Christ Church W4 Annual Report 2023
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN CONTENTS Page Council Members report 1-25 statement of Council Members. responsibilities 26 Independent auditorfs report 27-30 statement of financial activities 31-32 Bafance sheet 33 Statement of cash flows 34 Notes to the financial statements 35-47
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Porochial Church Council of PCC is a statutory body. The Act of Parliament- the Parochial ChLJrch Council (Powers) Measures1956- defined the principal functiory or purpose of the PCC, as-promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church". To fulfil that function the PCC meets regularly, every two months (six times a year) usually on a Thursday everling. We plan and review the work of the church in the parish and beyond, provide oversight of financial spending plans and approve the budgeL always seeking God's guidance for all that happens throughout the year as well as looking further ahead. The PCC is elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) which was held on 30th April at st Alban's Church following the Annual Vestry Meeting during which the Church Wardens were elected. This was followed by o reflection by Revd Nicola Moy, a bible reading and intercessions. There were 9 candidates for 9 places on the PCC and, with no objections raised, there was no need for an election. There were 5 nominations for 5 places on the Deanery Synod and, with no objections roised, thera was no need tor an election. D8an8ry Synod representatives seNe a three-yaar term so th8 next 818ction will be 2026. Th8 oppointment of the PCC representatives was followed by the oppointment of Safeguarding Off icer, Childrens, Champions, Electoral Roll Officer, Vulnerable Adults Champion and Auditor, all of which were confirmed unanimously. The rola of the PCC is to work with the clergy to provide the strategic direction for, and review of, the detailed work of the various subgroups: Finance & AudiL Safeguarding, Developing ond Maintaining the Buildings, Human Resources. Mission Support Health & Safety, ECO church- to ensure that the vision and values of Christ Church W4 are promoted. An additional special group- St Alban's Development- was formed during 2023 to oversee the discussions with the Diocese and future development of the building. As well os working in ChiswicK we also contribute to developments in the wider Church of Er)gland, through those members of the PCC who serve on Deanery Synod. Sincere thanks are expressed to all the dedicated and committed Christians on the PCC who have served so faithfully in the post12 months. PCC works best when its individuol members are working and leading in the many different areas of the life of this church. We continue to pray and reflect on how our work os a church grows and develops. Ruth Newton Jones and Mark JaNis Church Wardens
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 VICAR'S THOIIGHTS Nicola Moy Thank you for being th8 church here! Church is always messy and glorious all at the same time. Together we are Jesus, bride and Jesus died for us- we are very important to God. Thank you for playing your port in journeying with and being together- the visible local church. I would like to also axpress my thanks to those who have been kind to me in o year that was personally quite difficult as it started with my brother tackling bowel cancer and then the sudd8n death of my father. As I write this l am all too aware that others have faced similar and worse situations and others who are facing complex andlor difficult challenges now. For some: suffering, disoppointments, unfulfilled expectotions and pain of any kind can cause faith to be questioned,. for me, though I have my moments when I shout at God, th8 things that are broken in our world only lead me to look forward even more to the day when all wrongs will be righted and all tears wiped dry. l am glad to be a part of a church that celebrates and parties but is also realistic about what living in a fallen world means and is ommitted to helping us be equipped to follow Jesus through the valleys as well as the mountain tops. Thank you for laughing and crying together. This year as always saw some st(fft team changes, however it was particularly poignant to say goodbye to some long seNing members, firstly the Crowthers and then Zoe Phillips - what a privilege to have had these young adults serve on team for seven years - in the church working wodd in London this is a long stint at their ages and it was a delight to see their ministry grow and develop. Nathalie Barden also finished her role with us and moved on to o biggerjob at St stephen's Twickenham. Looking back it is wonderful to have met Nathalie first through our toddler group ministry and then witness herjoumey to faith, baptism and then joining our staff team. In the summer we welcomed on board Aaron Boyce. Caleb Hawthorne and Dani Elston and later Becca Gallaugher, and we have been blessed with their presence in our team. I want to express a huge thank you to those peopl8 in our church who give a huge amount of time to S8Ne us- with a special mention to Nikki Lovell and all those in the fabric team, our wonderful wardens.. Mark Jarvis and Ruth Newton-Jones, Rupert Holderness and Andrew Roff and oll those serving in finance, Jules Morgan and the HR team. Jenny & John Mullaly and the mission committee, Jan Tellick our PCC sacretary and events coordinator, Peter Williams and all those involved in safeguarding. our children gTOUP loaders Kati Simpson, Isobel Smith, Raquel Saavedra, Sarah Hughes and all the volunteers and everyone who helps make our gatherings happen ond keep our doors to be open- THANK YOU!
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCII MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2023 This year we landed with a new vision st(rt8m8nt: We exist to welcome ewh other home into Gcxls radical. lÈle-chonging. saving k)ve. To worghip ond enjoy God.. being shoped. revived. chollenged and nurtured. To sent our joinino God in gieot creotive (Jdventures whTrch renew oll things and coll others home. &J Christ ChurchW4 This is such an exciting statement and it has been a joy to observe the growing energy around it and to think about how what we do con contribute to the overall aim of welcoming people home to God. It is an absolute privilege and adventure to be vicar here and I hope we as a corporate church and as individuals lean into God - let God drive us and enjoy the wild adventurous ride. Just some of the highlights of 2023 for me: People coming to faith for the first time or returning to God. 2023 was no exception; we were delighted to baptise folk and run another Alpha coursa. 2. Starting the events of the church calendar with a ceilidh in January was great fun and wonderful to also see more people returning to events cffter the covid season. 3. Celebrating our180th birthday os o church. 4. Seeing God heal. disciple. challenge and call folk across all our gatherings has been a huge blessing. 5. Dusting off soma old skills ond helplng fill in with some youth work just before Zoe's return from maternity leave and then cooking for our youth at their summer festival Luminosity. 6. Watching the generosity. care, procticol help ond prayer given to one another is a beautiful witness to our world and 2023 was no exception to this - one story came to mind - I was out delivering Christmas ftyers when someone opened their doorjust as I pushed the Nyer through the letterbox. We got talking ond it turned out they had a connection with members of our church and spoke about them being such kind people- l ended up being able to pray with that person on their doorstep with others from our church already hcjving planted seeds.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 7. The camel (apparently iys training for actually entering the church next year!) but really the midwife and all the cast stole the show, including an excellent preach from one of our younger youth. 8. The team worked so well ond hard across the Christmas season - and gathering hundreds and hundreds on Turnham Green on Christmas Eve was truly special. 9. Continued warm and growing relationships with the locol primary schools and I spoke to approximately 800+ children over the Christmas period - what was especially wonderful was one evening at 6pm on18 year old came in who remembered our talks when sho was a student at Belmont. Having converted to Christinaity from Islam she is just beginning herjourney as a new follower of J8SUS. 10. And new lights at Turnham Green - I'm qutte enjoying the dimmer switch.. CURATES. THOUGHTS James West I have parknculaty enjoyed overseeing the 6pm service and seeing a greater hunger and desire for God in those who attend. The leadership team of the service have been focusing on allowing the spirit to move and I have absolutely loved seeing answers to prayer during prayer ministry time os well as a greater faith in congregants that God can and does movel Contrastingly. I have really appreciated conducting a number of postoral visits, particularly across congregants of the 6pm service- reading the bible with others is often the most encouraging part of my role at Christ Church! In addition to leading Toddler Praise- our fresh expression church, a F)articular highlight for me is leading the singing time at the Toddler Group every Thursday on the piano. Whilst playing'oid Mcdonald had a farm, in a Jazz style is always fun, it has been so signrficant seeing a number of thoso attending then choosing to attend a Sunday service as a result One of my favourite times in the year is Christmas and a particular highlight was gathering a choir of 40 to sing at the Traditional Carol Service. I was pleased that at least three of the choir members don't attend our services on Sundays but have expressed a wish to join our church choir for Good Friday as a result. Gathering community through music and cr8atlVlty is. I believe, a significant method ot welcoming people home to know Jesus! Celia Bowring Having been ordained last summer, being part of the Christ Church W4 family as a member of the ministry team is o huge privilege and blessing! Along with my colleague James I'm really enjoying serving as a curate- although becouse l also work ot CARE (care.or organisation that has for forty years been a Christian presence in Parliament I m a bit limited in my availability to the church. However, youll find me in Chrlst Church every Sunday at the 9.30 service, usually taking part one way or another and loving getting to know the congregation there more and more. We are so encouraged to have welcomed lots of new people - especially those with babies who come and sit next to the creche room and make
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 use of the toys we put out for theml Becouse of our central locatlon right here on Turnhom Green you never know who might come in and join in with the service- and stay for coffee and cake afterwards! My prayer is that our whole church will increasingly become 'home' for many, a place to discover the lov8 of Jesus. grow in faith alongside others and experience the wonderful changes that can happen when we put ourtrust in Him. CHURCH UFE TEACHING PROGRAMME Nicola Moy We started 2023 with an interesting series called'Jesus Eoting'_ we delved into various encounters Jesus had over meals exploring how integrated Jesus, life was- teaching in relationships and in the context of everyday life. The series invited us to sit with Jesus and listen to him - thinking about how we should apply the lessons in our lives in 2023. On th812th Morch in the morning, Oliver Scutt spoke on reconciliation and his experience working in the Middle East, and in the evening Lauren Windle came and spoke on her t8Stimony and overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. Other guest speakers In 2023 were RT Kendall and Kath Johnson from IJM. We also had a seri8s in l John and than in the first12 chapters of Genesis. Many commented on how helpful both these series were for personal discip18ship and a b8tter understanding of the bibla as a whole. The series in Genesis was especially helpful in unpacking how we read scripture and see the big picture of God at worL Over the summer a huge number of different people spoke on their favourite Psalm which was very enjoyable. The autumn of 2023 we focus8d our teaching on our naw vision statement'welcome Home, and it's baen great to hear us leon into this as a church in our language, in how we plan things and talk together about what we're doing hand in hand with God in West London. This lad onto a series entitled The Power of Praise - many people commented on how this teaching was especially easy to follow ond apply. May we keep on praising. Remembrance Sunday was olso a special occasion for outdoor teaching and good to join together again with the Roman Catholic church on the High Rood and Gunnersbury Boptist Church. Then throughout the Advent and Christmas season we focused on'hope, and as we delved once again into the story of Jesus, birth from all the vulnerability and weakness in that we marvelled afresh at how God moved in such power and how we can place our hope in him.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 As a leadership team we continue to be committed to clear faithful relevant biblical teaching. We ar8 also committed to keep growing in our teaching ministry and raising up those whom God is calling to grow in this gift in small group settings and Sunday gatherings. It was lovely to receive the followng message from someone in church.. l just want to say thank you for giving me the privilege of preaching at Christ Church over the last few years - for me it really reflects the humility of any church leader not only to allow people to preach but encouraging lay figures in the church to grow in this area. Thank you for the feedback I've had in mypreoching. It has been involuable. SMALL GROUPS & COURSES Small Groups Small groups are integral to the life and ministry at Christ Church W4. We currentty have groups for all oges and levels of commitment Whilst most groups meet in person, we do have some that meet online as well. There is also a desire to start some more tool In the Autumn we held an event forjust men and another for women that were both well attended. A constant consideration is how best to encouroge members of the church to find out about small groups and how to promote them further and continually develop them to meet the discipleship needs of our time. It has beon encouraging to see a partiCLJlarly high attendance at the small groups that make up the Pastorate- the collection of 4 small groups predominantly aimed at members of the 6pm serdice. The groups also have met twice a tarm for social events and have proved to bé great places to invite friends to as well. Courses It was fantastic to be able to run an evening alpha course during the autumn term with up to 15 guests! This was much appreciated by those who attended and God met with people in some very significant ways! The Wellbaing Course 2023 Katy Willis Tha Wellbeing Course is a science-based course investigoting things that increase health and wellbeing in a fun interactive environmenL We have videos, coaching, group discussion and much laughter over 6 sessions looking at movemenL nutrition, stress management, relaxation, connection with self and others. nature and meaning and purpose, and last but not least, sleep and sustainability. 40 people came to the course in May 2023 and enjoyed it greatly, really appreciating the generosity of the church to let us use the building. The Team helping were a mix of church
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 members and people from the community, as were course participants. We all enjoyed getting to know each other, making small positive changes for health and wellbeing. We had our first Taster Session in December 2023 for the Jan 2024 course (to which 50 pP1a came). Feedback from participants:"Small st8PS to improve my overoll heolth and wellbeing has made o BIG impact on my life. "Making change is in my powor. I feel empowered and confident in my daily choices no matter how smoll they may be."'So much voluoble content delivered in a very clear ond concise way. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you. WOMEN'S MINISTRY Nicola Moy In the autumn of 2023 Jules Morgan was the guest speaker at our women's breakfast and her ministry was apprecicrted by us all as we considered how wonderfully made we are by God. We also have a few smoll groups that ar8 focus8d on women and empowering each other to b8 followers of Jesus. It was also wonderful to run a women's clothes swap evening in November which was wonderfully fun to do". an evening with a great atmosphere and olso of benefi't to the environment. Huge thanks to: Leslie Weedon, Melanie Williams, Nicole Aldridge, Rachel Games, Samontho Langton, Sarah Cronk and Stephanie Sercombe. Going forwards it would be wonderful to see if a fewwomen in the church would like to take a lead in helping organise a few events each year. If you're reading this and think thls could be you - please do come and speak to us. MEN'S MINISTRY Richard Moy Men's ministry at Christ Church hos some constants and some new dawns! There is a good small group of men meeting mid-week for challenging theological discussions. som8 occasional men's breakfasts, a regular curry night and o semi-active WhatsAPP group, There is often a sense that more could happen here with o little more focus, and leadership, but nevertheless the men continue to find ways to support encourage and equip each other ond serve right across the life of the Churc and through life place ministry. PASTORAL CARE Angela Denniss Members of our church have faithfully supported each other when going through difficult times. We have come alongsid8 to listen. to pray. we hav8 accompanied people to hospital appointments and provided home-cooked meals. We sadly lost some of our older members this year including Rosolind Homer who had been our longest-standing membèr.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 A number of us had supported her overthe yeors with shopping, giving lifts to church and to hospital appointments and, more recently. visiting her regularly in her nursing home. Our small groups continue to provide a natural environment for informal pastoral care as we build trust and are able to share the ups and downs of our lives and support each other. Our Sunday and Thursday seMGes also offer opportunities to share and to pray as well as when we meet regularly as part of serving teams of stcrff and volunteers. Members of the clergy and the pastoral team have been in touch by phone with those who have needed support and been unable to attend church as well as visiting and taking home communion. If you, or someone you know, would like a visit from a member of our pastoral care team please contact me at an ela.denniss christchurc 4.com or phone the church office. We would also welcome new people to join the team. MUSIC K8lvin Meredith Congratulations to the 9.30 congregation on rts hearty singlng. filling the not inconsiderab18 space above with joyful songs of praise. Thanks to Michael, Sandra, David, Cathy and Annette for regularly taking a lead and providing solos during communion. As organist l am grateful for the support I receive from the congregation with generous feedback and suggestions for hymns which I try to follow up. Charles Wesley is frequently requested. Th8 introduction of a new hymnbook (Ancient & Modern) will soon allow us to expand our range and introduce the best of recent worship songs and chants to supplement the traditional hymns thot we know and love. We have gradually reintroduced choir items into the seniice helped by a WhotsApp group (present membership15) which facilitates organisation and even note learning. We can then manoge with just a very short rehearsal before the service. A recent success has been SS Wesleys Leod me Lord. Thanks to James for organising and conducting a very successful carol service with a record number choir members (well over 301) His own composwiion Heaven is here was a particular hlghlighL A final mention for our faithful electronic Makin organ which has faultlessly sewed us for almost 25 years and which we may all tend to take for granted! CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Aaron Boyce Our Worship & Production Team have excelled themselves in facilitating heartfelt, passionate, spirit-led and intimate worship within this last seogon. We have s*n incredible and sweet moments of encounter in worship both at our10:30am and 6pm congregations, and we desire to see so much more! The team have done well to adapt to slight 'tweaks' and
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 new chonges within the lost 8 months. ond have alwoys brought their best to serving others, and our congregcrtions with excellence, but also with humility. Massive thanks to Joe Johnson and Caleb Hawthorne. both members of tha worshiplproduction staff, who have glven a lot to assist in leading this team and helping both our volunteers and wider congregation to thrive. A major highlight was Christmas 2023. and all the work that went into this from a worship & production point of view. My heart for worship for this next year is that we dig even deeper, cover our community and church in prayer, and become a little bit mor8'undone' in His presence- for His gloryalone! Well done team. HIRINGS OF OUR FACILITIES Karen Farr In 2023 there was a greater emphasis on developing hirings, with a dedicated bookings member of staff responsible for establishing professional systems and increasing rev8nu8 in this area. This has led to an increase in the number of hirings, which together with o more realistic pricing strategy, resulted in an increase in income to £57K in 2023, across the 3 sites. There continues to be a balarice betWn missional and commercial use of our spaces and a pricing structure which ollows for charitable and support group budgets. Our regular commercial groups continued to use the Mission Hall , with Perform and Pettte P8rformers adding extra classes. Support groups also continued to meeL including 2 groups for AA, NA ond West London Sands with the addition of a bi-weekly men's bible study group. An exciting development at the end of 2023, was the establishment of a new Ukrainian Church which meets ev8ry Saturday at The Mission Holl, providing o bi-lingual church service and worship for Ukrainians liwng in the UK. As the church grows there may b8 pot8ntial to move to Christ Church Turnham Green. The number of children's parties during the year also increased. At st Alban's there was also an increase in the number of events including children's parties, weddings, quiz nights, arts and crafts fair, concerts, corporate and filming 8vents. Orchard House School are règular hirers, using the church for PE Imusic and also an increasin9 number of other schools are using the space for concertslperformances, At Christ Church Turnham Green. we continue to host our thriving Repair Cafe and have also supported other community groups for events such as the Friends of Turnham Green . After running a recent successful trial, there are plans to offer Children's parties on Saturdays at Christ Church Turnham Green, run along the lines of our successful toddler groups. Feedback from hirers who use 0113 sites is extremely positive and hirers express theirthanks for being able to use our spaces for their events. Hir8rs have also commented on how professional and helpful they have found all of the staff who are involved in events which
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Includes duty coordinators, tech support, caretaking and cleaning staff. We are privileged to be able to offgr our buildings for hire in this way and recognise that this provid8s an important link and opportLJnity to welcome peopla into our church community. ST ALBAN'S BUILDING DEVELOPMETrif PLANS Richord Moy The St Alban's Development has made great progress in 2023 under the wise leadership of Simon Kerton Johnson and Simon Downham. The team hos expanded and now covers a wide range of n8cessary skills to take the development work forward. This year the development moved from being a clear aspiration to a necessity, as the nursery that had been on tho Soirth Side of the Site closed at the end of 2022 and the buildings were condemned by the Diocesan insurers. Since then the church Sunday school has hod to relocate to the old St Alban's Curates house on St Alban's Avenue, which is not ideal for children, team or parents. So th8 team has worked in partnership with key people within tho London Diocesan Fund (LDF), including our Archdeacon Richard Frank to find a realistic approach to developing the slte. W8 expect this to be resolved in 2024 as the LDF suggests an agreed proposal whereby they give us a 99 year peppercom rent on condition we develop the land for mission - the very thing we are keen to do. We remoin prayerful thatthis solution will prevail, a full 10 years after we first started to have worship seNices in St Alban's. In the meantime the Finance and Audit Committee have designated over £800.000 of church funds into St Alban's developmen¢ boosted by a legacy of £0.5million. This has given the Development group the confidence to appoint an architect after presentations from five interested firms. The decision was unanimous and the proto-design would add huge benefits to the life of the church and the outreach and mission to the community. There are many more hoops to get through - planning permission, fundraising, and more besides but we are very hopelul that building work might begin early 2026, and there is an outside chance of slightly earlier progress as well. Th8 next stages alongside gaining the necessary permissions will be to consult with tho PCC, church fomily and wider community ond sow the vision lor what we hope to do, creating a remarkable structure that will truly say God Needs More Space in West London ond establish St Alban's as the Beating Heart of the community, welcoming thousands of people home each year. SAFEGUARDING Peter Williams Safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church family. As safeguarding officer I meet on a regular basis with the PCC to discuss sofeguarding in the parish. io
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Even if I don't attend every PCC meeting, safeguarding is now a standing item on the agenda allowing time for any questions or concerns to be raised. The PCC has complied with the duty to have'due regard. to the House of Bishops, Safeguarding Policy ond Proctice Guidance. I would like to thank PCC for taking the issue seriously. A key task for those of us involved in safeguarding is to undertake the training as requested by the Church of England. Whether foundation training or more advanced - such as domestic abuse - I thank all who keep up to dote wth the learning required of them. This is a key woy that we promote a saler environm8nt and culture for us all. The other kay tool is through the safer recruitment of 8veryon8 who has involvement or responsibility for children and adults, whether paid or voluntary. I would like to thank Jules hAorgan who leads on this for us and is worktng to ensure we comply with best practice. I would like to thank the following in particular for their work on safeguarding; Nicola Moy and the clergy team for taking safeguarding seriously and for setting the right tone; Alison Roux for her tireless years of service leading on DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) this is an 8ssential role and if you do require a DBS please collaborate with Alison to ensur8 an efficient process; Kati Simpson ond Isobel Smith who champion children and young people's safeguarding ond along with all who work with children work hard to ensure they are safe: Kathryn Mangold who looks ofter adults at risk; ond Coellie Hamtyn who acts as the PCC'S safeguarding liaison. This group meets once an academic term to review saf8guarding practlC8s and processes within Chrlst Church and to discuss any issues of concern. I hope we continue to build a culture in this community where safeguarding issues can be raised in trust and confidence that we work together to ensure the right oction is token. COMMrrrEES FINANCE & AUDIT Nick Brooks The CommÈttee met twice during the year to receive reports from the Treasurer and to review regulor management accounts, the statutory accounts for 2023 ond the budget for 2024. Rupert Holderness stood down as Treasurer during the year. and the Committee would like to thank him for all his work over the past few years. Andrew Roff has takan over as the Treasurer.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 John Ridout continues to maintain the financial records of the Church and the ever- increasing complexities involved with a multiple-sitad Church. Thanks to Rupert, John, Nigel and Andrew for their hard work during 2023. On8 of the most important and challenging roles of the Commrttee is to review and recommend to the PCC the yearly budget. The Committee has to balonce the need to maintain a suitable level of réserv8s whilst allowing the Church to grow and flourish. The Committee was presented with a deficit budget for 2024, however, based on the priorities of the Church, th8 current level of reserves and the fact that historically, the Church's finances have always outP8rformed the budgeL the Committae felt able to recommend a deficit budget of £96,000. However, there remains o constont need for increased income generation to allow the Church to meet its expenditure ambitions. One of the roles of the Committee is to review the Risk Register. Although responsibility for the Register rests with the Standing Committee, during the year this Committee produced a restructured Register for the Standing Committee to consider. This restructured document has been implemented. The Committee has been kept obreast of the St Alban's developm8nt proposals as undoubtedly thera will b8 significant financial implications involved. On behalf of the Church, I would like to thank the members of the Committee for the tim@ and @ffort they contribute- Nigel Fuller. Rupert Holdemess, Nikki Lovell, Nicola Moy, Richard Moy, John Mullaly, John RidouL Andrew Roff. Mike Smith and N8v Towers. HR GROUP Jules Morgan The HR Group is responsible for the recruitm8nL selection, performance managemenL training and developmenL and retention of non-clergy church staff in conjunction with the Vicor. The membership currently consists of Jules Morgan (chair), Nicola Harrison, Ruth Newton-Jones, Kirsty Fuller, Nicola Moy and Richard Moy. . During the past year, we have conducted a thorough review of salaries. including internal job evaluation and external benchmarking to ensure Christ Church W4 staff are paid appropriately. We have spent time considering the shape of the stoff structures required to help drive Christ Church W4 forward. resulting in several replacement appointments in both 12
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2023 operations and ministries. The group continues to consider future resourcing needs In children and young families wor All staff have been offered training on team working, relational intelligence and communication, complex change managemenL ne monogers have also received training on objective setting. Some individual staff members have received coaching and mentoring supporL Sofer Recruitment processes hava also been rewewed and updated, ond a policy audit and HR health check is currently in process. We are also currently moving our HR reporting and documentation to a new HR management system to ensure data protection complionce. FABRIC & DEVELOPMENT Nikki Lovell This has been an interesting year as our Facilities Monager, Nathalie Barden, left us in the summer and to date a successor has not been appoint8d. We are very grateful to Nathalie for all that she did in her time with us, for her meticulous attention to detail and for the care that she showed for our buildings. God has been so gracious and has looked aftar our buildings for us in this time; and we have benefitad from having Alan Maher as our Sita Supervisor. He had been with us for several months when Nathalie left, so knew the buildings and the job well. The main change of 2023 was the installation of new lighting in the worship area at Turnham Green. The new lights are far better and you con now see whot you ore reading in all oreos of the churchl There is a dimmer facility and we are still learning the best settings for different events. Inevitably there are a few issues still to be sorted but we are relieved to have the work done after a long wait. Another win is that the new lights are LEDS and will be far cheaper to run and much better for the environment We are very aware of our carbon footprint and there is a piece on what we are doing to reduce it elsewhere in this report. The AV desk ar8a has been rearranged and tidied up, and we are very grateful to Janny Mullaly for covering the tabl8 to the side of the desL a great improvemenL We are all struggling without a working cooker at Turnham Green. A solution to the ventilation problam is proving vary diff icult to find, and we apologise for the continued inconvenience for so many people. You will have seen the new notice boards outside Tumham Green and St Alban's. While the Fabric Group can only take credit for putting the signs up, we are very pleased with the new look and with the extra sign outside St Alban's, which aims to b8 visib18 to traffic coming from th8 east. The Repair Cafe have kindly donated. and plonted, doffodils outside the Turnham Green church, and hope to plant more later this year. Please do thank them if you are at the Cafel 13
CHRISTCHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Various maintenance works hove b8en carried out at St Alban's, including the replacement of the felt on the flat roof over tho toilet area. l am waiting for the end of the winter and for the walls to dry out completely before having the toilets redecorated- it is much needod! The floor in the church has been resealed ar)d is once again showing off the wood to best advantage. This will need to be done regularly as it does wear wtth heavy foottall. l am enormously grateful to Jill Ward and many others for their care of the outside area at st Albun's. With the area to the south of the church deterioroting. it is wonderful to have splashas of colour and good order round the church itself. You can read about pro9ress on the south side of the site elsewhere in this report from the Davelopment Group. We are benefiting greatly from the addition ol the house in St Albans Avenue to our stock of buildings. It is looked after by the diocese and we pay them rant tor the use of it. While the children no longer have a break-out space on site at St Alban's, the St Albans Avenue house is invaluable, and it also houses our wonderful worship pastor and his family. The Mission Hall developed a leaky roof during the year- the excessive rain was too much for it. A temporary repair has been carried out and a new box gutter will be installed as soon as we have more than a few days without rain. The building continues to be in high demand for meetings and functions, ond Karen Farr. our Bookings Manager, has been a wonderful addition to the Facilities team. We thonk God for his continued provision of wonderful spoces for us to meet and worship in; and I continue to be very grateful for the wonderful members of the Committee (Angela Denniss, Jill spencer, Jon Tellick, Philip Osbome, Micha81 Beggs. Andrea McFall, Greg Kuzdenyi) for their continued support and advice to all on the staff Fabric team. PR & COMMUNICATIONS KcJthryn Halls 2023 was an action packed year with lots of activities and events and therefore lots to communicatel Nicola has sent rogular e-newsletters to all those on our database which continues to grow. We are delighted to have Caleb on the team to update our website with news, informcrtion, video talks, podcasts and study notes. We ore grateful to our staff team and members of the church family who have helped design promotional materiol for internal and external use to ensure we continue to attract newcomers. A particular thank you goes to Natolie Brittan who designed our Christmas materiol. Our external notice boards were re-designed internalty and we were proud to get them on display outside our two church8S. 14
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Christ Church W4 continues to fully utilise online platforms to promote its activities by streaming and recording the services. Many thanks to all thos8 on th8 worship, sound and production teams. We have continued to develop our social media presence by sending content to FacebooL Instagram and YouTube. We hope you like the new way we communicate our pre-recorded Notices (many thanks to Aaron and team Our events and activities continue to b8 promot8d through chiswickw4.com and Chiswick Calendar where appropriate. Latterly, our Christmas services were promoted via flyers to many streets in th8 community drawing in lots of new faces over this fastiV8 period. Thank you to all those who helped distribute these. DEANERY SYNOD Angelo Denniss Nikki Lovell, Abraham Mendes da Costo, Richord Perry, Jan Tellick The three deanery synod meetings took place in February, June and October. The focus ol the February meeting was asylum. It includ8d interviews with Jonathan Samadi, holder of the Bishop's mission order for Farsi speaking Christians,- with a former asylum seeker and now a member of Christ Church Felthom; and with Shelagh Allsop, co-founder of Refugees Welcoma Hounslow. Jonathan's aims are to share the gospel with Farsi speakers and to create a community where they con support eoch other ond worship once a month. He also helps parishes in their work with Farsi speakers including preparing them for baptism. Shelagh described the work of Refugees Welcom8 Hounslow including equipping homes for refugee families, hosting gatherings for them and ensuring that the council understands their needs. Tha topic of the June meeting was'Disability and the Church.. The speakar was Rev John Beauchamp, the Dioceson Disability Ministry Enobler. He explained the importance of enabling disabled people to bo fully part of the church, notjust through ease of accessing the building but also through the welcome, theology, worship, spirituality and the creation of opportunities to be part of the community. As well as physical and sensory disabilities he reminded us of the hidden disabilities like epilepsy, diabetes, arthritis, autism, and conditions causing chronic pain all of which affect daily lif8. Disabled people should be able to access and participate independently wherever possible. The diocesan website lists resources to help churches improve in all these areas. Octobers meeting was an opportunity to meet the new Bishop of Kensington. the Rt. Revd. Emma Ineson. She led a seNice of Holy Communion and then Revd. Martine Oborne, the Area Dean, interviewed her and then invited questions from those present. New incumbents were welcomed including Caroline Halmshaw at St. Paul's Grove Park and Dave Cockayne at All Saints Isleworth. 15
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 MISSION GROUP Jenny and John Mulloly For mony years, CCW4 has had a policy of supporting Mission-focussed partners both in the UK and abroad. The amount we give as a church is roughly IO/. of the amount the church receiv8S through church family giving and facilities income. As a Mission Committee, wo have responsibility for ollocating the funds and more than that, keeping strong links with each of our Mission Partners. We try to know them personally, to keep in close touch with them, and pray regularly for them. We have 6 regular Mission Partners.. Emily Chemutai in Rukungiri, western Uganda leads a number of wonderful projects, together with her husband Alfred. focussing on the underprivileged, marginalised or disabled. Nabil and Sarah Shehodi are based in Lebanon. a little woy outside Beirut. They work to spread the reach of Alpha in the Middle East SAT-7 is a Christian broadcaster, beaming its message across the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. SAT-7 broadcasts 2417 online and via satellite in Arabic, Persian ond Turkish. SOMA (Sharing of Mission Abroad) works through prayer alongside Christian mission partners The Youth Community Home (YCH) here in Chiswick serves young people {18-24) who havg been mad8 homeless. many from overs8as. This year we have odded IJM (Intemational Justice Mission); explicitly o Christian organisation, it works worldwide to protect the poor from violence, exploitation, and trafficking. Last year's Christmas Appeal went to Teorfund for their work in Somalio, to SOMA, and to children's work in Guatemala. This years Christmas Appeal was given roughly equally to each of our current Partners. We also are supporting Dani Elston for her Mission trip to Red Tribe in Kenya. We had a very successful and informative Mission Sunday in December in which the whole church came together to leam more about our Partners, to celebrate their worK and to pray for them. As a committee, we megt every other month under the leadership of Jenny Mullaly. There are about 6 of us- we were sorry to say goodbye to Anthony Pushpan in the middle of last y8ar. If you feel like leaming more about our Partn8rs, orjoining the committee, please do ask her! 16
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2023 WEEKLY ACTivmES Mld-We•k Toddler Groups Annie Adoms Toddler groups run 3 times a week throughout the year (term time only). We welcome 65-70 children to each session which means we get to meet around150 different children each W88k which is omazing. It is such a special ministry which remains close to our hearts at Christ Church W4. I have been leading these groups sinc8 2017,1 have formed lasting friendships, s88n families come to God and join our church family. I think my favourite thing recently was welcoming some children back to church in December when Southfields School came to visit. The children had such fond memories of their toddler group days. It was lovely to hear them tell their friends of all the fun they hod here with us. We are blessed with o small team of volunt88rs, but we would lov8 some more help, so we can continue to grow this ministry. If you think you would be good at making a hot cup of tea for a tired parent or enjoy arts and crafts, we would love to hear from youl Pleose contact annie.adams christchurchw4.com . Mid-week Toddler Pralse James West It has been encouroging to a growth in tha openness ond desire for God in those who attended our fresh expression church entitled Toddler Praise. Taksng place every Thursday in term time we always tell bible stories. sing worship songs with actions and help the toddlers and adults to pray using bubbles or the parachute! It has been wonderful to see 15 or more adults with their toddlers attending weekty. Most significantly. it has been amazlng to S88 each member of the group taking part in prayer activities and responding in simple ways to the bible stories about Jesus. CHILDREN'S CHURCH Kati Simpson & Isobel Smith Our Vision.. We see children living IITfe in all its fullness and minist&ring to the whole church family. During 2023 we welcomed many new families to the10:30 service (rt st Alban's. There was a noticeable increase in the numbers attending our groups for younger children. On average we have 70 children in our various Sunday morning groups: Youth (school years 7-9), Rock Solid (school years 4-6), Ground Breakers (school years 1-3). Pebbles (3 years plus- Reception) and Gems (0-3 years old). Bible based stories and teaching are the basis for all sessions. Gems will often enjoy a bible story and singing. Pebbles have an annual curriculum that introduces key stories and bible 17
CHRISTCHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR EJVDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 characters. The themes for Ground Breakers and Rock Solid in 2023 were Old Testament Bible Charact8rs (Goodies and Baddies), The Book of Acts and t)aniel. Ground Breakers and Rock Solid have also enjoyed sessions led by the Eco-church group tocussing on how to bocome responsible custodians of the world God created. For the older groups - Ground Breakers and Rock Solid- the children, leaders and helpers have shown great resilience since the huts on the St Alban's site were taken out of use due to safety concerns. The groups now use the ground floor of a house on St Albans Avenue which has been designoted for community use by tha diocese. Th8 journey time between the buildings is ten minutes which results in shorter sessions. A walking rope is used to keep the group together and gives the opportunity for conversations between the leaders, helpers, and Children. The year ended with the ncrtivty service written by Nicola Moy and produced by James West, Becca Gallaugher, Joe Johnson and Dani Elston and performed by members of the Thursday Junior Youth group and other groups. We are grateful to all who serve as leaders and helpers with our children's groups teaching and ministering to the youngest members of our community. Avorage Weekly Attendance Torm Tlme Av•rage Weekly Attendance on Zoom & School Holidays o (self service) Group Group Leader umber Registsr reche admirbi ajaratnam oquel Saavedra & Sarah Hughes 14 Pebbles 16 round Breakers Rock Solid Isobel Smith Kati Simpson 16 22 22 YoirrH Jomes West Luminosity at Now Wln• Jen, Joe, Caleb and Dani led the youth contingent at LuminositylNew Wine in 2023.18 young people ottended, many who hadn't been before or experienced anything like thot before! It was so encouraging seeing the young people gel so well as a group but also relate well to the wider church family. The young people 8njoyed the time together and had significant times of worship, teaching and encounter with God in the Luminosity sessions. We are running another trip to Luminosity this summer so do book your youth inl 18
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Sundayyouth James West Sunday Youth numbers have remained consistent wrth 15 plus youth attending most weeks. Most encouraging hos baen seeing and hearing the excellent questions the youth hav8 during sessions and discussions. In the autumn term of 2023, we studied The Power of Praise, to correlote with the teaching series of the wider church and it was amazing to see the youth grapple with how worship can shape their lives. We always include a game, a slightly more healthy snack and discussions centred on the bible. Thursday Youth James West The Thursday youth group gathers around10 to15 young people in school years 5 and 6. Although the majority of the youth do come from lamilies that attend the church, it has been gratitying to see 2 or 3 regular attendees who have no specific family connection to church. The sessions typically involve group games. trips out and food based activities (such as decorating donuts). We olways look at the bible too and discuss how to apply it to our lives. A personal highlight has been seeing so many of the youth group helping craft and leading the nativity drama at the Church nativity SeICe. Sadly the hired comel wouldn't come into the church but it was still a fantastic service and the young people18d brilliantly. Friday Youth James West The Friday youth group has been growing in momentum over the last year and in particular, has b8en a steady place for faith and friendship for the young people. It runs from 6'.30- 8'.30pm at Turnham Green. The age range is from year 7 to year13, with average numbars of 18-22 attendees. Since Zoe moved on at the end of the summer'23, it has been well led by Joe, Jen, Caleb and Becca. The Friday youth went on a number of outings throughout 2023; including Ice Skating, 5 Guys amongst a host of other venues. The bible teaching series covered a range of dtfferent topics in the summer term and then the whole of Friday youth did 'Youth Alpha. throughout the autumn term, which was generally received very well! Youth Weekend Away James West The 2023 Youth W88k8nd Away took place at Walton Firs Artivity Centre in Cobharn in early October. Over 30 Youth attended and we had a fantastic time, as well as gloriously warm weatherl It was led by Jen Buchan with a variety of staff and volunteers leading. During the weekend we did a combination of outdoor adventure activities (such as high ropes, climbing, crate-stacking and even caving), in oddition to talks on the bible and discussion groups. Our teoching theme for the weekend was about being wired for a relationship with God ond how do we accept thot identity ond tune into what God wants to speak to us about. We were encouraged because some of our youth felt God speak to them personally for the first time in their lives and were able to have fruitful discussions in their small groups. We have booked to go back to Walton Firs for onother youth weekend away in Sept '24. 19
CHRISTCHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Open Church Jenny Mullaly During December 2023 through to the end of F8bruary 2024, the church was open to all from 2-5pm on Thursday afternoons. Usingit as a Warm Space, a Socialising area and including a short Bible study, it has been enjoyed by a small group of people. Some folk come from other churches seeking a midweek Bible study; others from a non- church background seeking friendship. We set two tables with cloths and enjoyed afternoon tea with cheese scones and tea cakes. Another long table is set out with board games. cards. even snakes and ladders for any children who might visit. Magazines and a children's table with colouring and toys completed our set-up. Whenever the church is open, people come in! We have welcomed visitors from fJbroad, people who wish to come in ond proy or enjoy a quiet reflective space. It is good to welcome "the stranger in our midst. My thanks to th8 team who enabled the sessions to run: LIL Michael, Shahad, Thora and Jill ond Daniel. ST ANDREW'S FELLOWSHIP Jill spencer and Ruth Coles (Joint Chairs) The St AndreS Fellowship offers our older church members, along with others from the local community, a fortnightly meeting on Monday afternoons. We provide a wide range of interesting talks, followed by the opportunty for gciod fellowship over o cup of tea and delicious home-made cake. In 2023 our programme included talks on will writing and setting up a power of attorney, being alert to modern day fraud & scams, local historic houses and gardens including.. Osterley House, the kitchen garden at Chiswick House, and syon House. Chris Green talked about how the railways had changed Chiswick. 'Music & Ministry with our curate James West, and 'Life in Shepherds Bush, with a previous curate Denis Adide, ond Richard Moy talked obout the work of SOMA and his experience of meeting refugees in Syria, the DRC and Ukraine. Andr8w Wilson showod some wonderful photographs of the Wetlands Centre, and we learnt about the Swrft Project working to encouroge more swifts back to Chiswick. Rupert Holderness talked about his role as a JP, and Monique Reichberger shared news of the Chiswick Youth Home. Although the group is geared to our older church ond community mombèrs, we always welcome anyone who happens to be froe on a second or fourth Monday aftomoon - do come and join usl 20
CHRisf CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MÉMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 OTHER ACTivmES New Wine Richard Moy Christ Church continuas to engage wth New Wine through twstee Kirsty Fuller ond our occasional hosting of leaders, meetings. We also had strong contingents at the Leaders Conference and the Summer UNITED even( including many of our young people. New Wine has had a change of core leadership this year and we continue to bless and support them in what they ar8 trying to do to enable local churches to change nations. SUMMER OUT-REACH Annie Adams Over th8 summer holidays James West ond team lead several family fun sessions. There ware toys, activities for all, bouncy castle and home baked treats. Wo welcomed large numbers throughout each session. It was lovely to hove thè church open - o great sense of community having fun together. We hope to host these sessions again, but we can't do it without you! Do look out for our voluntaar sign up closer to the summer holidays. SOMA UK Richard Moy SOMA continues to punch above its weight as a mission organisation with a particularly exciting end of 2023 with missions in EgypL Lebanon, South Sudan. Uganda, Rwanda and Ireland over a 3 month period. It's o low resource mission that can impact big and we have been blessed to see ongoing impact of SOMA missions from the last four decades in shaping current church and community leaders. One Archbishop I met in Cairo is from Brazil, and he did a SOMA mission 30 years ago. He was so token by the teaching on the Holy spirit that ha made it the induction course for all church membars. Three decades later he has a string of church plants and they are all called 'the Church of the Holy Spiriy. The Young people's programme META Youth entered its second year and included a Christ Church member for the first time. The summer mission was to Lebanon and the follow up is planned for Rwanda in the Summer of 2024. Our vicar Nicola is also preparing for a SOMA mission earty in 2024 and there is much to celebrate from all the ministry. PRAYER AT CCW4 Angelo Denniss Prayer is the bosis for everything that we do at Christ Church and there are many opportunities to pray with others as well as on our own. 21
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Twice a term we have an evening of corporate prayer and worship, known as Hungry, when we have an extended time of focussed prayer ond it has b88n encouraging when they have been well attended os people prioritise prayer. James West, our curate, has been leading a prayer time on z<x)m on Wednesday mornings (rt 7.30am which all are welcome to join. Once o month after the Sunday services. Jenny and John Mullaly, who lead the Mission Team. hold a short prayer session for our mission partners. The Healing Prayer team continues to meet on the first Saturday of the month at10am in the Prayer Chapel. We pray with anyone who comes for prayer for themselves or for a family memb8r orfriend. We also pray for h8aling for those known to us in their absence. We receive prayer requests which we post on our Whatsapp group at other times. Christine Smith runs an intercessors. prayer choin and she sends out emails with prayer requests as she receives them to those who are part of thrt Prayer ministry is available after each of the services. We have a team of prayer ministers who welcome all who wish to have prayer. It is alwoys so encouraging to hear of answers to prayer and when we see God at work in people's lives and we persevere because we know that He hears us. ECO CHURCH Jill Spencer The Church of England's vision for the environment ond sustainabilfcy is: Yo strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life ol th8 8arth.' They have sat a targ8t that all theirchurches should r8ach net iero carbon by 2030. At Christ Church W4 we are showing our commitment to caring for the environmenL as we work through the ARocha Eco Church programme (www.ecochurch.arocha.org.uk). This requires us to monitor our progress in all the following areas: Worship & Teaching, Buildings & Land, Community & Global Engagement, and Lifestyle. BuSldlngs & Land: The Fabric Committee has o lot of work to orgonise with our buildings as we work towords becoming net zero carbon. Eco Church is now a standing item on their meetings, agenda. When the utilities contract came up for renewal recently, we moved to renewables for our electricity, and once the gas market stabilises that contract will also go 'green'. We don't have much land around our church buildings, birt at st Alban's we continue to offer shelter for any local hedgehogs wanting to visiL and host a bird feeder. Llfestyie: Perhaps the most useful way that our church communty can get involved at this stage, is to consider their personal lifestyle. If you haven't already checked your carbon footprint this year (or ever)), do have a go ot the WWF Carbon Footprint questionnaire..
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEM8ER 2023 htt rint. The recent'clothes swap. held at Christ Church is just one small example of how easy rt is to refresh your wardrobe, without impacting your carbon footprint. Leys do another one again soonl What else could you organise? Community engagement: As a church we're involved with various environmental initiatives out in our local community. A monthly litter-pick on Sunday afterrboons around Turnham Green and the surrounding residential streets The monthly Chiswick Repair Cafe held at Christ Church Turnham Green Gardening work parties at st Alban's. and a team who look after the herbal knot garden on Turnham Green If you would like to get involved with any of the abovo activities. or think you could make a contribution to the work of our church Eco Group. please email.. off ice christchurchw4.com Soclal Events Jan Tellick Maintaining one of our values of being'F)arty people.. we hod two major social events during the year. In late January we started th8 New Year with a Ceilidh and Curry Night in St Alban's attended by over130 adults and children. The 8V8ning kicked off wth the bar opening at 6pm and a delicious range of curries cooked by Lesley Weedon seNed from 6.30 to 8.00pm. The Martin Young Ceilidh Band performed two sets from 8.00pm until10.30pm. It was a great night enjoyed by all with some very energetic dancing throughout the evening. Many thanks go to all the volunteers who helped to make it happen - John, David and Mike on the bar, Isobel and Lesley for decorating St Albons, and the staff team for setting out the tables and chairs. 2023 was the180th Anniversary of the opening of Christ Church Tumham Green in July1843. We celebrated this special event on 241h June with a cocktail and canapes reception and musical evening in the church itself. The music was led by our own house k)and and was attended by over130 members of the church family. The evening was also a thankyou to all our volunteers who serve the church throughout the year in so many different capacities - they were all celabrated on a video which ran for part of the evening. 23
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FINANCIAL REVIEW Andrew Roff We thank God for the continued sacrrficial and generous giving of Christ Church W4 membership which enables us to reach out to the community in many different ways, to sustain our commitmerlts to youth ministry, to support mission locally and overseas, to undertake major t)uilding projects and to function as a Resource Church in following our vision of multisite church ministry in Chiswick Results for the year In 2023, we saw an unrestricted surplus of £552,7T4 (2022: £64,861), the difference due to a very generous legacy of £503,638. There was a deficit on restricted funds of £27,481 (2022: £29,383), principally due (as foreshadowed in the last yearfs report) to depreciation on the AV equipment crt St Albans - this hos no impact on our cash position. Income and Expendlture Our income from operating activities has risen by15Y., whilst income from planned giving remains robust with a 4:6Yo increase from £338,165 to £353,842. A small amount of grant income was received in tha year. Expenditure was around 6/0 up on 2022. Staff costs were down about 7.5 /¢, whilst other experlditure r8mained consistenL Balance Sheet The church nat asset position stood (rt £1,004,591 (2022: £451,877) unrestricted and £46,305 (2022 £73,786) restricted. Reserves Policy The PCC members believe that Christ Church Turnham Green relies on God's provision for the financial resources needed to fund its work. Consequently, the policy of the PCC is not to build up reserves beyond the operating needs of the church and, whenever possible, to expend irbcome received during the course of each financial year on its purposes. However, in order to ensure that the church has sufficient working capital to meet its obligations to its employees and creditors, the PCC members consider that the church should hold sufficient unrestricted reservas to cover between three and six months, expenditure, gxcluding major projects which are generally funded from appeals.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN COUNCIL MEMBERS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 RISK The PCC and Finance and Audit Committee regularly consider the potential impact of financial and non-finonciol risks to the ChurcN and where possible, continue to put in place measures to mitigate these risks. The Church Risk Register is an active document,. responsibility for its monitoring and update rests with the Church Wardens. supported, particularly for fir)ar)cial issues, by the Finance and Audit Committ88. PUBLIC BENEFIT The pcc pays due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding how to carry out the charitys purposes for the public benefit. The Council Members, report was approved by the Boaid of Members Of The PCC. Nicola Moy- Vicar PCC Member 25
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN STATEMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Members of the PCC ara responsible for weparing the Counol Memb8rs' RepC and the financial statements in accordan with applicable law and United Kingdom AThnting Standards (United lQThJdom Generally Accepted A¢¢ounling Practice). The law appli(zble to tharit'ès In England and Waks requires Ihe Members of the PCC lo prepare financial Slalements for 08¢h financial year whth give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the Parochial Church Council and of th8 incoming resour and aPpltiOn of rUrceS ol the Parochial Church Council for that year. In preparing the8e financial statements. the Members of th8 PCC are required to: - select suitable accounting polldes and Ihèn apply them (x)nsistenty" - observe the methLyJs and FNlndp5es in the Charibes SORP" - make judgem8nls and estlmal85 that are reas(M)able and pru1. - stste whether applicable accounting standards hav8 been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financlal statements.. and - pr8pare the financial slalem8nts on the g)iTrJ basis unle$5 it is inappropriat8 to presume that the ¢harity will Confy'nue in 0ratIon. The Members of the PCC are responsible for kewng $uffi.errt alnting re¢(Kds that disck)$0 with ¥SOnable accuracy at any kn'me the finanual posits'on of the Par¢xhial Chur¢h Council and enable them lo ensure that the finanoal statements comply with the Charities Art 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provosions of th& trust deed. They are also responslble for safeguarding the assets of the Parochial ChLJrch Council and hence for taking reasonabl8 steps for the prevention and detection of fraud an¢J other irrogularilies. -26-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PCC OF CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN Opinion We have audits(I the financial statements of Christ Churth Tumham Green {the 'Parochial Church Coundl'l for the year ended 31 Dacemb8r 2023 which comprise the statement of financial activities. balance she8t, the stalernenl of ¢ash flows and Ihe notes to the financ4al statements. including a summary of signrficanl accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been ap[Al in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accountlll9 Standards, induding FinanGial Repwung Stsndard 102 Tre Financial Reporting Standard 2pplicable in the UK 8nd Republic of Irgland IUni18d KiThJdom Gen8rallyAc¢opted Accounting Practice). In our opinion. the financial statements-. give a true and fair view of Ihg stale of the (baiitys affairs as at 31 08c8mb8r 2023 and of Its Incoming resour and appli¢ation of r8sourcès, for the year then ended.. have bggn propady prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generalfy Accepted Accounting Practi¢e; and have been prepared in accortlan¢e wilh the requirements of the charit Act 2011. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance wth Intemational Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS {UK}l and applicable law. Our responslbiifcles under those standards are furlher described in the Auditorfs SpOnsIbIlItIeS for the audlt of the fin8nci&l slataments section of our report. We are independent of the Parochial Church Council in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statents in the UK, induding the FRC'8 Elhi¢al Standard, and we have fvlfilled our other ethical reSpOnbIlItieS in accordance these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provkle a basis for our opinion. Conclusions rolatlng to golng concem In auditing the financial statements. we have c(Kiduded that the CnCil Members. use of the going concern basis of accounting in the pparatIOn of the fin8nual statements is appropriate. 8ased on the work we have perfomied. we have not identified any material uncerlalnties relating to events or condit'ons th, individually or collactively, may (st significant doubt thè Paro¢hial Church Council's ability to continue as a going concom for a wiod of at least twe& months from when the fin8nc481 statsents are aulhorlsed for issue. Our responsibilitie5 and the reSponbIlItieS of the Members of Ihe PCC th respect to going contn are deg¢rlbe(I in the relevant sections of this report. Other information The other infomialion ¢omprisès th& infomati(K) Ind(KI in fhe annual report other than the financial statements and our aud5toVs report thereon. The Members of Ihe PCC are reswnslble for the other information contained within the 8nnu81 rttport. Our opinion on thè financial stalèmènls doès not cover the other infcffmation and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our reswnsibilty is to read the other information and. in doing so, consider whother the other informalion is materially inconsistent wrth the finanaal slatements or our knowlodgo obtained In the course of the audiL or otherwise appears to be materially misstate(l. If we identify such material Inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are required to determine whether this gives ris& to a matèrial misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If. based on Ihe work w8 have pèrfom)ed, we con¢lude that there is a material misstatement of thi% other infomation. we are required to report that facL We have nothing to rey)rt in th regard. Matters on whlch we are required to report by exception We have ntsthing to report in respect of the following matters in relation tr) which the Charitie5 lknounls and Reports) Regulations 2LNJ8 require us to report to you rf. in our opinion.. the information given in the finan21 statements is inconsistent in any material Te5pect with the Council Members. report. or suffident a¢¢ounting records have not been kept., or the financial statements are not in 8gwm8nt with the acc(nting rèc(ds.' or W8 have not received all the infomath.on and explanalions we rw4uir6 for (wr audit. -27-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PCC OF CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN Rasponslbllities ol Mambgrs of the PCC As exptained more lully in the statemant of CouncH Members, responsibilities, the Members of thè PCC are responsible for the preparation of the finaniial statements and being satisfieé that they give a true and fair vltsw, and for such inlemal control as the Members of the PCC detemiine is necessary to enable Éhe preparalion of finanaal slatgmgnts that are free from material mtsstatemèn( whether due lo fraud or error. In preparing the h"nancial statem8nts. the Members of the PCC are responsible for assessing the Parochial Church Council's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going cone$rn basis of accounting unless the Members of thg PCC either intend to cease operations, or havg no realistic alternative but lo do so. Auditorfs r¥$ponsIbilltl for the audlt of the finandal $tatements WÈ have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charitss A¢t 2011 and report in accordance with the A¢t and ielgvar)I regulal'ons made or having effect thereunder. Our thlectives are ID obtaln reasonable a&SUran about whether the financial st8tements as a whole are free from material misslalemenl. wh8ther due to fral or emr, and to Lssue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a hh levol of assurdnce, bui is not a guarantee that an audil Conducted in accordanr wilh ISAS (UK) will always deted a material misslalement rt exists. Mrsslatemants can arlse from fraud or arror and are considerod material if, individually or in the aggwatè, they Ix)uld reasonably be expoctsd lo influence the economlc decisions of usérs taken ¢)n the basis of these finanrAal statements. Irrggulariti8s. incjuding fraud. are instances of norpcomplian¢e wth laws and regulations. We design PrOdUr08 in lin8 Wth our responsibilib"es, jIllned above, to delect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent lo whith our procedures are (apable of d8lecaing irregularitFes. including fraud, is detailed below. A furthar desuiption of our responsibilthes for the att of the finanoal statements is located on the Financial Reporting Counal'5 website at: httpjI%.frc.ory.klaudI10r5reSpOnS11ll&$. This description fomis part of our auditor's report. The Extent to whlch the audlt was consld•red capablo of deCtIng irregularltlg$ includlng fraud Our approach to 1denti.ng assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irragularltles, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and rogulations. was as follows.. .Iho engagement partnef ensured that the engagerr1 team collecaively had the appropriate Competee, capabilitiÉs and skills to identify or recrwJnise non-compliance th applicable laws and gulatiorIS,. 'we identified th• laws and regulations applicable to Ihe charity trbrough discussions with Iwstees and other management, and from our knOedge and ex[len of the charity and faith sector. -28-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PCC OF CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN •we focused on specific laws and regulations which we G(msidered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the charity. th8 Charibes Act 2011. taxation legislation. data protection. employment. nvironmèntsl and h8atth and safety legislation.. 'we assgssed the exlenl of compli8nce with tha laws and regulations identtfied above through maklng onquI&S of manag8ment', and "idenlified18W$ 8nd r8gulations were communicated within the audit team regularty arKI the team remained alert to instances of non-complian throughout Ihe audÉl. We assessed the susceptibilty of the wmpany's finanaal statements to material TlliSStatemenL including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur. by= .m8king enquiries of management as to whore they Considered there was suscèptibility to fraud. th8ir knowledg8 of actual, suspected and alleged fraud.. 'considerin9 the intemal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and ncKFcomp1ian with laws and regulallons,. and .testing wntrD15 With walk through proc8dur8s and subslanlive transaction testing.. To address the risk of fraLKI through management bias and overTide of controls. we". "perforrned analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpe(led relationships., •tested journal entiies to Identify unusual tr8nsadions- "assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining any aculunting eslm8les were Indicative of potential bias., •investigated the rationale behind Signffnt or unusual transactions: and In response to the risk of irregularities and rCOMpliance wth laws and regulations. we designed procedures which In¢ludad, but ware not limited to.. •agreeing financjal statement disdosures to undedying suptxJrwJ documentation" reading the rninules of m88tings of thos@ charged with governan., enqulring of management as to actual arKI potential Itligati and (Jaims., •reviewing correspondence with HMRC and r81evant regulators such as Ihe Charity Commisison There are Inhgrenl limitations in our audit procedures desLrbed above. The more removed that laws and regulations arè from finanoal transaclions, Ihe less likely rt j5 that W8 would be(x)me aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-wmpliance with laws and regulations to enqLJiry ol the directors and other management and the inspection of reguLitw and al cwespondence, if any. Material misstatements that arise due to fraud be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate conGealment or Collusion. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the chartty has wepared financial statements in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended praCe appli¢able to charities pparing thair accounts in a¢¢ordanc8 with the Financial Rew)rb"ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of IrglarTrd IFRS 1021. las amendedl in preference lo the Accounting R&[1 by Charities: Staleffnt of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has n(M been withdrawn. This has been done in order for the firhancial slateEnts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with current Generally Acwled Accounting Practice.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PCC OF CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN Use of our rnport This report Is rne sdely to the f1jmpanS membèrs. as a trmxty, in ac£ord8n¢e ¢10 391 of Ihe Companies Act 2014. Our audit work has bgen uThJertakgn so that we Mht slats lo thè company's members those matters we are required (o slate lo them in an audilorfs report and for no ollw purpose. To the fullest exlenl permitted by law, we do not accgpt or assume reStltlity lo anyono other than th8 ¢ompary and the u)mpany's membèrs as a IX, for our audrt work, for thi8 rem or for ts cyknions we have fcffmad. frfLJ'J Fran¢¢s Wild• FCCA DChA Senior Slalulory Auditor For and on b•hall of Wamer Wlld• 7 June 2024 StalutoryAudrtor Wamer Wikle LNnited Chartereij Certified A(tountants 4 Marigold Drive 8isl8y Surr8y GU24 9SF Warmr [de Limit8d Is eligible for apwintment as a]itOr of the Parothial Church Councyl by virtue of ils 8lMJibility for apptrnent as auditor ofa mpry jer secllon 1212 ofthe cae$ Act 20(. -30-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITUREACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Current flnancial ygar UnrestsictÈd Unr•strictod Restricted funds funds funds gen8Tal deslgnated 2023 21)23 Total Total 2023 2023 2022 Notss Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable acliwlies Investments 898.178 236.310 22,819 41.784 939,962 236,310 22,819 465.081 205.386 689 Total income 1.157.307 41,784 1,199,091 671.156 Charitable acuvtbes 604.593 69,265 673.858 635,877 Net Ineom•l{exp8nditure) 552.714 {27.4811 525,233 35,279 Nat movamant In funds 552.714 127.4811 525,233 35,279 Recon¢lllatlon of fvnds: Fund balances al 1 January 2023 251,877 200.fW)D 73.786 525.663 490,384 Fund balances at 31 De¢ombor 2023 804.591 200.000 46.305 1,050,896 525,663 The statement of finandal activities indudes all gark8 and losses recc*Jnised bn the year. All income and expendllure derive from continuing activiti8s. 31
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Prlor financlal yèar Unrestrfcted UnYestri¢ted nds funds general deslgnated 2022 2022 Restrlct•d funds Total 2022 2022 Nots$ Income from: Donations and legaryes Charitable activities Investments 361,790 205.386 689 103,291 465,081 205,386 689 Total income 567.865 103,291 671,156 Chatable activities 503,204 132.673 635,877 Not lncomel{exnditurej 64.661 {29,382) 35,279 Transfers betwe8n funds {200.0001 200,(KJO Net movement in funds (135.339) 200,000 129,3821 35,279 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 January 2022 387.216 103,f68 490,384 Fund balances at 31 Dg¢•mber 2022 251,877 200.000 73.786 525,663
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 N¢>ts$ Fixed assets Tangible assels 12 55,645 82,785 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and In hand 13 122.412 952.675 131,246 357,696 1,075.087 488,942 Credltors: amounts f•lllng du8 within ono year 14 79.836 46.064 Nel Current wels 995.251 442,878 Total assets le$$ ¢urr¢nt liabilities 1.050.896 525,663 The fund$ of tho Parochlal Church Councll Restricteé income funds Unrestricted fund5 - general Unrestrlcted funds- dèsignated 16 46.305 804,591 200.000 73,786 251,877 200,000 15 1,050,896 525,663 The financÈal slalemenls were approved by the Members of the PCC on .. Nicola Moy-WKar Trustee Andrew Roff Trustee -33-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Ca8h flows from operating actlvitie Cash generated from oparations 21 576.577 T,314 Investlng activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Investment income re1ve {4.415} 22.819 13,1071 689 Net cash generated froml{u8ed in} investing aetlvities 18.404 12.4181 Net cash used in financlng a¢tivltles Net In¢r•ase in cash and ¢ash equlvalfjnts 594.981 4,896 Cash and cash equivalents al beginning ofyear 357.696 352,799 Cash and cash equivalents at end of yoar 952.675 357,696
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accounting pollcles Charity inforniation Christ Church Tumham Gieen is a parochial Church Council operating under Ihe Parod)ial Chur¢h Coun¢il Powers Measure. The PCC is a registered charity. 1.1 Accounting conventlon Th8 financial statem8nls have ten prepared in accordance wth the Parochi Church Council's gov&ming document, the Charities Act 2011. FRS 102 Tr FinarKial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" l°FRS 102"} and the Charitses SORP "Acc(yJnting and Reporting by Chaities.. Statement of Recommended practi applicable to charrtEs prepanng their ac(xJunts in accordance with th8 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK armj Republic of Ireland {FRS 102}. leffective 1 January 20191. The Parochial Church Council is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have departed from the Charities (ACCnts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo Iho exlenl rEqui to provlde a true and falr view. This depathre has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice lor Charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in tho Regulations butwhlch has sinee withdrawn. The flnantial statements are prepared in sterfing. whk 1$ the functional rajenty of the Parochial Church Council. Monetary amounts in these finaniial statements are roUndj to the nearest £. The finanual statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Imodified to indude the revaluation of freehold properties and to indude investrnent properties and rtain financial instruments at fair valuel- The principal accounting rK>liciès adoptÉd are set out below. 1.2 Golng concem At tha tim# of approving the financial stst8ments, the Members of the PCC have a reasonable expe¢tstion that the Pan)chial Church Counol has adequate resources lo nnue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus Ihe MeMr5 of the PCC continue to adopt Ihe going concern basis of accounting in prepacing the financAal statements. 1.3 Charitable fund$ Unrèstricted funds ara availa& for usè at the tIiscreti of the Members of the PCC in fvrtherance of their chaiitable obje¢tives. Restricted lunds are subject lo specific conditions by don(Ks or granlot5 as to how they may b8 used. The purposès and uses of th6 restrictad funds am set out in the notes lo the finandal statements. Endowmenl funds are subject to splfi¢ condtbons by donors that the capitsl musl be maintained by the Pamohial Churth CounLil.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 A¢wunttng pollcl (Continued) 1.4 In¢ome Donatlons. I?¢1¥$ and grants Income is recognised when the PCC has entittement to tho funds, arry perfornian cOndiOnS attached to the Item of in¢ome have been met. M Is probable that the incom8 wll be received and the amount can be measured rdiably. Donated s8rvitss and fa¢tlities Donated good5 and seNices are reiwnised when receipt of the go(Kls or servtces is probable and the benefft can be measured reliably. The basis of the value of the gift to the charity is the amunl the PCC would have been willing to pay lo obtain those gcmxjs seN¢es on the open matel. A wrre5ponding amount is then recognised as exp6nditure sn the peTiod of rec&pt. Income from investmonts Rental inGome from the l&tting of church premises is recognisgd wh8n the rental due. Interest 8ntillam8nts on bank and other accounts are a¢Ut0 for as Ihey accrue. Lègacles Legacies are recognised on recoipt or otherwise if Ihe Parothial Chur( Council has been notified of an impending distri"0, the amount is known. and rec8ipt 15 expected. If thg amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingènt asset. 1.5 Expndlture Mlsslon giving Grants payable are paymfynts made lo third parbes in the fijrtherance of the charit2bl8 objeCtS of the PCC. Un¢ondilional grants are r6cognised On the reapnt has bn notified of the grant award. Grants awarded that are subject to conditions being futfilled are only aecrul when any remainirMJ unfulfil condition attaching to that grant is outside of the control of the PCC. The provision of a multi-year grant is recogni59(l at its present valu6 where sèwèmenl is due over more Ihan one year from the date of the award, there are no unfulfilled performance conditions under the control of the PCC that would permit the PCC to avoKI wnaktng the fulure payments, settlement is probable and the effect of iscounting Is material. The discount rate use(1 is regarded by tho PCC as providing the most current avallable estimate of the opportunity cost of mc*)ey refleding the time value of money to the PCC. Other exp8ndltwe relating to th6 work of the church The parish's contributw)n to the (L)sts of the DISe is a¢¢ounted for when payable. Support costs Support ¢o$ts have been alkjcaled been g0Veman costs and d)ur¢h running costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountsbilty of the PCC and rts compliance with regulation arKI good prad'co. These sts indude Costs related lo Statut audit and legal fees. Irrecoverabl¢ VAT Irrecoverabje Value Add Tax is tharged against the expenditure heading for whh M was in(yJrred.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 A¢¢ountlng pollcies (Continued) 1.6 Tangiblo flxed assets Cons•crated land and bulldlngs and other chuTch propèrty. The PCC has the uso of consecrated and beneffi propety in Chiswick. which is exduded from the accounts by virtue of 8.10121(al of the Charities Act 2011. This indLEdes Christ Church Tumham Grèen. Sl Albans, and the Mission Hall. Moveable church lumishings held by the Wicar and ChuTch Wardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are accounted as inalienalAe prop8ty unlèss cons&crated. They are listed In the church's inventory whith can be inspected lat any reasonable t(mel. For inalienable propety acquired prior to 2000 there is insulfiuent cost inf0MtI)n availai4e and therefore such assels are not valued in the a¢counts. No Sl items have been purchased since 1st January 2000. Th8 church hall is vested in the Trustees of the Bishop of London Fund and the wcarage is held ty) Irust by the London DIDSan Fund on half of the PCC. The Mission Hall is held in trust by thè Mission TNstees. For the purposes of the accounts It has been ¢onsid¢red whether a 'grft In nd, of the usè of the hall exists. bul as the PCC is also responsible for the maintenance of the fabric of the hall. any gfft in kind is considered to be not material lo the finanal 51alements. All expenditure (x>nsecxated or tsenefi buildirys is written off in the year of expenditurè. Individual items wilh a purchase price of£1,OCK) less are wrrtkn off when the asset is acquired. Thè carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for Impalmnt in periods when events or changes in Circumstances indi¢ate the carrylng value may not be recoverable. DepreLialion is recognised so as to write off the wst or waluation of assets less their residual values over their US8ful livos on the following basès.. Equipment Fixtures & Fittings 4 YeaTr straight line 4 Yeats straight line The galn or loss arising on the disposal of an asset 1$ detemiinad as thè diff8r8nc& been the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset. and is reix)gnisod in Ihe slatement of financial adivities. 1.7 Impalrment of fixed assets At each reporting end date, th8 Parothial Church Coun(xl revtews Ihe carrying arrUnts gf its tsngiblo ass6ts lo delerniine whether there is any iThJication that those awts havè suff8r6d an impairment loss. 11 any such indication aSts. the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to delemiine the extent of the impairm8nl loss lif any). 1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents indud8 cash in hand. deposrts held at call wth banks, other short-terni liquid investments with orlginal maturities of three rrthlhs or less. and bank overdmfts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowngs in current lialitieS. 1.9 Flnancial instrument$ The Par(Khial Church Council ha5 dected to appty the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Se¢ts"on 12 '0ther FinancAal InstNments 1&8ues' of FRS 102 to all of its finanoal instruments. Financial instruments #re COgniSed in the ParrKhial Church Council's balan shèet when the Parochial Church Council becomes p8ty to the contractual prowsions of the insfrument. Financial assets and liabilwbes are offseL wlth the net amounts presented in Ihe finanThal statements, when there is a legally enforceable righl to sel off the recLyJnised amounts and there is an intentlon lo settle on a net basls or to rèalis8 th8 asset and setlle the liabilty simuttaneousty. -37-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Aecountlng policiès (Contlnugd) Baslc flnan¢iTal assets B8sic financial assets, which in(Jude debtors cash and bank balans, are initially measured al transaction Pri including transaction costs and ar8 subsequently carrieij at arnortised cost using the effective intprest method unless the arrdngemgnt (x)nstibJtes a financing transaction. where the Iransa¢tlon is measured 8t the present value of the future receipts discounted al a markel rats of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Bask financlal liabilltles Basic financial liabilitles, induding creditors and bank loans are inTiialty recognised al transaction price unless the arrangement constwtutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured at the presont value of the future paymènts dI$)Unted at a market rate of interesL Finanual liabilities dassffled as payable within one y88r are not amortisod. Debt Instruments are subsequenty carried at amortised ¢x)st, using the effethe interest rat8 mathod. Trad8 creditors are cJlig8tK)n5 to pay for goods or services that have b8en acqLJired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Ar1nIS payaNe are classified as current liabilities If payment is due within one year or less. If not. they are presented as n(wtrent liabilitb8S. Trade creditors are r8wgnised inilially al transaction price and subsequently measured al amrtised cost using Ihe offective interest method. Derecagnllion of Ilnan¢lal Ilath"lides Financial liabililles are dere¢an1Sed when the Parochial Churth Counctl's contractual ObligatnS ÈxpSr8 or arn discharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benèffts The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employae's seNices are reived. Termir)ation benefits are reox)gnised immediately as an expense when the Pachial Church Council is demonstrably committed lo lerminate the employmont of an employee or to provide tenminalion benefts. 1.11 Retiroment ben•flts Payments to defined contribution retirem8nt benefft sthemes are (arged as an expense as they fall due. Crltl¢al accounting estimatès and ludg•mwts In the appll¢alion of the Parochkil Church Council's aceDunting policies, the Members of the PCC are required to make judgements, estimates and as$umption5 aboul the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readity apparent from other SoUrs. The estimates anrj associated assufflplions are basad on historical expgrience and other factors that are c(sKIerj to b& relevant. Actual resutts may differ from these estimates. The estsmat8s and undedyiThJ assumptions are reviewed cffl an ongoing basis. Revisions Icl accounting estimates are recognised in thè period in which Ihe &stimate is revised whgre the revision affe¢ts only that period, or in the penod of the revlsion and futu periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Income from donations and legacles Unrestricted Restrid funds funds 2023 2023 Total Unr8strlcted Restricted funds funds 2022 2022 Total 2023 2022 Donations and gifts Legacaes re1vable London Diocesan Fund 394.540 503.638 25.983 420.523 503.638 15,801 361.790 35.166 396,956 15.801 68,125 68,125 898.178 41.784 939.962 361,790 103,291 465,081 Donatlons and gifts Planned giving ALFhoc giving Colle¢tlons at sèrwc8S Sundry donations and appeals 353,842 29,TT4 10.924 353,842 29.n4 10.924 338,165 13,499 10,126 338,165 13,499 10,126 25.983 25,983 35.166 35.166 394.540 25,983 420,523 361,790 35,166 396.956 Income from charitable adivities Unrestrlcted fund$ 2023 Unrestrlcted fund¥ 2022 Sunbeams, and other activities Wedding and Funeral Fees Received Charitable rental incorne 32,110 2.909 201.291 28.429 3,274 173,683 236.310 205.386 Income from Investments Unrestricted Unre$trl¢tgd nds funds 2023 2022 Inl8rest recgivable 22.819 39-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Expèndlture on charitable a¢tfvitios Chartlab10 actlvrti•s 2023 Chartiable activltles 2022 Direct costs Staff costs Depreciation and impaimient Children and young wopl8 Dlficesan Parish Share Fabric- Major Fabric- Other Interest cost and bank tharges Vicarfs atyl curate's costs Courses and other past(*al expenditure Cost of sarwces Catering expenses Other charitable expendilure 76,502 31,556 19,323 110.749 45.269 43,554 1.194 48,565 23,092 16,828 5,880 1.840 153,459 31,409 1,325 109.115 16.973 42,624 45.177 28.307 20,876 4,735 5,368 424.352 460,315 Grant funding of activities (see note 71 62.298 54,704 Shara of support and govomance costs (S n¢)te 8) Support Governance 182.102 5.1Q6 116,208 4.650 673,858 635,877 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds- general Restricted lunds 604,593 69,265 503,204 132,673 673.858 635,877
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Grants payab 2023 2022 Grants lo institub'ons: Uganda- Emily Braybrook Uganda- Hope Colleclive Nabil Shehadi IJM Tearfund East Afrtca Food Appeal Tearfund Syria Quake SOMA Christmas Appeal Shelter Community SAT-7 other 11,562 4,718 5,000 5,000 4,200 1,500 6,800 5,545 4.800 5,000 7,975 13,094 4,332 5,000 2,667 6,182 4,800 3,000 62.100 44,615 Grants lo individuals 198 10.089 62,298 54,704 Grants to Institutions "'Olherf indudes £750 Red Tribe visit, £5.283 child sp#sOrShIp and £1.942 various smaller grants. Grants to indlvlduals 2023.. £198 haTKtshlp grants. 2022.. £2,638 COVID and hardship grants" £6.400 love gifts £1.051 other. Grants include passing on donallons as well as ntribUtIonS from generdl PCC fvnds. Support Costs allocated to a¢ttVbti¢s 2023 2022 Staff Costs Office. Computing and Telecoms G8s, Ele¢tri¢ity anil Water Utilities Audit fees 114,753 48,608 18,741 5.106 53,288 43,060 19,860 4,650 187.208 120,858 Analysed between: Chartiable activiiies 187,208 120,858 41
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Members Of The PCC Paymènts in re5P8Ct of PCC Member Housing costs of £42.729 {2022.. £41.7771 were paid in resFWt of mini8ters during th8 year. The family member of a PCC member was paid £177 in lolal (2022.. £44 a week, for approximately three months). lo provide matemity cover for the leader of the toddler groups. Two other PCC rrmbers were paid £130 and £150 respectively for dity service v¢Junteer and gardeniru seTViC&S raspecbvely. Donatlons by relat•d parties of PCC Membews One of the PCC mefflbers, Mr R Perry. is also a trustee of the London Diocesan Fund which mad6 grants lo the PCC during th8 year. See note 16 for infomiation about the cuNent and previous yearfs grdnts. Grants mad¢ A donation of £5,000 {2022.. £8,000) was made to SOMA during the year. The director of SOMA is also PCC member. SOMA also pays rent for the office at the Missk)n Hall. Roimbursed expwtRs Nil12022: onel member of the PCC was reimbursed telephone. travèl. books and subsistence costs of £nil {2022'. £1,099) during the year. 10 Employeas The average monthty number of employees during the year was: 2023 Numbèr 2022 Numb•r 10 Employment costs 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Employs National Insuran Employer's Pension costs 171.057 9.715 10.483 182,180 9.078 15,489 191,255 206,747 The clergy, all of whom are members of the PCC. 8re employed by and paid by the Diocese of London. Christ Church contributes to the DI0Se of London vi8 ts Partsh Share. This payment Cove the costs of employing Christ Church's w¢ar and one of its cJJrates as wdl as other actiwties of ihe Diocese. Up lo and including June 2022 the employmgnt SIS of one of Christ Churcth's rateS was funded by direct paymènls to the Dio¢ese of on ar¥J is induded in stsff costs. Payments to employees were made pursuant to Ihe Ch8ritiesAct 2011. the Church Repres6nt8titin Rules and Ihg PCC Powers {19561 measure as amended. -42-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2023 10 Employees Icontlnuèdl There were no employees whose annual remuneration was mte than £60,000. 11 Taxatlon The charity is exompl from taxadon on its aclknliès because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 12 Tanglble flxed assets Equlwr Flxturos & Flttlngs Total Cost At 1 January 2023 Additions 163,801 4.415 106,904 270.705 4,415 At 31 December 2023 168.216 106.904 275,120 Depreclatlon and impairment At 1 Janu8ry 2023 Depreciation charged in the year 145.060 {30.539) 105,971 11,017} 251.031 (31,5561 At 31 Dè¢ember 2023 114.521 104,954 219.475 Carrylng amounl At 31 December 2023 53,695 1,950 55.645 Al 31 December 2022 79,818 2,967 82,785 13 D•btors 2023 2022 Amounts falllng due within one year. Trade debtors Oth8r debtors Prepayments and a¢crue(l ino)m6 3,576 113.176 5.660 976 124,576 5,694 122,412 131,246 14 Credltors: amounts falllng duo within oTro year 2023 2022 Trade creditors Other ¢redilors Accruals arKI deferred income 713 59,0 20,027 5,760 30.168 10,136 79,836 48,064
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 15 Unrestricted funds- dignated These are unrestricted fvThJs which are material to the Parochial Church Council's actiwties. At 1 January 2023 Transfers At31 Dec•mber 2023 stAbans Future Works FuThl 200.000 200,000 Provlous year: At 1 January 2022 Transf8TS At31 December 2022 stAbans Futurè Vvorks Fund 200,000 200,000 16 Restrlcted funds The restricted funds of the thaiity comprise Ihe unexpended balan of donations and grants held on trust subled to SP8(afic cx)nditions by donors as to how Ihey may be used. At 1 January In¢oming 2023 roUrceS Resources oxwnded At31 December 2023 LDF other grants StAlbans Audio wu81 Appeal LDV8 gifts Mission- Chri8lmas ar4)eal Restrict8d donations Youth 15,801 {15.801) 127,676) 16.7101 16.5581 17.2701 15.2501 73.786 46,110 6,710 6.753 7.270 5,250 195 73.786 41.784 169,2651 46,305
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 16 Rgstrlctèd funds IContlnuod} Prgvlous y•ar. At 1 January 2022 In¢omlng sour$ Rèsources oxpandad At31 D0M¥r 2022 Ukraine LDF re Youth Minster LDF other grants StMbansAudio Visual Appeal Mission general Love gifts Mission- Christmas appeal Restricted donations COVID Hardship Fund Emily- Child sponsorship Youth 207 41.652 31,473 12071 (41,652} {31,473} (27,675) 13,2901 14,955) {3.258) {3,737} {1.511} 13.301) 111,614) 101.461 196 73.786 3.094 4.955 3.258 3,737 1.511 3.301 11.614 103.168 103.291 (132,6731 73,786 LDF - Grants received from the London Diocesan Fund to support the ministry ol the Churth. St Alban's - In 2021 there was an appeal to assist with Ihe cx)sts of the St Alban's Audio Visual system. Christ Church also received LDF grant funding and other grants towards the (x)sts of the Audio Visual system. There Is also a transfer from unresticled funds of £3.835. Mission - Donations were rec£lved during tho yearto support our missifM partnets. Love gifts- Donations received f(Y1gaving 9tft3 to thurth stsff. Resbicled donab'ons- Donations received where the donor SpeUr how the dLY)ation ean be expended. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - fijnds were received in the year to support the )st of staff being paid during the covid pandemiG. 17 Analysis of net a8SOts botween funds Unrestrl¢tsd Unrnstrlcted Restrfct8d funds funds funits genernl deslgnated 2023 2023 Total 2023 2023 Fund balance5 at 31 December 2023 are foprns0nt by: T91b12 atS Current assetsllliabilttie5} 46.110 195 55.645 995.251 795,056 200,000 804.591 200.000 46,305 1,050,896 -4S-
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 17 Analysls of n•t assets b8tw••n fund5 (contInd> Unreslricted Unrestriet•d funds nds general d¢$lgnat¢d 2022 2022 Restricted funds Total 2022 2022 Fund balances at 31 December 2022 are Tepresented by: Tangible assets 8,999 Current assetslOiabilities} 242.878 73,786 82,785 442,878 200.000 251.877 200.000 73,786 525,663 18 Unrnstricted funds The unrestrÈcted fun¢Js of fhe chartty comprise the unexpended balanS of donations and grdnts which are not subject lo spedffc conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These Include designated funds which have been set aSJe out of unrestricted funds by fJ)e Iruslees for speclfic txJw)ses. At 1 January 2023 Incomlng Rosour¢e$ exnd•d Transfers At31 Dècèmber 2023 G6n8ral funds 251,8TT 1.157.307 1604,593} 804,591 Prevlous yèar. At 1 January Incomlng Rèsoureès 2022 resource expend Transfers At31 December 2022 General funds 387.216 567,865 1503,2041 {200,0001 251,877 SIAlban's Future Works Fund - established to 88m)ark funds for o)ntinued Improvement wotks lo StAlban's.
CHRIST CHURCH TURNHAM GREEN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19 Operating lease commitmenls Lesseo Renlals paid under operatiTrJ leases are charged to the Slaternent of Fir)ancial Activ@S on a straight-line basis over the lease lenn At the reporting end date the Parochial Church C(MJnal had outstsndI Ix)mmitments future mlnlmum lease payments under nonnlIable operating lèasès, which fall due as fojlows: 2023 2022 Within onè year BebNeen tsvo and five years 39.401 15,565 39,401 54,966 54,966 94,367 Lessor Church Hall lease The Chur¢h Hall In Heathfield Terrace is leased to Dynamite EdatIonal Publishets Limited. tradlng as Heathfield House School. which operates an independent primary school on the premises. The current188SÈ is for a term of 40 years from 18 July 2006. Tha rÈntsl is reviewed every 5 years and the cuent rental, from 18 July 2021, is £116,935. The tenant has the rtght to (letermine the lease in 2026. The18ndlord has right to determine the lease in 2036. Th& 18ase commitment relates to Ihe lease of a pholocopler (approximately £1.000 per 8nnuml and the remainder is for a thr9e year1&3se ol a use for th8 curate and famlly. 20 Analysis of changos In net funds The Parwhial Church Council had no material debl during the year. 21 Cash gonOTated from operatSons 2023 2022 Surplus for the year 525.233 35,279 Adjustments for: Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities Depreciation and impairment of tangiNe fixed assets 122,8191 31.556 16891 31,409 Movements in working pila1. Decr88sel{incrèasel In debtors Increase in credrtors 8,834 33,772 (59.9001 1,215 Cash generated from op•ratlons 576.576 7,314 -47-