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2024-12-31-accounts

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS SPITALFIELDS

Diocese of London

Report & Financial Statements

31 December 2024

Registered Charity Number: 1127652

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Report and Financial Statements 2024 Contents

Page
Legal and administrative information 2
Report of the Parochial Church Council 4
Independent Examiner’s report to the Parochial Church Council 8
Statement of financial activities 11
Balance sheet 12
Statement of cash flows 13
Notes to the financial statements 14

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Report and Financial Statements 2024 Legal and Administrative Information

Name The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church with All Saints The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church with All Saints The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church with All Saints The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church with All Saints
Spitalfields.
Address Commercial Street, London E1 6LY
Charity Registration no 1127652. The church was registered with the Charity Commission on 21 January 2009.
The Governing Document Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended and Church Representation
Rules (2006).
Members of the PCC Those who served from 1 January 2024 to the date this report was approved are:
Clergy D Wolf Senior Pastor
J Prance Curate
Churchwardens W Spiring
I Oppong Stepped down May 2024
M Thomas Appointed May 2024
Elected Members C Bailey
M Thomas
B Simmons
A Hull
A Pillans Stepped down May 2024
T Vaughan
L Hesp Appointed May 2024
W Wong Appointed May 2024
R Gomes
D Winch Treasurer (Appointed May 2024)
A Winch
S Orojian Stepped down May 2024
Key Management Those in charge of planning, directing, controlling, running and operating the Charity,
Personnel including those members of staff who are the senior management personnel to whom
the trustees have delegated significant authority or responsibility in the day-to-day
running of the charity, are the Clergy, Church Wardens and Finance Director.
Bankers Reliance Bank
Faith House
23 - 24 Lovat Lane
London EC3R 8EB
Solicitors Winckworth Sherwood
Minerva House
5 Montague Close
London SE1 9BB
Independent Examiner John Helm ACA
Tandem Accounting Limited
17 Heathville Road
London N19 3AL
Quinquennial Inspector Janus Conservation
The Sanderum Centre
30A Upper High Street
Thame, Oxfordshire
OX9 3EX

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Report of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31 December 2024

The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church with All Saints Spitalfields (“PCC”) submits its report and the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in the format prescribed by the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP2019) and the Financial Reporting Standard 102. The legal and administrative information set out earlier in this document forms part of this report.

The PCC co-operates with the incumbent in promoting the whole mission of the Church within its Parish and beyond; pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. It also has responsibility for the non-stipendiary staff and the maintenance of the Church buildings. In essence, the PCC is a consultative body that represents the views of the congregation as well as its own. It should communicate, where appropriate, any decisions of the PCC or its committees to the church; oversee and advise in the financial affairs of the church; pray and champion the vision for the church.

1. Structure, governance and management

Christ Church Spitalfields is part of the Diocese of London within the Church of England. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006).

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules and members are drawn from those on the Electoral Roll of the parish. Following a decision at the APCM of 2021 the PCC is now comprised of a maximum of 14 elected members (elected annually), our Deanery synod reps, two church wardens and any licensed clergy.

PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish, including deciding on how the PCC’s funds are to be spent.

The full PCC met on six occasions during the year. Its Standing committee met in the intervening months to shape the work of the PCC and make executive decisions where needed. They also operate as the staffing committee. In addition, the PCC has set up working groups: the Finance Team and the Safeguarding Team.

In 2003, the PCC set up Christ Church Community Vision (Services) Limited (CCCVS Ltd), to manage the building in a selffunding and sustainable way. CCCVS Ltd is a company registered in the UK (company number 04843002).

Relationships with other organisations

The PCC works closely with a number of other charities and linked organisations:

Enabling Committee (Standing Committee)

This is the only committee required by law. It is the leadership team of the PCC and plans the work of the full PCC over the year. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC. Its membership comprises the incumbent, associate priest/curate, churchwardens, the PCC secretary and treasurer and sub-

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Report of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31 December 2024

committee chairs. The Standing Committee meets every other month from PCC to discuss matters and set the agenda for the PCC.

Church Attendance

The electoral roll is completely reviewed and revised once every five years and was last updated in 2023. At the last APCM the electoral roll stood at 179 (2023: 163).

Risk Management

The PCC acknowledge that they have a responsibility for the identification and proper management of risks faced by the church in achieving its primary aims. The PCC has therefore assessed the major risks to which the church is exposed, in particular, those relating to the specific operational areas of the church, its investments and its finances. The PCC believes that, by monitoring reserves levels, by ensuring that controls exist over key financial systems, and by examining the operational risks faced by the church, it has established effective systems and procedures to mitigate those risks. A comprehensive risk register is being undertaken.

Operational
Area		 Risk Management
Security
&
Safeguarding		 There is a major
security,
safeguarding,
or
health
&
safety
incident		 Safeguarding – there is a safeguarding policy in place and a designated
safeguarding officer. All volunteers who have direct contact with children or
vulnerable adults as well as pastoral team members are required to have a
DBS, which is renewable every three years; we ensure that insurance policies
are up-to-date and cover us for identified risks; we maintain up-to-date
incident logs.
Finances Income
and
expenditure: there
is
a
risk
that
expenditure could
exceed income		 To mitigate these potential risks the PCC aims to maintain a reserve and
approves an unrestricted funds budget which shows a surplus of income over
expenditure. Monthly management accounts are prepared comparing income
and expenditure with budget to enable this to be monitored; PCC officials
ensure proper authorisation of expenditure in line with the target operational
cash reserves. Regular communications with members regarding giving
strategy and also with business partners, including CCCVS.
Potential liabilities:
there
is
an
uninsured
liability
which crystallises		 To mitigate this potential risk, we ensure that insurance policies are up-to-date
and include employer’s liability, public liability, buildings insurance, contents
insurance and property owner’s liability, subcontracted where appropriate.

2. Objectives and activities

When reviewing and planning the activities of the church, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance to charities for the advancement of religion. In accordance with the objective to promote the whole mission of the Church, we aim to enable the development of personal faith, the sharing of the good news of Christianity, and the growth of community in our parish, by:

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To facilitate this work, the church building is used for worship on Sundays and other ministry events throughout the week. It is usually open to the general public on Sunday afternoons with viewing available by request Monday-Thursday unless closed for a private booking or occasional service. Hanbury Hall is primarily a place for ministry and mission inkeeping with its founding documents to be a venue for Christian education. The partnership with Good Space, a coworking company with a Christian ethos, enables this principle to be upheld whilst maximising the use of the building.

The PCC’s trading company, Christ Church Community Vision (Services) Ltd, hosts events in the church building and any surpluses from this venture are used to support the mission of the church.

3. Achievements and performance

London Diocese

The Diocese of London is the largest and most diverse in the Church of England. We have over 500 churches and 750 licensed clergy. We are able to have a church in almost every community, supporting the vision for every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ. In 2024, 50 new deacons were ordained and early draft statistics indicate that Average Weekly Attendance in London grew by 7.5% to over 60,000.

During 2024, we have continued working towards our priorities of becoming a younger, safer and more racially just Church. For example:

The breadth of parishes and Bishop’s Mission Orders in London nurtured confident disciples, compassionate communities and creative growth in an amazing variety of ways. They also contributed over £23m in Common Fund, an increase of almost £1m. Alongside £13.2m income raised by the London Diocesan Fund (LDF) and £3.6m from LDF reserves, this paid to provide ministry and support parishes across the Diocese.

Services and Discipleship

In 2024 we continued with the 9am, 11am, and 5pm services with each service holding a specific focus. The 9am service continues to be directed from the Book of Common Prayer with the Richard Bridge Organ played at each service. The 11am service has provisions for children and youth and attracts many families. The 5pm service is geared towards young adults and students and has undergone a revitalisation in the past twelve months.

We have seen a growth in the average number of people attending services from 185 to 199 across all services. Additionally, we have 142 individuals in life groups and have successfully launched several new Life Groups in the past twelve months. An average of 129 people serve on a team which represents 72% of the church engaged in serving both within the church and community.

Alpha continued to grow this year with two Alpha courses offered and 86 people attending.

Young Life Ministries

In response to the physical and emotional needs of the parish, we launched a pilot Tots & Toddlers group at Christ Church Spitalfields in January 2023 and have seen amazing growth of this program throughout 2024. We have engaged with 59 (43 in 2023) parents and carers and an estimated 67 (60 in 2023) children under the age of four in 2024. The program provides space for the children to have age-appropriate toys, soft play, sensory activities, singing and music, and engagement with other children their age. While the children play, the parents and carers are free to have a cup of tea, some cake, and a chat. Frequently we hear about common struggles such as lack of sleep or issues with breastfeeding, and advice and encouragement are given to the person who is struggling. The program runs in term time and outside of

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term time, socials are planned with trips to the park, local museums, and play cafes to provide additional points of connection for families.

Additionally, we ran two family activities in Spitalfields in order to connect with the broader community. We had a Family Fireworks Night for bonfire night, and an interactive Christmas program including animals from the Spitalfields City Farm. These events were well attended by families from the Tots & Toddlers group, families from church, and from the local school, and those who were unaffiliated but seeking fun activities for their family locally. We had 180 parents and carers, and children attend the Family Fireworks Night and 265 parents and carers, and children attend the Family Christmas Program.

Youth work continued across the borough in partnership with the Tower Hamlets Mission Project, Youth East, and the Message Trust. On Sunday mornings, we have seen a consistent number of youth engaging with the youth program and further engagement of the youth in volunteering at the church. The Youth Discipleship and Outreach Lead led 35 different outreaches, in schools, conferences, or in the community, reaching 487 individual youth.

Social Transformation

After receiving a three year grant from the City Bridge Trust, we have launched a new food pantry delivery program serving 69 individuals in crisis over the past year. Further, we continued our support of GrowTH, hosting 29 individuals through the Monday night shelter in the crypt in January and February.

Buildings

We received our quinquennial report in 2023 and have continued works highlighted as concerns within the report over the last year including substantial stone repairs in the tower. Further, the building team continued regular maintenance of the church, Hanbury Hall, Rectory basement, and All Saints House.

4. Going Concern

Each year it is the Trustees’ responsibility to state whether or not the annual financial statements have been drawn up on a going concern basis (see the accounting policy note on page 13). Going concern is the assumption that an entity, in this case The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church With All Saints Spitalfields, has the resources (financial or otherwise) to enable it to continue operating for the foreseeable future and, in particular, for at least 12 months from the date of approval by the Trustees of the financial statements. If the going concern principle did not apply, then the accounts would be drawn up on an insolvent basis.

Regular and one-off giving has increased over the past year and we have been able to continue to significantly rebuild our reserves following the Covid-19 pandemic. Financial risks to the ministry and maintenance of the church building are reviewed quarterly by the Finance Team and the risk levels remain low. Our subsidiary company (CCCVS) supports mission and ministry by managing and maintaining all church buildings and by generating income through venue hire. Since bringing the venue hire management in house in 2022, we have seen growth each year in income. Any surplus generated over and above what is needed for building maintenance and management contributes to unrestricted charitable activities and the continued rebuilding of the unrestricted reserves.

5. Financial Review

Funding for the Charity comes primarily from the free will offerings of those attending services.

The Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet can be found on pages 11 and 12 respectively. The Church’s reserves increased by £8,120 during the year (2023 – decreased by £40,713). The balance sheet shows total net assets of £989,292 (2023: £981,172).

Included in total funds are amounts totalling £58,979 (2023: £61,513) which are restricted. These balances have either been raised for, and their use restricted to, specific purposes, or they comprise donations subject to donor-imposed

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conditions. Full details of these restricted funds can be found in note 9 to the accounts together with an analysis of movements in the year.

6. Reserves Policy

The PCC has examined the requirements for free reserves, i.e. those unrestricted funds not invested in tangible fixed assets. The PCC considers that, given the nature of the church’s work, free reserves should be equivalent to approximately 1-3 months’ general fund expenditure (depending on the particular expense), plus committed future expenditure on other projects, where funds permit. The PCC is of the opinion that this provides sufficient flexibility to cover temporary shortfalls in incoming resources and will allow the church to cope and respond to unforeseen emergencies whilst specific action plans are implemented.

At 31 December 2024 the church had net free reserves of £43,177 (2023: net free reserves deficit of £12,055) as follows:

Total reserves
Less: restricted funds
Less: tangible fixed assets
Less: fixed asset investment
Free reserves
Free reserves requirement:
3 month’s budgeted essential expenditure		 2024 2023
£
981,172
(61,513
(931,713
(1


)
)
)
)
£
989,292
(58,979)
(887,135)
(1)
(12,055
43,177
90,000
90,000

The PCC is aware that the free reserves requirement is currently in excess of free reserves and are actively seeking ways in which parity between the two amounts can be restored.

7. Investment Policy

The PCC currently places spare funds on bank deposit.

The PCC invests in Christ Church Community Vision (Services) Limited (CCCVS Ltd), to manage the building in a self-funding and sustainable way. CCCVS Ltd is a company registered in the UK (company number 04843002).

8. Plans for Future Periods

Services and Discipleship

We plan to continue the 9am, 11am, and 5pm services throughout 2025 and to see an increase in attendance in each service. Additionally, we hope to see an additional five new life groups launched in 2025 and to launch Alpha groups focused on specific demographics such as youth or students in 2025.

Young Life Ministries

We will continue to grow Tots and Toddlers and expand the offering by bringing in experts to assist in providing information to parents such as child first aid and CPR, breastfeeding experts, and other interests as expressed by parents and carers as funding allows. Further, we are looking to continue the family fun events in 2025 to offer events at Easter, a summer fun fair, continue with bonfire night, and a family Christmas event with a goal of 180 adults and children attending each event.

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The Youth and Discipleship Lead will continue to visit schools, grow youth ministry on a Sunday morning, and engage youth from the church in detached youth outreach across the borough. We want to see an increased level of engagement in each of these streams.

Social Transformation

We will be continuing the food bank delivery service in 2025 across the parish. The Social Transformation Coordinator has a goal of facilitating food and connection for 25 families and individuals across the borough. We will also be continuing with the GrowTH night shelter.

Buildings

In 2025 we will continue to address issues raised in the quinquennial report such as masonry repairs to the steps and roofing repairs while also continuing to apply for grants for other sizeable projects in the coming years such as replacing the copper roof, updating the heating systems to reduce our carbon footprint, and other improvements that will reduce our carbon footprint, such as insulation.

9. Responsibilities of Trustees for the Financial Statements

The PCC is responsible for preparing the report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Charity law in England and Wales requires the PCC to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the PCC and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the PCC for that period.

In preparing those financial statements, the PCC is required to:

The PCC is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the PCC and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the governing document.

The PCC is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the PCC and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the PCC and financial information included in the PCC website.

10. Approval

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 19[th] May 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

William Spiring Church Warden

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Report of the Independent Examiner to the Parochial Church Council of Christ Church with All Saints Spitalfields

I report on the accounts of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) for the year ended 31 December 2023 set out on pages 11 to 23.

Respective Responsibilities of the PCC and the Examiner

The PCC is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The PCC considers that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The PCC’s gross income exceeds £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants In England and Wales.

It is my responsibility:

Basis of this Report

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

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the church 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 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.

John Helm ACA 17 Heathville Road London N19 3AL

xxxxxxx 2025

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Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2024

Note
Income from:
2
Donations, legacies and grants
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other
Total Income
Expenditure on:
3
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Depreciation
Total Expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income

Transfers between funds

Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward

Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£

279,496
6,192
2,533
10,000
67,889		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£
168,746
-
-
-
-
168,746
-
154,199
-
154,199
14,547
(17,081)
(2,534)
61,513
58,979		 Unrestricted
Funds
2023
£
245,798
12,719
5,242
-
77,823




Restricted
Funds
2023
£
144,926
670
-
-
-
145,596
-
154,682
-
154,682
(9,086)
(5,260)
(14,346)
75,859
61,513		 Total
2023
restated
£
390,724
13,389
5,242
0
77,823
Total
2024
£
448,242
6,192
2,533
10,000
67,889
366,110 341,582 487,178
534,856
6,693
321,265
44,578
372,536
(6,426)
17,081
10,655
919,659
930,314		 2,728
322,297
48,184		 2,728
476,979
48,184
6,693
475,464
44,578
373,209 527,891
526,735
(31,627) (40,713)
8,121
5,260 -
-
(26,367)
946,026		 (40,713)
1,021,885
8,121
981,172
919,659 981,172
989,293

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Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Note
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
4
Investments
5
Current Assets
Debtors
6
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Creditors - Amounts Falling Due
Within One Year
7
Net Current Assets
Net Assets
Represented By:
Unrestricted Income Funds
8
Restricted Funds
9
Total Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
887,136
1
887,137
28,136
30,399
58,535
15,357
43,178
930,314
930,314
-
930,314		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£
-
-
-
111
58,868
58,979
-
58,979
58,979
-
58,979
58,979		 Total
2023
£
931,713
1











Total
2024
£
887,136
1
931,714
23,183
40,080
887,137
28,247
89,267
63,263
13,805
117,514
15,357
49,458
102,157
981,172
989,293
919,659
61,513
930,314
58,979
981,172
989,293

The accounts were approved by the PCC on 19[th] May 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

William Spiring Church Warden

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Cash Flow Statement For the year ended 31 December 2024


Note
Net cash flows from operating activities
10
Cash flows from investing activities:
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
39,361
10,000
10,000
49,361
(18,962)
30,399		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£
(174)
-
0
( 174)
59,042
58,868		 Total
2023
£
(17,149)
-
0
(17,149)
57,229
40,080
Total
2024
£
39,187
10,000
10,000
49,187
40,080
89,267

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (the Charities SORP) and Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102). The financial statements are drawn up on the historical cost basis of accounting.

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 an affiliation to another body or those that are informal gatherings of church members.

2023 income and expenditure has been restated to reflect more accurately transactions involving the receipt and disbursement of funds for which the PCC acted as agent.

The PCC meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

Going Concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern and accordingly the accounts have been drawn up on a going concern basis.

Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

In preparing financial statements it is necessary to make certain judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The following judgements and estimates are considered by the trustees to have most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements:

Useful economic life of tangible fixed assets: the annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.

Income recognition

Voluntary income and donations (including legacies) are included when the PCC becomes entitled to, probably will receive, and can reliably measure the income. Income from the recovery of tax on gift aided donations is recorded in the period to which the relevant donation is received. Grant income is recognised on a receivable basis.

The income from trading activities includes rental income from the letting of church premises and freehold land and buildings which is accounted for when earned. It is shown gross, with the associated costs included in fundraising costs.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

Expenditure recognition

Expenditure is accrued as soon as a liability is considered probable and the amount can be measured reliably. The PCC is not registered for VAT so expenditure includes VAT.

Charitable expenditure includes those costs in fulfilling the PCC’s principal objects, as outlined in the Report of the PCC. These include grants payable, governance costs and an apportionment of support costs. Grants payable are payments made to third parties in furtherance of the PCC’s objects. In the case of an unconditional grant offer this is accrued once the recipient has been notified of the grant award. The notification gives the recipient a reasonable expectation that they will receive the grant. Grant awards that are subject to the recipient fulfilling performance conditions are only accrued

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Accounting Policies (continued)

when the recipient has been notified of the grant and any remaining unfulfilled condition attaching to that grant is outside of the control of the PCC.

Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to the independent examination and legal fees.

The PCC contributes to certain employees' personal pension plans. These are defined contribution schemes, the assets of which are held separately from those of the charity. The cost in the accounts is the amount of contributions paid and payable during the year.

Rentals under operating leases are charged as incurred over the term of the lease.

Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and qualifies for relief from Corporation Tax under chapter 11 of the Corporation Taxes Act 2010.

Tangible Fixed Assets

Consecrated Property and Moveable Church Furnishings

Consecrated land and benefice property such as the church building and vicarage is excluded from the accounts in accordance with s10 of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). They are capitalised at cost and depreciated over their useful economic life other than where insufficient cost information is available. In this case the item is not capitalised, but all items are included in the church’s inventory in any case.

Freehold Land & Buildings

There are no Freehold land and building.

Other Fixtures, Fittings & Office Equipment

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost or else, for gifts-in-kind, at a reasonable estimate of their open market value on receipt. Depreciation is calculated to write off fixed assets over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis at rates of 1%, 20% and 33.3%. The carrying values are reviewed at the year-end for impairment if circumstances indicate that the full carrying value may not be recoverable.

Fixed Asset Investments

The PCC has one investment, in Christ Church Community Vision (Services) Ltd, it’s trading subsidiary. The investment of £1 in the share capital of the company is reflected in these financial statements. In accordance with the provisions of chapter 24 of SORP 2019, the results of the subsidiary company are not consolidated with the charity's financial statements.

Debtors

Debtors are included at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of opening of the deposit.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation arising from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at their settlement amount.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Accounting Policies (continued)

Fund accounting

The funds held by the charity are either:

2. Income

Donations & legacies
Offerings and donations
Income tax reclaimed
Grants
Charitable activities
Fee income (net)
Ministries income
Other trading activities
Event income
Other
Investment income
Distribution from CCCVS
Other
Recharge of costs to CCCVS
Other
3. Expenditure
3.1 Expenditure on Raising Funds
Collecting agent fees
Fundraising consultants
Giving stations		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
230,064
22,601
47,332
1,233
2,100
144,912
279,496
168,746
4,657
-
1,535
-
6,192
-
432
-
2,101
-
2,533
-
10,000
-
39,983
-
27,906
-
366,110
168,746
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
2,843
-
3,400
-
450
-
6,693
-		 Total
2023
restated
£
212,050
37,268
141,406
390,724
10,879
2,510
13,389
5,242
-
5,242
-
70,263
7,560
487,178
Total
2023
£
2,368
-
360
2,728
Total
2024
£
252,665
48,565
147,012
448,242
4,657
1,535
6,192
432
2,101
2,533
10,000
39,983
27,906
534,856
Total
2024
£
2,843
3,400
450
6,693

3. Expenditure 3.1 Expenditure on Raising Funds

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

3. Expenditure (continued)

3.2 Expenditure on Charitable Activities

3.2 Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Direct Ministry costs
Parish Support Fund
Clergy & ordinand costs
Children & families
Ministry events
Social transformation
Youth ministry
Student mission
Worship & upkeep of services
Gifts and grants (see note 3.2b below)
Disbursements (see note 3.2b below)
Operational
Operational staff costs
Office costs
Communications
Bank charges
Other running costs
Depreciation
Governance
Legal & professional
Independent examiner’s remuneration
Total expenditure on charitable activities including depreciation		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
95,865
2,096
5,691
14,200
6,171
27,162
24,713
52,104
2,700
2,500
233,202
81,353
2,083
2,598
83
25
86,142
44,578
-
1,920
1,920
365,843		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£
0
0
1,297
0
19,735
0
7,533
5,051
8,653
11,865
54,134
95,265
4,665
-
-
135
100,065
-
-
-
-
0
154,199		 Total
2023
restated
£
90,000
21,663
7,527
17,402
5,915
25,532
18,795
56,795
11,930
341
Total
2024
£
95,865
2,096
6,988
14,200
25,906
27,162
32,246
57,155
11,353
14,365
255,900
205,889
6,472
4,880
67
948
287,337
176,618
6,748
2,598
83
160
218,256
48,184
903
1,920
186,207
44,578
-
1,920
2,823
1,920
525,163
520,042

3.2a Staff Costs

In addition to the many volunteers who give their time to the church, there were 14 (2023: 12) employees (excluding casual employees) whose costs are included within the main cost categories of “Expenditure on Charitable Activities” (note 3.2 above). Their aggregate emoluments were as follows:

Gross salaries
Employer’s National Insurance (net of Employment Allowance)
Pension contributions
Of which the following was paid to key management personnel:
Gross salaries		 Total Total
2023
£
267,401
12,342
9,268
2024
£
257,507
14,895
9,784
289,011
282,186
45,936
15,139

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

3. Expenditure (continued)

3.2 Expenditure on Charitable Activities (continued)

3.2a Staff Costs (continued)

These do not include the amounts paid to the Diocese for the Senior Pastor, who is funded through the Parish Support Fund and direct stipend charges from the Diocese. No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the year (2023: nil).

3.2b Gifts & Grants

The following Gifts & Grants, included within “Expenditure on Charitable Activities” (note 3.2 above), were made during the year:

Grants to institutions
Inner Change
GrowTH
To/on behalf of individuals
Total Away Giving
Disbursements
Individuals
St Paul’s Shadwell: SDF funds received 2022
Medecins sans Frontieres
Women for Women International
Total Disbursements		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
Restricted
Funds
2024
£
2,400
-
-
2,533
300
6,120
2,700
8,653
2,500
-
11,865
-
-
-
-
2,500
11,865		 Total
2023
£
2,400
4,250
5,280
Total
2024
£
2,400
2,533
6,420
11,930
11,353
-
-
237
103
2,500
11,865
-
-
340
14,365

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

4. Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost/valuation
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
Charge for Year
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
Net Book Value
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023		 Crypt
Redevelopment
£
Hanbury
Hall
Development
£
Fixtures &
fittings
£
1,297,529
25,509
196,633
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,297,529
25,509
196,633
379,261
15,680
193,017
41,230
1,541
1,806
-
-
-
420,491
17,221
194,823
877,038
8,288
1,810
877,038
8,288
1,810		 Computer
Equipment
£
12,535
-
-
12,535
12,535
-
-
12,535
0
0
Total
£
1,532,206
-
-
1,532,206
600,493
44,577
-
645,070
887,136
931,713

The PCC has use of the following properties. Not all of the risks and rewards of their use accrue to the PCC and therefore none of the properties have been capitalised.

Property Ownership Property type/use PCC responsibility
Christ Church,
Commercial Street,
London E1 6LY		 Diocese of
London		 Church building; crypt café Insure and upkeep – sub-contracted
to Christ Church Community Vision
(Services)Limited(CCCVS)
Hanbury Hall,
22A Hanbury Street,
London E1 6QR		 Diocese of
London		 Church hall Insure and upkeep – sub-contracted
to CCCVS
Flat 4, Wesley Court,
22B Hanbury Street,
London E1 6QR		 Diocese of
London		 Residential flat, let commercially. Insure and upkeep - sub-contracted
to CCCVS
All Saints House,
Buxton Street,
London E1 5EH		 Diocese of
London		 Residential property divided into 5 flats,
4 of which are let commercially, 1 of
which isprovided to the trainee minister		 Insure and upkeep - sub-contracted
to CCCVS
The Rectory,
Fournier Street,
London E1 6QE		 Freehold of
the Rector		 Vicarage None: Diocese of London has
responsibility for maintenance

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

5. Fixed Asset Investments

The investment relates to Christ Church Community Vision (Services) Limited (“CCCVS”) (company number: 04843002), a limited company with £1 of share capital to which the PCC is the sole subscriber. CCCVS was set up in order to manage the church building in a self-funding and sustainable way.

At 31 December 2024, the net assets of CCCVS amounted to £85,645 (2023: £66,792). The 2024 and 2023 results and financial position of CCCVS were as follows:

Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets
Current assets
Creditors: amounts due within one year
Net liabilities
Represented by:
Capital and reserves
Profit & loss account
Turnover
Grant income
Depreciation
Other expenditure
Corporation tax
Profit after tax for the year
2024
£
7,327
171,709
(93,391)
85,645
85,645
2024
£
444,890
18,864
(5,019)
(439,881)
-
18,854

6. Debtors

Prepayments and accrued income
Trade debtors
Grants receivable		 2024 2023
£
1,933
16,282
4,968
23,183
£
-
28,247
-
28,247

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

7. Creditors - Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

7. Creditors - Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Trade creditors
Accruals
Other creditors		 2024 2023
£
4,913
2,346
6,546
13,805
£
7,536
4,253
3,568
15,357

8. Unrestricted Funds

8. Unrestricted Funds
8a Current year
Unrestricted General Fund
8b Prior year
Unrestricted General Fund		 At 1
January
2024
£
919,659		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
366,110
(372,536)		 Gains/
(losses)
£
Transfers
£
-
17,081		 At 31
December
2024
£
930,314
At 1
January
2023
£
946,026		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
341,582
(373,209)		 Gains/
(losses)
£
Transfers
£
-
5,260
At 1
January
2023
£
946,026		 At 31
December
2023
£
919,659

9. Restricted Funds

9. Restricted Funds
9a Current year
Church gardens landscaping
Churchyard security fund
City Bridge Trust: Social Transformation
Secular activities
Love your neighbour
Strategic Development Fund
Student mission: Houseplants
Bibles & Gospels
Student training
Youth Mission Week
Children & Families
Funeral fund		 At 1
January
2024
£
6,557
4,439
1,021
-
31,549
17,897
50
-
-
-
-
-
61,513		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
-
-
-
-
24,842
(19,699)
12,604
(11,779)
2,727
(14,995)
100,311
(99,384)
90
(101)
4,000
(3,741)
188
-
550
-
18,934
-
4,500
(4,500)
168,746
(154,199)		 Gains/
(losses)
£
Transfers
£
-
(6,557)
-
(4,439)
-
(1,885)
-
-
-
-
-
(4,200)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
(17,081)		 At 31
December
2024
£
0
0
4,279
825
19,281
14,624
39
259
188
550
18,934
0
(154,199)
58,979

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

9. Restricted Funds (continued)

The reasons for the transfers are as follows:

9b Prior year
Church gardens landscaping
Churchyard security fund
City Bridge Trust: Social Transformation
Focus fund
Music Fund, formerly Piano fund
Secular activities
Love your neighbour
The Nine Organists
The Nine Booklets
Strategic Development Fund
MSF Special Collection
WfW Special Collection
Student mission: Houseplants		 At 1
January
2023
£
6,557
4,439
-
-
6,649
0
41,735
0
29
16,450
-
-
-
75,859		 Income
£
Expenditure
£
-
-
-
-
4,968
(3,947)
670
(670)
-
(6,649)
10,987
(10,987)
7,526
(17,712)
1,016
(1,016)
-
(29)
120,037
(113,330)
237
(237)
104
(104)
50
-
145,595
(154,681)		 Gains/
(losses)
£
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5,260)
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
(5,260)		 At 31
December
2023
£
6,557
4,439
1,021
-
0
0
31,549
0
0
17,897
0
0
50
61,513

The Strategic Development Fund income and expenditure for 2023 have been reduced by £115,127 as this was the sum of the funds for which Christ Church Spitalfield was acting as an agent.

The description of the restricted funds are as follows:

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

10. Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities

Net deficit for the reporting period (as per the
statement of financial activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash provided by operating activities		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
10,655
44,577
(10,000)
(10,149)
4,278
39,361		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£
(2,534)
-
-
5,085
(2,725)
( 174)		 Total
2023
£
(40,713)
48,184
-
(771)
(23,849)







)
Total
2024
£
8,121
44,577
(10,000)
(5,064)
1,553
(17,149
39,187

11. Related Party Transactions and Balances

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st December 2024 (2023: £nil).

Darren Wolf, a member of the PCC, is a director of Christ Church Community Vision (Services) Limited (“CCCVS”) (company number: 04843002), a limited company with £1 of share capital to which the PCC is the sole subscriber. During the year the PCC charged £39,983 (2023: £78,109) to CCCVS. During the year CCCVS made a Gift Aid donation to the PCC of £10,000 (2023: £nil). At 31 December 2024 CCCVS owed the PCC £5,969 (2023: £9,399).

Nick Hull, the spouse of Amy Hull, a member of the PCC, received £21,464 for his work as the Tower Hamlets Social Transformation Pastor (2023: £4,242 for work as the Tower Hamlets Social Transformation Pastor).

Tim Vaughan, a member of the PCC, received payments totalling £1,850 (2023: £5,050) from Christ Church Community (Services) Ltd, a company wholly owned by the PCC, unrelated to his services as a trustee.

Members of the PCC gave a total of £47,747 (2023: £68,811) in unrestricted offerings and donations during the year.

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