St John & St Matthew South Hornchurch Annual Financial Statement5 of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31" December 2024 (Including Independent Examination Letter) Vlcar: Rev: Kevin Brownln8 St John's & St Matthe$ Vicarage South End Road Ralnham RM13 7XT Treasurer: JIM Morton 74 Tan8mere Crescent Hornchurch RM12 5PX Reglstered Charlty number 1130670 Banks Barclays Bank PLC 36138 South Street Romford RMI IRH and Central Board of Flnance of the Church of England Senator House 85, Queen Vlctoria Street London EC4V 4ET Accountsnts Data Developments (UKI Ltd Flrst Floor. The Chubb Buildings Fryer Street Wolverhampton West Midlands WVI IHT Independent Examiner Kevin Ogilvie Charity Bookkeeping and Examlnation Services 13 Evelyns aose Uxbridge UB8 3LR
St John's & St Matthe$ Church South Hornchurch PCC members who served from January 2024 until the date thls report was approved. Incumbent Rev Kevin Browning Church Wardens Ray Akuaku Luke Leadbitter Elected Members Rowena Lawrence Jim Morton Elisa Harper {till May 12 2024) Jack Harper (till May 12th 2024) Josh Mathieson (till December 5 2024) Paul Lawrence (from May 12 2024) th th Simon Picknell (from May 12 2024) Sharon Evangeli (from May12th 2024) Deanery Synod Luke Brown (till May 12 2024)
Parochial Church Councll {PCC) Objective Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church. Parochial Church Counci18 (PCC) arn governed by tho provlsions of the Synodical Government Measure 1969 and the Parochial Church Council (Poworn) Measurn 1956. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting elects members of the Council. In addition, the ex-officio members include Clergy and Licensed Lay Workers, Churchwardens, representatives of the parish on the Deanery Synod and members of the Di0san Sync¥J and General Synod who are on the Electoral Roll of the parish. A PCC has the foll0vng main powers and responsibilities.. - • To acquire. manage and administer property for ecclesiastical purposes affecting the parish (though the PCC itself cannot own property outright). . To frame an annual budget required for the work of the Church. . To approve the annual accounts and present them to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. . To make representations to the Bishop with regard to any matter affecting the welfare of the Church in the parish. . To make representstion about proposals concerning the parsonage house of the benefice. . To be consulted about the appointrnent of a new incumbent. . To be consulted about pastoral reorganisation affecting Ihe parish. . To be responsibl6 for the provision of certain rtems of liturgical furniture in the church, prayer books. bible and legal registers. . To be responsible for the caffj and repair of all churches, chapels. and churchyards within the parish. . To be responsible for ensuring that safeguarding measures are implemented and that the parish safeguarding policy is followed. . To be responsible for determining the policies and procedures for dats proSSIng and complying wtth data protection legislation. Addltlonal Flnanclal responsibilities Regulations require members of the PCC to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the PCC at the end of the year and of the incoming and application of reSoUrS for the year then ended.
In preparing those financial statements the members of the PCC are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them on a consistent basis, making judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. The members of the PCC are responsible for keepTng proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posrtion of the PCC and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements compty with the Church Accounting Regulations and the Charities Act. PCC are also responsible ft)r safeguarding the assets of the PCC and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The PCC are responsible for managing the risks fac&1 by the church by establishing appropriate systems or procedures to mrtigate risks. Charities Commission - The PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular the guidan on charrties for the advancement of religion when planning the activib'es for the year. Accountlng pollcle• The financial statements are prepared in accordance wrth accounting regulations and standards on accounting for Charities. Funds- 'Unrestricted' funds of the PCC a not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for the application for the general purpose of the PCC. The "Restricted" funds of the PCC a subject to restrictions imposed by the donor at the time the funds were given to the PCC. Fin8nci81 st8temenls - include Iransactions, assets, and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups Ihal owe their affiliatK)n to another body or those that a infomal galherings of church members. Incoming Trsources- collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned gNing receivable under Gift Aid is recognised when received from the donor. The income tax recoverable on these Grft AKI donations is reccMJnised at the same ts'me as the underlying donation. Grants and legacies- are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notffied of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantffied and its ultimate reIpt by the PCC is reasonably rtaIn. Funds raised from activtties to further the PCC'S objectives are accounted for by gross of expenses met by the PCC. Dividends 8nd Internst- induded on a receipfs basis.
Independent Examlner's Report to the Tn45tees of St john with St Michael South Hornchurch I report on the accounts ofthe church forthe year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on finance page5 of the Annual Report. Respective Responslbllltles of Trustee5 and Examlner The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees conslder that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 20111the 2011 ArtI} and that an 5ndependent examlnation is needed. It Is my responsiblllty to". Examine the accounts under sertion 145 of the 2011 Act}- To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charlty Commissioners (under section 14515llb) of the 2011 Act): and To stste whether particular matters have come to my attentlon. Basls of Independent Examlner's report My examination was carried out In accordance wlth the general Dirertion5 given by the Charity Commission. An examination Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair vlev/ and the report is Ilmlted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's statement Since the gross incomefor the year exceeds the omount provided in section 145(3J of the Act. I confirm that l am quollfied to ort as Independent Exominer under the provision5 of thot section of the Act ond thot my quolification is a5 shown below. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which 8ives me asonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accountlng records in accordance with sertion 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met: or 2 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Kevin Ogllvle Charity Bookkeeping and Examination Services 13 Evelyns Close. Hillingdon. Middlesex. UB8 3LR Signed Date 10 March 2025
APCM PCC Treasurers Report 31st December 2024 "Put your hope In God. who richtypmvides us wlth everything" l Tlmothy 6 V17 INCOME Income increased by £6,2(N) from £92,81X) to £99,1X)O. Hall and church rentals were up by £5,4CM) and 8Tants mainly for our Warm Space Café increased by £3,1(X). This was offset by lower giving of £1,700 whith also resulted in a drop in Gift Aid of £1,21)O. In these dlfficult economic times 8iving flurtuates, whith makes calculating cash flows and planning much harder. Rents for the premises were raised by 3% In September worth £1,2IY) per annum and will remain frozen for a two year perlod. EXPENSE Expense increased by £1,800 from £98,5(K) to £IIXI,31KI. The Parish Share was pald in full at £47,500 up £4,( fr¢)m 2023. Major expense on the premises induded £4,300 for a much needed refurblshment of the small kitchen in the churth, £l.100 on heating repalrs also In the church and £l,IXM) on a new water heater in the main kitchen In the hall. This was offset by the non-recurrence of the £13,300 expendlture In 2023 on the audlolvisual system. All other expenses rose by a net of £4,7(Kl. Cash assets now stand at £28.900 and the churth has no debts The General Fund stands at £23.51X), £2,6 hlgher than 2023. I would Ilke to thank our accountants Data Development for their support and advice. OUTLOOK FOR 2025 The Parish Share will reduce by £ 3(K) in 2025 to £47.2(K) and the hall kitchen Is In need of refurbishment. JIM Morton PCC Treasurer
3111Y2024 3111212025 urrnnt•s¥•ts 18J64 14. 1174 15. IYJmTKklws 15x116..l•C•h Tatsl CuvT•nt aM•i• T•tsl U•bllltlg• N•t &•4••t Id•lldtl 28,934 30233 R•wrv•• 1&7231 T11 R•••r¥•• 28.•34 4125 NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS The Barclays current account statement had a last entry on December 28 and finlshed with a balance of £16.703, however, there were four entrles on December with a value of £251. These entries were included in the year end and the final balance is as above £16.954. Thi5 was agreed bv our accountants and Independent Examiner. Approved by the PCC on February iclh 2025 and the APCM on May iith 2025. Rev. K Brownin8 Chalr Jim Morton Treasurer
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