011.
The charity has applied Update Bullelin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not include 8 cash flow
statement on the grounds thal it is applying FRS 102 Section 1A.
The financlal statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements include
all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of
church groups that owe their affiliation lo another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis in GBP which is the functional curréncy of
the charity and are rounded to the nearest pound.
Funds
Restrlcted funds represent la) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted
objectives provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and Ibl donations or gifts received for a specrfic object or
invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were
given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.
The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is
apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basi8.
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Incoming Resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Rental income is recognised for the period
which il relales to. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource lo which they relate is received. Grants
and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when
receivable, interest is accrued when due. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources
are accounted for gross.
Resources Expend
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded if that award creates a binding obligation
on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are
dealt wilh as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for
gross.
Penslon costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. Contributions payable to the
charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they
relate.
Fixed Assets
Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.96{21(a) of the Charities Act
1993.
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Moveabl• church furnishlngs held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the P.C.C. and which
require a faculty for disposal, are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed on the
church's inventory which can be inspected at any reasonable time. For inalienable propety acquired prior to 1998
there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Items
acquired since 1st January 1998 have been capitalized and depreciated in the accounts over their anticipated useful
economic lrfe. All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, individual items under
£1,000 or on the repair of moveable church furnishings is written off.
Land and resldential buildings are not depreciated. Other buildings are depreciated on a straighl line basis over
40 years.
Other fixtures, fittlngs and equipment Individual items with a purchase price of less than £1,000 are written off
when the asset is acquired (unless these are acquired as part of a programme)-
Olher fixtures, fittings and equipment acquired after 1 January 2005 are depreciated as follows.. Computer equipment
over a period of 3 years. With the first year bearing a full yearfs charge, other equipment over a period of 5 years with
the first year bearing a full yearfs charge.
Currant Assots
Amounts owing lo the P.C.C. in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for
amounts that may prove uncollectable. Amounts owed by the P.C.C. in respect of services provided or goods
received are shown as creditors. Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit with the C.B.F. Church of England
Funds.
Relatod Party Transactlons
Owing to the anonymous nature of some of the donalions received, it is not possible to fully disclose the aggregate
value of donations made by the trustees and related parties.
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Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Note 2 INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrictéd
Funds
Totsl
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
2a Voluntary income
Planned Giving
Gift Aid Donations
Tax Recoverable
Collections
Donations, appeals. etc.
Legacies
158,697
35,818
7,566
25,001
1,000
228 082
158,697 162,092
35,818
34.648
7,566
7,888
25,001
1,000
228,082
19,175
223,803
2b Activltle8 for generating funds
Hall lettings
28,850
28,850
27,175
2c Investmont income
Interest income
5,480
18,017
11,727
2d Income ro8ourco8 from charitable
activities
Wedding and Funeral fee5
4,285
4,285
4,285
5,222
5,222
20 Other incoming resourc
Rental income
Income from GSHP & Miscellaneous
Income
16,154
8,908
16,154
8,908
16,800
14.773
25,062
25,062
31,573
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
5,480
304,296 299,500
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Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Unr•8tricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Note 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED
3a Church activltles
Missionary and charitsble giving
Oversaas:
Bethlehem School
Bible Society
CMS
Crosslinks
Uyogo
Friends of The Holy Land
CHIT
2,600
1,750
3,000
3,000
2,300
350
600
2,600
1,750
3,000
3,000
2.300
350
2,500
1,700
2,750
2,750
2,200
500
Home:
Kenilworth Youth for Christ
Church Army
Crossteach
Spring Playgroup
Dave & Kay Stoker
Foodbank
Flourish
Taste Life
Compassionate Kenilworth
3,250
1,900
1,850
2,630
3,250
1,900
1,850
2,630
4,038
1,800
1,800
2,530
500
1,850
550
300
500
1,850
550
300
500
1,800
500
Carried forward
26,430
26,430
25,368
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St John's Church Kenilworth, Trustees, Annual Report for 2024
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrct'd
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Note 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED
3a Church actlvities {contlnued)
Brought forward
26,430
26,430
25,368
Ministry.. diocesan quota
Ministry.. vicar and curate expenses
Ministry.. youth worker's salary and
exps
Junior Church and youth work
Adult training courses and materials
Funeral and Wedding fees (Diocese)
Funeral and Wedding fees (St Johns)
Insurance
Utilities
Cleaning, caretaking and waste
disposal
Maintenance- Warwick Road Church
Maintenance - Hall and car park
Maintenance - 23 Leyes Lane
Depreciation- Church Hall building
Depreciation - Equipment
Church music costs
Other
Parish office salaries and expenses
PCC pension costs
Slalionery, postage and copying
Computer and other office equipment
Legal and Profession81 Fees
Bank charges
89,500
2,306
89,500
2,306
85,000
2,301
(29)
880
2,552
1,807
1,497
5,989
23,722
20,316
{29}
880
2,552
1,807
1,497
5,989
23,722
20,316
28
1,218
2,777
3,381
1,846
5,799
22,417
18,370
77,712
5,535
2,559
526
1,603
2,053
7,985
18,248
367
1,398
878
725
98
77,712
5,535
2,559
526
1,603
3,477
44,657
18,248
367
1,398
878
725
98
6,524
1,249
5,443
526
1,603
2,999
5,124
16,845
260
1,636
459
1,868
100
1,424
36,672
Total Church activities
294,657
38,096
332,753 213,141
3b Governance costs (Independent
examiner's remuneration)
1,801
1,801
1.610
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
296,458
334,554 214,751
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St John's Church Kenilworth, Trustees, Annual Report for 2024
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Note 4 STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
4a Wages and salarles
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension Costs
18,248
16,845
367
18,615
260
17,105
4b
The P.C.C. employed one part-lime person at the end of the year. The average monthly number of
. employees during the year was 1.0 {2023. 1.0).
4c
Apart from the above no other Members of the P.C.C. or connecled persons received any reimbursement of
expense5 Qr remuneration other than to reimburse for miscellaneous disbursements made on behalf of the P.C.C.
4d
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
Note 5 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold land
and buildlngs
Church and other
equipment
Total
COST and REVALUATION
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Revaluation of investment property
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
601,294
184,071
785,365
40,000
40,000
641,294
184,071
825,365
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
Disposals
At 31 Decembor 2024
47,391
526
174,162
1,603
221,553
2,129
175,765
223,682
Ngf BOOK VALUE
At 1 January 2024
553,903
9,909
563,812
At 31 D￿eMber 2024
593,377
8,306
601,683
The freehold land and buildings comprise..
The church hall complex in Warwick Road, Kenilworth.
The house at 23 Leyes Lane, Kenilworth (cost £145,000). In 2024 the trustees sought professional advice from
Sheldon Bosley Knight {in previous years from Loveitts) Chartered Surveyors regarding the value of the investment
property and subsequently revalued the property to £590,000.
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St John's Church Kenilworth, Trustees'Annual Report for 2024
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Note 6 DEBTORS (UNRESTRICTED FUNDS)
2024
2023
Tax recoverable
Other debtors and prepayments
9,945
5,746
15,691
7,601
7,219
14,820
Note 7 CURRENT LIABILITIES {UNRESTRICTED FUNDS)
2024
2023
Other creditors
8,834
27,485
8,834
27,485
Not• 8 LIA81LITIES FALLING DUE BEYOND ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Other creditors due in 1 2 years
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St John's Church Kenilworth, Trustees, Annual Report for 2024
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Note 9a FUNDS 2024
Balance
at1
January
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
31
December
2024
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
163,180
288,878
204,580
32,314
215,164
Designated Funds
General Maintenance (note 11)
Hall building
Mission & charities (Tithe
balance)
Contingency reserve {not8 11)
25,000
Leyes Lane Property Cost
145,000
Leyes Lane Propety Revaluation 405,000
Other
6,895
Total Designated Funds
690,004
73,500
7,974
26,635
6,360
(60,000)
5,000
24,860
7,974
27.519
(26,4301
27,314
25,000
145,000
445,000
5,025
680,378
40,000
3,578
49,938
5,448
91,878
32,314
Total Unrestricted Funds
853,184
338,816
296,458
895,542
Restricted Funds
Kenilworth- Dresden link
Fun & Food
KT Legacy
2,694
1.721
(2,694)
1,721
90,709
5,480
(33,628)
118,857
3,598
126,870
Other
Total restrlcled funds
1,774
38,096
1,824
94,254
5,480
Total All Funds
980,054
344,296
334,554
989,796
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St John's Church Kenilworth, Trustees, Annual Report for 2024
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Note 9b FUNDS 2023
Balance
at1
January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
31
December
2023
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
85,926
291,978
188,749
25,975
163,180
Designaled Funds
General Maintenance (note 11)
Hall building
Mission & charities (Tithe
balance)
Contingency reserve (note 11)
Leyes Lane Property Cost
Leyes Lane Property
Revaluation
Other
Total Designated Funds
73,500
7.974
24,990
73,500
7,974
26,635
(24,330)
25,975
25,000
145,000
395,000
25,000
145,000
405.000
10,000
5,125
676,589
2,404
12,404
634
24,964
6,895
690,004
25,975
Total Unrestricted Funds
762,515
304,382
213,713
853.184
Restricted Funds
Kenilworth - Dresden link
Fun & Food
KT Legacy
Other
Total restricted funds
2,694
1,721
114,777
3,598
122 790
2,694
1,721
118,857
3,598
126,870
5,118
{1,038)
5,118
1,038
Total All Funds
885.305
309.500
214,751
980,054
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St John's Church Kenilworth, Trustees, Annual Report for 2024
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Not• 9c FUNDS 2023-2024 Total
Balance
at 1
January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
31
December
2024
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
85,926
393,329
58,289
215,164
Designated Funds
General Maintenance (note 11)
Hall building
Mission & charities (Tithe
balance)
Contingency reserve (note 11)
Leyes Lane Properly Cost
Leyes Lane Property Revaluation
Other
Total Designated Funds
73,500
7,974
24,990
6,360
(60,000)
5,000
24,880
7,974
27,519
{50,760)
53,289
25,000
145,000
395,000
5.125
676,589
25,000
145,000
445,000
5,025
680,378
50,000
5,982
62,342
6,082
116,842
58,289
Total Unrestricted Funds
762,515
510 171
895,542
Restricted Funds
Kenilworth - Dresden link
Fun & Food
KT Legacy Outreach
Other
Total restricted funds
2,694
1,721
114,777
3,598
122,790
(2,694)
1,721
90,709
1,824
94,254
10,598
(34,666)
1,774
39,134
10,598
Total All Funds
885,305
653,796
549,305
989,796
Notè 10 ANALYSIS
OF NET ASSETS
(BY FUND)
General
Funds
De8lgnat•d
Funds
Total
Unrestrlcted
Total
Restrlctod
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
(note 5)
Current assets
Liabilities:
Amounts falling
due in one year
Amounts falling due
after one year
Total Funds
601.683
78,695
601,683
302.693
601.683
223,998
94,254
396,947
(8,834)
(8,834)
{8,834)
215,164
680,378
895.542
94,254
989,796
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St John's Church Kenilworth, Trustees, Annual Report for 2024
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2024
Notè 11 FUND BALANCES
Fund balances at 31 December 2024 include the following:
General Ma1ntenan￿ Fund
Bell frame
Grand piano - major overhaul
Church roof {Planned for 20241
Car park maintenance
DDA measures
Other quinquennial work
Provision for replacement equipment
2,500
1,500
7,860
3,000
8,000
2,000
24,860
Contingency Resorve Fund
The PCC considers it prudent lo set aside a sum of money as an emergency fund.
The equivalent of approximately one month's budgeted expenditure for 2025.
25,000
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