Charity Registration No. 1128611 The Parish of Brentford St Faith's and St Paul's Annual Report and Unaudited Accounts For the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The Parlsh of Brentford St Faith's and St Paul's Report and accounts Contents Page Legal and Administratlve Informatlon Annual Report Reclor's APCM Report Cuiate's APCM Report PCC Report Electoral Roll Report Safeguarding Report Deanery Synod Report Youth & Children Report Churchwarden's Reports Report to the PCC staff and PCC members Financial Review 4-7 10 11-13 14 15-16 17-19 20-21 22 23-25 Independent Examlners Report 26 statement of Comprehenslve Income 27 Statement of Financial Position 28 Notes to the Financial Statements 29 Appendix (this d08s not form part of the linancisl stalementsj.. l - Brentford Parish Trust Fund- 2023 Statement of Financial Activity and Balan Sheet
The Parish of Brentford St Faith's and St Paul's Legal and Administrative Information Rector Reverend Sarah Guinness Treasurer lain Knight Charity Number 1128611 Independent Examiner Accountancy Management Services Limited South Street House 51 South Street Isleworth Middlesex TW7 7AA Address The Parish Office St Paul's Road Brentford Middlesex TW8 OPN
ST PAUL'S +ST FAITH'S +BRENTFORD +YO APCM Report for Ministry in 2023: Rector's Report Attendance YouTube Subscribers 2021 139 2022 180 2023 220 2024 263.as of Jan 2024 We have between 70- 250 views ofeach service, with between 20- 30 people watching live. Our weekly attendance is growing. Average Attendance ofchildren and Adults Across the Parish 140.00 120.00 ioo.00 80.00 Adults Per Servi 60.00 Kids Pfyr Sfyrvice 40.00 Average Total Attendance Per SeNice 20.00 0.00 Average Attendance at Family Services 140.00 120.00 ioo.00 80.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 0.00
Services In 2023, we've taken 9 funerals, I wedding, 2 wedding blessings, 7 Adult full immersion baptisms, 5 child baptlsms and 10 confirmations. We've also celebrated two wedding anniversaries for church members the Ward5 celebrating 25 years and the Wilkins celebrating 50 years. Our sermon series have covered the following themes.. Leviticus, Encounters with Jesus, The Holy Spirlt, Forgiveness, Deep Dives, The story of Moses and the letters to the churches in Revelation. We've celebrated Mothering Sunday. marked Lent. celebrated through Holy Week and Easter (including Passover), Pentecost, Harvest, Remembrance. Hosted Lodge Brothers Christmas Remembrance service, and held several well attended Christmas services. Spire Café has also hosted a Coronation watch party on May 6th. Our new Bishop Emma Ineson visited to preach and reside on Sunday 15th October. The most significant change this year has been the start of an evening service at St Paul's on Sundays at 6.30pm. Our first evening service was Sunday 10th September. The aim wa5 to use a low-stakes non live-streamed service to begin to train new leaders in preaching and leading services. We have had an average attendance of 30 at each service since it began. Prayer & Home Groups We have a very active Parish WhatsApp group that is often in touch dailywith prayer requests. We pray and have intercessions in all our weekly seNices. Aivale Cole has started another post-Alpha home group called 'The Caretakers,, and we hosted lunch for all home group leaders on Saturday 26 th August as an opportunity to check in. Training & Equipping Preachin & Leadin We've been trying to train and invest in leaders this term, particularly with Chris due to leave us in June 2024 as his curacy ends. To this end we have delivered training in leading services {particularly the evening service) and preaching in September and January 2024, and have been coaching and supporting people as they have preached throughout the Autumn Term. We hosted a day on the Ennea ram on 14 October with two trainers, to help people explore their personality and motivation for behaviour. Several have followed up with further readlng. Joel hosted and organised a Worshi Conference on Saturday 4th November. Sarah did some teaching on worship. there was a Singing workshop, and an opportunity to create music together. Sara Ward has been exploring ordination via the Caleb stream. If she is accepted for ministry she will be ordained in September 2023, and priested in 2024. This role licenses and commissions her for ministry in the parish of Brentford. th
Staffing Luke Fennell joined us on 25th January 2023 a5 our new full time Youth & Children's Pastor. He has settled in well and quickly got to work with our youth, organising a weekend away, Satellites Camp and a big Youth event in December with The Message Trust. He has also started 'Bridge The Gap,, an initiative with Hope Church Hounslow, playing football with otheryoung men once a week, with an invite to an Alpha course. Claude retired in November and Quentin Bradley, our communications Manager has taken on the additional role of Operations Manager and is now working full time for the Parish. We have recruited Lisa Darby as our Finance Managerand WendyTeng as our Finance Administrator (both part timel. Schools We've delivered collective worship weekly for St Paul's Primary school, thanks to our team including Leslie Pringle, who is the Chair of Governors. We've found funding from Needs & Taylor to help St Paul's school re-brand and develop their local presence, and this year prayed round the school at the start of term, which was well received by staff. St Paul's school celebrated their 150th anniversary this year, with a special service on 28th September which Bishop Emma (Bishop of Kensington) attended. We've hosted school visits from Green Dragon Primary School 03 March,12 June). Sarah continues to be a Governor at st Paul's. Chair of Governors at Ealing Fields Secondary school, and a Director in the Twyford trust. Sarah leads staff collective worship at Ealing Fields once or twice a year and Luke goes into Ealing Fields weekly to lead the cu /Youth Alpha. Community Engagement ire Café continues to offer us a wonderful platform for parish ministry, and we are hugely grateful to Jo who runs this superbly. We were part of the Creative Mile ISt_3rd September- hosting the reception for exhibitors and a venue for local artists. We've hosted our second Green Fair on 15th July. Well attended Ex erience Easter (I" April) and Ex erience Christmas116 December) events aimed at Primary aged children and their families with crafts. drama. singing, and lots more. Andy ward ha5 hosted Sa er hbourhood Meetin s at St Paul's. Meno ause Café 19th October. We've hosted three Menopause Cafes on different themes. with speakers, panels and even Menopause bingo, with the aim to support and educate women on this important life transition. William Benson began Silent Sanctua in Feb 2023. a contemplative prayer space at St Paul's for 45 minutes on Thursday evenings. Brid etheGa Started in September, led by Luke, alongside Hope Church Hounslow. playing football with others aged 18+ on Monday evenings. th Chlldren &Youth Kids Café remains very popular for pre-schoolers and their carers. Matthew and Luke have continued to lead these every Tuesday morning. We have a consistent attendance of about 30-35 children and their carers. Sarah is also on the steering Group for the London Diocese Capital Vision Youth Team.
Some highlights of our youth & Children's engagement include: Sarah ran a youth version of Live Well in the Autumn Term. We hosted a missional REACH event with The Message Trust on 8th December followed by our annual youth church sleepover. We took our youth to Satellites Camp from 4 really great time. We hosted our usual summer BBQ at The Rectory, Fireworks and the Annual Church sleepover, all of which were hugely enjoyable. th 8th August and had a Buildings Removal of pews from St Paul's March 2023 Installation of new sliding doors January 2024 Mission and Evangelism Alpha.. We hosted 2 Alpha courses & Holy Spirit away days. Three30- has restarted on Wednesdays after school until the later time of 5.30pm Mission Partners.. We continue to maintain good links with Heather Johnstone our CMS Missionary in Tanzania. Eco Church hosted their second Green Fair, regular Clothes Repair Café, and Eco Garden Workshops, and we've just paid for an energy audit for St Paul's and St Faith's. Confirmation of adults Jan15th 2023. Thanks l am deeply appreciative to those who work tirelessly for the Parish, whether they are paid or volunteers. My thanks to our Church wardens, LLM'S and PCC who are supportive and wise, our dedicated staff team who work hard and many of our volunteer5, who spend considerable time invested in the life and ministry of the Church. I feel excited by what God is doing amongst us and in our wider community. Rev Sarah Guinness Rector February 2024
ST PAUL'S +ST FAITH'S +BRENTFORD +YOU APCM Report for Ministry In 2023 Curate's Report Training and Development In 2023,1 completed the majority of my training as a Curate in the Parish. My training included a placement to St Stephen's School in Shepherd's Bush which was a valuable learning experience. I'm grateful for all the support received during my training. Ministry Throughout 20231 have met with individuals in their home and elsewhere in order to provide pastoral support. This has included visiting individuals in homes and hospitals. I have also led 6 funerals, and been involved in weddings and baptisms this year. I supported the 2 Alpha courses that occurred this year. I greatly enjoyed leading 'More Moses, in the summer and 'Oops, I'm an Anglican, just before Christmas. Thank you to everyone who came and participated. I was really pleased to see the success of the 'try something new, initiative in Lent 2023. The Home groups really stepped up to the plate and it was encouraging to see people try something newl It has been a pleasure to continue engaging with the Safer Neighbourhood Team'5 Ward Panel meetings. Youth and Children I greatly enjoy working with our children and young people. A highlight for me this year were the Baptisms and Confirmations in January 2023 and Satellites in the summer. We have amazir)g young people and their continued growth and faith is an inspiration. I've also enjoyed leading collective worship at St Paul'5 Primary School. Thanks l am so thankful for the support that my family and I have received this year, particularly around the arrival of Phoebe. l am keenly aware of the many people it takes to make the life of our parish work, and l am so appreciative of the time, effort and expertise they give.
ST PIIUL'S +ST FIIITH'S +BRENTFORD +YOU APCM Report for Ministry in 2023 PCC Report The PCC met io times in 2023, via Zoom and face to face meetings 110101,7102,14103,25104,14105,13106,11107,I2/09,ioho,14nii. A significant part of the PCC'S time is hearing and receiving various reports concerning the life of the Churches,youth, and children's work, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, recruitment, building maintenance and usage, Governance, Financial Reports and Budget-setting. Key points discussed and decided upon during successive meetings during theyear under review included.. Updating various Parish policies Pew Removal and Sliding Door Replacement St Faith's Lighting/heating renovation Evening Services Worship Music Co-ordinator Fieplacement of SP walls St Faith's QI report
ST PAUL'S +ST FAITH'S +BRENTFORD Annual Report Year end 31 December 2023 ELECTORAL ROLL REPORT The Electoral Roll when closed prior to the APCM in May 2023 stood at 106. The updated electoral roll has 140 people. Any member of the congregation of St Faith's or St Paul's can be orn the electoral roll. If you a re l isted on the electoral roll of the Parish of Brentford, it gives you a say in how your church is run. It also gives you the right to vote at the APCM or to stand for election in the PCC. New applications can be made at any time after the APCM. If you are unsure whether you are already enrolled, please ask for further details and/or for an enrolment form. Quentin Bradley Electoral Roll Officer
ST PAUL'S +ST FAITH'S +BRENTFORD APCM Report for Mlnistry in 2023 Safeguarding Report Here in St Paul's Church, The Parish of Brentford, we in the PCC have worked hard to fulfil the following commitments, made initially by the Diocese of London. They provide an experienced Safeguarding Team to support us, giving signposting information and wise advice when needed. We seek to act in transparency and openness, asking for help from the Safeguarding team and professional bodies, when required. Our commitments - l. To promote a safer environment and culture. -Every one of the PCC and Sundayschool andyouth team has been trained in basic and foundation training to underline a commitment to the prevention of abuse and heighten awareness of their accountability to be vigilant in observing church procedures to ensure that all children and those with vulrjerabilities can flourish safely in whatever activity the parish provides. 2. To enable and ensure safe recruitment practice and to support all those withir) the Church with any responsibility related to children, young people, and vulnerable adults. -Those in Church leadership and those with responsibility to support the process ofsafer recruitment have undertaken further, more chollenging training to ensure that the recruitment and support of staff is in line with diocesan expectations. They have made clear arrangements for support and/orsupervision to ensure the welfare of the child, young person and vulneroble adult Is always paramount. 3. To respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.- Clear instructions have been shared with all volunteers and has récently been passed as a policy, to be reviewed annually. See Appendix A. 4. To offer pastoral care to victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons. 5. To offer pastoral care to those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons. These two commitments are very central to the Godly calling ofour clergy and are undertaken sensitively. Support is given for the variety of individual needs and if necessary, advice is sought from the Diocesan safeguarding Board or professional organisations where it has been agreed to be appropriate. 6. To respond to those who may pose a present risk to others. We have a responsibility to note our concern carefully (without approaching
the individual) and notify the CSO or vicar. We all playa part in to promoting a culture of informed vigilonce. And now for a 2023 overview. Good News The Diocese created a dashboard that helps us become aware and deal with any gaps in safeguarding procedures. Newly recruited volunteers took on board the need for safeguarding training and completed it in a timelyfashion. Our curate, Chris took on the responsibility for DBS certification and ensured that all those who needed to be, were compliant. Thanks Chrisl Termly meetings have been set up between the clergy, Youth Pastor and Church Safeguarding Off icer to consider the effectiveness of our procedures and plans for the future. Challenges With every revelation of past failures and present suffering, more training and procedures need to t)e put in place to mitigate against those threats. As our congregation grows, the needs may become more diverse, so we must all play our part in ensuring everyone who joins feels welcome and is safe. Future In our parish where everyone's welcome, everyone matters, and everyone's involved, what steps will you take to help us ensure that our community is safe and welcoming, so no barriers existto anyone who comes to meet with Jesus? It requires a team effortl Carol Fletcher12.05.24 12
Appendix A In all cases. even if it IS just a nagg ing doubt about an adu It or child being at risk- speak to the Church Safeguarding Off icer who can get further advice. The Policy for Recording Safeguarding Concerns If the sltuation requ i res an urgent response, as there is an immediate threat of danger, then phone the police andlor ambulance for advice. Then adhere to the following Steps where applicable. If someone has approached you and tells of a situation that causes you concern, reassure them that the right thing has been done in sharing it with you and that you believe it, taking what they have said seriously and that they will be supported and kept safe. 2. They should never be given the impression that they are creating a problem by reporting any type of abuse, sexual violence or sexual harassment. Nor should they be made to feel ashamed for making a report. 3. Don't promise confidentiality. Explain that the safety of those concerned is your first priority and that may moan that it is shared with a trustworthy person who will treat the information sensitively and seek help. 4. Don't ask leading questions e.g. Not'Did that makeyou feel really scared?, But'How did that make you feel?, It may help you to remember- T.E.D Tell me what happened, ex in what happened, describe what happened. S. Record what was said as quickly as possible after you had the conversation within 24hrs. Just record, your name and contact number, what was said not your interpretation of events, giving date and time, where you were and who else was there when the conversation took place. Make a note of the person/ child's full name, age, if appropriate, and any information given about the alleged abuser. 6. Pass on your note to me and Sarah s rah arishof brentford.or .Use caro arishof tford.or .uk . Please phone me 07961136524 to inform me that you have a safeguarding concern. 7. If there are further meetings with the person who has the safeguarding issue, please write notes as indicated above on tho* conversations too. 8. 1 will contact you promptly with any advice f rom the safeguarding team. 9. If you can't track me down, contact Sarah, If not available contact- Diocesan Safeguarding Team Tel.. 020 7932 1224 email.. safe uardin london.an .or Carol Fletcher Church Safeguarding Off icer Agreed by PCC 12th September 2023 next update September 2024 13
ST PAUL'S +ST FIIITH'S +BRENTFORD APCM Report for Ministry in 2023 Deanery Synod Report The Deanery Summer Synod was held on Thursday 8rh June 2023 and was held at St George's Church, Hanworth. This was the final Synod of the Triennium - the speakers were Rev John Beauchamp, Diocesan Disability Ministry Enabler, Rev Rachel Wooden. Rev Sarah Guinness attended on behalf of St Paul's, Parish of Brentford. The Deanery October Synod was held on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 and was held at St Michael's Church, Chiswick. This was the first Synod of the Triennium - the speaker was Bishop Emma. Rev Sarah Guinness and Anthony Jewitt attended on behalf of St Paul's. Parish of Brentford. The next meeting was held on 22fKI February 2024 land will be covered in subsequent reports). 14
ST PIIUL'S +ST FAITH'S +BRENTFORD APCM Report for Ministry in 2023 Youth and Child Report Kid's cafe continues to rur) every Tuesday morning 9 - 10.30. St Paul's School's Senior leadership team have asked to attend to link with parents of children who are about to move up to school. The time together proves to be very appreciated by parents and carers. Numbers tend to range from 20-30 with an average of 24 kids. Experience Christmas/Easter - Our children and family events have been really successful this year. Each event has been packed with families engaging with the crafts, face painting and bouncy castle. Three30 restarted this year on Wednesday's 3.30-5.30. It attracts10- 20 young people each week with the majority of those who attend coming each week. A group of boys saw the sign one day when they were on their way to the park and have been back every week since having never had any connection with a church before. FiEACH - In December we hosted a Youth event with Macy's band from the N4essage Trust. We had 75 young people in the building who all heard the gospel during the night. We had 2 inflatables, table tennis, games consoles, table football and food. We received a lot of really positive feedback and are currently exploring what future events could look like. Brentford Youth Isun evel - Our Sunday evening youth sessions have had a slight time change to end in time for the evening service, with the hope that some of the older youth would attend, we have 5 regular attenders to the evening service who are older youth. We have 19 fairly regular attenders to Sundayevenings and usually have around 13 each Sunday. We have free time, a game and then split into 2 groups, older and younger youth with the older youth having a short bible studyand the youngeryouth looking at a theme using YFC material. Older girls small group- Meeting on a Tuesday evening at church we have been looking at the book of Peter. This has proved a good time to engage with the older girls and give them a time specifically for them. 15
St Paul's assemblies - every Thursday we have 2 assemblies for St Paul's school, one for KSI and the secor)d for KS2. Ealing Fields- l am in EF twice a week, on a Tuesday to run a mentoring session with the school chaplain which has 2 sessions with 4 boys in both. l am also in on a Thursday lunch time alongside Jacob (Bless church youth pastor), we have been running an alpha course with students which is going really well. We get 5 students at the younger age session and IO+ at the older selon. We've had such great conversations with the students about Christianity and it feels really positive which is a big change from the end of the last academic year when we were pulling our hair out over the sessionsl Satellites - we took the youth to Satellites camp over the summer and are booked in to go back this summer. We had a great time together and the youth really engaged with the main sessions and seminars even if the weather was horrificl We're praying for sunshine and 24 degrees this year. 16
ST PAUL'S +ST FAITH'S +BRENTFORD APCM Report for Ministry in 2023 Church Warden's Report FABRIC After significant renovations of St Paul's church buildings in recent years, to refresh the building, implement improvements to save energy and generally make the building more sustainable, this year saw a well consulted plan come to be - we removed the pews from the sanctuary. Whilst some people felt a sense of nostalgia for the pews, with a family taking a pew home as a memento, the general consensus was they were uncomfortable and restricting and, with the constant vision to keep mission atthe heart of all we do, we recognised the opportunityfor creating a more flexible space by using chairs that could be moved and stacked easily. As discussed through previous years, we began the process to change the partitions between the Narthex and Sanctuary to new glass panels that would be less cumbersome and safer. We want to care for our beautiful building and want it to serve us well as we grow as a community. Outside, at both St Paul's and St Faith's we have been utilising our garden space to increase kiiodiversity and food production. Apples were collected from the garden at St Faith's, with new fruit trees planned for 2024, and some of the food grown in the Eco Garden at St Paul's has been used in Spire Cafe. As we are keen to encourage the use of our gardens, we have received funding to build a Garden Bridge between the Cafe Garden and the Eco Garden, this is currently being built and we look forward to seeing it installed in 2024. CHURCH COMMUNITY We have been encouraged to see the church community grow throughout the year, with people of all ages participating in Alpha and finding faith. We celebrated several baptism services throughout the year. both adults with full immersion and children at the font. We continued to live stream our services which has allowing.. People to participant from further afield, even different nations People to watch from home if unwell 17
People to catch up with a sermon that they missed whilst running Sunday School People to 'check us out. before coming to a service in person As a PCC, we decided to continue giving communion through intinction, dipping the bread into the wine, we provide gluten free and alcohol free options to ensure that we are welcoming all. The congregations of St Faith's and St Paul's have been worshipping together since Jar)uary2022 and there is truly a sense of oneness and an excitement as we see the church full each Sunday and continue to grow. As more people join us, we look forward to planting a new church back into St. Faiths. Every first Wednesday of the month, members are praying specifically about this and asking for God's guidance. We want to prepare according to His plans and purposes. Throughout the year, we were able to host some big events: Easter: Experience Easter welcomed many families into the church for a carousel of activities organised with help from the Sunday School team and the wonderful hospitality of Spire Cafe. Passover Supper Imaundy Thursday} Joel's parents kindly led us through the service, we ate together and the evening culminated in music and dance. Three Hours at The Cross (Good Friday) with creative contributions from various members of the church. Easter Sunday A joyful celebrationl Eco Church continued to organise events and activities throughout the year which welcomed guests to join in as we learned new sustainable skills supported by a significant grant from Thriving Communities Fund. The Clothes Repair Cafe continued with monthly sessions supported by guest tutors and the Eco Garden ran regular workshops supported by Cultivate London. The Eco Church team planned and delivered the second Brentford Green Fair which welcomed around 200 guests. Menopause Cafe has continued this year, hosting two sell out events that brought together women from both the local area and further afield. The Good Grief Cafe is now a monthly opportunity, hosted by Spire Cafe, for those bereaved and missing loved ones to come together and share 18
memories, this runs on the last Wednesday of each month from l'.30- 2:30pm. Silent Sanctuary is a new opportunity to spend time in contemplative prayer on a Thursday evening Reach - Youth Event was a successful evening with around 100 young people. Nxt Chapr, an Urban Pop Duo, came to perform and encouraged the youth to respond to Jesus. Remembering Loved Ones - a special service in partnership with Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors again brought many guests from the wider community to take time out at the beginning of the Christmas season to remember those that have departed in recent years. Experience Christmas Complete with bouncy castle and face painting, welcomed around 300 local guests, predominantly families, many of whom came back the next day to the fabulous Jump In Nativity service. The Christmas Eve All Age Service was as popular as ever, welcoming the wider community and seeing the church filled, mainly with visitors, as we were reminded that at Christmas. Jesus is 'The Main Thing, As well as the big events, the church community continues to support each other, growing as disciples, through our variety of small groups. There were many more events and activities orgar)ised by the various mirnistries of the church, other areas of church life are covered in individual reports. In all, we have seen that, aswe are deliberate in planning for guests, to unashamedly point them to Jesus, they have come and we continue to grow as a church. Churchwardens Sara Ward Matthew Newton 19
ST PAUL'S +ST FAITH'S +BRENTFORD APCM Report for Ministry in 2023 Report to the PCC Structure, Governance and Management The Parish of Brentford was established as a Parish of The Church of England and comprise5 of two churches, St. Paul's and St. Faith's. Appointment and Induction of PCC members Members of the PCC are either ex-off icio, co-opted or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. New PCC members are made aware of their legal obligations under charity and church law, the content of the constitution, the Council and the decision-making processes and the recent performance of the church. They meet the other PCC members as well as key employees over the course of the year. Standlng Commlttee This is the only committee required by law. Organisatlonal Policy The PCC works according to the Church of England Canon Law. The staff team, PCC and Standing Committee hold responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the churches including finance and employment matters. Objectives and activities The Parish of Brentford's PCC is required, as stated in the PCC (Powers) Measure 1956 to actively promote in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Reserves Policy It is the desire of the PCC to maintain 2 months, worth of running costs (including staff salaries) in cash reserves in case of major problems. The PCC have not put any money in reserves in recent years due to the ongoing financial deficit, however there is a trust fund of significant value which can be drawn on for building emergencies and repairs. Achievements performance and future plans Please see the Rector's Report. 20
This report and the attached accounts were approved by the PCC on Tuesday161h April 2024. Signed on thelr behalf by Revd Sarah Guiness chairperson of the PCC. 21
ST PAUL'S +ST FIIITH'S +BRENTFORD +luu APCM Report for Ministry in 2023 Staff and PCC members 2023-2024 Ministers & Clergy Rev Sarah Guinness ftev Chris Curr ftev Gerry Nixon Steve Fletcher Denise Colliver Position Rector Curate PTO Licensed Lay Minister Licensed La Minister Joining Mayl"2018 Jul 2021 April 2023 April 2015 ril 2013 Leaving Jul 2024 January 2024 PAYE STAFF Claude Lobo Finance & Operations Mana Communications Mana Operations & Communications Mana er Youth & Children's Pastor Finance Administrator March 2017 November 2023 Quentin Bradle Quentin Bradley er October 2021 November 2023 January2023 November 2023 November 2023 Luke Fennel Wendy Teng Church Wardens Sara Ward Matthew Newton Penelo evincent Sheila Underwood Church Warden Church Warden Churchwarden Church warden April 2022 April 2020 A ril 2017 A ril 2017 May 2023 May 2023 Elected PCC Members Iszy Metzner ussell Ra endra Jo Bradley Elizabeth Kennedy Isobel Peaty Julian Peaty Ineala Theophilus Quentin Bradle lain Knight Tom Salisbury Mariette Wilkins William Benson Anthony Jewitt Deaner nod Rep April 2014 April 2018 A ril 2019 A ril 2019 ri12019 Apri12019 May 2021 Ma 2021 Jan 2022 Ma 2022 May 2023 April 2023 April 2023 May 2023 Ma 2024 Children's Champion Feb 2024 Jan 2023 Deaner nod Re May 2024 PCC Treasurer Deanery Synod Rep & HR Rep Co-opted PCC Members Helen Dickenson Carol Fletcher PCC Secretary Safeguardin Off icer May 2022 22
ST PAUL'S +ST FAITH'S +BRENTFORD Annual Report Year End 315t December 2023 Financial Review 2023 In the 2021 Financial Review, I highlighted that the parish was predicting a deficit for 2022 of £50,745 and was heavily reliant on grants from the Brentford Parish Trust to cover our annual operating costs. The PCC resolved to eliminate this deficit over a 3-ye3r period and to return the parish to long-term financial stability. In the 2022 Financial Review, the parish had a reduced deficit of £6,378 however this included a grant of £25,486 from the Brentford Parish Trust to help meet our agreed Common Fund contribution and pay for unplanned maintenance activities. This year, l am pleased to report that the parish operated at a surplus of 3,692. Whilst this demonstrates significant progress in returning the parish to f i nancial health,. it is i m porta nt to note that ou r activities were still supported by £101,284 from the Brentford Parish Trust. £70,000 of this grant related to the new partition walls, but the remaining £31,284 was used to support operating costs. Looking Back at 2023 Over the last year, Giving has increased to £115,398 lan increase of 6.9trAI and Lettings has increased to £127,559 lan increase of10.30hl. Our overall income for 2023 was boosted by a number of grants towards specific projects including carbon reduction activities and other eco church related activities. Our overall expenditure for 2023 is higher than 2022 due to the expenditure of the monies received in grants and the replacement cost of the partition walls but if we strip out these items; then expenditure is slightly less than 2022. The replacement of the partition wall was the single biggest cost for 2023 at over £70,000. The cost of these partitions was fully covered by the Brentford Parish Trust and we would not have been able to replace the old partitions otherwise. Inevitably this grant has further diminished the remaining value of the Trust. 23
The following tables provide a summary of our income and expenditure over 2023.. Breakdown of Parish Income Giving and Gift Aid Grants Parish Lettings and Fees Property Rental Donation from Parish Trust Phone Mast Rental 25% 13.5% 28.5% £115,398 £62,148 £131,506 £22,800 £101,284 £14,300 £12,692 £460.128 22% Other Total IooLATr Breakdown of Parlsh Expenditure Common Fund Contribution Grant to Mission Partner Staff Costs Off ice Costs Legal and Professional Fees Curate's Rent 19.1% 2.1% 17.7% 0.9% £85,160 £9,429 £78,899 £3,956 £5,696 £21,000 £35,134 £9,817 £12,467 £23,767 £11,661 £6,695 £6,092 £5,500 £10,966 £100,289 £20,006 £446,534 1.3% 4.7% 7.9% Insurance Cleaning Malntenance and Repairs Rental Property Maintenance Equipment, Sound and AV Courses and Workshops Youth Mlnlstry Costs Depreciation Major Repalrs and Installations Other Total 2.2% 2.8% 5.3% 2.60A 1.50A 1.4°A 1.2°A 2.5% 22.5% 4.5% loo% Looking Forward to 2024 The 2024 budget has a planned expenditure of £321,370 and income of £321,5SO resulting in a modest surplus of £180. The challenges facing us in achieving thissurplus are continued inflationary pressures (although these pressures are expected to reduce thisyearl, unplanned maintenance activities and maybe growing pains as the parish aspires to do more. Maintenance costs are a particular concern. As a parish, we have significant properties to maintain (two churches, a rectory and a rental property). Whilst the budget contains an allowance for maintenance 24
activities; this is not linked to a planned programme of maintenance activities. We need to develop a planned maintenance programme for all parish properties. This programme needs to be forward looking and anticipate maintenance activities over the longer term. Finance Team You will recall that Claude Lobo, our previous Finance and Operations Manager, retired in November lastyear. Asignificant part of last year was spent recruiting a new Finance Manager to replace Claude and managing their transition. Firstly, thankyou to Claude for his thoughtful management of the parish's finances over manyyears and for patiently explaining the intricacies of the parish's finances when I first took over as treasurer. Secondly, l am grateful to our new Finance Team. ably lead by Lisa as our Finance Manager and supported by Wendy. Their enthusiasm and diligence has ensured that a potentially trickytransition has gone smoothly and without incident. The Parish of Brentford Trust The parish benefits from a trust, the Parish of Brentford Trust {Fund 11. This trust is administered by separate trustees from the PCC. Funds in the trust do not form part of the parish's finances but with the support of the trustees have generally been used to fund major refurbishments and provide some income to the parish. In recentyear5, grants from the trust have also been used to make good the gap between our annual operating costs and our generated income. In January2018, The Parish of Brentford Trust had a value of £801.274; at the end of 2023. there was £531,527 remaining. The final instalment for the payment of the replacement of the partitions in St Paul's in early 2024 has reduced this further (approximately£S0,000). The parish must not rely on the Parish of Brentford Trust to fund its annual operating costs. We need continued focus on managing our existing expenditure and growing our income to ensure the parish's finances remain healthy over the longer term. lain Knight Honorary Treasurer 25
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH OF BRENTFORD ST FAITH'S AND ST PAUL'S I report lo Ihe charity Irusle8$ on my ex8minalion of the aoroun15 of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. wliih compris2 the Slalernent ol Cotnprehenslv6 Income. the Slalemenl ol Financlal Position and th8 related notes. Re5pgcllve rospoijslbllltles olParoch181 Church Countll and ex8mln8r The Parochial Church CourKII are responsible for Ihe ppaallOn of the account$. Th6 ch8rily'8 Paro¢hlAI Church Council consider that an audit Is not requlreil lorthis year under s8dK)n 144 of Ihg Charilies A¢1 20Y11lh8 2011 Acti and that an Independent examination is ne8docI. 11 is my responsiblllly io.. ex4min8 the accounts under seGlion 145 01 the 2011 Acl.. rollow the procedure$ laid down in the General D£reCtn$ given by the Charity Comrnission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Acl., ¢0 818le whether partul4rmter8 have Corne io my aliention Bas18 of Indgpendent ex8mln8r's report My exan7inallon was carried out in accordance with the General Dlrecllons glven by (he Charily Commission. An examination includ8$ a ieview of the accounting records kept by the charity and a coinparison of tha accounts presented wilh those records. 11 also includes consid8rallon ol ony unu3ual items or dclOSUre5 in the 8ccounls, and the seeklng ol explan8lfons from you as trustees concerrsing any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the ¢vidence Ihal would be required in an audit and. ton$equenlly, no opinion is glven gs lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view. the report Is limiteif lo Ihose InO118rs sel oul In th8 Statemenl below. Independpnt examlii8V$ statement Since the Charily's gro&s Income exceeded £250.000 your examin8r musl be a membèr ol a body lisiad In se¢lion 145 ol the 2011 Act. l ¢onlirm Ih8118m quolifled lo undertakè th6 8Kamlnatlon becau581 a memberofthe Institute of Charte Accounlanls In England and Waks. whlch is on& of the listed bodies. Your allanlion 1$ drawn to Ihe lacl Ihat the charny has prepared aOuntS in accordance Accounllng and reporflng by Charities preparing Ihelr aoUNt5 In accordance with the Flnanclal Reportinu Sl4ndard applic4b In Ihe UK and Ropublic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 In reference to the accounlin9 and Reporting by Charilies.'S1818menl ol Recoinmended Praclke Issued on 1 April 2005 whlcli 1$ r8f8rred lo In tlie exiallt re9ulalions bul has now b8en wllhdrawn. l under6tanfl thgl this has be8n done in ordar lor IIE Rccounls to prov8 8 Irue and fair vtew In accordance wilh GeTrerally Accepted A¢counling Practicè etf8Ctn18 forptsrtods baginnlno i)n or after 1 January 2015. I have cofflpleled my èxamlnation. I conflm that no malter$ have tome to my attention in tonneclion wSlh th8 exaffiin81ion giving ma cau88 to belleve that in 8Try malÈrial respect.. ac¢ounllng rtcords were not kept in respe¢l olihe charily as requlrtd by sectlon 130 of the 2011 Acl,. or the 8ccouTrls do not 0rd wilh those recoftl$', oi the accounts do not comply with Ihe applicable requir8m8nt$ Concerning the form and Content of accounts 561 oul in the Charities (AoUnt$ and Reports) RegLilalions 2008 olherthan any requirement that rhe accounls giv8 a'lrue and fair view, which is nol a 1nallerconslcred as part of an ind8pendenl ex8Minalion. I have no ¢Dncerns and Iiave Come across no other tnalters in connec1 with the examlnation lo which, in my opinion, altentlon should be In Ihis r8porf In orijer io enable a pioper derslanding of the accoun18 to be reach8d. Paul Alexander BFP. FCA for and on behalf ol Actounlancy Management SeNlc*s Llmlled Chartered Aceounlants South Slreet Houso 51 South Slreel Isleworth iddle$ex TW7 7AA DATE: 30 A//1 I Zgz 28
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1128611 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrostrl¢t8d D88lgnated fund$ futhds Re5trlctsd funds Total 2023 Total 2022 INCOMEANO ENDOWMENtS Notés Oonallon5 lege ¢hadlabl&acllylks 70,000 63,733 278mO 131.UQfj 138,298 121.246 131.5D 22,2J8 26.$•7 T¢gil In¢¢mèarOwdowmonts 322.OJ4 7D.QQD 68,094 311.257 EXPENDrruRE luthJ6 2,25e 2,2Ee 702 ChOfvbaCthllla5 12.910 84,973 444,277 316.70$ Tlt41 ¢XpandIr8 JOÈ.670 71890 64,973 446.bJ3 817,497 Npl 94kn5UIo55è$1 th InYem4 Ggirrfts&Bsi DnnoTrprllPertylThvostThThts GLosSI0pr(Wyiall N•tlnGomellExpgndlturo1 bèfoMfrtnèlor# 13,681 lJ,8•2 16,37al TI4MferS b¢tw¢en fvnd$ 1117441 1.261 11,487 Il IncornEXP0dlturO)&ftqrT1asf•r$ 14,IOB 13.692 16,3781 N4t MDvqm0llt In Fulla$ 13,692 Tol41 lund$ brwghtl¢N•rd atl janry2023 739357 1036 744,426 750.BQ4 ToLI1 fundscarrlqdforward&31 DerembprkW3 740.074 J03 17.741 74$.118 744,428 The slalemenl of comprelEnsive incame indules 4 gains arKJ losses recogni5ed in the year. 27
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1120611 8TATEMENT OF FINAJ4CIAL POSITIOM AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 FIx8d Ags•t8 Tanglble assets Investment property Non-propgty Investments io 20,141 708,250 1.130 729.521 29,726 708,250 1.033 739,009 11 12 urront Assot• Deblws Cash al bank and in hand 13 57,304 39.803 9,651 14,104 97,107 23,755 Cradltors: amounts falllng du• wlthln ono year 14 68,510 18.338 Net Current Assets 28,597 5,417 Total assats less currant Ilabllltlgs 758.118 744A26 FUNDS UnTeslricted General funds Falr value reseNo 316,824 423.250 740.074 316,007 423.250 739,257 Dosignaled 15 303 2,036 Reslrlcied 17.741 3,133 Total Funds 758,118 744A26 The accounts wero approved bythe Parochial Church Council on 16th April 2024 Rev rend Saiah Gulnne¥s laln Knlght PCC Treasurer 28
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DEGEMBER 2023 CHARITY INFORMATION The Church is a charity re9lStered with the Charity Cotrmi8sion, constituted under the PCC Powers measure Act 1956 as amended and Church R8pr888nlation Rules 2017. The charity is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. 2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting convention The accounts have been prtpaied Sn a¢¢ordan¢e with the charivs governing docurnent. the Charitie5 Act 2011 and AcGounling and Reporting by Charits.. Slal8ment of Recornmended Proclice applicable to ¢harilies preparing their account8 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republ of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 20161. The accounts have departed from the charleS IAc¢ounls and Reports) r8gulation5 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement ol Recommended Pra¢tice for Charities 8pplying FRS 102 ralherthan the vetsion of the Statement ol Recommended Practice which is r8fefr8d lo in the reguklions bul has since been wilhdrawn. The accounts are prepared in sterling whSch is the functional currency of th8 charty. Mon8tary amounts in these financial Statement are rounded to the nearest whole pound. Golng concern At Ihe tim& of approving the gccounls the Parochlal Church Council IPCCI have a reasonable expectation that the charity ha5 adeqvale $OUrceS to continue in operational existen for the foreseeable future. Thus the PCG Continue to adopt the going cone8rn ba8is of acc(¥Jnts'ng in ppaj the financial statements. Charitablo funds Endowmenl funds.' Are fund5, the Capital of which must maintained,. only incom& arising frLKn investfftsnl ol th? endowm8nl may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depe19 upon the purpose for which Ihe endowrnent was 8slablish8d. R851ricted fvnds... Represent lal income frryn trusts or 8ndOWnIS which may b8 expended Dnly on those restricted objects provKled in the terms of the trust or bequest, and Ibl donations or grants reNed for 8 8pecifie objecl or invi18d by the PCC for 8 specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific obj8Ct for which they were given. Any balance rernaining unspent al the end ol each year must carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest Separately for each fund. Vvhere there 15 no separate inve51fflenl interest is apporboned to individual funds on an average balance basi5. Unr8sl17clerl funds.' Are general fund5 which can be used for PCC ordinary purpo888. 0&signatad funds... Are unrestricted funds whera money has bèen set aside for specific purpose by the PCC. They may be undesignaled and nKney moved to other such funds at the di$¢relion of the PCC. 29
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Incoming resourcès Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when receNed. Tax refunds are recognised wh8n th8 incorning resou to which they late is refved. Grants and legacies are recognised when there Is sufti¢ient ¢ertainty that they will be reiVed and the incoming resour9 Can meaSUd with sufficient reliabilily. Job retention schem& grants are reccgnised in the period lo which the undertying furlough staff cos1$ reLqle to. Dividends and interest gre accounted lor when received. All other income is recognis wh&n raceivable. All incoming resour$ are ac¢ounled for gross. R080ur¢ès exp8nded Grants 8nd don8lions ale sccounted forwhen paid over. or when awarded, il that award creates a binding or Constructive obligation on the PCC. The diote82n parish share is accounted for when due. ArrUnts 1Ve specifically lor mission are dealt with as restricted money. All other eypenditure is generally r8cognis8d when it is incurred and is account8(5 for gross. Credltor8 and provisions for liabilities and charges A liability is re¢ogni$ed for the arnount thatth8 ch8rily anticipat8S itwill pay to settl8 a dgbt or the amount it has rec8iv8d a$ an advance payment for goods or service5 11 musl prowde. A provision is recognised when.. the is a present obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event., it 15 probable that a transfer of econotnic benefit, usualty in Ihe form ol ¢a$h. will be required in 5ettlernent.' and th8 amount of the setuement ¢an b& estimated reliabw. Flxèd assets For use by the PCC In so lar as conse¢raled and benefi¢e property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of 'ch41ity" by Section 10121 lal and (GI of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capilali88d in the financial statements. m0veale church furnishings hald by the vicar and churchwardens on Special trust for the PCC and which r8quire 8 facumy for disposal are inalienable property. listed in the ¢hurd)'s inventory, which can be inspected lat any regsonable timel. Equipment used within the church premise8 is depreciated on a straighl-line basis ovar 5 years. IndividuHI items of equipment with a purthase price of £1,000 or18ss are written off when the asset is acquired. Inve8tm8nt property The trustep5' policy is that freehold property held for inve81ment purposes is included al the Irustee5' best estimate of market value. based on local house prices or indep8ndent valuations where available. Inv8slm8nt property is not depreciated. Unrealised gains and k)sses are taken to the Slatem8nt or Cornpiehen5pie InGOtne under the heading of gainslllossesl on tangible fixed assets and ale Shown as a separate unrestriclad reseNe on the Ststem&nt of Financial P051tion. 30
NOTES TO THÉ FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Cash and Cash Equivalents Compiises of cash al bank and on hand, dgnand deposits with banks and oth8r 5hort-tomi highty liouid investments with original maturities of the months or les8. Other Investments Investments ar8 valued at market value with gains or105ses rec¢gnlsed In the statement of ¢ompr8hensive incom&. Allocation of support cost8 Support costs are allocated lo individual activities where they directly related lo that activity. Where the support C05t 15 not directly related to an Sndlvldual a¢livily it IS 211ocated to activities on the basi5 of the proportion of total direct fe50urces expended for each acliwty. The Brenrford Parish Trust (formerly St Paul's Centre Tru8t Fundsl These fund8 arose out of the proceeds of sale of the sile of Sl James Gunnersbury. There are 2 funds managed by a separate Board of Trustees. The managing trustees may from time to time at their absolute discretion, permit lat a meeting of the Tru5teesl the release or sale ol all or part of th8 capital of th8 first fund to finats major or urgent repair work andlor capital expenditure to church buildings within the paii5h ol B nIf0rd. The managing trustee5 may frorn time to lime at their absolute dis¢etion, permit lal a rneeling of the trustees). the release of part of the capital ol the first fund to be transferred lo the second fund ICT1001AI. The second fund 15 to be used for general Ècclesi2slitAI purposes and as such, the transferfiom the first fund ¢an be us for meeling the park8h's annual comrnon fund convnilrwnt, if necessary grKI in sponSe to a formal requ881 from the PCC. Tha second fund, both capltal and In¢owE. Lq available for 8XP8nditure at the discretion of the PCG although the lunESs are managed by the trustees. Th8 trustees produc8 separat8 account5 lor trust fund one and figures relating to il are NOT induded in th888 accounts. CTltical accountiny estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, th8 PCC ar8 required to make judgements, eslim8t88 ar assumptions about the carrying value of a55ets and liabilities that are not readily 8pparent frorn olh8r Sour5. The e51imate5 and assoaateo assumptions are b88ed on historical exporience and oth8r factors that ate considered to be relevant. Actual re8uIts may differ from these estimates. The e$tknat88 and underlying assumption5 are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting 8slirnates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affec15 only that period or in the perbd of thè revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. 3 In¢omÈ from Donatlons and Leg8Ci88 Unr05trict8d funds Dèslgnated Restrlctod fLJnds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Gift aid donations Donation$ non-gift 8 Plate giving Gift aid lax recoverable Grants other funds generated 72,185 18,544 1,908 21.236 31,284 1,275 73,480 18,544 1,908 21,486 163,432 70,1 14,406 3,409 20.017 30,328 250 62,148 70,000 145,157 128.335 70.000 63,733 9.476 278,890 138.296 138,29£ YeareTht 313lDrnbe[2o?2 31
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 4 In¢om¥ from Charltsble Activltig$ Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted fund5 Total 2023 Total 2022 F88S Church hall letting5 Other conlfibJtlons 2,730 127,559 1,217 131,506 121,246 2,730 127,559 1.217 131.506 4,802 115,628 816 121,246 121.246 Year 31st December 2022 5 Income from Other trading activities Unr88trlctèd funds D881gnat•d funds Restricted funds Total 2023 Totsl 2022 Sunday hospitality y$are 91st De¢emiv20¥2 6 Investment Income Unr0Strlcted lund$ Do$lgnat8d funds Rostrlcted Total 2023 Total 2022 funds Dividends Bank and building So¢tY interest Rental income 31 304 22.800 23.135 31 304 22,800 23,135 31 77 17.450 17,558 17,558 Year and 3181 0Mr2022 7 Other Income Unrestricled funds Designated Restricted Total 2023 Total 2022 fiJnd8 funds Insurance Claims Banking loyalty paymants Other funds generated Phon8 Mast Rent 13.205 23 6.627 14.300 34,155 34,156 20 7,916 14.300 22,236 33.390 20 12.277 14,300 26,597 4.361 4,361 Yearend 31$1 December 2022 765 8 Expenditure on Raising funds UnrestrictÈd funds Deslgnated Restricted fund8 funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Costs of Fundraising Publicity and other costs 80 2.176 792 2,176 2,256 2,256 792 792 Yeai 31sl Dember 2022 32
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 9 Expenditure on Charltsble actlvltle8 Unrestricted Designated Restrictod funds funds funds Totsl 2023 Total 2022 Grant lo mission partners Apprentice scherne Rectors Discretionary Fund Common fund Paiish stsff costs Youth worker costs Other staff costs Legal & Professional Parish office ¢osts Clergy expenses Clergy house mainienance Adult Youth 11-18 Church outings and vi8its Children & families After School Hub After Sthool Hub SalarE5 Insurance Sunday hospitality LKences Depreciation Sanctuary m818riaL5 IV8Stry suppllesl Equiprnent C05t5 Sound and AV equiprr*nt Music expenses Tea¢hing resources Other worship g)sts Other church expendilute Churchyard upkeep Vicarage water ¢harges Curates nt Cleaning Minor repairs all bU11ngS Cuiale5 aG¢ommodalion expenses 8,189 1,240 9.429 9,533 4,167 119 119 85.180 52.679 25.005 1.215 5.696 3.956 579 1,636 6.092 5,500 85,160 52,136 85,2 49,651 543 25,005 1,000 215 5,696 3,956 579 1,636 683 5,341 9S 2.072 1.669 258 259 3,452 100 5,409 159 733 1,220 289 931 1.159 6.253 9.064 1.076 1,833 11,967 157 4.396 7,001 421 84 86 1,320 1,802 732 21,000 10,048 7,855 2,671 33,471 12,917 9,817 791 3,261 10,966 291 5,150 1,544 277 221 547 2.363 1.580 818 21.0IM) 12.2 3.844 934 34.184 18.114 11,661 871 1.170 9,817 791 3,261 10,966 291 5,150 1,544 277 221 547 3,113 2,777 818 21,0) 12,467 3,844 934 35,134 18.287 11.661 896 1.170 750 1,177 20 172 950 116 Maintenance Rental Property rnaInlenan and fees Bank Chaige5 & Payment Pro$$ing fee Independent exarninalion fee Insuran Claim E¥pendilure Church interior and exterior decorating Hall + interior and exterior decorating Church Major Repsirs & installations 57 25 191 1.170 11,915 13 11.317 72,913 72.990 378 27.376 64,gY3 16.801 100,289 444,277 306,314 316,705 316.705 Year erwj 31st Dwtsr2022 A41ng rAfferenoI£l mayapp2ar in IhEse accovnls 2g9.526 33
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 10 Tanglble fixed a$$ets Othor equipment Total Cost At 1 Janusry 2023 Addltions At 31 December 2023 71.872 1.381 73,253 71,872 1,381 73,253 Dopreciation Al 1 January 2023 Chaige At 31 Decèmber 2023 42,146 10,966 53.112 42.146 10,966 63,112 Net book valve At 31 Dember 2023 At 31 D8cembor 2022 20,141 29,726 20.141 29,Y28 11 Inveslment Property ma81 value 8t 1 January 2023 Additions Disp0581s Revaluation Market value 31 Dxember 2023 708,250 708.260 The PCC is the beneficial owner of the freehold property situated at 34 Brook Road South, Brentford. The valuation in the ac¢ounts a$ at 31st December 2023 is based on the trustees best estimate of market 12 Investments C8F Fund Totsl 2023 Total 2022 Market value at 1 January 2023 Additions Di5posa15 RevalualiotTrs Market valug 31 December 2023 1.033 1,033 1,171 97 1,130 97 1,130 11381 1,033 13 Debtors duo within one year Totsl 2023 Totsl 2022 Gift aid tsx re¢tsverable Letting$ income due Olhèrdabtors 5,309 1,898 50,097 57.304 3.789 5.101 761 9,651 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 14 Creditors due withSn on• yoar Total 2023 Total 2022 Trade uedilors Acuuals Taxes and social s8cuiity other creditors 1,076 62.847 5,858 9,954 2,526 4,587 68,510 18,338 15 The mov8m8nts In restrictsd and designated fund5 during th• arweo.. Recelpts Donations1 01 Jan 2023 Fundraiging Payments Tran$fer8 31 Dec 2023 R$$trl¢ted Thriving Communi118s Fund After School Hub Rectors Discretionary Fun Garden Bridge Fund A> Youth Event Sunday School Fund Harvest Sunday Box Collection Spark Fund Carly)n Redu¢tk)n Fund Warrn Spaces Youth Worker Support Fund Youth Welcare Fund R8he&ma Project Fund 8,585 16.8611 19311 1,724 1,064 1,99S 97 22 850 850 108 200 872 51 11,702 200 135 737 S1 40,000 128,2981 19501 126.5481 950 16,0(X) 1,006 1,250 68,094 10,712 164 1.006 11,2661 164,9731 16 11,487 3.133 17.741 Deslgnated Sl Pauls Refurbishrnent Eco Church 1,656 70.0(K) 172.9131 1771 172,990 1,257 303 303 1036 70,000 1,257 The transfers relate lo the following.. Rector Discretionary Fund- additional expeNditure covered by general fund. Harvest Sunday Food Bank- tfansf$r of income originally designated as general fund income Youth Worker Support Fund- General fund transfer to cover unfund8d youth workei costs Reheema Project Fund- transfer from General fund to cover bank charges St Pauls Refurbishment Fund- General fund transfer to ¢onlribule to the ¢o$l of the thurch partition wall. FUNDS DETAIL.. Thriving Communities Fund This ie51rided fund was set up in March 2021 with donations mainty from LDF, the PCC and an indniidual donor to cover the incr88se in utilities, wifi and cleaning Costs at Sl Faith's Chur¢h as a result of th8 US8 of the premi8es by H88tia for thairwork wilh survivors ol modern slavery. After School Hub Fund Thls reslri¢ted fund was set up in July 2020 with grants mainly from Houn51ow Welcare Trust and Needs and Taylor Educational Charily lo start an 8fler school work hub in the Narthex on Mondays lo Fridays from 3..30- 5pm which would provide a safe space for youlh to enjoy their time after school socialising and doing hornework. Rector'5 Di$¢rètionary Fund The PCC a9rÈÈd in May 2020 to establish a discretionary fund for disbursement by the Rector who consults with one other church warden b8fore making individual grants of up lo £250 eath in response to requests from needy individuafs. It has also nefited from donations from members of our congregation. 35
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Carbon R6du¢tion Fund Thts restricted fund w8s set up by a carbon reduction grant reIved during 2023 for the purpose of improvino the Church buildings carbon footprint. Aréa Youth Event Funds received from the Di0Se of London Kensington Area and individual donors to cOr the cost of food and enlertainrnenl activitps for the Area Youth Event held at Sl P8uI'5 Church on 29 January 2022 Garden Bridge Fund The fund was sel up from s donation received in 2023. Harvest Sunday Food Box Collection Th8 coll8ction5 al our setvios on Harvest Sunday We restricted to fund th8 activities of Hounslow Cornfflunrty FoO80X Spark Fund A mini grant was received frorn The Spark Fund to cover the expenses of a Clothes Swap organised by the youth al our St Paul's Church Warm Spaces A grant was rele in OeGemberfrom Houn81ow Council lo create a Warm spa In our spi Café for Ioc81 residents who rnay be sliuggling this winter Youth Worker Support Fund Grants reived to contribute towards th8 C05t of a new Youth Worker in 2023 yoth Weltare Fund A grant recewed to piovide outdoorequlpment for youth a¢tivitie8. St Pauls Refurbishrnent Fund Thi5 designated fund was set up to Set aside monies for th8 iefutbi5hment of St Pauls buiklings. Eco Chur¢h Fund This desiunated fund was creatsd to set aside rwnie5 forthe Eco Church project. 16 Analy818 of NetAs8ets be88n Funds- Unrestricted Unrestricted fair valu8 designated Restricted Totals Unrestrictsd Fixed As$ets'. Tangble fed as88t8 Investment property Non-property investrnents 20,141 285.000 1,130 20,141 708,250 1,130 423.250 urrenl As$ets'. Bank Accounts Debtors 18,712 8,304 3.350 49,000 17,741 39,803 57,304 Current Liabililie5-. Ciedilors due wlthin 1 year 116,4631 152,047) 168,5101 316.824 423,2SO 303 17.741 758,118 17 Dlo¢e$e of London - Common Fund The contribution to th8 Diocese of London Common Fund for th8 Parish was paid full in 2023 ommon Fund 2023 2022 Common fund contribution 85,160 85,200 85.160 85,200 36
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 18 Tran8actlons wlth PCC m8mbers (Trustees) No PCC member Itrusteel, or any persons connected with them. received remuneration as employees lor forservicesl that was not paid at a market rate. The empbyment of truste8s is permilled by th8 charity's gov6ming document. Quentin Bradley ITru51eel is ernployed by the Parish as OpÈr21K)ns and Communications hAanager. During 2023 he received 9r05s salary of £23.11512022.. £16.998 plus £300 f8e for technical woikl Matthew Newton (Trustsel worked part-time in our weekly K5 Cafa during 2023 forwhl¢h he r1Ved fees of £21512022..£5171 15zy Metzner (Trustee) received £25012022".£3901 as verger f8e$. Rev. Chris Curry (Trusteel is provided with accommodation as is customary for his ro a5 Cuiale. The cost of this ac¢ommodatson duri 2023 was £21.00012022". £21,0) All expenses reimbursed to the trustees of the charity related to reimbur88d expenditure incurr8d in p8rfoimance of their duli8s as empk)yees, volunteers or Clergy with no profil element. No trustee eypen$e$ in relation to trustse duties w8r8 Pa durin9 2023.12022. NIL) Trusts8 donations to the church during the y8ar totalled £34,427.12022..£25.3631 19 Employees Numb8r ofemployefrs The average number of employees during the y8arwas'. 2023 2022 Pari%h orri(t Staff and Youth Worker 'Parr5h staff c0515' and'youlh Worker salaries, in note g to the accounts include the following.. Wage8 and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 75,193 215 1,609 48,198 979 There We no employees who received eniDIoy88 ben8fits excluding employer pension ¢ost$ of mor8 than £60,000. Pension The Charity operates a defined contribution scherne for qualifying etnployee5. The assets ol the heme are held $Èparalely frorn those of the chairty. The charge to the profit and 105s in iespe¢t of defined contribution schem&s was £1.609 12022."£9791 37
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 21 Prln¢lpal pla¢e of buslnoss: The P8rish Office St Paul's Road BtrO[ mdIeSeX TW8 OPN 22 The surplu8lldeficitl forthe year is stated after Governance costs: 2023 2022 Independent examination fee 1,170 1.170 23 Support Costs Support costs Governanc8 co8ts 2023 2022 Parish office costs Offic8 equiptnent $ts irtependent examination fee 3,956 5,150 3,956 5,150 1,170 2,072 4,396 1.170 1,170 Allocatod to Charitablo Activities 9,106 1.170 10,276 7,638 24 Related parti&$ As in previous years, the trustees are appcialive of the technical expertise donated to the church by Jo81 Guinnes5, a related party to Sarah Guinness IRectortrru$teel. 25 Key Management Personnel The Flnance & Op8rations Manager Imr Claude Lobol was ePI0Yed by the ¢harty until his retirement in November 2023. Hi$ remuneration (including employerfs p8nsion contribution I was £25,861 12022.. £26,096). 38
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THE BRENTFORD PARISH TRUST Year ended 31112120223 This fund is under the ¢trol ol independent Trustees., these figu$ a shown as a note only Statemgnt olFinancialActivity 2023 2023 2022 Incorne from Inve51rn8nts Dividends 15,281 15,737 Expendilu Giant to St Pauls 115.2811 115,7371 Donation to St Pauls 121,7801 19,7501 121,7801 19,7501 Unr8alised gain on revaluation 31,549 169,6471 Profit on investment sales 12481 11,0591 Net rnOV8rnent of funds 9,521 180,4561 Balance blhvd S22,006 602,462 Endowrnent Fund valu8 el 531,527 S22,6 Balance Sheet at 31/121223 2023 2022 Investments CCLA Investment fund shares 531.527 522,006 Endowment fund Balance 531,527 522,006 The grant to Sl Pau15 is al the Tru5tees' discretion. The Capital may only be used for catal expenditure within the Parish.