RECTOR’S REPORT
Dear Friends,
Another happy year has flown by at St Leonard’s. As I write I am mindful that this is my seventh APCM and yet I continue to feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for this community and a sense of anticipation about all that lies ahead in the year to come. At the back of this booklet is a copy of our Mission Action Plan, which sets out our priorities as a church and the progress we have made in each of these areas during 2023. It is a particular joy to me that we have appointed a Youth Work Apprentice this year to support and develop our work with young people at St Leonard’s. When I arrived, there was no youth group at St Leonard’s, as I write there are 35 young people on the books at Pulse, along with 22 Choristers, 28 children registered with Childrens Church and 30+ attending Toddler Church. This is a remarkable achievement, and my heartfelt thanks goes to all those who enable our work with children and young people to flourish.
Having said that, this booklet reflects the huge amount of energy, commitment and generosity that is shown by so many of you in so many different ways. Thank you to every single person who has contributed in any way.
For several years we have been working towards the return of our Church Hall to our care. In September we took back the upper floors and have had an outstanding contractor working on the refurbishment since September. There will be a lovely three-bedroom flat ready for tenants later this year, and we already have a superb Upper Hall facility now in use. On 18[th] April our lease with The Spires ends and the main hall becomes ours once again. The Spires will continue to use the Main Hall two mornings a week and we have a range of community groups and classes ready to start once we have redecorated. We are preparing a number of funding bids to help with the refurbishment of the hall in the months to come, not least to improve the toilet facilities and make the hall more sustainable. This development comes at a perfect time for St Leonard’s as it will enable us to develop and deepen our community outreach, strengthen our current work, and generate much needed income. It’s a game changer!
This year Eileen, our Parish Administrator, took maternity leave (we welcomed Ada into the world in November) and Barbara Booth stepped into her role, as well as starting as our PCC secretary. Barbara has done an extraordinary job of keeping the administration of the Parish afloat and we are so thankful for all she continues to do for St Leonard’s.
I would like to thank the PCC for their incredible support this year, it is a wonderful team who have brought wisdom and courage to the decision-making table. This year we are losing several members who have served their term, and we look forward to welcoming newcomers and the insights they will bring.
I am indebted to Sien Yin, our Treasurer who brings a level of efficiency, and expertise that has transformed our finances and has made it possible to not only ‘keep the show on the road’ but also plan for future challenges.
Grateful thanks also go to Moyra and Nick, the very best of Church Wardens, without whose support I simply couldn’t survive!
Worship remains at the very heart of what we exist for, and I am enormously grateful to Calum and his team for blessing us week by week with a quality of music that brings joy and strength to our faith.
We are also richly blessed by the assisting Clergy and Lay ministers who lead us in worship, prayer, open the scriptures to us and help us to grow together in Faith, Hope and Love.
Thank you all; It continues to be the greatest privilege of my life to serve as your Rector.
With my love and prayers,
CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT
How is it that each year passes faster than the one before? At the last APCM we said a fond farewell (and huge thank you) to Sue Kearton for her 2-year tenure as churchwarden. Sue is replaced by Nick Turner.
Fareed Fetto has now taken on the role of sides person coordinator with the assistance of Liz Urben. Together they have organised a robust rota and streamlined the activities of the wonderful sides people, without all of whom our main services would not run so smoothly – thank you everyone.
The live streaming and sound team is expanding as Nick spearheads the training of some of the younger members of our congregation in this important role – thank you to everyone involved.
Open Church continues on Monday and Wednesday, with church watchers being John Brown and friends and Bob Edmonson and Andrew Johnson respectively. And, as part of this, they are the ‘keepers of the bins’ – out on Monday back on Wednesday – thank you gentlemen. Volunteers to Open Church on other days would be most welcome – let us know if you are interested.
The church buildings and churchyard continue to exercise us, especially the church hall where work has begun preparing the upstairs space, recently vacated by Spires, into a meeting room and flat. Our new architect is Tim Gough and Caroline Leveaux continues as our mistress of faculties and grant applications!
Church Hall maintenance issues continue – a new heating system was installed and we await Spires vacating in April 2024, when more extensive work will start (although Spires will then become one of our main rental tenants of the hall).
The church itself has been less of a maintenance issue this year and the Maintenance Group have been busy with gutter clearance and minor works. Work on fixing the damp patch on the wall near to the piano on the south wall is also underway.
The churchyard is looking lovely with more bulbs being planted. A Working Party spent a fun Saturday morning clearing the overgrowth and the sea scouts painted the railings. Steff Bradley continues to successfully liaise with Lambeth Landscapes (the council) for us.
The organ is getting regular tuning/voicing and our manual piano has been replaced by a digital instrument, which has made life easier for playing music for funerals/special services and for moving it safely.
Huge thanks to Sue and Phil Heeley who are stepping back from their roles of arranging visits by various firms to check rodents, the mobile phone arial, etc etc as Eileen in the office has taken on this responsibility. However, Eileen is currently on maternity leave and so we have the wonderful Barbara Booth who, as well as being PCC secretary, volunteers in the office and has taken over until Eileen returns after baby Ada!
The ‘Curate’s House’ in Aldrington Road has been rented out to a family since early 2023 and Aiden Schulkes continues to oversee this arrangement.
We must not forget the many many other people who help quietly behind the scenes to enable our worship. We thank them sincerely.
Finally, as ever our heartfelt thanks go to Canon Anna who is inspirational as our indefatigable rector.
Moyra Heggie and Nick Turner, Churchwardens
PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD. STREATHAM Charity Number. 1131422 Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PCC OF ST LEONARD'S CHURCH. STREATHAM This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 2 to 7. is in respert of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 21Th and section 145 of the Chanties Act 2011. Respectlve responslbillties of trustees and exarnlner As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounty you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and sertion 144 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 (the Actl does not apply. It Is my responsibilty to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the regulations. B•si¥ of Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•r's r•port My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions 9iven by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance 2006 edition. That examinatson includes a review of the accountin9 records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It a150 includes considering any unusual items or disclosLtres in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernin9 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not Provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view 9wen by the accounts. Ind•p•nd•nt •x*mln•r'• sl•t•m•nt In connertion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Art and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met or 121 to which, in ry opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. ANDREW THUR8URN Charter•d Accountsnt 38 Tamworth Road Croydon. Surrey CRO 1XU Page I
The Parothlal Churth Coundl of St Leonard. Streatham Statement of Flnanclal Actmtles For the year ended 31 December 2023 1013 IOZI INCOMING RESOURCES In¢omiwrtsouttes from OLYtrS 118.521 118.521 111,2SS lknervolunt4ry intomlni rtswrces 4L,3Y 41978 84.331 . to lurthtrtht CountWsoL4eets . to wr4te lunds ,911 .921 55.2J• 21d) 33.720 264 Inccmtfrom Investments 1.570 21fJ 2.753 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES IK7J7 RESOURCES EXPENDED thiries dliectfy re11 ro theworkal the church churth m•nwm•nt•nd •dmln15ty1¥ Cost 0li•nerttJlund5 Dosl1n•t1UTrd$ Grants 19J.129 191I29 1rn358 bl 14. 12.650 11723 J(di 17.110 Jlel iO,W2 10.202 6.J53 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NFf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 27J 79J 21711 DEFERRED INCOME BALA14CES BROUGfrtr FORWARD AT I JANUARY 2023 199,767 205.06S BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT ai DECEMBER 2023 147. J07.V4 ?,rn Page 2
The Parochlal Church Councll of St Leonard. Streatham Balance Sheet as at 31 lknmber 2023 2022 CURRENT ASSEf5 18.176 1&761 In¥estr*ents 105.347 $6,251 176.119 7JJJ UABIUTIES: AMOUNT FAWNG DUE WtrHIN ONE YEAR 5.239 J.477 Trbjo cr•dh•rs 2.365 Cr•dltvs 23h CLIRRENf UABIUTIES I97 NET CURRENT SEr$ ))7.674 227.776 NET ASSETS XVJ74 PARISH FUNDS Llnresirthd 147,149 199.767 ,525 28XQ9 30771 The notes on pages 4 to 7 form part of these accounts. The accounts were approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its behalf by.. Rector Date /o/Tr Treasurer Date Page 3
F•tlh•¥••r•fid•d 31 D•c•mlMrllll> andtho SORP FPSIO2. 2023 2023 TOTAL TOTAL FVNOS 1013 2022 21•1 Inc¢Jmq rnswrus Irom danor5 Pl•nn•d iMw'.- 67.219 67,219 71.9Y IrKffft tsx recover• 22.924 21.914 21643 2¢378 2&J78 17.658 Ilbl OtherntIry4rnl r•¥ou 41.J54 41.354 24,71XI YrAth Ind todd irtyJp Henry Srnlthchthrlty 12.4Ql 12,4LX) Wrentkt Proyammi Fund ¥e CNklrtn's CIK ¢949 Ov•1 Scholwshlp 549 Inlw Fur S75 Int¢)me from ¢vrn¢1aCty$lkn to Iwther trrt Ccuncii's ot4etts.'- Fee5lweddlr¢s, fvnerl 3.419 3.419 14.2fy) 18.299 Church hlr 7.943 Churth hall In5ur*iCe(rtth 2JSI 1351 Chur¢h h•ll rlnt 2J.LXXI 553Y• Page 4
202J TOTAL TOTAL 20 1022 r•lerthr mtyt rtntsl 33.710 JJ.r4> LS70 1.3X 2.JSO Tw and cdlee 403 1759 75• 1617>7
Js ¥•} •rtffti•s d1 r1¥ Lrfthèouth Mlnlsiry.. ¢2wta 1461 Churth nthnlw exwnws". lfisuiance 2&660 16,436 Churrh malni•n•rKe 9ml 9ml upke•p olxr¥kes.'. 17SO IVAJ Music expe5 ChIen'$thEh 12,49S 13,195 8.SlJ 271 191 •nlsi stipend 7.179 Lwl expenses 2.421 1411 Dliertor offfluskst*wKI M•j¢¥work5 9.639 10.119 45.246 45,216 19.4% 1gJW9 172J Page 5
pknt•y to thv Sl•lErtioYrts TOTAL TOTAi 202J 2022 L4XS J.51J J.513 19$$ 591 Indepehdtnt•¥•mlWs Pirlshsetrttsry 492 7.693 7.693 S,549 250 L674 1.674 12.311 A¢fverthIrVdndfvr 412 4dl slin•ted funds Youth and toddler Rectors D15cweUDn•ry Exp•w 43 1,10> hrSch¥sh P•rlsh Onif 7,631 Frw(lom Oub 17.110 Grnnts.. and ch•riibltth4r¥ Chrlstt•n 375 l)Ihvchirtt*5 9.122 9.112 TOT RESOLMUS EXPENDED Page 6
Forth•yMr•nd•d YI D•c•mb•r1023 2013 2023 TOTAL 2023 Current assets 261.428 .214 0.642 -3.239 -3J39 .Q9X 4.4 .11445 jul74 2011 4.762 9M9 76 3.239 JA77 Tr4dEfredft¢ L2a4 1365 2A615 VTSTMENTS 10,928.96 5have5 Irith•CBFCPMth of Er GbIl F. mwket¥4u• •nd*4s ÉJJ,onm Page 7
PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD. STREATHAM Charity Number. 1131422 Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PCC OF ST LEONARD'S CHURCH. STREATHAM This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 2 to 7. is in respert of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 21Th and section 145 of the Chanties Act 2011. Respectlve responslbillties of trustees and exarnlner As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounty you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and sertion 144 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 (the Actl does not apply. It Is my responsibilty to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the regulations. B•si¥ of Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•r's r•port My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions 9iven by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance 2006 edition. That examinatson includes a review of the accountin9 records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It a150 includes considering any unusual items or disclosLtres in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernin9 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not Provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view 9wen by the accounts. Ind•p•nd•nt •x*mln•r'• sl•t•m•nt In connertion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Art and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met or 121 to which, in ry opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. ANDREW THUR8URN Charter•d Accountsnt 38 Tamworth Road Croydon. Surrey CRO 1XU Page I
The Parothlal Churth Coundl of St Leonard. Streatham Statement of Flnanclal Actmtles For the year ended 31 December 2023 1013 IOZI INCOMING RESOURCES In¢omiwrtsouttes from OLYtrS 118.521 118.521 111,2SS lknervolunt4ry intomlni rtswrces 4L,3Y 41978 84.331 . to lurthtrtht CountWsoL4eets . to wr4te lunds ,911 .921 55.2J• 21d) 33.720 264 Inccmtfrom Investments 1.570 21fJ 2.753 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES IK7J7 RESOURCES EXPENDED thiries dliectfy re11 ro theworkal the church churth m•nwm•nt•nd •dmln15ty1¥ Cost 0li•nerttJlund5 Dosl1n•t1UTrd$ Grants 19J.129 191I29 1rn358 bl 14. 12.650 11723 J(di 17.110 Jlel iO,W2 10.202 6.J53 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NFf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 27J 79J 21711 DEFERRED INCOME BALA14CES BROUGfrtr FORWARD AT I JANUARY 2023 199,767 205.06S BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT ai DECEMBER 2023 147. J07.V4 ?,rn Page 2
The Parochlal Church Councll of St Leonard. Streatham Balance Sheet as at 31 lknmber 2023 2022 CURRENT ASSEf5 18.176 1&761 In¥estr*ents 105.347 $6,251 176.119 7JJJ UABIUTIES: AMOUNT FAWNG DUE WtrHIN ONE YEAR 5.239 J.477 Trbjo cr•dh•rs 2.365 Cr•dltvs 23h CLIRRENf UABIUTIES I97 NET CURRENT SEr$ ))7.674 227.776 NET ASSETS XVJ74 PARISH FUNDS Llnresirthd 147,149 199.767 ,525 28XQ9 30771 The notes on pages 4 to 7 form part of these accounts. The accounts were approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its behalf by.. Rector Date /o/Tr Treasurer Date Page 3
F•tlh•¥••r•fid•d 31 D•c•mlMrllll> andtho SORP FPSIO2. 2023 2023 TOTAL TOTAL FVNOS 1013 2022 21•1 Inc¢Jmq rnswrus Irom danor5 Pl•nn•d iMw'.- 67.219 67,219 71.9Y IrKffft tsx recover• 22.924 21.914 21643 2¢378 2&J78 17.658 Ilbl OtherntIry4rnl r•¥ou 41.J54 41.354 24,71XI YrAth Ind todd irtyJp Henry Srnlthchthrlty 12.4Ql 12,4LX) Wrentkt Proyammi Fund ¥e CNklrtn's CIK ¢949 Ov•1 Scholwshlp 549 Inlw Fur S75 Int¢)me from ¢vrn¢1aCty$lkn to Iwther trrt Ccuncii's ot4etts.'- Fee5lweddlr¢s, fvnerl 3.419 3.419 14.2fy) 18.299 Church hlr 7.943 Churth hall In5ur*iCe(rtth 2JSI 1351 Chur¢h h•ll rlnt 2J.LXXI 553Y• Page 4
202J TOTAL TOTAL 20 1022 r•lerthr mtyt rtntsl 33.710 JJ.r4> LS70 1.3X 2.JSO Tw and cdlee 403 1759 75• 1617>7
Js ¥•} •rtffti•s d1 r1¥ Lrfthèouth Mlnlsiry.. ¢2wta 1461 Churth nthnlw exwnws". lfisuiance 2&660 16,436 Churrh malni•n•rKe 9ml 9ml upke•p olxr¥kes.'. 17SO IVAJ Music expe5 ChIen'$thEh 12,49S 13,195 8.SlJ 271 191 •nlsi stipend 7.179 Lwl expenses 2.421 1411 Dliertor offfluskst*wKI M•j¢¥work5 9.639 10.119 45.246 45,216 19.4% 1gJW9 172J Page 5
pknt•y to thv Sl•lErtioYrts TOTAL TOTAi 202J 2022 L4XS J.51J J.513 19$$ 591 Indepehdtnt•¥•mlWs Pirlshsetrttsry 492 7.693 7.693 S,549 250 L674 1.674 12.311 A¢fverthIrVdndfvr 412 4dl slin•ted funds Youth and toddler Rectors D15cweUDn•ry Exp•w 43 1,10> hrSch¥sh P•rlsh Onif 7,631 Frw(lom Oub 17.110 Grnnts.. and ch•riibltth4r¥ Chrlstt•n 375 l)Ihvchirtt*5 9.122 9.112 TOT RESOLMUS EXPENDED Page 6
Forth•yMr•nd•d YI D•c•mb•r1023 2013 2023 TOTAL 2023 Current assets 261.428 .214 0.642 -3.239 -3J39 .Q9X 4.4 .11445 jul74 2011 4.762 9M9 76 3.239 JA77 Tr4dEfredft¢ L2a4 1365 2A615 VTSTMENTS 10,928.96 5have5 Irith•CBFCPMth of Er GbIl F. mwket¥4u• •nd*4s ÉJJ,onm Page 7