St Edward the Confessor
The Parish Church of Romford
www.stedwardsromford.com
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Romford
(Charity No. 1128998)

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Contents
CONTENTS
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
AIMS & PURPOSES
PCC MEETINGS AND MEMBERSHIP
CHURCHWARDEN REPORT
FABRIC COMMIThEE REPORT
ECO CHURCH
MUSIC REPORT
DEANERY SYNOD REPORT
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ELECTORAL ROLL 2023
12
SIDESPEOPLE REPORT
13
MOTHERS, UNION BRANCH REPORT
13
FLOWER ARRANGERS REPORT
14
PHOENIX CLUB
14
WALKING THE TALK (BIBLE STUDY GROUP)
15
JUNIOR CHURCH
15
DIDDY DISCIPLES
16
PLAYGROUP REPORT
16
CATERPILLARS
17
EVOLVE
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SAFEGUARDING
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COLLIER ROW & ROMFORD FOODBANK
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SOCIAL MEDIA GROUP REPORT
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
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Appendix 1.. Agenda of the Annual Meeting 2024
Appendix 2.. Draft Minutes of the Annual Meeting 2023
The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Edward the Confessor
(commonly called the Church of St Edward the Confessor, or St Edward's Church) is
the sole pla￿ of worship in the Benefice and Parish of Romford. The paiish is part of
the Deanery of Havering, of the Archdeaconry of Barking, of the Barking episcopal
area in the Diocese of Chelmsford, in the Church of England.
Parochial Church Council
Aims & Purposes
The Parochial Church Council (henceforth "PCC.) has the responsibility of co-
operating with the vicar (David Simpson), in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish,
the whole mission of the Church.. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The
PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England, operating under the
Parochial Church Council Powers Measure and structured, governed and managed
in accordan￿ with this and (until 1 January 2020) the Church Representation Rules
2017- it is also a charity registered with the Charity Commission, under the fonnal
name 'lhe Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Romford., and
the registered charty number 1128998. All members of the PCC are trustees of the
charity and are corporately responsible for making decisions on all matters of
general concern and Importan￿ to the parish, including deciding on how the funds
of the PCC are to be spent" they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's
guidance under the Charities Act 2011 on public benefrt when considering the
Charity's objectives and activities.
The church's objectives and activities, achievements and performance are examined
in the various annual reports following.
The PCC owns the curate's house.

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St Edwards Parish Offi￿. Church House
Market Place
Rotnford
RM13AB
Offi￿@stedWardSrOmfOrd.corn
01708 744973
Incumbent..
The Reverend David Simpson
15 Oaklands Avenue
Romford
RM14DB
Honorary Treasurer..
Danny Dixon{until 15.11.2023)
Simon Bravery (from 15.11.2023)
Bank:
Natwest (Romford Town Centre Branch)
10 South Street
Romford
RM1 1RD
Independent Examiner:
K. T. LeeAMCA
Mawney Accountsncy
1 Beech Street
Romford
RM7 7LA

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PCC Meetings and Membership
The PCC had seven ordinary meetings during the year of 2023, at approximately
month intervals, with an extra one squeezed in. The dates of the PCC meetings were
18th January, 22nd March, 1Ph May, 29th June, 12th July, 20th September and 15th
November. All meetings look pla￿ in person in Church House with the July one held
at the Vicarage. Unfortunately the weather did not allow us to sit in the garden but
was held inside the vicarage. Larisa, the vicar's wife, had organised a wonderful
Russian buffet supper for everyone. We were all very grateful to Larisa for organising
this for us after a long meeting.
Mean attendance across all PCC meetings was 69.92 % {2022: 710/0) of members
available with a marked drop in attendance in June (59.090/0) whereas from
September onwards attendance was around 720k.
The members of the parish House of Clergy during this calendar year we￿.
Revd David Simpson (Fr David) Vicar,. Chair
Revd David Perry (Fr Michael) Associate Priest- ex officio
The lay members of the PCC this year who held their seats 'ex officio, (i.e. by virtue
of another office) were:
Brian Sallery
Resigned 18 January 2023
Churchwarden
Deanery Synod Representative
Susan Ryan
R•signed 4 February 2023
Churchwarden
Alexandra Quinn
Churchwarden (elected 2023)
Johanna Hardy-van den Beld
Deanery Synod Representative (elected 2023)
PCC Secretary
Electoral Roll Officer
Sue Arbon
Deanery Synod Representative (elected 2023)
Ann Dalgliesh
Deanery Synod Representative (elected 2023)
During this year, one lay member was co-opted onto PCC:
Danny Dixon
Hon. Treasurer
The elected members of the parish House of Laity during this calendar year were..
Damola Aboaba
Jenny Card
Assistant Churchwarden (elected 2022)
Parish Safeguarding Officer (elected 2022)

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Nicola Sharp
Georgina Olaniyan
Natalie Stump
David Famakinwa
Lynne Trew
Dean Moran
Judy Shofolahan
Linda Rees
Simon Bravery
Nicola Bates
Peter Quinn
Paul Gambini
Joanne Sheppard
Foodbank Manager (elected 2023)
elected 2021
elected 2021- resigned September 2023
elected 2021
elected 2022
elected 2022
elected 2022
elected 2023
elected 2023
elected 2023
elected 2023
elected 2023
Social Media Lead - elected 2023
We started 2023 with Churchwardens, Brian Sallery and Susan Ryan, but both
resigned in January and February 2023 respectively. There was no Churchwarden
until the APCM on 215t May 2023 when Alex QLJinn was duly elected as
Churchwarden. There were no other candidates.
Commltt80s ofthe PCC
The Financial & Standing Committee of the PCC consists of the Vicar & Chair, the
churchwarden, the Hon. Treasurer, the PCC Secretary and the assistant
churchwarden. The Standing Committee meets at least On￿ a month.
The Financial Strategy Group is open to non-PCC members and we welcome
anyone who would like to make a contribution towards new ideas for additional
fundraising. The Group consists of the Vicar & Chair, the churchwarden, the Hon.
Treasurer, the Stewardship Administrator and a member of our congregation.
The Music Project Group has continued to explore and make recommendations to
the PCC for the future of our music offering at Sl. Edward's. The Group consists of
the Vicar & Chair, the assistant churchwarden, the Acting Director of Music and our
regular organist Stephen King.
The Fabric Committee was re-established in 2023 and consists of a number of PCC
members, a member of our congregation who is a retired quantity surveyor and the
Vicar & Chair.
Johanna Hardy- PCC Se¢￿tary
March 2024

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Churchwarden Report
My tenn as churthwarden started at the APCM in May 2023 which has been both
enjoyable and challenging in equal amounts. Churchwardens are elected each year
but under the Church Representation Rules can only serve a maximum of 6 years
continually and cannot then be re-elected until after a ￿0-year period. This rule can
be amended at each APCM by Resolution and a vote to take effect the following
year.
2023 was another busy time for St. Edward's, we had the good news that a new
boiler was installed late Autumn just in time for the winter cold weather. This project
was helped by the generosity of the parishioners.
Our new caretaker, Paul Collins, joined us on 1st February, shortly followed by our
new parish administrator, Angela Butt, on 1st April 2023. Both have been an
enomious support in the past year to help run the parish.
At the time of writing this report, we received the sad news of Fr. David announcing
his departure on 1 Oth March 2024. As we enter an Interregnum, the church family will
pull together to enable the church to continue running smoothly.
A special mention to Fr. David Pery, our Associate Priest, for his contribution to our
church throughout 2023 which was far greater than the hours he was contracted to
do, and his continued support at this time. We also have Archdeacon Chris Burke
helping us through the Interregnum.
Church Attendan
Church attendance has been steadily increasing including our children's services.
Unfortunately, our Livestreaming of the 1 Oam sep4ice was ceased due to lack of
volunteers but expected to be back up and running during 2024.
Fr David introduced a monthly All Age service on Sundays at 10am which has
become a popular service with many people and is one of the best attended.
Unfortunately, our Director of Music, Gary Cheung, departed at Easter 2023. We are
very grateful for Claire & Andrew Morrisson for stepping in during the transition.
In June 2023 we hosted a Confimation Service presided over by Bishop Lynne, the
Bishop of Barking.
Volunteers
We rely very much on the hard work, dedication and goodwill of volunteers to keep
this church open, to continue to make it look beautiful and to offer support to those
who need it. Our quest for offers of help with church activities and duties continues
and the more volunteers we have the easier the workload on the current dedicated
group of parishioners. We are always looking for more sides persons and people to
help with refreshments. Those who feel called to participate more actively in the
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to become part of the team of volunteers at church will be greatly appreciated and is
a fantsstic way of getting to know other people.
Fabric
oods and ornaments of the church
Routine maintenance has been carried out throughout the year including the
installation of the new gas boiler following the total breakdown of the old boiler,
updating the control panels for the church heating, fire extinguishers. fire alam
system, pest control, PAT testing and organ and piano tuning.
The curate's house at 54 Parkside Avenue remains rented out commercially and
provides regular rental income. It should be mentioned that Paul Trew has worked
tirelessly in ensuring our tenants are happy and we are confomiing to appropriate
legislations.
Works carried out l items purchased or donations during 2023 included:
New photocopier contract
Cleaning and repairs to the fabric of the altar fronts
Paschal Candle stand donated by the Medcraft family in memory of Peterfs
long service to St Edward's church.
The PA system is back fully functional including the loop system.
On behalf of the PCC, we would like to thank everyone for the help and support
given to St. Edward's Church in 2023. We also thank Fr. David for his hard work,
time and dedication to St. Edward's and wish him good luck in his new venture.
Alexandra Quinn
Churchwarden
February 2024

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Fabric report
l am sure we all enjoy spending time and fellowship, both on a Sunday and
throughout the week, within our beautiful church building. Our church is a place of
safety and a haven of peace and tranquility within a busy community, town and wider
world. We have a moral duty and responsibility as Christians to preserve, protecl and
enhan￿ our church buildings as a pla￿ of collective worship as well as the wider
church estate. On this premise and for this reason the Fabric Group Committee has
emerged as a dedicated and working group Sin￿ September 2023. At present the
membership consists of: Fr. David Simpson, Vincent Fitzmaurice, Tom Green, Dean
Moran, Josh Scott and Lynne Trew. As has been communicated via the weekly news
sheet, we are actively looking for further members to assist with our current and
future plans. Please contact the Parish Administrator if this is something that
interests you or you wish to find out more infom)ation. As a well-known supermarket
says, 'Every little helps!,
We have nothing that was nol given us. Our gifts are ultimately God's, we are only
°stewards° _ responsible for the prudent management of property that is not our own.
sin￿ its In￿ptIon last autumn the Fabric Group has met every 6 weeks to prioritise
fabric related work based on the quinquennial report (2020) and professional advice
and guidance from Simon Marks (DipArch RIBA AABC}, our architect.
At present the following premises related projects are being explored for future
completion depending on budgetary constraints:
West-end gable repairs
Maintenance and upkeep of 54 Parkside Avenue
Roofing repairs
Srte security (to deter anti-social behaviour)
Church signage and outward facing publicity
Potential car park refurbishment and potential income generation
All of the above and future projects rely heavily on generous giving as well as the
active exploration of grant application funding strategies. The Fabric Group
supported by the PCC will strive to Use our limited resources (both physical and
financial) to obtain good value for money and preserve and enhan￿ the church for
our current congregation and wider community as well as maintaining it for future
generations.
Christians are called to be good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to His
people- including time, talents and fInan￿s. In turn, Christians are to use His
resources wisely and for His glory. When that happens. God promises lo bless us
with more (John 13..17).
Dean Moran - February 2024
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Eco Church report
This is a new venture for St Edward's and we have only been reviewing our
'greenness" since the early summer, so have yet to make any significant progress.
Over the last few months we have been establishing where we currently are so that
we can decide what actions need to be taken to improve our position.
The first project carried out was the cornplelion of the Di0￿san Energy Toolkit which
is used to measure our energy efficiencylcarbon footprint. Using our 2022 gas and
electric bills and taking into account the inefficient boiler that was in place at Ihe time,
we established that St Edwards's net C02 emissions were very high and, currently,
we have no renewables etc. to offset against this. However, a new condensing boiler
was instslled in September which should make some difference when we next
complete the exercise. The other project we have been working on is an ECO
Church Survey which comprises 100 questions in 5 sections; ￿ Worship & Teaching
Buildings w Land E> Community & Global Engagement o Lifestyle
Our aim is to achieve an overall Bronze Award but to get this, we need to be at
Bronze level on all 5 sections and, currently, we are qulte a way from achieving that
although we have achieved Silver for the Worship sectionl
The Diocese has been very supportive and we were fortunate to have Jason Frost,
Havering Deanery Environmental Advocate, speak at the 08.00 and 10.00 ServI￿S
on 26th November 2023. Jason has also made suggestions on some of the small
actions we can take to improve the sustainability of every day operations, many of
which we are already implementing. Going forwards, we hope to review all areas of
the church and the activities carried out within them to agree with relevant leaders
any changes we can make to further improve our sustainability.
Lynne Trew - February 2024
Music report
Gary Cheung resigned as Director of Music at Easter 2023 having been in post for
one year. Since then, the day-to-day responsibility for organising the choir and music
has fallen to Andrew Morrisson as and when his other commitments allow. Stephen
King from Brenlwood Cathedral has also assisted on a number of occasions.
Unfortunately, over the last year, a number of the adult singers have reS￿ned or
reduced their commitment. This has meant that the opportunities to perform music in
4-part harmony have been limited. A positive outcome however has been the
collaboration with the choir of All Saints, West Ham, and their director Jon Cullen.
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sing on Sunday evenings at their own church and choir members have been happy
to join us for Choral Evensongs and the Fauré Requiem.
Successful funding applications, primarily lo the Ouseley Trust and the Williams
Church Music Trust, have allowed us to appoint two junior choral scholars. This has
made a tremendous difference to the soprano line and the consequent support for
the younger singers. Attempts to recruit a tenor and a bass choral scholar were not
successful. Although a bass choral scholar was appointed briefly a change of
accommodation made travel to Romford no longer viable.
Many of the Sunday se[vi￿S have been sung by the choristers only and they have
acquitted themselves excellently. Several choristers are now working towards
external examinations of the Royal School of Church Music with the assistance of
Claire Morrisson. Notwithstanding smaller choir numbers, there have been some
outstanding music services including the Faurè Requiem, Advent Carol se￿1￿,
Nine Lessons and Carols and Midnight Eucharist.
We have been grateful for the involvement of Kristine Sheroyan who has been
assisting with chorister training. It is hoped to formalise her involvement in the music
now that her UK residency has been confirmed. A further aspect of the music has
been the Ukrainian Children's Choir led by Tetiana Kliuiko who rehearse in the
church on Sundays and have perfomed at several services. Two of the Ukrainian
boys have joined the church choir. It is hoped to integrate fijrther the Ukrainian
children in the future and funding obtained from Havering Council will support this.
Recruitment of choristers continues. and fruitful discussions have been held with
Mawney Road School leading to several enquiries about joining the church choir. It
is planned to strengthen links with the school through an outreach initiative.
Attempts to appoint a new Director of Music have been ongoing and it is anticipated
that there will be positive news early in the New Year. It is also the intention to
resurrect the St Edward's Music Society in order to promote the church as a venue
for concerts and to raise funds for the music of the church.
Andrew Morrisson
January 2024
Deanery Synod
Havering Deanery Synod is a church council which is convened jointly by the Area
Dean and the Lay Chair of the Synod. It consists of all clergy licensed to a benefice
within the Deanery plus elected lay members. It acts as an intermediary be￿een the
parochial church councils of each parish in its Deanery and the Synod of the
Di0￿se. Deanery Synod representstives from St Edward's Church are.. Johanna
Hardy, Sue Arbon and Ann Dalgliesh. We still have one vacancy.
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Synod meets 4 times per year, usually in January, May, September and November.
Meetings include:
An opening act of Worship • Visiting speakers, sometimes from the Diocese,
sometimes from other organisations • Reports from Diocesan and General Synods
Sharing of new developments and good practice • The Deanery's Action Plan
Financial matters including Parish Share.
The first meeting of the year took place at St George, Harold Hill on 20 February
2023. The following topics were discussed..
Deanery Synod Representative elections in June 2023 - number of
representatives from each parish are based on Electoral Roll figures declared
at the 2022 APCM.
Grant monies available from London Over the Border (LOB) and Mission
Opportunity Fund (MOF). LOB monies have not gone to Havering for some
time as criteria for funding are based on the Church Urban Fund deprivation
rating. Very few parishes in Havering qualify. The MOF has been re-framed
as agreed by Diocesan Synod, and the criteria require that the grant should
benefit the whole or a large part of the Deanery. The maximum annual grant
per Deanery is £15,650.
New Energy Foolprint Tool
Parish Share Scheme
Living in Love and Faith and the discussion and vote at General Synod
Travelling Well Together
Youth Synod
Speaker was Monica Abdala from Street and Rail Pastors.
The second Meeting was held at St Luke's Cranham on 19th June 2023 and the
following topics were discussed:
Update on Parish Share calculations
Diocesan Net Zero Action Plan
Speaker was Revd Phil Wright who leads the Hospital Chaplaincy team at our
local Trust hospitals
The third meeting took place at St Andrew's Homchurch on 18th September 2023.
Topic5 discussed were..
2024 Parish Share figures. Our total Havering Deanery request for 2024 is
£1.4M spread over 23 parishes.
Substantial increase in Energy Footyrint Tool submissions from Havering.
Prayers for Love and Faith: an update was provided as these will be
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differences in theological views on these prayers, the common aim is to
preserve the unity of the Church of England.
The fourth and final meeting took pla￿ at All Saints Cranham on 20th November
2023 and the following topics were discussed=
LLF was a major topic at this meeting following the Church of England's
General Synod motion welcoming the proposal that would enable same-sex
couples to come to church after a civil marriage or partnership to give thanks,
dedicate their relationship to God and receive God's blessing. Please note
that more details are on the Diocesan website.
Our speaker that evening was Bishop Lynne Cullens. the Bishop of Barking,
who spoke on this topic.
Sue Arbon
Deanery Synod Representative
March 2024
Electoral Roll 2023
St. Edward's Church Electoral Roll 2023 currently includes a tolal of 217 names. of
which 141 are non-parish and 76 are parish members (64.980/0135.02a/o split). This
compares to a similar number of 215 reported at last year's APCM (the number was
211 in the 2022 Annual report). We had 11 new members added to the Electoral Roll
and 9 members removed during 2023. It is encouraging that we have new members
joining our church throughout the year but most tend not to live in our parish.
In 2019 the General Synod passed the Church Representation and Ministers
Measure 2019. This took effect on 1st January 2020. One of the specific key changes
was the simplification of the rules regarding revision and preparation of the Electoral
Rolls. The Roll may now be published electronically, as an alternative to paper form.
Electoral Rolls, when they are published, must only display the names of those
individuals who have been entered on the roll. No personal data will be displayed. At
st. Edward's we have continued to display the names on the Roll on the noti￿ board
at the back of Church for a number of weeks prior to the APCM rather than
publishing the Roll electronically.
The Electoral Roll enables us to communicate with our church members quickly and
easily. All members on the Church Electoral Roll were sent the weekly notice sheet
by email in the past year.
Johanna Hardy
Electoral Roll Offi￿r
March 2024

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Sidespeople Report
The Sidesperson stands at the Church door, ready to greet and give you a SeNice
sheet, and is always happy to find you just the right seat.
There have been some large funerals in 2023 which have been interesting involving
horses, lorries and numerous gold Cadillacs. The seats are all used leaving standing
room only, and the services involve readings, looking at photos or watching videos of
the deceased.
My thanks to all the Sidespeople for their support bLrt we need more!
I have asked the PCC to reappoint all current Sidespeople for the next year.
David Hawker
Sidespeople Coordinator
February 2024
Mothers, Union Branch Report
Morning meetings, arranged and led by Mary Leach, were held monthly, with
corporate communion in Church followed by refreshments and fellowship. We
welcomed Rose Gorton, our Diocesan Vice President, in June., and our President,
Maxine Paul in November.
We have enjoyed monthly evening meetings in members, homes. We have had
discussions about 'MU projects,, quizzes and a meeting to discuss and celebrate
Lady Day and International Women's Day.
Our branch AGM was held in May. Reverend David Simpson conducted a
communion service and chaired the meeting.
Michelle Harper hosted a Pancake Paty at her home in February.
A summer party was hosted by Jane Olley in July.
Two trips to The Queen's Theatre in Homchurch in June and November were well-
attended, and a Christmas lunch and evening meal at local restaurants were enjoyed
in December.

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Although some of our older members have found it increasingly difficult to attend
meetings this year, we have continued to communicate by telephone and distribute
regular newsletters and programme information. Our Whatsapp group is our main
channel of communication for keeping us connected and informed. It has proved
invaluable in allowing us to share information of, not only branch acttvities, but
especially of Diocesan infomiation and the work of the Mothers, Union globally.
We had 35 members during 2023.
Jane Olley
February 2024
Flower Arrangers Report
Very many thanks to members of the congregation for your generous support with
dedications and donations to the flower fund. This enables us to continue to have
flowers in church on a weekly basis although we are now having to scale down the
number of arrangements at some of the main church festivals due to lack of help.
There are still only dedicated flower arrangers, Rosemary Clayton and Sylvia
Clay, and two more people who are willing to help on occasions. Unless anyone
comes forward to lend a hand. we are only able to provide one large pedestal by the
choir stalls and flowers in the Lady Chapel as often as we can. We can only reiterate
that it may not be possible to fulfil requests for dedications on specific dates but we
will always do our best.
If you are interested in helping to arrange flowets, please contact Rosemary or
Sylvia.
Rosemary Clayton
January 2024
Phoenix Club
The Phoenix club has had another successful year, we have got 30 members.
In March Theresa who had run the club for 14 years decided to retire, but fortunately
Pat Harris who had been a member for several years agreed to help in the running of
the club.
In February St Edward's Primary School invited 12 of us to go along to tell the pupils
what our childhood had been like and what we had done for a living. The pupils were
amazed to hear that one person had been awarded the MBE and brought photos
along, and that another person was a Red Beret and had done several parachute
jumps in the Army, we were then taken on a tour of the sch¢)ol finishing up with
afternoon tea.
At Easter we made a collage for the Church noti￿ board and had hot cross buns
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In May we had a Coronation party to celebrate our new king and followed that by
having a party to celebrate Wimbledon with Eton Mess and spritzers to drink.
The police came and gave us a talk about safety and how to watch out for
scammers. Fr David gave us a very interesting talk and slide show about his life as a
naval chaplain.
We had a very successful bring and buy and a lovely Harvest ploughman's lunch in
October.
We ended the year with our Christmas party where we put our Christmas collage on
the church noti￿ board.
Throughout the year we have had our quizzes and bingo, so if you would like to join
us we are a club for the over 50's, we meet every Thursday in St Edward's church
from 1-30 till 3-30, the subs are £2.00 a week for bwo cups of tea or coffee a biscuit
and a cake, just come along, contact the parish Offi￿ or me and you will be made
most welcome.
Phyllis Dearsley- January 2023
"Walking the Talk" Report
Following our successful Lent study group in 2023 we decided to continue to
meet. We are called 'Walking the Talk, as we aim to reflect on what we learn from
Bible study in real and practical ways. This will help us to actually know how to apply
our fatth in our lives as we grow as disciples through reflecting on God's word.
We meet each month at 8pm in Church House. All are welcome, whether you are
new to faith or feel you know the Bible inside out. We aim to leam from God's word
as it is in the text, but also as God has revealed Himself in each of our lives. We
leam a lot from the observations and experiences we share with each other as we
discuss the text and the topics it raises. People are welcome to drop in and out, so
attendance has varied from ￿e1ve to six. This isn't a problem - we recognise that life
happens and are jusl glad to see whoever comes.
We have reflected on the seven letters to the churches from the Book of Revelation
this year and are going to consider what God has to say about our duty to the
environment and God's crealion next. Before that however we will pause as we will
again run a weekly Lenl Course in 2024.
Fr Michael - January 2024
Junior Church Report
Junior Church meets every Sunday during the 10.00 service in tem time. Children
attending are aged from 5 to 11 years and most sessions welcome approximately 6
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promotes love, inclusion and acceptance. Our aim is lo encourage their personal and
spiritual growth through Bible study, music, prayer, games and craft activities. During
the session they have a drink and snack and have the opportunity to share their own
experiences in a relaxed environment.
Diddy Disciples Report
Diddy Disciples is a new branch of our children's ministry designed for pre-school
children (0-5 years)- This is not a crèche, but a real opportunity to engage with our
faith in ways that are meaningful for young children. This means there are lots of
simple songs and actions., lots of moving and doing and not too much listening.
It happens on the first and last Sunday of each month outside of school holidays and
major feasts where opportunities for ministry for children are already available. We
have had six sessions so far looking at how much God loves us and who He is. We
have also commemorated All Saints Day and Remembrance. We link our activities
with the church calendar and so will be marking Lent together and ￿lebrating what
Easter means for us. We leam lo sing and pray and worship together.
We have between four and eight families each week and children are accompanied
by an adutt. We meet in Ihe family area and, after being blessed at the start of the
service, move to Church House and returning in order to take part in the Eucharist. I
plan and lead the session and parents support their child.
It will help the group be more sustainable and perhaps to grow if and when parents
begin to feel confident to share the responsibility to lead the group occasionally,
using my preparation and planning to support them.
Fr Michael- January 2024
Playgroup Report
During 2023 our membership has grown, we are not back to pre-covid numbers but
in a very healthy position. We are still attracting new members weekly, so a steady
growth.
Advertising through St Edward's Church new Facebook page and our social media, I
feel has helped.
Many of our members are multi-national including many from Ukraine, it is great that
we can welcome everyone to come and join us every week.
Every year we try to Introdu￿ different things for the children to do, last year we
bought two very large Fuzzy Felts that you can hang on a wall, put on a table or lay
on the Iloor, one is Animals at the Zoo. the other one is Creatures of sea.
They were a great success.
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We also purchased a very large wooden Noah's Ark with all the characters and the
animals.
Throughout the year we provided crafts and activities for the children to do.
Chalking pictures, felt dinosaurs pictures, Mothering Sunday cards, Easter rabbits,
rainbows, Christmas decorats'ons to name a few.
Plus play dough which is always a favourite.
We supported Lennox Children's Cancer Charity throughout the year by having
Name the Teddy and donations.
My thanks to Fr Michael who comes to Playgroup most weeks or when possible.
The children love him as he spends a lot of time playing and interacting with them,
he also chats with the parents and carers. He is a big part of our team.
Last year we introduced holding a lunch for all the playgroup helpers at the end of
each temi, Easter, Summer and Christrnas. These took place in the hall after we had
cleared up after Playgroup.
It's important that we thank everybody, discuss plans and events and work together
as a team.
My thanks and gratitude to the playgroup team for all they do throughout the year.
Jenny Card
Playgroup Coordinator
January 2023
Caterpillars
Caterpillars has continued to meet in church weekly on a Tuesday (term time) with
lots of fun being had as we come together to encourage pre-school children and their
parentslcarers to participate and leam about God in a very relaxed and informal
atmosphere.
Our W￿klY sessions last an hour and are packed with songs, bible storieslthemes.
crafts, sensory activitTres and prayers as well as time for refreshments, a chat and
playtime.
Throughout the year we have delivered some Old Testament favourites such as
Daniel, Moses and Noah and also covered the events of the Church year with
Shrove Tuesday, Easter, Pentecost, the AS￿nSIon and Christmas, of course. There
were some new themes such as Making a Joyful Noise and Rain where the sensory
activty involved cotton wool balls, shaving foam and food colouring thanks to the
creative talents of Amy!
We revisited the story of the Three Trees and thought about Children of the World
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Our children choose the songs we sing and we have especial￿ enjoyed "Wind the
Bobbin Up", "My God is so Big" and of course ￿he Wiggle Song" where we sing that
wiggling for Jesus is for everyone!
What's in the Box element continues to stimulate interest and is linked to our theme
or story and this year has included hand bells for a joyful noise, a donkey for Palm
Sunday, biscuits, hand puppets and a globe.
Sensory time has included dressing up as the Wise Men, cake decorating to
represent Moses and the Red Sea, pine cones and leaves, Skittle sweets in water
for our rainbow theme and a visit from Jane's tortoise.
This year, we IntrodU￿d our Butterfy Certrficate which is presented to those
graduating from Caterpillars and moving on to nurserylschool.
The team {myself, Jenny, Jane, Lorna, Theresa. Amy, Helen and Carolyn} were
joined by Kerry towards the end of the year and we continue to lead sessions on a
rots basis. Thanks to all for the time they gtve.
It is wonderful Ihat our average attendance remains around 12 children each week
and is a mix of regulars and adhoc visitors. We are grateful that our children are
accompanied by a wonderful group of parents, grandparents and carers who readily
join in so thank you to them.
Please do come and join us rf you are free.
Sarah Cansell
March 2024
Evolve
Evolve, the weekly youth group has seen numbers go up and down from September
2023. We started with about 10 and some weeks were even getting 14 but it wasn't
consistent. With the weather being good at the start of the Autumn term, activities
like Netball (the Evolve version) or archery happened in the church yard. With the
weather getting colder activities like Mafia or Splat took pla￿. We also had a bake
off where they were challenged with making and decorating a cake and these were
sold at the Christmas Bazaar and £27 was raised. In November we stsrted the Living
Christianity Series which challenged them to think about how they live out their lives
as Christians through short videos, bible readings and group discussions.
The leaders from September were lan, Robert, Liz, Nikky, Alex and Petrina. We also
had Efuwa join us later in the term.
The Youth arrive at 16.00 and leave at 18.00. However, a few of the Youth are
involved in the choir so leave around 17.45. We encourage the Youth to help tidy
away after an activity or after the meal. We also ask them to contribute to the prayers
so they can pray on world issues that they have been thinking about. It has been
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great to see the friendships forming in Evolve and how they interact with each other
as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Petrina Richardson
Evolve Leader since September 2023
March 2024
Safeguarding
'The DI0￿Se of Chelmsford is committed, as part of the Christian church living in the
spirtt of the gospels, to protect and care for everyone and we aim to be a beacon in
best practice in safeguarding, ensuring that its volunteers, clergy, advisers and lay
people achieve the standards laid down in the Safeguarding Policies of the Church
of England." This is the opening paragraph on the Diocese of Chelmsford
Safeguarding website.
Its aim is to protect and care for everyone by following best practice and standards
laid down in the safeguarding policies and are our guidelines here at St Edward's
Church and all other churches in the Church of England.
As a Safeguarding team here we have strict guidelines, procedures and policies that
we have to follow and adhere to.
It is essential that we protect and safeguard our children and young people.,
likewise we also need to protect and safeguard everyone who works with them.
whether paid or a volunteer.
Everybody working with our children and young people must hold an Enhanced DBS
Certificate (police check).
Everybody also has to complete Iwo online safeguarding training courses, Basic and
Foundation.
DBS Certificates and safeguarding training courses must now be renewed every
three years.
Last year all churches in the Chelmsford Diocese and all Dioceses across England
were asked to complete an online survey.
The Future of Church Safeguarding.
The Future of Church Safeguarding Programme was set up to help Professor Alexis
Jay CBE to recommend a model for fully independent safeguarding within the
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Professor Jay has found the church needs to take aclion urgently to restore trust and
Confiden￿ in its safeguarding, by victims, survivors, those wrongly accused and the
general public.
Safeguarding is paramount and must always be at the forefront at St Edward's, for
the protection of our children, young people, vulnerable adults and the people who
help and assisl with our children's work.
Jenny Card
Parish Safeguarding Officer
March 2024
Collier Row & Romford Foodbank
The Trussell Trust foodbank franchise was transferred over to the Romford Baptist
Church on 20th September 2023 due to the retirement of the Project Manager. RBC
runs the foodbank in the same way with the 3 different distribution ￿ntres. Sl
Edward's Church still hosts foodbank distribution sessions on Wednesday mornings
in the Wkeham Centre and this will continue.
The foodbank has continued to run well with a dedicated team of hardworking
volunteers.
Since the beginning of 2023 food donations have dropped dramatically and numbers
of clients have increased putting a strain on resources.
During the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023, we fed as follows..
3240 adults
2172 children
Total 5412
This is an increase over the previous year (2022) of 35 % .
Nicola Sharp
January 2024

Parish of Romford
Annual R•port & Financial Statements 2023
Social Media Group Report
Background:
i. In light of some changes in the Parish Community, we set up a new Social
Media Team at the beginning of September.
ii. We followed this up by setting up a new Fa￿book Account, {St Edwards
Church, Romford) and a You Tube account.
iii. We were then asked to look at A Church Near You- the recognised
platfonn for the Diocese, which is part of the Chelmsford Diocese Comms
Team Strategic Aims for the year.
St Edward's Social Media Strategy:
Our Strategic Aim is to make St Edward's Church the "most welcoming
church in Romford. _ we often use the strapline, 'A Wam Welcome
Awaits..
Phase 1:
Initially we started with 7 followers, we aimed to increase this by ensuring
that we had a volume of content on Fa￿boOk, and we had three broad
areas we looked at to build the content..
1. Pictures of the congregation - to Introdu￿ people before
they arrived at St Edward's to create a sense of welcoming
and so they know key figures in the community.
2. A source of sharing infomiation- updates on special
Servi￿$, community groups etc.
3. History of the church.
By checking the analytics we have seen these types of post have the most
reach and create the most engagement.
Phase 2:
Once we had in place some content- we started routinely sharing this
with further bigger Romford groups (Lets all go to Romford 4.8K
members), Romford Residents 8.7K members).
A Church Near you is now roLrtinely updated with all our services, news
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Phase 3:
We have now widened our reach by collaborating with Romford Business
Improvement District, making links with Lennox Childrens, Cancer Trust and
regular liaison with the Havering Council Communications Team, St. Francis
Hospi￿, Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps and the Diocese Communications
Team.
The Analytics are as follows:
Facebook.. 1
137 Followers (Jan 2024) - We ￿aChed 8.9K people in the last 28 days
1.2K engaged with our post (clicked on it to view it)
We had 345 people view our video reel {two reels in the last 28 days, our choir, and Zuriel's interview)
We have 137 followers as of today {3.8'A are aged 18_24, 7.60/0 aged 2&34, 21.40kn aged 3&44, 190
aged 45-54, 14QA aged 55-64, 190h aged 65+) of these 740kn are women and 26% men.
We have one follower in Australia and one in Kenya. The rest are in the UK.
A Church Near You (as of 121112023):
243 Views for St Edwards, past 7 days
1248 Page Views for St Edwards, past 30 days
8398 Page Views for St Edwards, past 365 days
Joanne Sheppard
February 2024

Parish of Romlord
Annual Report & Fifianctal Statements 2023
Financial review
St. Edward's Church Romford
Treasurer's Report on
Accounts for year 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Financial Activities
The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy the financial position of the church. This report complies with
the requirements of the Charities Act 1993 and the regulations made under it and
with the guidance of the Archbishops, Council.
Total income for 2023 was £212,293. Total expenditure was £203,086, giving a
surplus of £9,207. This compares with a deficit of £31,787 in 2022.
There has been a decrease in parish share to the DI0￿Se of Chelmsford from
£104,284 to £86,035. This was due to a new method of calculating parish share from
parishes in 2023.
Taxation Status
The PCC is an exempt charity for tsxation purposes as a church defined as a pla
of worship under the Pla￿S of Worship Act 1855.
Reserves
The PCC policy is to try to retain resenies of a sum equivalent to three months,
unrestricted payments (about £45,000). The closing balan￿ on the General fund is
£123,430 (£294,283 for 2022) and designated funds £179,589 (£0 for 2022) due to
the PCC designating £100,000 in relation to Ihe Fabric of the church and £75.000 for
Music and Youth Outreach.
The financial activities of the PCC are set out in the attached financial statements.
Mr. Simon Bravery
May 2024
Approved by the PCC on 2nd June 2024 and signed on their bèhalf by
Revd David Pe
Associate Priest & PCC Chair
Johanna Hardy-van den Beld
PCC Secretary

ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR THE PARISH CHVRCH OF ROMFORD
Charity Nth 1128998
ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ROMFORD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report to the trustees of the PCC on my 8xamlnation of the accounts for the year ended 31
December 2023. which ar8 set out on pages 25 to 34.
Rès
tlve res
onsibllities of the PCC and the Examlftèr
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The Gharity's trustees ¢onsider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the
Charities Ad 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed. l am qualified to
undertake the examination by being a member of The Chartered Institute of Management
Ac￿Untsn
11 Is my responsibility to:
Examine the Accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
Follow procedures laid down in the g8neral directions given by the Charity Commissioners
under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act: and
State vAiether particular m8tters have come to my attention.
Basi
of this
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by th8 charity and a
comparison of the acwunts present&J with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as twstees
conceming any such matters. The procedures undertakgn do not provide all th8 eviden¢8 thal would
be requir8d in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present
'tnJ8 and fair, vi8w and th9 report is limited to those matters set out in the statemenl below.
Inde
ondent Examlner's
tement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention in connection with
examination
1. giving me reasonable cause to believè that in any mat8rial respect the requirements:
to keep aGcounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
accounting requirements of thè 2011 Act have not been met", or
2. to which. In my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabSe a proper understanding of
the accnunts to be reached.
Ms K T Le8, ACMA
Mawney Accountancy
l Beech Street
Romford
Essex
RM7 7LA
Signed:
Date:
21bl£
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THE PARISH CHVRCH OF ST EDWARDTHE CONFESSOI MARKET PLACE, ROMFORD
(Charity Rew5tration No.. 11289981
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the Year ended 31 December 2023
Genèral
Design•ted
Funds
R85trithd
Total
20TJ
Totsl
2022
Funds
Funds
INCOME
Voluntary income
Actiwties for generating fvnds
Income frorn investments
Church activtNes
Oth8r incoming res￿r¢e8
151,761
4.411
25,976
.714
5,000
18,041
5,331
174,802
9,741
25,976
1,774
165.437
9,562
20.342
2,236
2b
2¢
2d
2e
TOTAL INCOME
183.921
5,000
23,372
212,293
197,577
EXPENDITURE
Church activ￿9$
C(￿5 of raising funds
173,608
6.166
13,999
9,313
196,920
6,166
223,961
5.402
3b
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
179,774
13,999
9,313
203.086
229,364
NEf INCOMEEXPENOITURE
4.147
8,999
14.059
9,207
31.787
TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS
175,000
175,￿0
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
170,853
166,LK)1
14,059
9,207
31.787
Total funds bought forwards
294,283
404,353
2,154
700.790
Totsl funds carrEd fOn￿ard
123,430
570.354
16,213
709,997
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR. MARKET PLACE. ROMFORD
(Charity Rew5tration P40.. 11289981
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
N(tt•s
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
425,394
404,353
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and Prepaymènts
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
12,231
226.466
56,040
294,737
3,812
220,161
83,109
307,082
LIABILTIES
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one y8ar
10,134
10,685
NET CURRENT ASSETSIILIABILITIESI
284,603
296,397
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITES
709.997
700.750
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Designated Funds
Designated Fixed Asset Funds
Restricted Funds
123.430
179.589
398,012
8,965
294,283
404,353
2,154
709,997
700.790
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 19 May 2024, and signed on their behalf by
The Reverend David Perry
Associate Priest & Chair
Johanna Hardy-van den Beld
PCC Secretary
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ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ROMFORD
Charity No.. 1128998
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Convention
The PCC is a public enlity within the meaning of FRS102. Th8 financial statements have been prepared
under the Charities Act2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006
governing the individual accounts of PCCS and with the Regulations true and fair view" provisions.
They have been prepared under FRS102 (2016) as the applicable accounting stsndards and the 2016
version of the Statement of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by
Charities {SORP{FRS102)).
The financial statements havè been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment
assets which are shown at market value. The financi81 statements include all transactions, assets and
liabilities for which the PCC is responsible by law. They do not include the accounts of church groups
that owe their affiliation to another body. nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
b. Fund accounting
Funds held by the PCC are:
Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to be spent on the PCC'S general purposes.
Designated funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future. Project funds are
designated for particular projects for administration purposes only. Funds designated as invested in
fixed assets for the PCC'S own use are abated in line with those assets, annual depreciation charges in
the SOFA. Designated funds remain unrestricted and the PCC will move any surplus to other general
funds.
Rastricted fund5 comprise (a) income from trusts or endowments which is to be expended only on
the restricted purposes intended by the donor and (b) revenue donations or grants for a specific PCC
activity intended by the donor. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward
as a balance on that fund.
Incoming Resourcos
Voluntary Income
Collections are recognised when ￿Ceived.
Planned giving receiving is recognised only when received.
Income tsx recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.
Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entided to the amount due.
Income from Investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they
accrue.
All Otherlncome
All other income is recognised when it is receivable.
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ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR THE PARISH CHURCH OF ROMFORD
Charity Ntr. 1128998
Resources Used
Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross. apart from
independent reviewer's remuneration and accountancy and grants and donations which are accounted
for when paid over, or when rewarded where the award creates a binding obligated on the PCC.
Support costs are apportioned to activities in proportion to the estimated proportion of time spent on
those activities by the Parish Administration.
Church Actlvltles
The diocesan parish ¢ontribution is accounted for when p8id. Any parish contribLrtion unpaid at 31
December is provided for in these aGcounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown
as a creditor in the balance sheat.
Fixed Assets
Consocrated and benefice pmperty
In so far as consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of
'charity' by Section 10(2){a) and (cl of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capitalised in the
financial statements.
Moveable church furnlshlng
Moveable Ghurch furnishings are not included in the accounts unless sufficient cost informatlon is
available, but all items are included in the Church's inventory.
Tangible FixedAssets usedby Charity,
All expenditure on consecrated or benefice buildings and other fixed assets costing under £1,000 are
written off in the year they are incurred.
The freehold land and buildings held during the year consists of the Curatage at Parkside Avenue and
fixtures and fittings used in tha church.
Dgpreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write down thè cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties,
over their expected useful live& The rates generally applicable are:
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line. 5 years
Computer equipment 33% straight line, 3 years
No d8preciation is provided on buildings as the currently estimated residual value of the properties is
not less than their carrying value and the remaining useful like of these assets currently exce8ds 50
years, so that any depreciation charges would be immaterial. An impaimient review is carrted out at
each year*nd and any resultant loss identified included in expenditure for the year.
f. Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in resp8ct of fees, rents or other income are shown as
debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Short Term Deposits
Th8se are the cash held on deposit either with the CCLA or at the bank.
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARDTHE CONFESSOR, MARKET PLACE. ROMFORD
Icharity Reglstratlon No.. 11289981
2. INCOME
G•n8ral
Funds
D85ignaled
Funds
Restri￿ed
Funds
Total
2023
2022
a. VoluntarylnGom•
Regular giving - Bank
RegU￿r gwing- Envelopes
Other giving- Sum Up
L¢)ose plate collections
Sum up & Good Box
Good box collection5
Giving through Church boxes
One off gift aid gifts
Wykeham Trust contribution lo expense
Special coll￿tIOnS
Tax recoverable on Gift A'd
Legacies
Non recurring grants
44,822
9,090
1,420
15,987
2,000
598
46,822
9,688
1,420
16,160
340
2,985
5,364
2,010
47,800
5,541
17,273
5,000
14,398
174,802
52,136
7,799
1,652
18,008
380
3,247
5,301
6,629
47.300
2.778
16,209
174
2,985
5,364
2,000
47.800
3,099
16,954
10
2,442
319
5,(M)O
1.900
151.761
12.498
18,041
5,000
b. A¢tivltloS torg•nefatin9 fvnd$
iok shop income
General fundrasing
165,437
166
4,245
4.411
166
9,575
9,741
5,331
5,331
9,562
9,562
c. In¢ome Irom Invo$lments
Bank and building SoC￿ty interest
Rent from Curatage
6.925
19.051
25,976
6,925
19,051
25,976
2,342
18,000
20,342
d. Incom8 from chatrltable acliviti•s
PCC F*s lor weddings, funerals
Church Hire- Objectives
Choir
1,014
1,014
580
180
1,774
589
200
1.447
2.236
180
1.774
•. Otherlncomlng resourc•s
183.921
5,OlXI
23,372
212,293
197,57T
anned giviThJ. collections and similar donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are r￿QgnIsed when
thg inGoming resource lo which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC Is
entiued to use ofthe resources, their ultimate receipts is considered roasonably certain and the amounts due are
reliably quantifiable. All incoming resources org accounted for gross.
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF sr EDWARD THE CONFESSOR. MARKE[ PLACE, ROMFORD
(Charlty RÈwstration No.. 112W9981
3. EXPENDITURE
Gen•rnl
Funds
De5ignat8d
Fund$
R05tricted
Fund5
Total
2023
Total
2022
a. Churtlj acdvlllos
Mission and Outreach
Ministry costs: Diocesan Paftsh Share
Other Ministry costs
Salaries and pension costs
Youth work expenses
Parish training and missSon
Church upkeep ol seryices
Organ, choir and music
Administration
Printing and photocopying
Bank charges
Parish oftice le18phone and broadband
Card fees
Depreciation
Equipment e¥pensed
Chur¢h maintenan
Church insuran
Church utilities
Accountancy
Independent examiners rornuneration
215
86,035
2,116
29,020
215
86,035
2.116
29,020
1,067
170
104,284
2.513
33.610
2,118
278
4,122
11.985
6,991
2.971
52
3,019
142
4,122
12.363
6,991
2.971
52
3,019
142
22,245
50
4,626
7,787
11,567
1,197
1,335
196,920
3,806
17,306
10,729
3,830
378
2,025
149
13,588
2.171
10,909
5,953
8,391
1,435
915
223,961
13,588
8,657
4,216
7.787
11,567
1,197
1,335
173.608
411
13.999
9,313
b. Costs of rai&ng fvnds
Costs of stewardship c4mpaign
Costs of fetes & other events
Park5ide Renta Management Costs
288
2,178
3,700
6,166
288
2.178
3,700
6,166
68
2.565
2,769
5,402
179.774
13.999
9.313
203,086
229,364
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, MARKET PLACE. ROMFORD
(Charity Rewstratlon No.. 11289981
4. STAFF COSTS AND RELATED PARTIES
a. Staff ¢osts and numb•rn
2023
28.566
454
29,020
2022
33,219
450
33,670
Wages and salaries
Sofial securty and Ponsion costs
Average Trumber of employees
Some empk)yees prowde services for both the Church and the Wykèham Centre and Church House,
connected charity. During the year the Wykeham Cantre made ¢ontributions towards these costs. The
wages. salafies, social securty and p8nsions reprgsent the totsl amount paid and ar8 not shown net of
these contributions.
There werè no empby89 benefits paid lo personnel in the pr8vTous or current years.
No employee was paid mor8 than £60,000
b. Rolat•d parti•s' transadtons.
One employee, Nicola Sharp was paid in accordance with their terms of employment during the year.
Nicola is a Trustge and member of the PCC. She was not paid for being a trustee or mèmber of the PCC.
Measures are in place to ensure no conflicts of interest arise.
The stipendlary Clergy were reimbursed for working expgnses, it is consldered that no material part of
this relate$ to their duties as twstees.
UncOnditi(￿al donations from those identified 8$ related parties amounted to £11,714 during the year
made up of regular giving.
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARO THE CONFESSOR. MARKET PLACE, ROMFORD
Icharity Rew5tratk)n No.. 11289981
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cwates
House
Chur¢h
P8M
Church
FF&E
T•tal
AcluaVd8ernad cost
Al 1 January 2023
Disposals
Additions
Al 31 Decernber 2023
350,000
80,478
430,478
43.286
43.286
43,286
473.764
350.000
80,478
Depreclation
At 1 January 2023
Disposals
Charge lor the year
Al 31 D￿￿nber 2023
26,125
26,125
8,657
8,657
13,588
39,713
22.245
48,370
Net book amounts
Al 31 Do¢ember 2023
350.000
34.629
40.765
425,394
AI 31 D￿ember 2022
3SO,000
54.353
404,353
6. CURRENT ASSETS
2023
2022
Income lax recoverable
Prepayments & accrued income
2,997
9,234
12,231
2,745
1.067
3,812
7.CURRENT LIABILITES
2023
2022
Accruals & deferred in¢om6
Independent Examination
Agen
7,955
1,400
779
9,670
1.015
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR. MARKEf PLACI ROMFORD
IChèrityRe8lStration No= 11289981
8. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Bal flfwd.
0110112023
Income
p8nditure
Tran51ers
Other gain5
a losses
Bal ￿fvId.
3111212023
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
PCC G￿er21 fund
294,283
294,283
183,921
183,921
179.774
179.774
175,000
175,000
123,430
123,430
OESIGNATED FUNDS
Fat*
Legaues Hekj
YoulhlMu5uI Outreach
411
100,000
99.$89
5,000
75,0¢
179,589
5,000
75.000
175.000
5.000
411
DESIGNATED FIXED ASSET FUNDS
Curalage
Church FF&E
Church P&M (Boiler)
350,000
54.353
350,000
40,765
7.247
398.012
13.588
8,657
22,245
15.905
1S.905
404.353
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Organ
Chor
Youth Work Fund
Ukrairts Cho
1,759
395
1.759
5.247
159
1,800
8,985
5,230
431
1.800
7,467
378
278
2,154
656
700,790
212.293
203.086
709.997
9. SUBSIDIARY FUNDS
A number of members ofthe congregation give freely and generously of their time in promoting activities to raise
fvnds for the church: crtrdit is taken in these financial statements as and when dortations aro received from
promotors of these activities.
There are also a number of org8nlsation associatèd wrth the church whose accounts are quito separate form thes8
financial *atements.
10. DIOCESAN QUOTA
Payment of£86,035 was achieved in 2023,12022- £104,284).
11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INTANGIBLE INCOME
The Parochial Church Council is particularly grateful to the Trustses of The Wykeham Cgntre and Church House for
their waiver of ¢harges in respect of the Centre and Offi￿. Furthgr thanks are due to many members of the Church
family for a variety of services provided.
12. CONNECTED CHARITIES
The Wykeham Centre and Church Hous8 1$ a connected charity, reglstered numb8r 291485, owning and
administered from, property adjacent to the Church for the purposes of furthering the religious and oth&r Charitsble
work of th8 Church of England in the eocles1as￿c8l parish of Romford.
This charity produces its (wn annual Accc4Jnts which are indep•ndgntly examined.
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, MARKET PIACE, ROMFORD
Icharity Registration No.. 11289981
13. INSURANCE VALUATION OF THE BUILDINGS
The pro￿￿0$ owned and managed by the PCC 8re currently valued for Insurance purposes as
Building
0￿CrIptIOn
Insurance Valuation
St Edwards the Confessor
54 ParksMJ& Avènue
Church
Curates House
19,280,000
414.070
Thg policy also includes tnjstees indemnity insurance for th& sum of £250,000
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