The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Simon, Hammersmith
Report and Accounts Year ended 31st December 2025
1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. SIMON, HAMMERSMITH
LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE | St. Simon's Church | |
|---|---|---|
| Rockley Road | ||
| London W14 0DA | ||
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS | PCC Powers Measure 1956 and | |
| the Church Representation Rules 2011 | ||
| CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER | 1131415 | |
| MEMBERS OF THE PCC | Ex Officio members: | |
| The Reverend Cameron Collington (incumbent) | ||
| The Reverend Madeleine Miller | (curate, resigned April 2025) | |
| Ms Caroline Klein | (church warden) | |
| Mr Daniel Prior | (church warden) | |
| Elected members | ||
| Funlayo Akeredolu | ||
| Jonathan Browning | (treasurer) | |
| Jason Tomlinson | (resigned May 2025) | |
| Maureen Gillespie | ||
| Matthew Brookes | (appointed May 2025) | |
| Chuma Ulasi | (appointed May 2025, | |
| resigned November 2025) | ||
| Deanery Synod Members | ||
| Andrew Bulley | ||
| Sally Richardson | ||
| KEY MANAGEMENT | Samantha Dowden (PCC Executive Officer/Church Manager) | |
| BANKERS | HSBC Plc | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | Lisa Darby FCA | |
| Stewardship | ||
| 1 Lamb's Passage | ||
| LONDON | ||
| EC1Y 8AB | ||
| INDEX | ||
| Page 1 | Legal & Administrative Details | |
| Pages 2 - 4 | Trustees' Report | |
| Page 5 | Independent Examiner's Report | |
| Page 6 | Receipts and Payments Account | |
| Page 7 | Statement of Assets & Liabilities | |
| Pages 8 - 9 | Notes to the Accounts |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. SIMON, HAMMERSMITH
REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The PCC has pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Objectives of the charity
The charity is responsible for co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church be it pastoral, evangelistic, social or ecumenical.
Summary of the charity's main activities and achievements
To further the above objectives and vision, the charity's main activities and achievements were as follows:
We continue to build our Jesus-centred community in Shepherds Bush hosting Sunday services, seeking to deepen the faith of the congregation and meet those outside the four walls of the building.
In addition to the Sunday services, we have a network of home groups and praise and prayer meetings for adults. The prayer summit now takes place monthly.
We run children’s groups which address the needs of children and youth aged 2-18. All of this activity is designed to help the people of our church to go further with God.
We are aware of the needs of the wider community in our area and look to address these in a number of ways. We work with a number of organisations and have provided practical help with their outreach. Some members of the church typically volunteer with these groups. We host Food Bank at the church twice a week.
The church runs a Boxing Club bi-weekly. These activities are aimed at different elements of our local community, take place at the church and are run by church members.
In line with the biblical principle of tithing it has long been the policy of the PCC to commit 10% of our income from giving to mission partners. We allocate to Christian charities, in line with our charitable aims. In deciding which groups to partner with we look closely at their activities, aims and leadership. We particularly focus on groups who are working in the developing world, although we also support organisations closer to home, such as Glassdoor.
Most the charity's activities are undertaken by volunteers and the charity could not operate effectively without their efforts.
In planning the activities the PCC has applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.
Financial review
During the year income decreased by £6,358, to £185,484, and expenditure increased by £422, to £207,795. As a result the cash held by the charity decreased by £21,911, to £72,122, all of which is unrestricted and can be used for any charitable purpose.
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We didn't hold a Gift Day during the year, but remain reliant on a combination of regular giving and oneoff donations. The giving from the church – even with rising costs of living — reflected the generosity of the congregation in uncertain economic times.
The PCC has been aware of the gap between average monthly income and expenditure for some time. In order to address this, the committee approved a lettings policy. In 2025, our donations were supplemented by significant rental gains.
Our major expenditure continues to be our monthly giving to the Common Fund, where we have for now continued to pay the full contribution that the London diocese asks of us. It is important to remember that as well as supporting the wider activities of the Church of England, we receive other benefits from this contribution. The Common Fund request was increased in 2025.
This year our expenditure has remained broadly in line with last year as we continue to upgrade our church building and ensure that it is a safe and welcoming place for all. We are running an ongoing program of upgrades and repairs.
In terms of financial controls we brought bookkeeping and gift aid in house. This is done by the Church Administrator with the result of a great cost saving and more visibility. We are very grateful to Samantha Dowden for her work in these areas as well as overseeing the lettings.
The PCC seeks to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to support the day to day operations of St. Simon’s and to meet such contingencies as might be reasonably foreseen. Unrestricted reserves of £72,122 were held at the year end (2024: £94,033). We are very mindful of the impact of inflation on our congregation’s livelihoods and what that means for regular giving.
For 2026, no material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concern have been identified by the Trustees.
Governance
The charity is registered with the Charity Commission and operates under the Charities Act 2011. The governing documents for the charity are the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 (as amended) and the Church Representation Rules 2011.
The appointment of PCC members is governed by, and set out in, the Church Representation Rules. The PCC comprises ex-officio members (which includes clergy and churchwardens), elected members and co-opted members. The PCC organises elections annually before the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) to fill vacancies. The members of the PCC are the charity's trustees for the purposes of charity law.
Responsibility for setting policy and for determining the parameters within which the charity should operate rests with the PCC which meets regularly to monitor the activities of the charity. Responsibility for the day to day operation of the charity has been delegated to a management team led by the incumbent.
Risk statement
The charity is exposed to various risks - be they operational, financial or reputational. The PCC reviews the charity's activities regularly to identify significant risks and, where possible, it takes appropriate measures to mitigate those risks.
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Other matters
With regard to the PCC’s obligations to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, the members of the PCC confirm that they have complied with their duties under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.
The Diocese assessed the PCC’s Parish Share to be £99,980 for the year to 31 December 2025; having reviewed the PCC’s finances, the members of the PCC decided to meet this contribution.
The last quinquennial inspection was held in 2024; having reviewed its findings, the members of the PCC have authorised several different works to be completed. During 2025 the PCC had the drainage system overhauled and the leak in the bell tower was fixed. In 2026 the PCC have greenlighted the replacement of the West Hall floor, the kitchen floor and the toilets floor. This work will take place in August.
Responsibilities of trustees
Charity law requires the PCC to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year.
The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
Approval
This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Cameron James Collington
_________Cameron James Collington (Apr 7, 2026 14:48:04 GMT+1) The Reverend Cameron Collington
Apr 7, 2026 Date: ____
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. SIMON, HAMMERSMITH
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Simon, Hammersmith ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2025 on pages 6 to 9 following.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in 1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Lisa Darby
Lisa Darby (Apr 13, 2026 13:43:30 GMT+1)
Lisa Darby FCA
Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB
Date: Apr 13, 2026
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. SIMON, HAMMERSMITH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Notes Income receipts Voluntary receipts 2(a) Church activities 2(b) Other Income Total receipts Payments Diocesan Fund contribution Church Activities 3 4 Total payments Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Cash funds as at last year end Cash funds at this year end A Net of receipts / (payments) before transfers Mission giving and donations Purchase of fixed assets |
General Designated Funds Funds £ £ 131,291 - 54,593 - - - 185,884 - 99,980 - 86,941 - 20,625 - 249 - 207,795 - (21,911) - - - (21,911) - 94,033 - 72,122 - Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2025 £ 131,291 54,593 - 185,884 99,980 86,941 20,625 249 207,795 (21,911) - (21,911) 94,033 72,122 |
2024 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137,135 52,708 2,400 |
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| 192,243 | ||||
| 91,300 87,312 19,600 9,161 |
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| 207,373 | ||||
| (15,130) - |
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| (15,130) 109,163 |
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| 94,033 |
The notes on pages 8 - 9 form part of these accounts.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. SIMON, HAMMERSMITH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| A Cash funds Cash at bank with immediate access Cash held B Other monetary assets Gift aid due to charity Other debtors C Liabilities Falling due within one year Fees due to London Diocese Fund Deposits held Other Creditors Taxes due Fee for Independent Examination Accrued expenses Total |
General Designated funds funds £ £ 71,882 - 240 - 72,122 - 6,801 - 220 - 7,021 - - - 100 - 135 - 389 - 1,710 - 2,372 - 4,706 - Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2025 £ 71,882 240 72,122 6,801 220 7,021 - 100 135 389 1,710 2,372 4,706 |
2024 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93,693 340 |
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| 94,033 | ||||
| 7,656 70 |
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| 7,726 | ||||
| 1,301 100 2,302 6 1,670 - |
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| 5,379 |
D Assets retained for charity's own use
| which asset belongs Computers and IT Office Equipment AV Equipment |
Cost £ |
|---|---|
| 550 4,000 9,410 |
|
| 13,959 |
Consecrated property, beneficed property and moveable church furnishings which require a special faculty for disposal are excluded from the above list of charity assets.
The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Cameron James Collington Cameron James Collington (Apr 7, 2026 14:48:04 GMT+1) _____The Reverend Cameron Collington
Apr 7, 2026 Date: __
The notes on pages 8 - 9 form part of these accounts.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. SIMON, HAMMERSMITH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the PCC in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the PCC for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.
| 2 a) Voluntary income Planned giving and other donations Collections at services Gift aid recovered b) Church activities Fees for weddings and Lettings for community use 3 Church Activities Building costs (including utilities & cleaning) Staffing costs Insurance Church services & events Office Support costs Independent Examination Fee |
Unrestricted Funds General Designated funds funds £ £ 101,063 - 8,903 - 21,325 - 131,291 - 147 - 50,906 - 54,593 - Unrestricted Funds General Designated funds funds £ £ 45,918 - 21,213 - 2,511 - 9,667 - 6,012 - 1,620 - 86,941 - |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - |
Total 2025 £ 101,063 8,903 21,325 131,291 147 50,906 54,593 Total 2025 £ 45,918 21,213 2,511 9,667 6,012 1,620 86,941 |
Total 2024 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101,295 6,754 29,087 |
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| 137,135 | ||||
| 990 51,718 |
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| 52,708 | ||||
| Total 2024 £ |
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| 50,124 21,523 3,589 3,894 6,796 1,386 |
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| 87,312 |
The Reverend Cameron Collington and The Reverend Madeleine Miller (who are clergy members of the PCC) receive stipends from the Diocese; the cost of these stipends is not included in the above payroll cost however it should be noted that some of the Diocesan Fund contribution is used to help pay the stipends. In the course of their duties they incurred expenses which were reimbursed and did not contain any profit element.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. SIMON, HAMMERSMITH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
| NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR T 4 Mission giving and donations Charitable Organisations Mission and poverty relief in the UK and overseas |
HE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20,625 - 20,625 - Unrestricted Funds General Designated funds funds £ £ |
2025 - - Restricted Funds £ |
20,625 20,625 Total 2025 £ |
Total 2024 £ |
| 20,625 20,625 General funds £ |
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| 19,600 | ||||
| 19,600 |
5 Transactions with related parties
The only transaction with Trustees or other related parties during the year was a leaving gift of £400 from the PCC upon the resignation of the curate (2024: None)
6 Movement of funds
| Unrestricted General funds Total funds |
Opening balance £ 94,033 94,033 |
Receipts £ 185,884 185,884 |
Payments £ (207,795) (207,795) |
Transfers £ - - |
Closing balance £ 72,122 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72,122 |
There were no Restricted Funds held during the year (2024: None)
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