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 Di0￿san
Sync¥J and General Synod who are on the Electoral Roll of the parish.
A PCC has the foll0v￿ng 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 pro￿SSIng
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 reSoUr￿S 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 re￿Ipt 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 prO￿dureS 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
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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

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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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