St John the Evangelist Church
Kenilworth
Trustees, Annual Report
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Year Ended 31 December 2025
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Sl John The Evangelist Kenilworth. Trustees'Annual Report 2025
This Trustees, Annual Report relates to activities for the year ended 31 It December 2025 of The
Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Sl. John The Evangelist, Kenilworth,
which is situated al 205 WaThvick Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1 HY and is a parish
within the Coventry Diocese of the Church of England.
Sl. John's was consecrated in 1854 so has been producing annual reports over many years. Since
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
hll '.1￿.charlI
commission.
ov.ukJ.
If you wish lo receive more information about Sl. John's. we would encourage you lo look al
the thurch web site andlor lo contact the PCC Secretary (LLstiohn376.co.ukl
The parish of Sl John's covers the southern half of Ihe town of Kenilworth with the northern border
defined approximately by Fishponds Road, Greville Road, Station Road, Vthilemoor Road and
Leyes Lane. The northern part of the town lies in the parish of St. Nicholas, Kenilworth
hll ,'Ilwww slnich
who are our close friends and who founded Sl. John's.

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Table of Contents
Contents
1. Letterfrom the Vicar.....................................
2. Churchwarden's Report...
3. PCC Report..................
4. Safeguarding Officer's Report........................................................
5. Deanery Synod Report...............................................
6. Report from the Diocesan Synod....................,...........................
12
7. Electoral Roll Report .
18
8. Financial Review.................................,...................................................................19
9. Parish People...,
.23
10.our Leadership and Organisation..........................,.............
.26
11.Charity Compliance..................................
.28
12. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities............
,31
13.Approval.........................
.31
14. Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the PCC of St John Kenilworth 32
15, Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31 December 2025.
,33
16. Balance Sheet al 31 December 2025.................,..
17. Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2025.
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1. Letter from the Vicar
Dear members of St. John th8 Evangelist.
These last twelve months feel like another significant slep for us as we develop into a richer.
deeper, mission-minded community. After the previous year's 5abbalical I fell led lo write,
completing my book in 2025. This gave me an even clearer biblical understanding about why we
do what we do. Now we are looking lo live Jesus. life to the full.
Once again, we have seen mis8ional life bear new fruit, with more of our groups connecting lo new
people. Bapt15ms in 2025 (including younger and not so young) showed that we are reaching
across quite a range of people.
More recently we've made some in-roads into younger families, and toddler group is taking some
new steps in inviting people and offèring prayer. This is exciting. Perhaps the most encouraging
signs involve the drawing in of young adults.. some with strong faith and others who are brand new
to faith. We have experienced a handful of folk who have spontaneously encountered God and
simply walked towards church these are signs that something is changing in our wider culture
and a number of these new contacts are menl God is on the move as people feel the challenges
of modern life. So, we have been running lo keep up with Jesus as h8 graciously blesses us with
new peoplel We still haven't resolved the need for èxtra staff to hèlp with all this. so we look lo God
to Sustain us.
Alongside these developments, my heart has been for all of us to explore Jesus, life lo the full, He
wan15 the very best for us, and doesn't want anyone stuck in a narrow spiritual cul-de-sac. So. the
contemplative people have much lo learn from the adventurous evangelists, and the outward
looking folk will need to be laughl h¢)w lo go deeper wrth God too. As we launch huddles this year,
I hope that all core leaders will be nurtured and slrenglhened in fresh ways. Do pray for your group
leaders - they are very importanl.
Our recent Unity seriice (Jan 25th) was another sign that relationships are building well across
groups and age groups. It 15 a continuing sign that something precious is here when yel another
new person describes our church as welcoming and loving. And in 2025 we welcomed a new
mission-mindod bishopl Do pray lor +Sophie as she launches fresh vision across the diocese. God
is on the movel
Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for serving and sharing faith. God sees it alll

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2. Churchwarden's Report
As we look back on 2025. the year was marked from a Church of England perspective by the
election of Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canlerbury. She inherits 8 tough job, wrth the
tarnished repulation of the Church in desperate need of reviving and the morale of many members,
clergy and laity, al an alarmingly low point. People point lo clergy burnout, slruclural and theological
disunity, inslilutional crises (especially safeguarding) and declining influence in society. This last
point in particular is frustrating.. the Church needs lo slop aping the shifting sands of the society
around us Ilhe worfd, the flesh and the devil) and to offer a distinctive voice. proclaiming the values
of the kingdom of God. We have a choice., lo read God's word through the lens of societal values
or lo look al the values of Society through the lens of the Bible, God's word, which should be guiding
our every step.
The bishops of the Church of England have signalled that the Living in Love and Faith process is
to come to an end. We should pr8y that this means that the church can gel back lo preaching the
word, spreading the good news of the saving grace of Jesus. In all likelihood, il seems that the
subject will not disappear completely and will continue to cause distractions thal take up time and
ellort. This would be a pity, as there is much work to do lo advance the kingdom of God and turn
the hearts and minds of this nation to Jesus.
l am happy lo report that Bishop Sophi8 was officially confirmed in her election as the new Bishop
of Coventry in February and was installed on June 7th al Coventry Cathedral. +Sophie has already
visited all 11 Oeaneries in the Diocese al least once and is 81ready forming her strategy. She is
committed to mission, whlch is in c105e accord with our focu$ in this church, so the future locally
looks promising, Please do pray for +Sophie.
We are experiencing some signs of the "Quiet Revival" with a number of people coming to church
in search of God. We held on8 baptism seNice la51 year in the autumn at which six people were
baplised and the next baptism service is arranged for Easter 2026. We are fortunate lo have a
number of ministries that can accommodate people's situations and needs. These are exciting
timesl Some of the many ministries in wh￿h people are involved are mentioned below, but there
are too many lo mention - a good problem lo have. Thanks to all Ih05e involved in these activities.
Financially, we are again in a good situation Ihanks lo thè immeasurable kindness of God. In 2024
you may remember, we finished the year with a small10s5 of £2k. This was despite the £70k Spend
on the repairs lo the church roof, wilhoul having to ask the Diocese for a grant. In 2025, despite
some work undertaken around the church premis8s Isee below), we made a surplus of c.£29,200.
Praise God for this. on￿ again, thanks musl go lo Peter Jackson for his continue support, large
behind the scenes but very, very important.
You may have noti￿d Ihal the largè church hall room was refurbished in October, including new
curtains. This has been favourably remarked upon by users of the hall. We are trying to ensure that
it boks smart for as long as possible, so please use it with care. The small hall will be refurbished
early in 2026 and the hallwaylkitchen a little later.
The church kitchen has been redecorated and filled wrth a window screen. We are currently warting
to ￿place the chiller units. Again, if you are using this facility, please tidy up afterwards, as it fomis
an important part of our oulreach. In July, we passed our District Council Food Hygiene Inspection
for the Church hall and thurch knlchens.

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In October 2025, we carried out the Quinquennial Inspection. The archilecl's report tells us that the
church building is generally in good condition, but with a couple of notable exceptions.. the steeple
(inside and outside) needs some significant work to clean out the mess caL+sed by pigeons and to
prevent them gaining access in future.. we also need to repoint part of the external biickwork. These,
and a few other less major items, will cost us approximately £70k over the next two years. This is
a cost which we can cover only because of the bountiful provision ol our Lord God to us, working
through the generosity of the members of our church family.
In December 2024, we had just managed lo confirm our continued participation in the Fareshare I
Foodirect scheme. Since then, the team have been collecting food items twice a week so that they
can be distributed lo those who need it, including the retired clergy living in Margetts Close. Our
annual review with Foodirecl was held in December 2025. The feedback was..
"Your coll8Ction compli8nce at your stores is 93. 75%. This is abovo our expectation and I really
appreclate you
Thanks to th8 team for making this valuable ministry possible.
Talking of food, 'Meel n Eat, met 8 limes in the year, providing a good quality meal to a wide variety
of people. Al the moment, the team is taking a break from Meet'n Eat to seek God's direction about
what to do next. It may return later in the year in a different forrnal. For the moment, people are
encouraged to go to Orop In on Friday mornings.
Drop In itself continues lo be very popu18r. During the year, an annual total of 3,229 visitors kept
the team busy on all bul one Friday of the year. The adjusted weekly average numb8T of attendees
was 63, with a high of 77 Ilhe second week of November), March was the best attended month
(weekly average of 70). Sincere thanks to all the volunteers who make this happen.
11 has also led to other ministries. such as the growing Discovery Group Bible Study group and the
Drop In Plus men's group that started in January and has established ilsew as a follow up group lo
the growing 'Men's table, al Drop In. Slightly ahead of where Orop In Plus is al present, the
Thursday Bible study group (called Daybme Group) continues lo meet every Thursday 2-3.30 pm
in thè church building.
The 'Sainls Alive, course ran very successfully over 9 weeks during the year Ibroadly covering the
same material as Alpha). In the latest course, there were 6 members, one of whom has
consequently been baplised (see above). Members continue lo meet on a monlhty basis and a
number of them are Inte￿sted in Rob and Emma's'Lel's Start at the Cross" weekend course. It is
hoped to run a new Saints Alive course in 2026, $0 conl8cI Rob or Emma if you are inlerestedl
In line with our commitment lo Saf8guarding, in consideration both of the recipients of our ministries
and the volunteers who provide thern, we have drawn up a policy on Home Visiting and Home
Communion. This is a complicated area, so the policy WIIS consist of a series of guidelines and best
practice. The aim is lo strike a balance behveen safely and practical arrangements.
Given the increasing volume and complexity of Safeguarding work, the PCC has been considering
the resouTce requirements. We are very fortunate lo have an excellent Parish Safeguarding Officer
in Charlie Palmer. but his workload is becoming challenging and il is also important to have
resilience in thi5 role. Therefore, we are in the process of recruiting an additional PSO to work
alongside Charlie.

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I finished my report18St year by reflecting that we find oUtse￿e5 in a world of uncertainly - plus Ga
chang81 We continue to pray lo our Father in Heaven for guidance. The order of seNice for
Compline puts it rather nicety-.
.so that we, who are waa17ed by the changes and chancés of this neeting wortd, may rnpose
upon thy etemal changelgssness,. through Jesus Christ our Lord."
God's faithfulness doesn't changel
For our part, in Tesponse to His love, we continue lo be committed lo be faithful lo the authority of
Scripture, to adhere lo the articles of faith as enshrined in th8 Book of Common Prayer and lo
uphold Canon Law, under which the Church of England operates. We pray that the name of Jesus
might be faithfully proclaimed in this nation, particularly in our l¢)wn and that His people might
obadienlly follow His word and diligently lead His peop18. Amen.
God bless you all,
Phil.

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3. PCC Report
The PCC met 6 times in 2025 - in January, March. May, July, September and Novèmber. l am
thankful for every PCC momb8r, and others who have served in the past year, for your wisdom and
dedication and giving up your lime to ensure the smooth running of the church.
l am also very grateful to Charlie Palmer, our Safeguarding Officer, for his knowledga and
leadership on som8 very complex and delicate issues.
At the current lime, there is no TreaSU￿r, but we are extremely grateful to P8t8r Jackson for his
continued work on the book-keeping and preparation of accounts.
Phil Sewards is slapping down as Warden after 3 years in th8 postl He has done an incredible job
at a lime of upheaval in the Church of England over tha same sex marriage issue, and we are
grateful for his wisdom and calmness and for helping to brlng a lime of stability to the church.
Notable Decislons mado thls Year
There have been updates to the Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices, Acc8ss and Inclusion
Policy, Whistleblowing Policy and Social Media Policy.
We have also continued to act as trustees of the King's Table Fund granting r8quests thal meet
the relevant criteria.
Membèrs of the church are invited, before every m881ing, to submit questions lo the PCC as a way
of improving communication between m8mb8rs and the wider church.
Finally, there are vacancies on the PCC, so I would Ilke to invite you to consider whether God 18
calling you lo serve Him in this way.
Safeguardlng
The PCC has compli8d with ils duly lo have due regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on
safeguarding vulnerable children and adults (under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy
Disciplin6 Measure 20161.
11 has been a privilege lo serve as PCC Secretary over the past 3 years, 8nd I wish Matt King every
blessing as he lakes over the ro181 Someon8 had a picture for me of pulling on new shoes. this
year! l am wailing lo find out exactly whai type of shoes they will be!
Much love
Roger Homes

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4. Safeguarding Officer's Report
The purpose of the Safeguarding Officers report is 10 Show that the Church's work with youth and
vulnerable adults is cornplianl with DI0￿$an and National Church of England Policy,
I have been the safeguarding offI￿r 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 ar8 now on a thre8-year cycl8.
The Parish Safeguarding Hub is now being used lo record church roles, DBS checks, and
training courses, alongside the Parish Dashboard.
Our second Safeguarding Sunday was celebrated in November 25.
Safer recruitment procedures are becoming beller understood in the church.
In November, PCC approved new guidance for those undertaking home visits.
Some details
The 10.'OOam service on Sunday 16th November 2025 was planned around the Ih8me of
Safeguarding Sunday. The seNice included". biblical scene setting,. a lament for victims: a
reminder about safer recruitment,. a discussion of our new Home Visiting Guidance., and
an apology lo those affected by the APCS data breach. Shorter slalements were made in
the other services that week.
As the need for new 08S checks arises, they are being transferred lo the new
Safeguarding Hub
We need to ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures when we recruit new volunteers
to roles in church working with children or vulnerable adults. Andrew has produced a short
video lo highlight the need for this work.
Key document referencé library, safeguarding jobs overview, website info and Parish
Safeguarding Dashboard and Hub are all kept up to date.
Challenges in the last year
On 20 August 2025, APCS, the DBS check provider for the Diocese, notified us of a wber-allack
on their DBS check records. The Company believe the breach affected DBS applications submilled
between December 2024 and May 2025. Ten individuals in Sl John'5 were alfecled. The diocese
immediately paused all DBS checks, and have since appointed a new 08S provider,
ThirtyOne.'Eighl. We began new DBS checks with Thirtyone Eight in February 2026.
Casework
We are very well supported by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team when complex cases arise. Much
of this work is highly confidential, to protect survivors. We also have a duly of care lo alleged and
convicted perpelralors who are part of the church community.

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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
neèd for Ihree-yearly Diocesan training. Dates and venues available on the Diocesan webpage
Ihll s.'Ilwww.covenl
anglican orglsaleguardiiii-trainin
}.There are three courses..
CO Basic course lo be cOmp￿ted 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
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 lo be confident that il has complied with its duly lo have due regard lo the Hous8
of Bishops. guidance on safeguarding vulnerable children and adults (under section 5 of the
Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 20161,
Th& dashboard is up to date (Feb 251 Red items (urgenll, currently comprlse.
PCC members are not all up lo date with their safeguarding training
Some DBS checks need lo be renewed
Yellow (for action) items,,
Some people need lo complete safeguarding training
PCC discussion of promoting a healthy and safe culture confirmation
Responding Well to Victims and Survlvors of Abuse
This Church of England Guidance, published here, requires that..
"Following a disclosure, the Church Body where the abuse look place or is alleged lo have taken
place musl take such reasonable Steps as il is permitted by law to provide the support sel out in
the Summary of the Church's Support Offer for Victims and Survivors table in Sedion 3 of this
Guidance. This applies even if the victim or survivor lives in a different area or is no longer
connected with the relevant church."
The guidance also makes clear that the PCC will be considered to have complied with this
requirement if the incumbent, prtesl-in-charge or Parish Safeguarding Officer lor the person lo
whom the disclosure was made, as appropriate) makes a wrillen request to the Dioc85an
Safeguarding Advisor that they work with the church to co-ordinate this support.
The guidance also slates..
"Church Bodies must provide clear and accessible infomation about..
How victims and survivors can report abuse within the Church.
The support available lo disclosers immediately after their disclosure and how they will be assisted
during and after the investigation.
The pro￿$SeS that will be followed when abuse lor risk of abuse) is disclosed and what will happen
to the personal information of people about whom abuse is disclosed.
How allegations of abuse are reported lo slalulory services.
How v￿liM5 and survivors can contact stalulory services if they believe that they have been abused
or are at risk of being abused.
Contact details for national seryices for victims and survivors
for example.. Slop It Now,
Samaritans, NSPCC. MACSAS Survivors Voices
and local charities such as Survivors,
Network."

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These requirements will be built into future Safeguarding Action Plans.
Managing Casework Guidance
In Sept 2025, the Managing Allegations Guidance came into effect (replacing all previous managing
allegations guidance). The code includes 7 different pathways depending on the role and type of
oncern raised. These pathways include ts¥o different types of meeting.
- A Safeguarding Case Management Group- conv6ned when there is a saf8guarding allegalion or
conc8m against a church Off￿￿r whKh presents a safeguarding riskldirgct ham7 to childrgn, young
people and vulnerable adults
A Safegu8rding Cod& of Practice Group - convened when th8r8 has b8en 8 Potential f8ilure in
lollowing safeguarding Trquirements, this relales only lo church officers who 8Tr idantir￿d as
'relevant persons, under the s8feguarding code ofpractice.
To follow the new code, all exisling core groups Ipreviousty the vehicle for managing casework)
had lo transition lo either one of these safeguarding meetings.
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 OBS check.
Maintain DBS checks for PCC members and volunleers with children or vulnerable adults,
when the dispute with the Diocese is resolved.
Work with leadèrs lo update activity information for church and non-church aclivilies for
children or vulnerable adults.
Continue lo develop job descriptions and ri8k assessm8nls for all roles in church requiring
a DBS check.
Develop proportionate selection procedures for volunteer roles with children andlor
vulnerable adults.
Monitor the implernentalion of the new guidance for church members undertaking home
visits approved in November 25.
Ensure our published information meets the requirements of the Responding Well
guidance.
Finally, many thanks lo everyone in the parish for their help with this work.
Charlie Palmer
Safeguarding Officer
February 2026
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S. Deanery Synod Report
The Synod mel ￿lte in 2025 - in March and June year. Each meeting is an opportunity lo hear
about the experience of 3-4 Parishes under the headings.. Battle, Breakthrough, and Blessing, and
to pray for the churches. In June we also had a discussion about how we could support each other
as Churches across the Deanery.
A significant topic for discussion over the last year has been the structure of the synod. Informally,
we have been operating jointly with Coventry South and, with David Hammond. sharing an Area
Dean. Thig had been encouraged by the diocese, who also encouraged us to consider a formal
merger of the deaneries. The consensus conclusion of the Synod was, however, lo pursue an
independent Keniiworth Deanery. To lake this forward, Rev Ann Peachey has been appointed by
Bishop Sophie lo be Area Dean for Kenilworth Deanery with Rev Eira Hale as Assistant Area Dean,
The main item for the first meeting with Ann as Area Dean was a presentation on creating a safe
church by Sarah Price, Diocesan Director of Safeguarding (followed ty questions).11 was also great
lo continue the now established pattern of praying for three churches.
Al the AGM we will be electing four repr85enlalives to the Deanery Synod, which foms the
818Ctorate for the forthcoming General Synod election so do consider standing.
Kim Matthews {Deanery Synod member)
February 2026
Deanery Synod Representatlves
Phil Sewards la150 Lay Chair of Diocesan Synod)
Kim Matthews
Kal Rai
Matt King

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6. Report from the Diocesan Synod
The Diocesan Synod mel three limes in 2025, as normal, in March, June and November.
The main item of importance in 202S was the inslallalion of Ri Rev Sophie Jelley as the new Bishop
of Coventry. +Sophie was inslalw as Bishop of Coventry on June 7th 2025 al Coventry Cathedral.
March
Annual Safeguarding Update
Trevor Worsfold, Interim Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Scrutiny Group IDSSG}, provided the
Annual Safeguarding Update. He highlighted that the DSSG has grown in number yel recruitment
continues for a representative from Adult and Child Services. Work is commencing on a new
strategy based on the National Safeguarding Standards and Quality Assurance Framework.
Coventry Diocese and the Cathedral will undergo a joint INEQE audit against these standards in
July 2026. The area that will need the most development is the voices of young people and
engagement with survivors. Leadership culture, risk assessment and managemènt will also be
evaluated whilst implementing recommèndations that have come from the reports this year. A
major action that has already occurred is the changg of rob of Sarah Price, who is now the
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer IOSOI, in line with the IICSA recommendations for increasing
ndependence. As DSO. Sarah can act independently wilhoul permission from the Bishop, and has
superyision from the National Safeguarding Team. Sarah's job lille is now Director of Safeguarding.
In February, General Synod debated options for managing safeguarding. General Synod approved
model 3 for now, lo oulsouice the work of thè National Safeguarding Team and consider the
implications for ¢Jioceses of moving towards the full independence outlined in model 4. Trevor
praised and thanked the Coventry team for their prof8ssionalism.
Sarah Price, Director of Safeguarding. introduced the Safeguarding Annual Report. To dale,
referrals are still al an increased ￿Ve1 following the Makin review. There ￿ a forum for Parish
Safeguarding Officers IPSOS), they a￿ offeréd drop-in sessions and a Servi￿ of celebration for
PSOS is being planned for 2025, Vvork is underway lo address and support PSO vacancEs. Al the
heart of all of the work is the commitment to make our diocese a safer place and lo prolect the
most vulnerable.
Reflectlon on recent natlonal events
Claire M¢Arthur, Chair of the House of Clergy introduced the opportunity for Synod lo reflect on
recent events within the life of the church including Church Safeguarding - P051-Makin Report,
Archbishop of Canterbury
Leadership Priorities and Women in the Church
Safely and
Flourishing. She highlighted that al a local level there are also positive stories such as 140 people,
including refugees, attending a Christmas Day lunch and 700 people allending a nativity al Charter
House.
The Chair5 of the Houses of Laity and Clergy invited Synod lo discuss the recent nat￿Onal events
and the impact of these on their local churches and communities in small groups 8nd provide written
feedback. a short verbal feedback session was held".
It was clarified that all Parish Safeguarding Officers receive induction training when they
are appointed and complete all safeguarding trainings up to leadership level.
11 was observed that there needs to be mutual understanding between specialists and
those in the field coupled with the need for proportionality.
The Mother's Union are working across the dioceses on the issue of domestic violence.
There is little diversity within our board of Iruslees.
The Makin Report affe￿$ an older generation which has moved on.
Generation Z are coming, seeking the new and rebelling in a different way against different
generations.
Rugby Deanery are discussing the possibililies of a Deanery Safeguarding Officer to help
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General Synod feedback
Jonathan Jee provided feedback on the February 2025 General Synod session where good
ministry debates took place on encouraging ordinands from working class backgrounds, involving
young people in synod, racial justice and sports and wellbeing ministry. The financial update
included proposals for the funding formulas foi the next triennium, making a national scheme for
funding ordinands, removing the postcode lottery and plans lo improve clergy slip8nds to make up
for years of falling behind inflation. Legislation items included the replacement of the Clergy
Discipline Measure, after nearly 3 years this is almost at final approval. Major work is ongoing for
the National Church Governance Measure. aiming to simply and coordinate the different bodies
more efficiently. Consideration of the Mission and Pastoral Measure has started, considering where
the financial burden of fallow buildings should fall. Jonathan noted that Gill Frigerio sends her
apologies for not convening a group in order to bring Diocesan Synod views lo the debates around
the Crown Nominations Commission {CNCI and Vacancy in See. Theseworks resulied in changes
lo represenlalions,. no more than on8 person from the same worshipping community can now b8
on a CNC. The session was dominated by safeguarding, the result was that m¢xlel 3 was selected,
national independent scrutiny will be introduced and furthei consideration is to be given lo diocesan
level independent scrutiny. Jonathan expressed that he feels that General Synod has made the
righl decision. Little lime was given to Living in Love and Faith ILLFI, the theological work has not
been completed yel. There is a lol of frustration and Diocesan Synod are due to be asked lo debate
the rnaller with ￿sourceS provided lo aid constructive debate.
OurShar8d Future- New Worshlpplng Communltle3 and Hèalthy Churches
R&vd Jenny Irvine, Director of New Worshipping Communities and Healthy Churches. explained
that new worshipping communities do not come out of nowhere. they are nomally the result of
deep community interactions. Jenny shared some success stories of new worshipping communities
forming, emphasising that a new worshipping community is new because il is reaching peopl& not
currently in the church community, as our mission is to be the church in every community.
The CofE slate that a new worshipping community must have two or more marks of mission and
meet once a month or more and, in this diocese, Ihey musl have priestly oversight. Many ffesh
expressions are new worshipping communities. There is a largel for there to be 150 new
worshipping communities by 2030, so far there are 30 and there is great awareness to ensure that
healthy new worshipping communities are planted. The Greenhouse pilot has led to there now
being three Greenhouse projects and story sharing is lo be developed lo celebrate success and
make projects more diverse. A major challenge is capacity but we musl also ensu￿ that there is
balance between action and prayer.
Our Shared Future- Renewlng the Envlronment
Revd Tim Cockell provided an update on the Eco Diocese Silver criteria,. The bronze award was
achieved in 2018 and the Nel Zero Action Plan includes a largel lo achieve silver by the end of
2026. Godfrey Armitage. Diocesan Environment Officer, is confident that the required number of
churches involved with Eco Church will be achieved lonty 3 more churches need lo achieve a
bronze award lo fully meet this crilerionl. It was clarified that churches will not lose their achieved
awards following the introduction of the new Eco Church Survey for churches. Next steps Include
the development of environmental training for lay and ordained ministry, deanery environmental
reps, diocesan staff and others. The DBF'S Investment Policy is lo be reviewed and updated. Work
has started with land agents on managing diocesan land (Glebel for biodiversity and climate
change, this is linked with crrteria 4, the Diocesan Environmental Policy, which has been updated
to meet the Silver Eco Diocese requirements. There are documents underpinning the Environment
Policy such as the parish guide which is being redeveloped by the Diocesan Environment Group
and the Nel Zero Action Plan. The Diocesan Environmental Group and B15hop's Council have
reviewed the Policy and recommend that it is adopted by Diocesan Synod.
Bishop Tim Ihanked Sl John's for their hospitality and closed the meeting with prayers and a
blessing.
Phil Sewards thanked Bishop Tim for his wolk as interim for the last few months.
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Jul
The Synod welcomed +Sophie to h8r first Diocesan Synod.
Bishop Sophie spoke and sang with synod of the song that affirmed her call lo be Bishop of
Coventry, shared her plans for the rest of this yeaf and prayed that God would share his love with
us in this db)cese.
The Annual General Meeting of the Coventry Dlocesan Board ol Finance Ltd
steve Coomber. DBF Chair reported k8y highlights and obseNations from 2024.
The financial result for 2024 was a deficit before investment gains of £1.2m. This was offset by
both investment revaluations gains of £2,2m and the surplus on sale of investments of £4.7m
leading lo an overall increase in lolal funds for the year of £5,7m. Total funds al the end of the year
were£102.1m.
In￿rne during the year, before the release of historic funds, was £11.Om versus £10.3m in 2023.
At £5.2m parish share income represents a significant proportion of our income and we are working
with Deaneries to improve communication and encourage positive dialogue where there are
difficulties in meeting obligations.
Total expenditure in 2024 was £12.2m, an increase of £0.5m compared to expenditu￿ of £11.7m
in 2023
Financial suslainability remains 8 concern. While parish share Contributions have remained
relatively slalic over the past several years, our costs have continued lo rise, resulting in a real-
terms decline in available funding. Fortunately, the diocese currently benefits from healthy
reseNes, wh￿h allow us lo meet our short- to medium-lerm obligalions. However, this is not a long-
tefm solution.
A réview of parish share is now underway, and we anticipatè the CDBF Finance Team will bring
fornvard recommendations later in 2025 on how il should be facilitated in the future to better support
our shared mission. More information and detail regarding our financial position can b& found in
the notes to the financial slalgmenls.
DIOCESAN SYNOD AGENDA
Dloce8an Board of Educatlon Annual Report & Flnanclal Slatements
Mike Draper, Chair of the DBE, updated synod on the work taking place in schools acros5 the
diocese.
Dlocesan Advlsory Commlttee for the Care of Churches
The Director of Operations, Steve Davenport, introduced the Church Buildings Team to Diocesan
Synod and provided an overview of their work, highlighting that they are the peop￿ to speak lo
should anyone need help with their church building5. The DAC Secretary, Tim Latham, spoke lo
the DAC Annual Report.
Nuneaton Deanery Synod motlon - Local Government R&organlsatSon
Revd Alison Evans introduced and moved the motion..
In response lo the English Devolution proposals this synod..
1. Welcomes the proposals for simpler local government structures which benefit
communities and local accounlabilily,
2. Affirms that any change must take account of consultation with existing local authorities
and communities,
3. Recognises that existing disparities in resources and opportunity within Warwickshire
should be addressed in any new arrangements,
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4. Requests the Diocesan Board of Finance facilitate an information session or sessions.
open to the whole diocese, to increase awareness of the devolution proposals and
provide guidance on how lo contribute lo the conversation and prepare for the changes
envisaged.
Alison explained that the current situation of the local govefnm8nl and the implications of the
proposals to simplify the local government structure. Decisions on how the changes will be
implemented can be influenced during the consullalion based on the needs of our communities in
which there is huge disparity. The motion asked the D8F to disliibute information so that individuals
could find out how lo engag8 with the consuStations should they wish lo do so.
The motion was carried.
Bishop Sophie closed the meeting in prayers based on living and breathing worship in every asp8Ct
of our lives and finishing by sharing The Grace.
November
Presldentlal addre89 and welcome
Bishop Sophie updated synod on her work across the diocese, key nalional and inlemational news
and thanked synod for their continued prayers.
Saf8guardlng
Sarah Price, Director of Safeguarding presented an overview of the 2026 INEQE audlt to synod.
Sarah highlighted that the Archbishops, Council appointed INEQE an independent safeguarding
organization lo carry out the next round of external audits of CofE dioceses and Cathedrals. The
Coventry Diocese and Cathedral 8udrt is in July 2026.
The purpose of the audit is lo..
Help us on our safeguarding journey
Identify our strengths
Identify practice to be accelerated or reinforced.
The five National Safeguarding Standards are..
Culture, Leadership and Capacity
Prevention
Recognising, Assessing & Managing risk
Victims and Survivors
Learning, Supervision and Support
2026 8udget for the Coventry Dlocesan Board of Flnance
Steve Coomber. CDBF Chair highlighted key points in the 2026 budget..
The budgeted deficit is reduced by £0 7m compared with the 2025 budget, to just under
£3m.
2026 is a year of trans11ion, significant changes are being made lo the CDBF financial
processes and on a wider scale Central church are changing the manner in which they
provide funding to diocese, the Ministry Training Fund replaces apportionment and
maintenance payments to Ordinand$ {from Sept 2026} further details are outlined in OS
25-15.
The majonty of the £10.67m income comes from parishes Islalic since 2018 de5Plte CPI
increasing 35010 in the same period) and investments and Glebe.
The majority of the £13 67m expendilure is on Stipends, followed by D8F Central Support
although sorne of thi5 IS rnitigated by recharges and granls to a nel cost of £2.5m.
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The budget for 2025 showed 8 def￿1t of £3.7m, our lalesl year end forecast is deficit of
£3m, £0.7m beller than budget. The 2026 budgel has a deficit of £3m, in line with our
current 2025 forecast.
The 2026 budget continues lo support ministry and impact.
Bishop's Council has recommended that Diocesan Synod authorise the release of historic
unapplied total return of £2.8m. The Chair of the DBF introduced and moved the mction -
The 2026 budget was approved, wilh expenditure in 2026 up lo a maximum of £13.667m and a
release of historic unapplied lotsl retum in 2026 of £2.8m
Parish Share
steve Coomber provided an update from the Parish Share review working group subgroup.
+Sophie is very supportive of reviewing the model and has expressed a keen inleresl in this maller.
She has offered some helpful insights, particularly from her experiences in 4 different dioceses.
The introduction of any new process is more likely lo be for 2028 {ralher than 20271, although any
short-lerm irnprovemenls lo the current process for 2027 will be considered.
Ourshared Futurn- Healthy Churches & Communltle8
Claire Slrachan (Church Buildings Development & Project Officer) and Mall Jermyn (Parish
Structures & Governance Adviser) presented an update on the Church Buildings Slralegy..
The church Building Strategy Group is looking al the following questions..
What are the factors which make churches unsuslainable?
How common are they in Coventry Diocese?
hal are we already doing lo support PCCS with their church buildings and what more
could we potentially do lo help
How can we most effectively use the resources we have?
How do we support ¢hurches discussing the possibility of closure? This is looking to
support those involved in this difficult and emotional process that has a complex legal
background. What are the challenges the churches here are experiencing.
What inilialives would make a positive difference?
Afier the conversations with deaneri88. 12 churches are identified as al significant risk of closure
and a further 30 identified as particularly struggling. 11 is noted that closing church buildings has a
negative financial impact on the DBF due lo the DBF taking on the responsibility for the building
and insurance costs being high for empty buildings.
Our Sharnd Futurn- RènewSng the Envlronment
Revd Tim Cockell introduced the Net Zero annual report. In the Coventry Diocese we are making
progress., we now have the reached the required number of Eco Churches needed to obtain Eco
Diocese Silver, Colin Angus, Nel Zero Carbon Project Officer, has visited 64 parishes, delivered
Carbon Confldence courses, worked with schools and is developing a partnership with Ecolricity
for renewable tariffs lo churches. Thank you lo the clergy and lay leaders who genuinely have care
for God's creation on their hearts.
General Synod feedback
Revd Canon Claire McArthur gave a verbal overview of Ihe July 2025 General Synod Se$s￿n,
noting that Sam Margrave cannot be present lo report and Ihal he is excited around the extra
investment and appointment of Archbishop Sarah. Claire highlighted that it was a challenging few
days but the atmosphere was rnuch improved, il did not feel as divided and people worked together
in a cooperative spirit, although disagreements remained. the tone was different. General Synod
heard about the Amied Forces who need prayer5 in these uncertain times and the Bishop of
Jerusalem spoke on injustice. Spending priorities were shared, which include LINCS, retirement
housing for clergy. national church functions and cathedral ministry support. Bishop Sophie gave
her maiden speech with a call lo evangelise England and keep prayer in the heart of mission.
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Taking part in deafworship was beautiful and deeply moving. Concern was shared for Gaza and a
fast held, Issues in Human Sexuality is no longer to be used and synod has removed it from the
vocation process. The end of life debate held strong agr88menl that properly funded palliative care
is needed.
Nornlnatlon of trustees for thè Chapel of Unlty
Diocesan Synod approved Anthony Rich and Cerys Smith as trustees of the Chapel of Unty. The
term of office will run for three years from the date of appointment.
Bishop Sophie closed the mèeting with thanks and prayers
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7. Electoral Roll Report
Every six years each parish is required to cr8ate a new electoral roll and 2025 was such a year.
The new elecloral roll comprises of 131 members compared to 154 names on the roll in the
previous year.
During the course of last year 2 p80pI8 left the area and 1 person left the church.
The number5 on the roll for this and previous years are as follow5..
2001356
2010 306
2002 262 {Revi$ion Year}
2011 302
2003 266
2012 314
2004 261
2013 254 QRevision Year
2005 278
2014 255
2006 309
2015 258
2007 257 (Revision Year?
2016 259
2008 271
2017 261
2009 269
2018 268
2019 234 (Revision Yearl
2020 236
2021231
2022 212
2023 167
2024 154
2025 131 (Revision Yearl
St John the Evangellst Electoral Roll
LOJ
Sue Dawson (Electoral Roll Officer)
February 2026
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8. Financial Review
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accaunts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102} issued on 16 J+JW 2014 las updated through Update Bulletin 1 published on 2 February
20161, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102}, and the Charities Act 2011.
Treasurer
Following Ihe resignation of Peter Jackson as treasurer in April 2023 the PCC has not been
successful in recrurting a replacement treasurer. To cover the financial obligations of the PCC.
Peter Jackson continues lo carry out book keeping seNiCeS voluntarily for the PCC for the 2025
financial year. with the formal responsibility of Treasurer being undertaken by the Churchwarden.
in accordance with Paragraph 3(a) of Section M20 in Part g of the Church Representation Rules
120221,
Flnonce Commlttee
During the year the treasurer consulted members of the Finance Committee as necessary lo assist
the book keeper in the exècution of his duties. The Current membership of the committee in 2025
comprised of Steve Coomber, Phil Sew8rds and Peter Jackson. Th& major Purpose of consullalion
was in respect of cost management.
Rovlew of key varlances - Income Statemellt 2025 v8 2024
Unr•strlct•d
1025 2024 r.k
Varlanc•
F.k
C?mm•nia
Voluntary In¢om•
Planned giving
Tax recoverable
Collects'on
Donations
Legacies
Sub.Total
1879
386
1587
3S8
6% 2025 Included £17 sk one off, donations12024 £8k
8%
25 0 124.41 1981% One dona￿On In 2024
0% One legacy In 202512024 one)
215 8
2281
Oth•r In¢om•
Hall Lenings
Interest Ineorne
Funeral and Wedding Fees
23 Leyes Lane
Other (including GSHPI
304
107
289
126
5% Volume
1151% Lower Intei'est rates
1151 1371%
4% PCC agreed concessions related to issues In 2024
25% 2025 GSHP £5k12024 £8kl 2025 Church Weekeni
Fees £5k12024 f.okl
168
162
SU￿T￿lI1
707
Unr•strrct•d Total
287.4
298.J
R•5trict•d
20?fi f k ?024 f k
Varlanc•
£k
Comm•ntJ
Voluntsry Incom•
Oonations
Interest Income
R•sirf¢t•d Total
NIA
136
a(lts Lower balance and lower lates
36
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Unr•strict•d
0251.k
Variance
l.k
Commenia
Expondltur•
IissiDnaiY Giwnq
Diocesan Quota- P81-Ish Ministry
Inisliy Conliibut10n
Youth Work Inetl
Othreach
Cleaninq elc
In$uiance and Utilities
264
4O/D s8￿ng carried lorward lo 202e
80.5
14 01 141'Jb Qiiola for 2025 Increased
3 1161 1701% 2025 Includes f.16k ME ladvertising elcl
50°,
935
203
325
203
297
00
12 81 191'h Highei 2025 utilrty cosls Ino GSHP for 4 months In
20251
Adminislralion
Mainienance
23 Leyes Lane
Oepn
Olher
23 5 10 81 13101ts
832
495
59°.4 2024 major roof repairs
10 21 181%
O°/0
16 ? 1121 1201.kn 2025 InC￿deS £4 sk Church Weekend cosls
337
1D4
Unr•strfei•d Toul
258 1
194
Restrt¢t•d
?O?i 20•4 Ik
Varlanc•
Comm•ntJ
Voluntary exp•fidhur•
ExpendilLire
38 1
190
SOQA 2025 Compassionate KeniTrworth £13k, Project Joy
IURCI f.9 9k SpnN9s £7 9k
Reslricled Total
19 0
Leyes Lane
We ar8 required (under FRS1021 to adjust the value of the property lo reflect the current value as
an investment property. Following a valuation by SBK the 2025 accounts reflected a cumulative
gain on revaluation of fixed assets of £445,000 Ino revaluation required in 20251.
Klngs Table Legacy Fund
The charity received a number of grant applications during 2025. The following grants were made
during the year..
Compassionate Kenilworth
Springs Preschool
Kenilworth URC (Project Joy)
Total
£1,300
£7,900
£9,900
£19.100
Interest income was added lo 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 re¢ognised in the financial slalements.
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Free Cash
The following table gives an indication of Free Cash at the end of 2025 compared lo the same
metric at the end of 2024. 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 2025 Ihis
is 14.0 months compared to 12.7 months at the end of 2024.
Closing Cash Balance (incl Lon9 TBrm
d8posit 2025}
Adis Debtors
Deduci Cufrent Liabililigs
Oeducl Mission and Tithe Balance
Oeduct Restricted Funds
Deduct Car Park Repairs
Oeduct Roof Repairs
3985
3812
147
157
19 31
18 81
129 31 127 51
178 71 {94.31
18 81
Free Cash
2959
2575
8Lbdggted Expenditure
Deduct Mission and Tithe
D8ducl D8prociation
Deduct Cai Park Repairs
Deduct Roof Repairs
281.5
2822
128.31 127 S}
12 3)
18.81
Total
Av8rag9 per month
2511
209
2436
203
Number of monthg cash awailablg
14 1
127
Reserves Pollcy
During the year the Trustees agreed a reserves pollcy with the aim that the charity keèps free
reserves Inot fixed assets or restricted funds) of between 6 and 7 rnonths of a single month's
expenditure.
Ernployees
The PCC had one employee at 31 December 2025 {2024 1).
Short Terni Depo81ts
The Charity has funds invested with CCLA Investment Management Ltd in The CBF Church of
England Deposit Fund. Surplus cash is deposited with Ihis organisation. and moved lo the current
account in order to satisfy working capitsl Tequirements. The PCC lakes a low risk approach to
managing cash reserves.
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Budget 2026
The following is a summary of the final budget approved by the PCC on 17, March 2026.
The budget presented below shows both the unreslricled budgeted Income and expenditure for
2026 compared lo actuals for 2025.
2026 8udg•i compar•d ￿ 2025 Actual
16
Llnfe$tflcied Incom•
Planned giving
Tax r•cov•iabl•
Collectio
Donalion9
Leo8ci85
H•ll L•lling$
Inleiosl Incom•
Funeral and Wodding F•es
23 Leyes Lane R8o181 Incorn•
Other (including GSHPI
Tol81 Incomo
142.4 167 9
36.5 38 6
125 512025 Aclual includes tim& £17.Sk. £0 budoit
12.11
10 61
1101 None budgeted
314
304
10.1
14 71 R•duced rat9$ and balancos
16.8
16 8
Church w•ekend not ￿Jd9¢t•d
252.3 287 4
35 1
Mi$sion8ry Giwng
01ocoson Quola P8ri$h Ministry
Diocts•n Quolg . Mini91ry Conliibulion
Mini$lry
Youth Work In•ll
Ouliea¢h
Clo8nin9 Ilc
Insvi?n¢8 aDd Ulililie8
AdmiDi51ralion
MJinlenanc•
28.3 25 3
23.8
234
72.2
70.1
13 012026 includes 2025 shortlall ￿Ought Nvd
10.41
21.0
20.3
34.7 32 S
25.7
243
50.5
33.7
10 71
12 21 £O.Sk increose In in•urnnc•. r••1 utilili•$
116 812025 Car park, hall ropaiis and d•cor•lions. Budo•l
Include9 Quinquennial work
11818udget Includ¢s maintenance
23 Lgye8 Lane
O?
Oth•1
Total Expgn$•
15.7
194
281.5 258 1
3 7 Chuf¢h w•¢k•nd not budgeigd
234
sur￿u8/(DefiCIt)
292
S85
The Finance sutrpcommitle and PCC will need to continue lo ensure that the resources needed in
future years are available by careful managernent ol costs, Importantly, church members where
Possible need lo continue lo give al or above their current level of giving if the church is lo fulfil Ils
slated aims and purposes. The PCC, with guidance from the Finance Committee, will need lo
consider the suslainabilily of the current level of costs and will continue lo review where savings
can be made during 2026.
Summary
Our responsibility for 2026 will continue to properly resource the m15sion of this Parish.
I would like lo express my thanks to everyone who has 5UPPOrted me in various ways.
If anyone wishes lo ask any question5 about the figures or Considered Giving please contact Phil
Sewartjs.
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9. Parish People
The section lists clergy and readers currenlW licensed lo the parish, Churchwardens and other
key people. It also lists PCC members, Policies. and Ernployees.
9. 1 Parish Officers and Advisers
Vicar..
Curate..
Non-slipendiary Minister..
Retired clefgy..
Revd. Andrew Altwood linducled 201hApril 20101
Revd. Mary Rai
Revd Pam Stole
Revd. Rob Latham
Phil Sewards
Readers..
Val Whiteman
Parish Administrator..
Sue Dawson
St John the Evangelist Church, 205 Watwick Road.
Kenilworth CV81 HY Tel 01926 853203
Email.. admin
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6.co.uk
Phil Sewards
Position vacant
Roger Homes
The Vicar, PCC Treasurer (currently vacantl, PCC
Secretary, Churchwardenlsl
CAF Bank Limited, 25 King's Hill Avenue, Kings Hill.
West Malling, Kent. ME19 4JQ
Bernard Rogers & Co, 88nk Gallery, High Street, Kenilworth CV8 1LY
Sue Oawson
Charles Palmer
Vacant
Churchwardens..
PCC Treasurer..
PCC Secretary..
PCC Standing Ccmmillee..
Bank..
Independent Examiner..
Electoral Roll Officer..
Safeguarding Officer..
Cathedral Liaison Officer..
Churches Together in
Kenilworth and District Reps..
Parish Infomialion Officer
Charity Correspondenil
W8bsile
Charity Commisslon Link
Revd Andrew Atfftod
Vacant
Sue Dawson
h11￿//wwW.SI
ohn316 co ukl
hll ."Ilwww chari
commission.
ov.ukjfind-chariliesl
lenler 1126412 in the box '5earch for a charity")
The person aulhori8ed1g make changes to the online fr￿d detai19 for the PCC and to give and re￿1ve corrtspondenc%
on behalf ol the PCC Irorn the Charity Commission Induding wèb and email in8truclionB
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9.2 Pamchial Church Council (PCC)
The Trustees:
Revd AndrewAttwood {ex-officiol
Phil Sewards
Revd Andrew Attwood
Luke Coomber
Ruth Coomber
Steve Coomber
Roger Homes
Peter Jackson
Matt King
Kim Matthews
Andy Powell {unlil 20251
Kalwanl Rai
Julie Sewards
Phil Sewards
Helen Thoma8
Elizabeth Maylor
Matt King. Kim Matthews, Kalwanl R81, Phil Sewards
Phil Sewards (Chair of the House of Laity)
Steve Coomber (Chair of CDBFJ
PCC Chairman
PCC Chair for meetings
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
Illps'.Ilwivw..%lj()1111316.ci).LiklpLc_p.Iililii)
Safeguarding Policy
Policy Statemenl on the Recruilmenl 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 Safely Policy
Data Protection Policy
Risk Management Policy
Complaints Policy
Infant Baptism Guidelines
Children al 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 IAndrew Altwoodl is the person commissioned by the Bishop lo 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 agrèed 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 responsibilty lo ensure that everything
we do is in line with our Purposes and our Vision,
10. l Our purposes..
We want lo 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 grfts and abilities to serve God
and each other.
3. Sociéty transformed by thè lov8 of Jesus as we engage with Kenihvorth and the worfd
around us. (Formally agreed by the PCC on 2, May 2017).
10.2 Vision..
In May 2017, the PCC reviewed the vision and Purposes and introduced a new single sentence
summary ofthém.
PARISH PHRASE.. Becoming like Jesus, Making disciples, Bringing real change
There was an extended period of lisl8ning by th8 whole church during early 2016 to prayerfully
seek God about the future direction foi Si John's. Following that period of listening, a number of
new ideas are being progressed and Sl John's is exploring the use of Mi58ion Shaped Communities
{MSCsl as a tool to help live out the Purposes rn0￿ effe¢tivety.
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..
Governance, including compliance, legal, financ￿1, health & safety and employment
Reviewing vision
Reviewing stralegy as recommended by the Leadership Teams and Staff Team
Parish wide policies
Parish 8udget, financial accounts. ensuring accounts are audited
Coherence across parish purposes. plans and activities
Keeping boundaries between the respective teams
The PCC will operate using sub-committees, where appropriate, lo conduct the necessary due
diligence and development of plans and execution of governance. Such sub-commillees 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 al its discretson and report back lo the PCC.
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PCC responsibilrties according lo Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 include..
Tocare for. maintain, preseNe and lake out adequate insurance cover for the fabric,
good5 and omamenls oflhe Church
To agree a budget and lo be ￿sponSible for the income and expenditure of the parish
To maintain proper financial re¢ords and accounting Procedures
To prepare annual financial statements and an annual report and present them to the
Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCM). In particular SORP 2005 requi￿$ the
following to be provid6d'.
Reference and adminislralive details of the charity, rts trustees and advisers
o Structure governance and management
Objectives and activities
o Achievements and perfomance
o Financial review
o Plans for future periods
o Funds held as custodian trustee for others
o Risk management, governance, operational, financial, external and compliance with
laws
To arrange for independent examination or audit of the financial slalem8nls
To care for and maintain the Churchyard
To consult with the incumbent on mallers of general concern and importance to the parish
To co-operate with the incumbent in promoting the mission of the Church
To make representations lo the Bishop about any matt8r affecting the welfare of the parish
PCC as employer.,
o Compliance with legislalion112 separate Acts listed)
o Wages and salaries. reviews and increases, Nation81 minimum wage, Nl and lax
o Job descriptions
Contract or slalernent of conditions of employment
Expenses policy
o Induction, grievance and discipline
o Policies for equal opportunities, heatth & safety and child protection, protection of th8
vulnerable
o Use of volunteers
10.4 Churchwardens and Standlng Committee
In 2025 there was one churchwarden, Phil Sewards.
10.5 Staff Team (Operntlonal Mlnlsty)
Presently the Staff Team consists of Andrew Atlwood (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 Leadershlp Teams." their goal, support and accountability
Several Leadership Teams exist lo deliver the mission and ministry of Sl John's, overseeillg
different communities and areas of ministry. This delegating model ernpowers others lo be the key
irnplemenlers 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 Ihe
community's development. Each Leadership Team is directly accountable lo the Vicar and PCC,
and provides regular updates lo PCC summarising progress and plans for the future. The Vicar
meets with each Leadership Team regularly.
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This genuinely delegaled and empowered leadership, overseen but not run by the Vicar, is
practically supported by the Staff Team land other resources) lo move the existing communities
towards our Purposes and Vision.
The Leadership Teams of each of our distinctive communities are..
8am Laadernhip Team
Revd Andrew Attwood. lan Macdonald, Mary Rai, Phil Sewards
10am Leadershlp Team
Revd Andrew Altwood and Co-leaders (Karen Mills, Michelle Harris. Kal Rai, Mary Rai, Lindsey
Attwood. Roger Homes, Kim Matlhewsl
Mldweek Communlty
Revd Andrew Allwood, Catherine Pennington, Rob Latham, Mary Rai, Parn Stole. Denise
Coomber
6prn Servlce
Revd Andrew Altwood, Ann Gibbons, Felicity Hawke, Lynda How811s, 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 il has a working name of Sl. John's PGC,
Kenilworth.
11.2 Reglstered Number
Sl. John's PGC, Keni￿Orth was registered as a charity on the 23 October 2008 under
registered number 1126412.
11.3 Address
Sl. John the Evangelist Church 205 Warwck Road KENILWORTH
Warwickshire 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 al the time of registration were Irealed 8s "excepted are the
approved governing documenls issued by the Church of England and were adopted 2nd January
1957. The objects clause has not been changed. Readers of this Annual R6port who would like lo
find out rnore about the governing documents are recommended lo visit the web si18
arishi'esources.or
uklllccsl
overnin
-documenl&l Ilink last checked 07 Feb 17}
The PCC is gov8rned by charity law which is administered by the Charity Commission. Registration
for previously exempl charities like the PCC was made compulsory for charities with income in
excess of £1 Ook p.a. under the Charities Act 2006. Sl. 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 lo the section in this Annual Report on 'Parish People" for the names of the trustees.
Some PCC members are elected al each Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the
Church Representation Rules lo se￿e 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 lo the Charity Commission bul only their name5 and other
Irusleeships are made public. The Charity Commission is able to contact individual trustees directly
although il 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 cornmission accepts such PCC members as trustees. One of the duties of the
Charity Correspondent is lo keep the details filed with the Cemmission up lo dale, so as PCC
members change the details are updated with the Commission. Compliance statistics are now
published for all charities on the Charity Commission web sile,
It is important that all PCC members understand their in¢Jividual legal responsibilrties as Iruslees.
Parish Resources wwwoarishresources.or
.uk has produced jointly with the Charity Commission
a booklet "Truslee5hip' An Introduction lor PCC Members" and the Charity Commission regularly
update their publication "The Essential Trustee" which is required readirsg for all Iruslees. These
booklets have been prOV￿ed to all existing PCC members and will be made available te new PCC
members. Further resources for PCC members can be found on the Parish Resources" web sile
maintained by the Church of England lo assist PCCS with their obligations.
The definition of Trustees extends to all PCC members and not just those elected al 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 8nd their detsils kept up lo dale
by the Charity Correspondent.
Legal responsibilities continue lo grow and so all PCC members need lo be familiar with the
Charity Commission web site which is the main source of advice and slatulory requirements
established by the Charity Commission. The web site of Parish R8sourc8s mentioned above is a
specific source of advice lo PCCS.
11.6 Web site and intemet
Web site.. hll s'.Ilwww.sl' hn316.co.ukl
Email contact.. admin
sl ohn3t6.co uk
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11.7 Charity Correspondent
Sue Dawson 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 trustee5. She
submit5 the stalulory filing requirements including the Annual Report and Accounlslthis report) and
also an Annual Return which has lo be submitted, although this is relatively slraighlforward as it
can be submilled online. Compliance slatislics appear against the PCC'S charity records on the
Charity Cornmission website.. enter ils charity number 1126412 in the search for a charity facility al
haril
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11.8 Public Benefit Statement
A requirèment of charity law is the reporting of public benefit, i.e. the charity must show that ils
aclivilies are of benefit lo the public. This is addressed below.
Under the Act il is a legal obligation fortruslees of a charity lo report the exlenl to which the actiVrt￿s
for the year have mel the public benefit requirements that any charity must meet. The Charity
Commission h8s issued specific guidance to charities advancing religion. This is available on their
website if you wish lo understand this in more detail. Please follow the link lo
0￿18￿0￿0V uklmedial950131advancement-ol-reliAion-for-theJ.ubli
It is accepted by the Charity Commission that the purpose 8nd activities of the Church of England
meet fully the definition of charitable purposes in charity law bul of course the PCC should have
regard to, and are required lo report that they hav& had regard lo, 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 whi¢h thè PCC
has registered as e 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 space for personal prayer and conlemplalion.
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 relioious activities in schools.
6. Provision of youth clubs and other youth activities with a Christian ethos.
7. Promotion of Chrislianily through the staging of events and meetings, and distribution of
lrterature and other media. including web sil8.
8. Promoling the whole mission of the church through provisbon of activities for senior citizens,
parents and toddlers, children and youth, and other special need groups.
9. Supporting other charities in the UK and oversea5.
-ben
The PCC considers that the activities for the last year have fulty mel the public benefit
requirements and il is hoped that public benefit will increase in future as we continue to pul our
vision for future mission into practice.
11.9 Charity Commission
ov uk is established
The Charity Commission for England and Wales ￿h11 chari.tycomniissionL_
by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales. Ils aim is lo provide Ihe
best possible regulation of charities in order to increase charities, eff1ciency and effectiveness,
and public confidence and trust in Ihem.
The webpage htlp_.Ilwww:charitycommission gov uklAboLJI uslnt>ou_I Ih_e C_ommissiun!delaull.asLx
describes in more detail the values of the Charity Commission and how il operates as a
regulator.
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12. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Law applicable lo charities in England & Wales requires the PCC as trustees lo prepare financial
slalemenls for each financial year which give a ITue and fair view of the charity's financial
activities during the year and its financial position al the end of the year. In preparing financial
slalements gwing a Ifue and fair view, the PCC as trustees should follow best pr8¢lice and..
Select suitable accounting policies and then appty thèm consistently..
Make judgements and estimates Ihal are reasonable and prudent.,
Slate whether applicable accounting slandaTds and statements of recommended practice
have been followed, subj'ect to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial
slalements., and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continué 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 5talemenls
compty with the Church Accounting Regulations and the Charities Act. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets cf the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
13. Approval
This report, a8 sel out on pages 4 10 44, was approved by the Parochial Church Council on 17,
March 2026 and signed on ils behalf by
R.m.H
Roger Homes IPCC Secretary)
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14. Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees ofthe
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 2025.which are set out on pag85 33 10 44.
Responsibllltles and basls of report
As the charity's Iruslees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act'l.
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
Charty Commission under seclion 145{5){bl of the Act.
Independent examlner'8 8tat•mont
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl 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
th8 listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have comè to my attention in
connection with the examination 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 concerning the form and
content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounls give a 'lrue and fair view. which is not
maller considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo
which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be reached.
k.ko
David Rogers BA FCA
Bernard Rogers and Co
Bank Gallery
High Street
Kenilworth
Warks
CV81LY
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Parochial Church Council of St John Kenilworth: Statement of Financial
Activities for the year ending 31 December 2025
Noto
Unrestricted
Funds
R•strlcted
Fund8
Total
FundB
2026
Total Fund*
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
Activities for generating funds
Income from investments
Income from charitable a¢livilie8
Other incoming resources
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
215,797
30,345
10.719
2,576
27,947
215,797
30,345
14,228
2,578
27.947
290.893
228,082
28.850
18.017
4,285
25 062
304,296
3,509
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
3,509
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Church acllvilles
Governgnce co$18
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
3a
3b
256,213
1,912
258,125
19,105
275,318
1,912
332,753
334,554
NET INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI
RESOURCES 8EFORE OTHER
RECOGNISED GAINS AND
LOSSES
29,259
115,5961
13,663
130,2581
OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS
AND LOSSES
Gain on revaluation of r￿ed a88els
40,000
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
29.259
115.5961
13,663
9,742
8ALANCES BIFWD 1 JANUAR Y
2025
895,542
94.254
989,798
980.054
BALANGE CIFWD 310ECEMBER
2025
924,801
78,65B
1,003,459
989,796
The notes on pages 35 10 44 form part of these accounts
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Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2025
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible a¥$els
Investments
Note¥
599,554
84,490
684.044
601,683
601,683
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtor8
Short Term Deposits
Cagh al bank and in hand
14.653
273,408
40.614
328.675
15,691
262,022
119,234
396.947
Creditor8 . amounts falling due within one yew
NET CURRENT ASSETS
319,415
388113
Total •*sèt•1o1• curr•nt li•billtl8%
1,003,459
989.796
Creditor8 8mounlg falling due after one year
TOTAL NET ASSET8
1 003.459
989 796
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted - General
Unreslricled . Revaluallon
Reslricled
479,801
445,000
78,658
1,003,459
450.542
445.000
94.254
989,796
The notes on pages 35 10 44 lomi part of these account8.
Appioved by the Parochial Churth Council on 171h March 2026 and Signed on rts behalf by
Mr Philip Sewards (Warden)
Mr Roger Homes (sec￿tary)
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Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Note 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The charity cons1ilule$ a public benefit enlily as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been
prepared in accordance wlh Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable lo Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth ltte Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 las updated through Update
Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 20161, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom
and Republie ol Ireland IFRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity ha9 applied Update Bulletin 1 a8 published on 2 February 2016 and does not include a ca8h flow
slatemenl on the grounds that It 19 applying FRS 102 Section IA.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial slalemenls
include all transacliong, 8s8els and 118bililies for which the PCC is responsible in law They do not include
the accounts of church group8 that their 8ffili8llen lo another body, nor those that are informal gatherings
of church members.
These financial staternenls have been prepared on a 90ing concern ba518 in GBP which is the functional
currency of th? charity and are rounded to the nearest pound.
Fund•
R•strlcted funds represent lal income from tru81$ or endowmenl8 which may be expended onty on those
r881ricted objeclivÈ8 provided In the lem8 ol the tru¥l or bequ891, and Ibl donation8 Dr gifts received ler a
specific object or Invited by the PCC for a ¥pecific object. The funds may only be expended on the 8pecilic
object for which they wère given. Any balance remaining unspent al the end of each year musl be carried
foN4ard as 8 balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually Invesl 8ep8ralely for each fund. Where therè
Is no separate inv88lmenl. interest is apportioned lo individual lunds on an average balance b88i8,
unrnStrlct￿ funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purp08e8.
Incomlng Re8ourc••
Planned giving, collections and donations are Tecognlsed when receive¢Y. Rental income is recognlsed for
the period which il relates lo Tax fefvnds are fecogniged when the incoming resource to which Ih8y relate is
received. Grants and legacies are accounted for wtten the PCC is legally entitled lo amounts due. Dividends
arg a￿OUnted for when re¢eiv8ble, interest is accrued when due. All other income 1$ recogni8ed when il 18
receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Resources Expgnded
Grants and donation8 are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded if that award creale8 a binding
obligation on the PCC The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically
for mission are dealt with as restricted fund8, Al other expenditure is gerberally recognised when il is incurred
8nd is accounted for gross.
Ponsion costs and othgr post-retlroment bonofits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. Contributions are payable lo tho
charity'5 pension scheme are charged lo the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they
late.
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Fix•d As8•ts
Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in U)e accounts in accordance with S.9612llal of the
Charities Act 1993.
Movoabl• church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on speGial trust for the P.C C. and
which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted lor as inalienable property unless conse¢r3ted. They are
liyled on the church's Inventory which can be inspected al any reasonable time. For inalienable property
acquired prior lo 1998 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore 5u¢h assets are ncl valued
in the accounts. Items acquired since 1st January 1998 have been capilalized and depreciated in the
accounts over their anticipated useful economic life. All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or
benefice(I building8, individual items under £1,OQO or on the repair of moveable church furnishings Is WTitlen
off.
Landand resld•ntl•l bulldlng¥ are not depreciated. Other buildings arè depreciated on a slraighl line basi$
over 40 years.
Otherflxturgs, flttlngs andequipm8nt Individual iterns with a purchase price of le58 than £1,000 are wrlllen
off when the asset is acquired lunless these are acquired as part ol a programmel
Other fixtures, fillings and equiprnenl acqu1red after 1 January 2005 are deprecialed as lollows.. Computer
equipment over a period of 3 year5, with the first year bearing a full year's Charge, other equipment over a
period of S years with the flrsl year bearing a full year's charge.
Investnmnes Cajh held on deposit with a malurily value more than 12 month8 after Ihg dale of the balance
Sheet.
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Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Not• 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continuwdl
CurrnntAss•t•
Amounts owing lo the P C.C in respect of fees, renlB or other income are shown as debtors less provision
for amounts that may prove uncollectable. Amounts owed by the P.C.C. in re¥peGI of services provided or
goods received are shown as creditors. Short-term dep08118 include cash held on dep0511 with the C.8.F.
Cknu￿h of England Fund¥.
ConcèB•lonary Soanl
Concessionary loan8 include these payable to third parties which are interest free and are made to advance
charitable PUTP05es. All loan5 are measured initially at tha amount roceived.
R•lat•d P•rty Trnnbactlonl
owing to Ihe anonymous nature of 80me ol the donations received, It is not possible lo fully disclose th?
aggregate value of donations m8de by the tru8lee8 and related partle8.
Not• 2 INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrn8trlct8d
FundB
R••trS¢tod
Fund•
Totsl
Fund•
2025
Total
Funds
2024
24 Voluntsry In¢om•
Planned Giving
Gift Aid Donations
Tax Recoverable
Collections
Donations, appeals, elc.
Legacies
167,869
38.625
7,723
580
167,869 158,697
38,625
35,818
7,723
7,568
580
25,001
1,000
215,797 228,082
215,797
2b Activiti•J for 9onarntln9 fund•
Hall lellings
30,345
28,850
2¢ Invostmont income
Interest income
10,719
3,509
14.228
18,017
2d Income resources from charltsblo
actlvltlas
Wedding and Funera5 fees
2,576
2.578
4,285
4,285
2,576
20 Othar Incomlng r98OU￿80
Rental income
Income from GSHP & Miscellaneous
Income
16,800
11,147
16,800
11,147
16,154
8,908
27,947
25 062
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
287,384
3,509
290,893 304.296
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Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Unreytricttrd
Funds
Ro•trict•d
Funds
Total
Fund$
2026
Total
Funds
2024
Note 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED
3a Church •ctl¥ltl
Missionary and charitable giving
Overseas:
Bethlehem School
Bible Society
CMS
Crosslinks
Uyogo
Friend8 of The Holy Land
CHIT
2,600
1,750
3,000
3,000
2,300
350
600
1,750
3,000
3,000
2,300
1,750
3,000
3,000
2,300
600
600
Hom•:
Kenifworth Youth for ChrI81
Church Amiy
Crossleach
Spring Playgroup
Foodbank
Flourish
laslelifeUK
Sl Mary's KC ICAPI
Cornpassionale Kenifvlorth
3,250
1,900
1,850
2,630
500
925
550
3,000
3,250
1,900
1,850
2,630
500
925
550
3,000
3,250
1,900
1,850
2,630
500
1,850
550
300
Carried forwafd
25,255
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Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Unrestri
ctèd
Fund•
Rastrictsd
Fund¥
Total
Fund¥
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Note 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED
3a Church actlvltl•8 Icontlnuod)
Brought forward
25.255
25,255
26,430
Ministry.. diocesan quota
Ministy.. vicar and curate •xp•nses
Mini$lry youth worker's salary and exps
Ministry.. Costs related lo Migsion Enabler
Junlor Church and youth work
Adult training courses and materials
Funeral and Wedding fees (Diocesel
Funeral and Wedding fees ISI Johns)
Insurance
93,500
2,329
93,500
2.329
89,500
2,306
1291
1,563
428
3,590
1,393
376
6,139
26,342
20,376
19,326
14,444
2,629
526
1,603
3,494
10,418
19,001
384
1,644
433
835
185
1.563
426
3,590
1,393
376
6,139
26,342
20,376
19,326
14,444
2,629
526
1.603
3,494
29,523
19.001
384
1,644
433
835
185
880
2,552
1,807
1,497
5,989
23,722
20,316
77,712
5,535
2,559
626
1,803
3,477
44.657
18,248
3e7
1,398
878
725
98
Cleaning, caretaklng and wa51e disposal
Maintenance- Warwick Road Church
Malnlenance- Hall and car park
Maintenance- 23 Leyes Lane
Doprecialion Church Hall bulldlng
Depffjciolion - Equipment
Church music costs
Other
Parigh office salaries and expen8e8
PCC pension costs
Stationery, posiage and copying
Computer and olher office equipment
Leoal and Profe¥¥long1 Fees
8ank charge$
19,105
Total Church acOvltl••
256.213
19,105
275,318 332,763
3b Govern•n¢• colts Ilndependont
examiner's rnmuneratlonl
1.912
1.801
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDEO
258 125
277 230 334 554
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Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Nots 4 STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
4a Wages and salarle•
Wages and salaries
Social Security costs
Pension costs
Redundancy and Termination costs
19.001
18,248
384
387
19.385
18615
4b
The P.C,C. employed one part-lime pgr$on at the end of the year. The average monthly number of
employees during the ye4f was 1.012024.. 1.01.
4c
Apart Irom the above no other member8 of the P.C,C. or connected person¥ received any
reimbur$gmenl of expenses oi r8rnuneralion other than to Teirnburse for miscellan8ou$
di8buT8emenls made on behalf ol the P.C.C.
4d
No èmployees received emoluments in excess of £60.000.
Noto S TANGIBLE FIXED A88ETS
Fro•hold land
and building•
Church and othor
oquiprn•nt
Total
COST and RevALUATION
Al 1 January 2025
Additions
Revaluation of investment property
Disptssals
At 31 Dec•mb•r 2025
841,294
184,071
825,365
841 294
184 071
825 365
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 January 2025
Charge for th• year
Disposal$
At 31 DeG9mb•r 2025
47,917
526
175,765
1,603
223,6B2
2,129
177 368
225811
NET BOOK VALUE
At 1 January 2025
593,377
601 683
At 31 D•c•mbor 2025
S92 851
The freehold land and buildings comprise..
The church hall complex in Warwick Road, Kenilworth.
The house at 23 Leyes Lane, Kenilworth Icosl £145,000). In 2025 the Iruslees 50ughl professional advice
from Sheldon Bosley Knight Chartered Surveyors regarding the value of the investment property. Based on
this valuation ol the property the trustees have not made 8 revaluation adiustment in 2025.
Notfr 6 DEBTORS IUMRESTRICTED FUNDS)
2025
2024
Tax recoverable
Olher (Jeblors and prepaym8nt8
9,681
4,972
14.653
9.945
5.746
15,691
40

Sl John's Church Kenithrth, Trustees, Annual Report for 2025
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Notg 7 CURRENT LIABILITIES (UNRESTRICTED FUNDSI
2025
2024
Other creditors
9,260
8,834
Nots 8 LIABILITIES FALLING OUE BEYOND ONE YEAR
202S
2024
other crèditors due in 1- 2 yoarg
Note 9th FUNOS 2025
Balance
al 1
January
2025
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Tran8fers
8alance It
31
December
2025
Unre8lriGled Fund8
General Funds
215 164
281817
230 436
88,163
Designated Fund8
Gener81 Maintenance Inolv 111
Hall building
Mission & ch8rllles (Tithe
balanco)
Contingency reserve Inole 111
Leyes Lane Property Co81
Leye3 Lane Property Revaluation
Other
Tol81 Designated Funds
24.860
7,974
27.519
62,140
87,000
7,974
26,287
{25,2551
26.023
25,000
145,000
445,000
5025
680,378
25.000
145,000
445,000
2,434
27,689
88,163
746419
Total Unreslricled Funds
895,542
285,752
258,125
923, 169
Reslricled Funds
Kenilworth - Dresden link
Fun & Food
KT Legacy
Other
Totsl reslricled funds
1.721
90,709
1,824
94,254
1,721
75,113
3,509
119,1051
19,105
78,658
Total All Funds
989,796
290,893
277 230
1 003 459
41

Sl John's Church Kenilworth, TTuslees' Annuil Report for 2025
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial ststements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Notg 9b FUNDS 2024
Balanc8 at
1 January
2024
Incoming
re¥our¢98
R88ources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
31
Oecernber
2024
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund8
163.180
204,580
32,314
215,164
Designated Funds
Genefal Maintenance Inote 11
Hall building
Mission & charllie8 (Tithe
balance)
Contingency reserye Inole 111
Leyfjs Lane Property Cost
Leyes Lane Property Revaluation
Other
Total De8ignaled Fund8
73,500
7,974
26.635
6,360
180,0001
5.000
24,880
7,974
27,519
126,4301
27.314
25,000
14S.000
405.000
6.895
690 004
25,000
145,000
445,000
5,025
680 378
40,000
3.578
49 938
5,448
91,878
Total Unrestricted Fund8
853 184
338 816
296 458
Restricted Fun¢Js
Keni￿Orth - Dresden link
Fun & Food
KT Legacy
Other
Total re81ricted funds
2.894
1.721
118,857
3.598
126870
12,6941
1,721
90,709
5,480
133,6281
1,774
38 096
5480
Total All Fund8
980 054
344,296
334,554
989,796
42

St John's Church Kenilworth. Trustees, Annual Report for 2025
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Note gc FUNDS 2024-2025 Total
8al?nce
gt 1
January
2024
Incorning
re801Jrce8
Tran8fer8
Bal#nce al
31
Oe¢ember
2025
Resource$
oxpand8d
UnreslriGled Funds
General Funds
163,180
570 695
435.018
120477
178,382
Oe8ign8led Funds
General Maintenance Inote 11}
Hall building
Mission & charities (Tithe balancel
Contingency reserve Inole 111
Leyes Lane Property Cost
Leyes Lane Property Revaluation
other
Total Designated Fundj
73,500
7,974
26,635
25,000
145,000
405,000
6,360
160,0001
67.140
87,000
7,974
28,287
25,000
145,000
445.000
8,158
746,419
151,8851
53.337
40,000
9,145
7,882
119587
690 004
120 477
Total Unre81ricled Funds
853,184
626 200
554,583
924.801
R•glricted Funds
Kenilworth- Dresden link
Fun & Food
KT Legacy Outreach
Other
Total reslricled fund8
2,694
1,721
118.857
12,8941
1,721
7S,113
1.824
8,989
152,7331
126.870
57201
Total All Fund8
980,054
835.189
611 784
1003 459
Note 10 ANALYS13
OF NET ASSETS
(BY FUNOI
Genernl
Fund•
DfrBlgnatod
Fund8
Totsl
Unr•strlctod
Total
Rostrlctod
Total
FundB
Tangible ftxed a$$el¥
Inote 51
Current assets
84.490
599.554
684,044
250,017
684.044
103.154
146.865
78,658
328.675
Amounts falling
due in one year
Amounts falling due
after one year
Total Funds
19,2601
19,2601
19,260)
178,382
746,419
924,801
78,658
1,003,459
43

Sl John's Church Kenlfv￿rth, Trustees, Annual Report for 2025
Parochial Church Council of St. John, Kenilworth
Notes to the financial statements for the year ending 31
December 2025
Fund balances at 31 Oecember 2025 In¢lud• th• lollowng:
G•n•ral Malnt•nanc• Fund
Bell frame
Grand piano- major overhaul
Church roof (Planned fw 20251
Car park maint&nance
DDA mea$ufe8
Qulnquennial work
Provision for replacement equipment
2,500
1.500
3,000
78,000
2.000
87,000
Contlngoncy R••8rve Fund
The PCC has considered il prudent to sel aside a sum of money a8 an emergency
lund. 11 is the equivalent ol approximately one month'5 budgeted expenditure for
2026.
25,000