St George’s Church, Campden Hill
Annual Report 2022
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St George’s Church, Campden Hill
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Administrative Information
St George’s Church is situated on Campden Hill, Kensington, in a United Benefice with St John the Baptist Church. It is part of the Church of England and is in the Diocese of London. The correspondence address is St George’s Parish Office, Aubrey Walk, London W8 7JG. The Parochial Church Council constitutes a charity; its registered charity number is 1131866. The PCC members who have served from May 2022 until the date this report was approved were: The Revd Dr James Heard Chair The Revd Neil Traynor Associate Priest The Revd Peter Wolton Associate Priest The Revd Dana English Associate Priest Clare Heard LLM & Deanery Synod Rep. Fiona Lindblom Churchwarden Guy Ranawake Churchwarden David Buckley Hon. Treasurer Sandra Hempel Hon. Secretary William James Synod Rep. Natasha Tahta Safeguarding, Deanery Synod Rep. Joy Puritz Janet Lloyd Richard Nicholls Tilly Culme-Seymour Liz Dawson
Structure, governance and management
The Churchwardens are as set out in the Churchwardens Measure 2001 and are ex officio members of the PCC. The PCC members are elected as set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll.
Public benefit statement
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, ‘Charities and Public Benefit’.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is responsible for co-operating with the Vicar in promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC also has maintenance responsibilities for St George’s Church, its vicarage and the surrounding land.
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Worship and Sacramental Care
The Parish Eucharist is the principal act of worship offered by the parish. It is celebrated week by week in accordance with the apostles’ teaching and fellowship in the breaking of bread and prayer (Acts 2:42). The PCC is grateful to the sidespeople, readers and to all who contribute in many other ways to the life and worship offered to God by this parish. This year we conducted 15 baptisms, four funerals/memorials, and three weddings/blessings.
Daily Prayer
We continue to meet daily for prayer on zoom – 9.15am Monday to Friday for Morning Prayer and 9.30pm for Compline on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The meditation group , faithfully led by Gill Rowe continues to meet every Monday at 6.00pm both at St George’s and on zoom. We have been encouraged by the significant increase in people for these services.
Pastoral and social care
Pastoral and social care of the parish continues to be shared by the ministry team and several pastoral visitors. Pastoral care is also exercised through such activities as the lunch club. This team make regular ‘phone calls and visits in the parish.
Safeguarding
Natasha Tahta is the designated safeguarding officer for St George's and Clare Heard is our children's champion. Fr Peter is the lead DBS checker. The diocesan safeguarding dashboard is used and updated on a regular basis and we review safeguarding at every PCC meeting.
Evangelisation
St George’s is committed to the Gospel imperative to ‘make disciples of all the nations; baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’ (Matthew 28:19), and to rising in future to the challenge of engagement in active evangelisation amongst all the peoples of the parish it serves. The Exploring Faith evenings continue with a variety of courses discovering together the richness of the Christian faith, welcoming others who are new to faith and also some non-churchgoers.
Ecumenical links
As a modern catholic parish of the Church of England, St George’s Church honours the Lord’s High Priestly prayer that all Christians may be one as he and the Father are one (John 17:21), and seeks to foster its local relationship with Christians of the great communions of East and West in furtherance of the full and organic unity of the Church. To this end we play our part in the membership of the Kensington Council of Churches.
Review of the year
The PCC met five times during the year. A revised electoral roll was drawn up in advance of this Annual Parochial Church Meeting. There are currently 166 people on the electoral roll.
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Vicar’s Report – Fr James Heard
This year has been significant in various ways. Following the disruption of Covid, we have finally been able to resume unrestricted services, including the return of the ‘common cup’ at communion. And following a year of planning and getting permissions, the interior renovation of St George’s was completed just after Easter. The results have been excellent, particularly the resituated oak encased backlit stained glass,
new LED lighting scheme, and new altar. The total cost was approximately £240,000 and I am extremely grateful to those who have given so generously. In October, we had a service of dedication and blessing with Bishop Michael Colclough presiding and preaching, joined by the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, and the newly formed choir, Aubrey Singers, who now rehearse at St George’s.
We continue to follow through our 2022-2025 Mission Action Plan , focussing on four particular areas: growing in spiritual depth; growing in service; growing younger and growing in resources. I am delighted to report that both churches have been awarded Bronze EcoChurch status. This year also saw a significant rise in the number of baptisms, 15 in total, following almost none for two years.
Two Exploring Faith courses were held in 2022. Our Lent course introduced different types of prayer: drawing inspiration from the Quakers, Mindfulness, praying the rosary, and ‘waiting on God’ in small groups. The Autumn course was entitled ‘And all shall be well’: Women of faith through the ages. It began with an excellent talk by Tom Stacey, ‘Living in an Age of Spiritual Lacuna’. We were therefore shocked to hear the news of Tom passing just before Christmas. We also said farewell to other loved brothers
and sisters in our community, including Mick May, Lois St Pierre, Maggie Neale, Robert Compton-Jones, Bunny Priestley, St George’s architect, Roderick Maclennan. We also arranged services in both churches following the death of her late majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We give thanks for her unwavering sense of duty, steadfast loyalty and service not only to her country, but also to God.
St John’s continues to flourish, with Neil, Jill and Harriet moving into the flat next door. This has provided much needed stability for them as a family. As a result of Neil’s ministry, we have seen St John’s increasingly used for rehearsals and concerts, not to mention over 20,000 people visiting the Gaia installation (see Neil’s report).
I am in my third, of five years, as Area Dean of Kensington, which continues to bring additional responsibilities (and work!). I am therefore, as always, appreciative my colleagues, churchwardens and PCCs for their support.
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We welcomed to our team Daniella Fetuga- Joensuu, who is studying at St Mellitus and on placement with us, during her training to become a priest.
The Parish Office saw some changes, with Victoria O’Neill starting a new job as the Archdeacon’s PA, but continuing to work several hours a week to help with our finances. We welcomed Daniel Gable as our new Office Administrator.
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Churchwardens’ Report
by Guy Ranawake and Fiona Lindblom
The Year 2022 saw the continuing return to normality out of the COVID-19 pandemic both at home and abroad, including within our own United Benefice.
The ministry team led by Fr James and supported by the Revd Neil, Fr Peter and Revd Dana, was on the front foot in bringing back the Eucharist in two kinds (as well as refreshments), offering a comprehensive and fulfilling range of services and courses, including the Exploring Faith Course (Women of Faith through the Ages), the Lenten talks, the Bible Study group, the Young Adults group, the excellent Launde Abbey retreat as well as the relaunch of the Lunch Club.
The PCC (consisting of the clergy, churchwardens and representatives of the laity) met five times since the last APCM held in May 2022, while the Joint Churchwardens (Standing Committee) meetings have taken place as required. During the year, we were very sad to see the departure of Bill James as Churchwarden after completing his term of office. Bill served the post with the greatest attention and his contribution, particularly looking after Barlow House, and taking an active role in our ministry amongst children and youth, has been much appreciated.
However, we were more than delighted to welcome the arrival of Fiona Lindblom as a new Churchwarden to support Guy Ranawake who remains in office. Fiona and her family have lived in Kensington for the past thirty years and have been members of the congregation at St George’s since 2016. She became a member of the PCC in 2021.
Churchwardens perform a number of different duties, including (i) representing the laity with the support of the PCC, (ii) co-operating with the ministry team, (iii) maintaining order and peace in the church and the churchyard in particular during services, and (iv) being legally responsible for all the property and movable goods belonging to the parish church.
Of these four tasks, the last has been most resource-consuming in 2022 as it was in 2021. In October, we were finally able to celebrate the completion of the refurbishment of St George’s, the largest building work project for over 25 years, by rededicating the church in the presence of the former Bishop of Kensington, Michael Colclough.
As a reminder, the refurbishment work included:
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Repainting of the interior, including a new decorative scheme for the chancel ceiling;
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Reducing our carbon footprint with a new LED lighting scheme in the church and community space;
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Re-ordering of the transept chapel for smaller weekday worship, to include a new altar, credence table, and the reinstallation of three stained glass windows currently in storage.
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The Development Appeal raised ca. £220,000 of the total cost of the development of £258,264 (including VAT), with the balance funded by our reserves, driven by the excellent fund-raising campaign led by Fr James and supported in particular by Jenny Davenport, Marina Abel Smith, David Buckley and Janet Lloyd. We were also able to claim back VAT through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. Once again, the Churchwardens would like to thank all those who have donated to the Development Appeal to make the refurbishment programme possible.
Barlow House Update
As many of you know, St George’s has for some years owned a three bedroom flat at Barlow House in North Kensington. It is let through Notting Hill Genesis (formerly The Notting Hill Housing Trust) to families that are socially disadvantaged.
The church has owned this property for about 16 years. A comprehensive round of improvements was made at a cost of ca £6,000 when the flat became free in January 2022. Among other things we addressed a long-standing damp problem, and ensured the flat is fully compliant with the new list of post Grenfell safety measures that NHG are implementing on all the properties they administer. Following the completion of the refurbishment, the flat was successfully let.
Triennial Archdeacon’s Visitation
In March 2022, we had our triennial Archdeacon's visitation, which, thanks to Victoria's work in the Parish Office, we passed with flying colours!
This visitation included a thorough review of church life, including checking the parochial registers and records held in the parish, the inventory and log book, the minutes and account books, insurance policies, the PCC’s policies on child protection, employees’ contracts, and insurance policies; reviewing progress on quinquennial works; inspecting the storage of valuables, security and safety systems, and to see the PCC’s Mission Action Plan.
Thanks
We are very grateful to those members of the laity, including Janie Spring, Lou Jones, Anne Wright, Joanna and Nigel Allsop, and Bill James, who have volunteered to act as sidesmen via the rota system to assist the Churchwardens with maintaining order and peace in the church and churchyard. In addition, we would like to thank Lou Jones (readings), Janet Lloyd (intercessions), and Joanna and Nigel Allsop (refreshments) for stepping in to manage the rota for the various other elements of the Sunday service.
Finally, the church garden continues to be much admired not only by our community but by local residents and many other visitors all year round. This is entirely down to the tireless work and dedication of Graham Franklin to whom we as ever extend our deepest thanks.
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Assistant Priest’s Annual Report
Revd Neil Traynor
St John’s has continued to grow in new and unexpected ways, with significant growth in our congregation, and a wide range of arts and music events. It’s good to see so many congregation members feeling at home in both churches, and this is bolstered by our joint events.
On a personal note, I’m very grateful to all those who have supported the Associate Vicar appeal, which has enabled the family to move to Holland Road. In turn, it’s enabled me to be on hand more in St John’s and that has resulted in more bookings. Thank you for your generous support.
More about the last year at St John’s will be found in their Annual Report – it has been wonderfully varied and worthwhile. It’s a privilege to be part of the ministry team and joint Benefice of Holland Park.
Fr Peter Wolton
2022 will be remembered, perhaps, as the year when life returned to normal after COVID, but also for the death of our beloved Queen, not many months after her Platinum Jubilee. The Queen’s Jubilee, with the service at St Paul’s Cathedral, and her funeral at Westminster Abbey, underlined the role of the Church of England in our national life.
The Queen’s death resulted in Lambeth Palace calling for volunteers to provide chaplaincy services to what became known as ‘the Queue’. I joined the chaplaincy team and did two four-hour shifts on the Friday and Saturday, the first outside Westminster Hall and the second as the queue came up to Lambeth Bridge.
From the encounters that I had, I found myself reflecting that the queue to venerate our late Queen was like pilgrims in earlier times travelling to be in the presence of a saint’s relics. Both the Pope and Archbishop of Westminster stressed the Queen’s steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ and her firm hope in his promises. One of the stages of canonisation handled by the Vatican is whether the candidate, who must be Roman Catholic, led a life of ‘heroic virtue’. Many considered this quality to be a hallmark of the life of Elizabeth II. It is a curious thought that if the Supreme Head of the Church of England had been a Roman Catholic, perhaps in time she would be considered for canonisation.
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2022 normality meant a return to a full pattern of services and a 2022 programme of ‘Why me?’ addresses at St John’s. A huge thank to our speakers Peter Thomas, Mark Denza, Steph de Mel and Daniella Fetuga-Joensu. It is so exciting that Daniella has been accepted for ordination.
The size of our Ministry team (James and Neil being assisted by two voluntary Self Supporting Ministers (Dana and me) and two voluntary Lay Readers (Clare and Lindsay) leads to us being asked to help at other churches, including those in ‘interregnum’ (between vicars).
As well as taking services at other churches in the deanery, I officiated at weddings in Aldeburgh and at Chelsea Old Church. I find I am also asked to undertake services for people outside the parish, so
I took funerals in Taunton and for a much-loved Chiswick restaurateur at Mortlake.
The Church is developing new pathways to Ordination to the priesthood and in the summer, I was asked to become an Assistant Director of Ordinands for the Diocese of Kensington. This involves working with candidates during their discernment process and preparing the necessary paperwork ahead of them attending selection panels.
Let me close with two things, a note of thanks and a note to ponder on. Thank you to James and Neil for your leadership and to our congregations who I find to be a source of constant encouragement. Second, the role of an SSM; it’s incredibly fulfilling. Bishop Sarah of London herself originally was ordained as an SSM before becoming a full-time member of the clergy. She is keen that more people come forward to be SSMs. Perhaps some of our congregation might consider whether they too are being called to be SSMs.
Revd Dana English
I continue to serve on the rota for preaching and presiding at both St George’s and St John’s, and to assist in the coverage of worship at other churches, as needed. I lead daily prayer every fourth week, as well, and enjoy these opportunities for engaging with all in the parish. I visit various parishioners on a regular basis in conjunction with the rest of the clergy team. Other opportunities I have been privileged to have for sharing in the life of the congregation follow:
The Weekly Bible Study Every Wednesday at 1:30pm I lead a group of between 10-14 persons who gather on Zoom to continue our study of the Old Testament. Having begun this systematic study two years ago, we ended the year with the prophets Obadiah and Jonah; we will resume with the remaining books of the minor prophets and then plunge into the Apocryphal books of the Bible. The group now includes persons from Germany and the U. S. as well as more locally; we have incorporated much art history into our study, illustrating the passages with this additional resource.
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The Young Adults’ Group of the Benefice continues to meet every other Tuesday at 7:30pm for Bible study. We have continued to meet on Zoom, as the weekday evening time makes gathering in person difficult. With our discussions having covered almost all the books of the New Testament, we begin using Elaine Storkey’s well-reviewed book Meeting God in Matthew to begin the New Year. The number of those involved in this group remains at about 8-10; as there are many younger adults attending services at both churches this group has filled a need for both fellowship and study.
Retreat Weekend, 25-27 November This opportunity to lead a group away from the familiar landscape of London has become an annual tradition for the Benefice. Twenty of us spent the first weekend of Advent with the theme of Preparing for Advent , in poetry, art, and music. We had the main house of Launde Abbey, as before, all to ourselves, with the front room for our presentations, looking out onto the hillside full of grazing sheep. Launde Abbey has come to expect us each year, with deluxe
accommodation at a moderate price and excellent food. The weather was mild enough for the traditional long Saturday afternoon walk. We add compline on both Friday and Saturday nights to the regular schedule of services offered by the Abbey chaplain. This weekend has proven a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another better in a relaxed and beautiful setting. Our age range of participants has been 21-86.
The Enneagram Workshop 6-8[th] May a workshop on the ancient practice of the Enneagram was given at St George’s by the Revd Gordon Melvin, a long-time hospital chaplain and presenter of the Enneagram. Eleven of us participated in this unique opportunity to learn more about ourselves and our personality types, exploring how this greater self-awareness, coupled with the practice of daily contemplation, could change responses we make to others. A follow-up session was also held on Sunday afternoon, 6th November, that all found helpful. We are grateful to Gordon for giving of his time in this way.
Exploring Faith Course I gave a presentation in the series of women in the history of the spirituality of the church, Hildegard of Bingen , on 9[th] November. A highlight of the evening was the ethereal singing of some of Hildegard’s compositions by Susanna Hill, former Trinity College Choir member, who sang amid the candlelight, unaccompanied.
Initiative to Provide Housing for a Syrian or Afghan Family On 17[th] May Theo Yardley, who had been part of a successful resettlement program in West Hampstead, came to St George’s to speak about this possibility for our benefice. Ten of us gathered to hear in more detail how the programme worked. We decided to appeal to the larger community to join us in exploring the possibility in all its aspects. A flyer was prepared, and with a small group I distributed 1,000 flyers at the Notting Hill Gate Farmer’s Market and under the doors of every house in our parish. The initial appeal was to hold an organisational meeting together. We had exactly one response, so the decision was made that we could not continue with so small a base.
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Children and Youth Ministries
Sunday Services
Children are welcomed at all our Sunday Services and a monthly All-Age service has been a highlight, with children participating in the readings, prayers and music. This year’s All-Age services included a Mothering Sunday service focussed on environmental issues, a Harvest Festival, and a Christmas Pageant with some excellent shepherds, sheep, angels, holy family
and some wonderful music. Whilst St George’s is not offering a regular Sunday School, there is a stay and play area in the church, and colouring and other materials, based on the lectionary readings, are provided for the children each week.
Youth at St George’s Church As well as being involved in All-Age Sunday services, our youth participate in the three-times-a-year schedule of events for the youth initiative called Youth Ministry in Communion (YMIC). This initiative draws together secondary school age youth from across the Kensington area, to celebrate a more sacramental tradition, in the bringing together of new friends from the separate churches. Events have included a mixture of games, craft, and food. Highlights have included laser tag, inflatables (enjoyed by kids of all ages, even the ordained ones!) escape rooms, “the best burgers ever” and pizza making. Each session also included discussions on a topic, including hearing from refugees about their stories, and thinking about social media from a Christian perspective. Every YMIC evening ends with a service of some kind, some of which has been part led by the older youth. In addition, YMIC offers a trip to
Taize for the older members of the group (year 10 and above), which was a huge success in 2022, which Rev Dana helped lead. We hope to be able to send some of our young people once they are old enough.
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Deanery Synod Report by Sarah Tett
As reported last year, meetings of the Synod followed the diocese’s Vision 2030 themes, taking one broad theme at each meeting:
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February’s meeting was held at St John’s, Notting Hill and addressed mental health and well-being under the Compassionate Communities theme. The Revd Will van Hart spoke on ‘What to do when you cannot do any less – strategies for the overcommitted’. The Revd Canon William Taylor introduced a motion petitioning the London Diocesan Synod and General Synod to request the NCIs of the Church of England to work ecumenically with other churches to establish a national day of prayer and action for the persecuted Church . The motion was passed and sent on to the diocese for consideration at Diocesan Synod.
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The Spring Common Fund meetings resumed, after Covid had disrupted the normal cycles, with a variety of in-person and zoom meetings offered.
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In June Synod members were hosted for a summer garden party in the grounds of the St Mary Abbots Vicarage.
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All Saints, Notting Hill held the September meeting of Synod at which Mirjam NgoyVerhage from the diocese introduced the Confident Disciples theme. Synod heard from several churches how they were engaging with the idea of a rule of life in accordance with their church tradition.
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The last meeting of 2022 took place at St Philip’s, Earls Court Road. Alex Jueguen was introduced as the Kensington Deanery Safeguarding Coordinator. The theme of Creative Growth was discussed. The Synod heard from Chris Kennedy, leading a deanery BMO in sport and well-being at Activate, Bushey Park; Joe O’Sullivan, working on the estate at St Francis Dalgarno Way; and Andy Buckler from St Barnabas, Kensington, working with creators of music and art.
As a further note, the motion on the persecuted church was debated at the July session of the Diocesan Synod and was passed unanimously. It is now with the business committee of General Synod.
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Director of Music’s Report by Andrew Wells
As ever, many thanks to all who contribute to the musical life at St George’s. The parish choir continues to flourish. During Lent we sang a setting of the Lord’s Prayer to a Kiev melody. We also joined the choir at St John’s Ladbroke Grove for our joint Palm Sunday service. A beautiful Taizé service was held in Holy Week with singers and instrumentalists taking part. We were joined by the Aubrey Singers for our service of dedication of Church and Altar in October aided by Richard Nicholls who conducted an introit by Bruckner.
Thanks to our youngsters for their musical contributions in the parish band (led by Jenny Thorn). They came to the fore in our Christmas Pageant directed by Clare Heard. We always welcome vocal and instrumental talent across the ages to join in supporting the worship. We also thank David Buckley for playing in my absence. The organ has given us good service. A major wind leak has been corrected.
To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, our St George’s Festival Concert in May this year was entitled, ‘A Musical Tour around Kensington and Chelsea’ with popular works by Handel, Mendelssohn and Parry. We were pleased to welcome back the Holland Park School Choir under the direction of Jack May, and also our own Festival Chorus.
We were pleased to continue to host at St George’s the Kensington and Chelsea Music Society concerts until their move back to Leighton House, and the Aubrey Singers who rehearse on Sunday evenings. We also had a violin and piano recital by François PineauBenois and Alexander Karpeyev dedicated to the memory of Her Majesty the Queen. Alexander Karpeyev plans to give another recital this coming February.
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St George’s Church Luncheon Club
Last year Kit McAlister, Sara Yarwood and Mike Riggs, who had set up the luncheon club, with Ivo and Anne Morshead, handed over the reins. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for doing such a brilliant job and helping with a smooth transition in 2022. The new team now consists of Sue Downs, Minh-Tam Janssens, Dana English, Jean Gustafsson and Joanna Allsop.
We met on six occasions on the third Thursday of the month in the church community area for a delicious hot lunch, and once for our Annual Christmas Tea Party, which was attended by the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea along with local councillors. The strong link established and maintained by Mary Spain with Holland Park School has continued. The students are so valuable in helping the elderly from cars and then acting as waiters at table. Their conversation during the meals with the guests, many of whom do not have contact with young people, is much appreciated. The attendance is between 40 and 50. We are most grateful to all who give their time and strength in setting up and taking down tables and chairs, chauffeuring guests and working in the kitchen.
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Treasurer’s Report for the year ending 31st December 2022
by David Buckley
Introduction
The accounts attached to this report show the income and expenditure of St George’s during the year together with a balance sheet as at 31st December 2022. GMAK Services Limited (Chartered Accountants) has carried out an independent review and its statement is set out on page 2 of the accounts.
The income of the Church derives principally from generous voluntary giving, income from its investments, and the rental of its space. During the year, income from renting Church space recovered following the reduced levels experienced during Covid-19, voluntary giving increased during the same period, and investment income remained broadly constant with 2021 levels.
During 2022 the Church completed a significant refurbishment project to the fabric of the building. The works included repainting the interior of the Church, the installation of stained-glass windows, new signage, a Vicars’ board, and upgraded lighting together with a new Altar for the Chapel.
In addition to the refurbishment work, the United Benefice also launched a 3-year appeal in support of the cost of housing for our Associate Vicar, with both St George’s and St John the Baptist independently raising funds. As a result, the 2022 accounts reflect significant outflows of cash in relation to the refurbishment work, much of which was raised during 2021, an increase in fixed assets, together with monies received and subsequently paid out in support of the Associate Vicar appeal.
As a result of this activity, the 2022 accounts show that the Church made a loss of £223,576 for the year as compared to a surplus of £210,858 in 2021. When consolidated over the two financial years that spanned the refurbishment work, the Church has made a combined loss of £12,718, with the shortfall being taken from cash reserves.
The PCC is extremely appreciative of the very generous financial support it has received from members of the PCC, members of the congregation, the Church electoral role, friends, local residents, the Council and Church visitors. This generosity has enabled not only the success of the refurbishment work and the Associate Vicar appeal, but also the ongoing financial support of the day-to-day running of the Church.
Income
Total income for the Church decreased marginally in 2022 from £376,463 in 2021 to £359,370 in 2021. These figures are somewhat misleading as they mask significant swings in the underlying income streams. Donations for the refurbishment work largely ended at the start of the year, while at the same time, donations were starting for the Associate Vicar fund.
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Income generated from letting Church space increased during 2022 by 240% from £10,740 in 2021 to £25,673 in 2022, largely as a result of the ending of pandemic restrictions and increased activity.
Investment income, which is derived principally from the Church’s investments in property (Barlow House), M&G Charifund (a conservatively managed fund for charities) and cash, reduced slightly during the year from £74,595 in 2021 to £70,882 in 2022.
Volatility in financial markets triggered by the crisis in Ukraine at the start of the year, together with increasing inflation concerns in the UK reduced the value of the Charifund portfolio during the year by £19,374 to £328,464. The valuation of Barlow House was also reduced by £30,000 to £425,000 during the year. The Church did not sell any assets during the year and so it is important to note that no actual losses were realized.
Expenditure
Total expenses for the Church increased during the year from £216,649 in 2021 to £533,572 in 2022, largely because of the expenditure on the refurbishment work.
The Church continues to retain tight control over all other expense lines, and those showing increases during 2022 included Utilities (largely gas and electricity) and Music which includes repairs to the organ and a decision by the PCC to increase the music provision at the Church. Utility costs were kept to a minimum through careful use of the heating during the winter months.
General Administrative costs increased from £13,542 in 2021 to £75,352 in 2022 because of the payout of funds received earlier in the year on behalf of the Associate Vicar appeal.
Our Common Fund contribution, which is the amount that St George’s is required to pay the diocese to cover the salary and pensions of our clergy and the vicarage, together with a contribution to cover the costs of the clergy of other parishes who cannot afford to cover their own costs was reduced by the PCC in 2022 to £90,869 in 2022 from £96,089 in 2021.
The joint PCC’s of both St George’s and St John the Baptist considered the total Common Fund contributions that were proposed across the Benefice as a whole and determined that whilst St George’s should continue to play its part in supporting other Churches in the Diocese who are less fortunate than ourselves, that we should do so at a reduced level during 2022.
Reserves policy
St George’s holds in reserves a minimum of the equivalent of two months general running costs and an additional one month’s salary costs. It is also our policy to hold an amount for likely building works at the next quinquennial inspection.
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St George's Church, Campden Hill Charity No. 1131866 Trustees, Report and Unaudited Accounts 31 December 2022
IreGlJfLirer' s RLport for the i/L?ai' PJI clirig 3 LJt nec..iiil.Trpr ?022 The accounts attached to this report show the income and expenditure of St George's during the year together with a balance sheet as at 31st December 2022. GMAK Services Limited (Chartered Accountant51 has carried out an independent review and its Statement is set out on page 2 of the accounts. The income of the Church derives principally from generous voluntary giving, income from its investments, and the rental of its space. During the year, income from renting Church space recovered following the reduced levels experienced during Covid-19, voluntary giving increased during the same period, and investment income remained broadly constant with 2021 levels, During 2022 the Church completed a significant refurbishment project to the fabric of the building. The works included repainting the interior of the Church, the installation of stained-glass window5, new signage, a Vicars, board, and upgraded lighting together with a new Altar for the Chapel. In addition to the refurbishment work, the United Benefice also launched a 3-year appeal in support of the cost of housing for our Associate Vicar, with both St George'5 and St John the Baptist independently raising funds. As a result, the 2022 accounts reflect significant outflows of cash in relation to the refurbishment work, much of which was raised during 2021, an increase in fixed assets, together with monies received and subsequently paid out in support of the Associate Vicar appeal. As a result of this activity, the 2022 accounts Show that the Church made a loss of £223,576 for the year as compared to a surplus of £210,858 in 2021. When consolidated over the two financial years that spanned the refurbishment work, the Church has made a combined loss of £12,718, with the shortfall being taken from cash reserves. The PCC is extremely appreciative of the very generous financial support it has received from members of the PCC, members of the congregation, the Church electoral role, friends, local residents, the Council and Church visitors. This generosity has enabled not only the success of the refurbishment work and the Associate Vicar appeal, but also the ongoing financial support of the day-to-day running of the Church. 1ncnrnv Total income for the Church decreased marginally in 2022 from £376,463 in 2021 to £359,370 in 2021, These figures are somewhat misleading as they mask significant swings in the underlying income streams. Donations for the refurbishment work largely ended at the start of the year, while at the same time, donation£ were starting for the Associate Vicar fund.
Income generated from letting Church space increased during 2022 by 2400/ from £10,740 in 2021 to £25,673 in 2022, largely as a result of the ending of pandemic restrictions and increased activitv. Investment income, which is derived principally from the Church's investments in propertv (Barlow House), M&G Charifund la conservatively managed fund for charities) and cash, reduced slightly during the year from £74,595 in 2021 to £70,882 in 2022. Volatility in financial markets triggered by the crisis in Ukraine at the start of the year, together with increasing inflation concerns in the UK reduced the value of the Charifund portfolio during the year by £19,374 to £328,464. The valuation of Barlow House was also reduced by £30,000 to £425,000 during the year. The Church did not sell any assets during the year and so it is important to note that no actual losses were realized. Expenditure Total expenses for the Church increased during the year from £216,649 in 2021 to £533,572 in 2022, largely because of the expenditure on the refurbishment work. The Church continues to retain tight control over all other expense lines, and those showing increases during 2022 included Utilities {largely gas and electricity) and Music which includes repairs to the organ and a decision by the PCC to increase the music provision at the Church. Utility costs were kept to a minimum through careful use of the heating during the winter months. General Administrative costs increased from £13,542 in 2021 to £75,352 in 2022 because of the payout of funds received earlier in the year on behalf of the Associate Vicar appeal. Our Common Fund contribution, which is the amount that St George's is required to pav the diocese to cover the salary and pensions of our clergy and the vicarage, together with a contribution to cover the costs of the clergy of other parishes who cannot afford to cover their own costs was reduced by the PCC in 2022 to £90,869 in 2022 from £96,089 in 2021. The joint PCC'S of both St George's and St John the Baptist considered the total Common Fund contributions that were proposed acr05S the Benefice as a whole and determined that whilst St George's should continue to play its part in supporting other Churches in the Diocese who are less fortunate than ourselves, that we should do so at a reduced level during 2022. Pie5erve.s policy St George's holds in reserve5 a minimum of the equivalent of two months general running costs and an additional one month's salary costs. It is also our policy to hold an amount for likely bu ng works at the next quinquennial inspection. ,GzJ
St George's Church, Campden Hill Independent Examiner's report Independant Examiner's report to the trustees of St George's Church. Campden Hill I report lo the Iruslees on my examination of the financial slalemenls of Sl George's Church. Campden Hill for the year ended 31 December 2022, which comprise the Statement of Financial A¢livilies, the Balance Sheet and the related notes,. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible lor the preparation of the financial slalemenls in accordance with the requirerllenls of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'l. The Iruslees consider that an audit is not required lor this year under of section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Acll and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility lo slate, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Comfnissioners under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, whether particular mallers have come lo my allenlion. Independent examiner's statement As the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm th3t l am qualified to undertake the examination by b@ing 3 qualified member ol the ICAEW. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review Df the accounting records kept by the charity and a comp2rison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration o12ny Ljnusual items or disclosures in the accounts, anrl seeking explanations from you as Iruslees concerning any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, alld consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue and lair, view. and the report is limited lo those mallers sel out in the slalemenl below. Independent Examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mallers have come lo my 8llenlion in connection with the examination which givès me cause lo believe that in any material respect". the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or the account5 did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl ol the accounts sel out in the Charities IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give z 'lrue and fair view which is not a maller considered as parl of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn in this repoil in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Angela Ktistakis ACA FCCA GMAK Services Ltd 42 Crescent Lane, London SW4 9PU Dale.. i++ 2&)2 3
St George's Church, Campden Hill Statement of Financial Activitie5 for the year ended 31 December 2022 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds 2022 2022 2021 2022 Note5 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Other tiading activities Investments 150,470 4,049 96,555 108,296 258,766 4,a49 96,555 260,450 4,850 85,335 25,828 Other Total 251,074 108,296 359,370 376,463 Expenditure on.. Charitable activitie5 other 181,610 100,536 200,155 51,271 381,765 151,807 131,843 84,806 Total 282,146 251,426 533,572 216.649 Net Ilossesllgains o inve5tmellts 149,3741 149,3741 51,044 Net lexpenditurellincome Transfers between funds 180,4451 16,256 1143,1311 116,2561 1223,5761 210,858 Net lexpenditurel/income before other gains/l1055esl 210,858 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 Other gains and losses Net movement in funds 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 210,858 Reconciliation of funds= Total funds brought forward 901,524 172,081 1,073,605 862,747 Total funds carrled forward 837,335 12,694 850,029 1,073,605 Page 2
St George's Church, Campden Hill Balance Sheet at 31 December 2022 Charity No. 1131866 2022 2021 Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments li 23,631 753,464 777,095 9,000 802,837 811,837 12 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 3,492 73,761 77,253 14,3191 72,934 4,419 260,505 264,924 13,1561 261,768 Creditors.. Amount falling due within one year Net turrent assets 14 Total assets less current liabilities 850,029 1,073,605 Net assets ex¢ludlng pension asset or liability 850,029 1,073,605 Total net assets 850,029 1,073,605 The funds of the ¢haritv Restricted funds Restricted incorne funds 15 12,694 12,694 172.081 172,081 Unrestricted funds 15 General funds 210,961 626,374 275,150 626,374 Designated funds 837,335 901,524 Reserves 15 Total funds 850,029 1,073,605 Approved by the trLJStees on 14 May And signed on their behalf by.. D. BUCKLEY Trustee 14 May 2023 Page 3
St George's Churth, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 l Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. Change in basis of accoLrnting or to previous account5 There has been no change to the accounting policie5 Ivaluatioll rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values. These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. Designated funds Revaluation funds Restricted funds Income Recognition of income Income is included in the Statement Df Financial Activities1SoFAI when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability. Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure 15 expenditure reported gross in the SOFA. Donations a nd legacies Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the the SOFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. Income from tax reclaims is included in the SOFA at the same time as the Tax reclaims on donations and gift5 giftldonation to which it relates. Donated Services These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. and facilities Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment i ncome This is included in the accounts when receivable. G3ins/llossesl on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/llos5e51 on investment a55ets This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. Page 4
St George's Church, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts Expenditure Recogniticin of expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals ba515. Expenditure include5 any VAT which cannot be fully recovered. and 15 reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Expenditure on These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising raising funds trading costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on These comprise the cost5 incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and charitable activities service5 in the furtherance of its objects. including the making of grant5 and governance costs. All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basi5 plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustee5 at the end of the yezr but not yet paid. These include those costs a5$0ciated with meeting the constitutional and statutorv requirernents of the Charity, including any auditlindependent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the charity, together with 3 share of other administration costs. These are support cost5 not allocated to a p3rtiCLJlar activity. Grants payable Governance costs Other expenditure Going concern At the time of approving the financial Statements the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.Therefore the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Tangible fixed asset5 and depreciation Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated Useful life.. Fixtures and fittings IO% Strai8ht line Freehold Investment property Investment propertie5 are measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance Sheet date and are not depreciated. All gain5 or losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Trade and other debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prep21d net of any trade discounts due. Cash and Cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalent5 comprise cash at bank and on h3nd, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowing5 or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integr31 part of the company'5 cash management, Page S
St George's Churth, Campden Hill Notes to the Atcounts Trade and other creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation rèsulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer ol funds to a third party and the arnount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discount5 due. Pension costs The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees, A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the charity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the charity has no further p3yment5 obligations. The contributions are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in 3¢cru3ls in the balance sheet. The a55ets of the plan are held separately from the charity in independently administered funds. 2 Statement of Financial Activities - prlor year Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2021 2021 2021 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Other trading activitie5 Investments 100,028 4.850 85,335 25,828 160,422 260,450 4,850 85,335 25,828 Other Total 216,041 160,422 376,463 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 131,184 84,807 659 131,843 84,807 Other Total 215,991 659 216,650 Net gains on investments 51,044 51,044 Net Income 51,094 159,763 210,857 Net income before other gainslllossesl Other gains and losses.. Net movement in funds 51.094 159,763 210,857 51,094 159,763 210,857 Reconciliation of funds.. Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 850,429 12,318 862,747 901,523 172,081 1,073,604 Page 6
St George's Church, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts 3 Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2022 2021 Regular donations Sundry donations Salary contributic>n Income tax recoverable 91,322 16.827 91,322 123,623 19,950 77,636 166.684 106,796 19,950 16,130 22,371 150,470 1,500 23,871 108,296 258.766 260,450 4 Income from other trading attSvltles Unrestricted Total Total 2022 2021 Miscellaneou5 income 3,219 Events 4,049 4,049 4,049 1,631 4,049 4,850 5 Income frorn investments Unrestrlcted Total Total 2022 2021 Investment income 39,878 39,878 31.004 38,539 36,056 10,740 Rent 31,004 25,673 96,555 Use of church 25,673 96,555 85,335 6 Other income Total Total 2022 2021 25,828 25,828 Page 7
St George's Church, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts 7 Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2022 2021 Expenditure on charitable octivitie5 Ministry.. diocesan common fund, clergy expenses and accommodation, intern Church running and maintenance Service515unday school/event5. music and flowers 90,869 90,869 96,089 61,531 200,155 261,686 15,106 21,060 21,060 12,798 Governance costs Independent examination Professional fee5 1,500 6,350 131,843 8.150 8,150 181,610 200,155 381,765 8 Other expenditure Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2022 2021 Investment property 5ervi¢e charges Employee costs Amortisation. depreciation, impairment, prolit/loss on disposal of fixed assets General administrative costs 8.078 8,078 2,324 66,752 66,752 68,940 1,625 1,625 24,081 100,536 51,271 75,352 13,542 84,806 51,271 151,807 9 Net lexpenditurellincome before transfers 2022 2021 This is stated after charging.. Depreciation of owned fixed assets 10 Staff costs 1,625 2022 2021 Salarie5 and wages Social security Costs Pension costs 50,921 4,330 11,501 66,752 54,824 2,407 11,709 68,940 No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000. None of the trustees or anyone connected with them received any remuneration during the year. Two trustees claim sundry expenses in accordance with the ChLJrch's expense policy. Page S
St Geoige's Churth, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts 11 Tangible fixed assets Fixtures and Total C05t or revaluation At l January 2022 Additions 9,000 9,ODO 16,256 25,256 16,256 16,256 At 31 December 2022 Depreciation and impairment Depreciation charge for the year At 31 December 2022 9,000 1,625 1,625 1,625 1,625 Net book values At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 9,000 9,000 14,631 23,631 9,000 12 Investment5 Freehold Investment Other investment5 Property Listed Total Cost or revaluation At I january 2022 Revaluation 455,000 130,0001 425,000 347,838 119,3741 328,464 802,838 149,3741 753,464 At 31 December 2022 Net book values At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 425,000 455,000 328.464 347,838 753,464 802,838 13 Debtors 2022 2021 Trade debtors 3,492 2,755 1,664 4,419 Other debtors 3,492 14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2022 2021 Trade creditors Accruals 2,269 2,050 4,319 1,156 2,000 3,156 Page 9
St George's Church, Campden Holl Notes to the At¢ounts IS Movement in fund5 Incoming resources At31 Resources Gross (including At l January other 2022 gainsllossesl December expended transfers 2022 Restricted funds.. Restricte(l income funds.. Christian Education Flowers 3,165 655 3,165 900 245 Accommodation SJB Lunch club Donations for Specific charities Building Fund Future Hope 1,000 2,359 50,271 3,830 151,2711 11,7701 4,419 292 400 692 164,492 118 50,149 3,401 1198,3851 116.2561 3,519 rotol 172,081 108,296 1251,4261 116,2561 12,694 Unrestricted funds.. General funds 275,150 201,700 1282,1461 16,256 210,961 Designated funds.. 626,374 626,374 rotal 626,374 626,374 Total funds 1,073,605 309,996 1533,5721 850,029 Purposes and restrictions in relation to the funds.. Restricted funds.. Christian Education Flowers Accommodation SIB Lunch club Donation5 for specific charities Building Fund Future Hope 16 Analy515 of net assets between funds Unrestritted funds Restritted funds Total Fixed assets 9,000 753,464 72,934 835,398 14,631 23,631 753,464 72,934 850,029 Investments Net current assets 14,631 Page 10
St George's Church, Campden Hill Note5 to the Accounts 17 Reconciliation of net debt At31 At l January 2022 December Cash flows 2022 Cash and cash equivalent5 260,505 260,505 1186,7441 1186,7441 73,761 73,761 Net debt 260,505 1186,7441 73,761 18 Commitments Operating lease commitments Annual commitments under non-cancellable operating lease5 are a5 follows.. 2022 Land and buildings 2022 2021 2021 Land and buildings Other Other Operating leases with expiry date.. Pension commitments 2022 2021 The pension cost charge to the charity amounted to: 11,501 11,709 Page 11
St George's Church, Campden Hill Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Cash flow5 from operating activities Nèt lexpenditurellincome per Statement of Financial Activities 1223,5761 210,857 Adjustments for- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Dividends, interest and rent5 from investments Other gains11055es Decrease in trade and other receivables Increase in trade and other payables 1,625 196,5551 1111,1631 927 62 1,163 1,397 Net cash (used Inl/provided by operating activities 1316,4161 101,153 Cash flow5 from investing activities Payment5 lor property, plant and equipment Dividends, interest and rents from investments 116,2561 96,555 111,163 Net cash from Investing activitie5 80,299 111,163 Net cash from financing activities Net Idecreasellincrease In cash and cash equivalents 1236,1171 212,316 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 260.505 99,233 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 24.388 311,549 Components of tash and ¢ash equivalents Cash and bank balances 73,761 260,505 73,761 260,505 Page 12
St George's Church, Campden Hill Detailed Statement of Financial Actlvitie5 for the year ended 31 December 2022 Unrestricte Restricted fund5 2022 d funds Total funds Total funds 2021 2022 2022 Income and endowments from: Oonations and legacies Regular donations Sundry donation5 Salary colltribution Income tax recoverable 91,322 16,827 19,950 22,371 150,470 91,322 123,623 19,950 23,871 258,766 77,636 166,684 16,130 106,796 1,500 108,296 260,450 Other trading activities Miscellaneous income Events 3,219 1,631 4,850 4,049 4,049 4,049 4,049 Investment5 Inve5tmeNt income 39,878 31,004 25,673 96,555 39,878 3 1,004 25,673 96,555 38,539 36,056 10,740 85,335 Rent Use of church Other 25,828 25,828 Total income and endowments 251,074 108,296 359,370 376,463 Expenditure on= Charitable activities Ministry.. dioces3n common fund, clergy expen5e5 and accommodation, intern Church running and maintenance Services/sunday schoollevents, music and flowers 90.869 90,869 96,089 61,531 200,155 261,686 15,106 21,060 12,798 21,060 173,460 200,155 373,615 123,993 Governance cost5 Independent examination Professional lees 1,500 6,350 7,850 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 Total of expenditure on charitable activities 181.610 200,155 381,765 131,843 Other expenditure Investment property service charges 8,078 8,078 2,324 8,078 8,078 2,324 Page 13
St George's Church, Campden Hill Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Employee costs Salaries/w3ges Employer'5 N IC Pension costg 50,921 4,330 11,501 66,752 50,921 4,330 11,501 66,752 54,824 2,407 11,709 68.940 General administrative costs, including depreciation and amortisation Depreciation of Fixtures and fittings Bad debts Bank charges General insurances Stationery 2nd printing Sundry expen5e5 Telephone, fax and broadband 1,625 1,625 3,610 547 686 686 4,382 3.766 14,176 1,071 25,706 100,536 4,382 3,766 65,447 1,071 76,977 151,807 4,373 2,608 1,324 1,080 13,542 84,806 51,271 51,271 51,271 Total of expenditure of other costs Total expenditure 282,146 251,426 533,572 216,649 Net gain5 on investments 149,3741 149,3741 51,044 Net lexpenditurel/income Transfers between fulld5 180,4451 1143,1311 1223,5761 210.858 16.256 116,2561 Net leMpenditurel/income before other galns/llosse51 Other Gains 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 210,858 Net movement in funds 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 210,858 Reconciliation of fund5'. Total funds brought forward 901,524 172,081 1,073,605 862,747 Total funds carried fOard 837.335 12,694 850,029 1,073,605 Page 14
St George's Church, Campden Hill Charity No. 1131866 Trustees, Report and Unaudited Accounts 31 December 2022
IreGlJfLirer' s RLport for the i/L?ai' PJI clirig 3 LJt nec..iiil.Trpr ?022 The accounts attached to this report show the income and expenditure of St George's during the year together with a balance sheet as at 31st December 2022. GMAK Services Limited (Chartered Accountant51 has carried out an independent review and its Statement is set out on page 2 of the accounts. The income of the Church derives principally from generous voluntary giving, income from its investments, and the rental of its space. During the year, income from renting Church space recovered following the reduced levels experienced during Covid-19, voluntary giving increased during the same period, and investment income remained broadly constant with 2021 levels, During 2022 the Church completed a significant refurbishment project to the fabric of the building. The works included repainting the interior of the Church, the installation of stained-glass window5, new signage, a Vicars, board, and upgraded lighting together with a new Altar for the Chapel. In addition to the refurbishment work, the United Benefice also launched a 3-year appeal in support of the cost of housing for our Associate Vicar, with both St George'5 and St John the Baptist independently raising funds. As a result, the 2022 accounts reflect significant outflows of cash in relation to the refurbishment work, much of which was raised during 2021, an increase in fixed assets, together with monies received and subsequently paid out in support of the Associate Vicar appeal. As a result of this activity, the 2022 accounts Show that the Church made a loss of £223,576 for the year as compared to a surplus of £210,858 in 2021. When consolidated over the two financial years that spanned the refurbishment work, the Church has made a combined loss of £12,718, with the shortfall being taken from cash reserves. The PCC is extremely appreciative of the very generous financial support it has received from members of the PCC, members of the congregation, the Church electoral role, friends, local residents, the Council and Church visitors. This generosity has enabled not only the success of the refurbishment work and the Associate Vicar appeal, but also the ongoing financial support of the day-to-day running of the Church. 1ncnrnv Total income for the Church decreased marginally in 2022 from £376,463 in 2021 to £359,370 in 2021, These figures are somewhat misleading as they mask significant swings in the underlying income streams. Donations for the refurbishment work largely ended at the start of the year, while at the same time, donation£ were starting for the Associate Vicar fund.
Income generated from letting Church space increased during 2022 by 2400/ from £10,740 in 2021 to £25,673 in 2022, largely as a result of the ending of pandemic restrictions and increased activitv. Investment income, which is derived principally from the Church's investments in propertv (Barlow House), M&G Charifund la conservatively managed fund for charities) and cash, reduced slightly during the year from £74,595 in 2021 to £70,882 in 2022. Volatility in financial markets triggered by the crisis in Ukraine at the start of the year, together with increasing inflation concerns in the UK reduced the value of the Charifund portfolio during the year by £19,374 to £328,464. The valuation of Barlow House was also reduced by £30,000 to £425,000 during the year. The Church did not sell any assets during the year and so it is important to note that no actual losses were realized. Expenditure Total expenses for the Church increased during the year from £216,649 in 2021 to £533,572 in 2022, largely because of the expenditure on the refurbishment work. The Church continues to retain tight control over all other expense lines, and those showing increases during 2022 included Utilities {largely gas and electricity) and Music which includes repairs to the organ and a decision by the PCC to increase the music provision at the Church. Utility costs were kept to a minimum through careful use of the heating during the winter months. General Administrative costs increased from £13,542 in 2021 to £75,352 in 2022 because of the payout of funds received earlier in the year on behalf of the Associate Vicar appeal. Our Common Fund contribution, which is the amount that St George's is required to pav the diocese to cover the salary and pensions of our clergy and the vicarage, together with a contribution to cover the costs of the clergy of other parishes who cannot afford to cover their own costs was reduced by the PCC in 2022 to £90,869 in 2022 from £96,089 in 2021. The joint PCC'S of both St George's and St John the Baptist considered the total Common Fund contributions that were proposed acr05S the Benefice as a whole and determined that whilst St George's should continue to play its part in supporting other Churches in the Diocese who are less fortunate than ourselves, that we should do so at a reduced level during 2022. Pie5erve.s policy St George's holds in reserve5 a minimum of the equivalent of two months general running costs and an additional one month's salary costs. It is also our policy to hold an amount for likely bu ng works at the next quinquennial inspection. ,GzJ
St George's Church, Campden Hill Independent Examiner's report Independant Examiner's report to the trustees of St George's Church. Campden Hill I report lo the Iruslees on my examination of the financial slalemenls of Sl George's Church. Campden Hill for the year ended 31 December 2022, which comprise the Statement of Financial A¢livilies, the Balance Sheet and the related notes,. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible lor the preparation of the financial slalemenls in accordance with the requirerllenls of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'l. The Iruslees consider that an audit is not required lor this year under of section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Acll and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility lo slate, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Comfnissioners under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, whether particular mallers have come lo my allenlion. Independent examiner's statement As the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm th3t l am qualified to undertake the examination by b@ing 3 qualified member ol the ICAEW. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review Df the accounting records kept by the charity and a comp2rison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration o12ny Ljnusual items or disclosures in the accounts, anrl seeking explanations from you as Iruslees concerning any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, alld consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue and lair, view. and the report is limited lo those mallers sel out in the slalemenl below. Independent Examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mallers have come lo my 8llenlion in connection with the examination which givès me cause lo believe that in any material respect". the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or the account5 did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl ol the accounts sel out in the Charities IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give z 'lrue and fair view which is not a maller considered as parl of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn in this repoil in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Angela Ktistakis ACA FCCA GMAK Services Ltd 42 Crescent Lane, London SW4 9PU Dale.. i++ 2&)2 3
St George's Church, Campden Hill Statement of Financial Activitie5 for the year ended 31 December 2022 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds 2022 2022 2021 2022 Note5 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Other tiading activities Investments 150,470 4,049 96,555 108,296 258,766 4,a49 96,555 260,450 4,850 85,335 25,828 Other Total 251,074 108,296 359,370 376,463 Expenditure on.. Charitable activitie5 other 181,610 100,536 200,155 51,271 381,765 151,807 131,843 84,806 Total 282,146 251,426 533,572 216.649 Net Ilossesllgains o inve5tmellts 149,3741 149,3741 51,044 Net lexpenditurellincome Transfers between funds 180,4451 16,256 1143,1311 116,2561 1223,5761 210,858 Net lexpenditurel/income before other gains/l1055esl 210,858 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 Other gains and losses Net movement in funds 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 210,858 Reconciliation of funds= Total funds brought forward 901,524 172,081 1,073,605 862,747 Total funds carrled forward 837,335 12,694 850,029 1,073,605 Page 2
St George's Church, Campden Hill Balance Sheet at 31 December 2022 Charity No. 1131866 2022 2021 Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments li 23,631 753,464 777,095 9,000 802,837 811,837 12 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 3,492 73,761 77,253 14,3191 72,934 4,419 260,505 264,924 13,1561 261,768 Creditors.. Amount falling due within one year Net turrent assets 14 Total assets less current liabilities 850,029 1,073,605 Net assets ex¢ludlng pension asset or liability 850,029 1,073,605 Total net assets 850,029 1,073,605 The funds of the ¢haritv Restricted funds Restricted incorne funds 15 12,694 12,694 172.081 172,081 Unrestricted funds 15 General funds 210,961 626,374 275,150 626,374 Designated funds 837,335 901,524 Reserves 15 Total funds 850,029 1,073,605 Approved by the trLJStees on 14 May And signed on their behalf by.. D. BUCKLEY Trustee 14 May 2023 Page 3
St George's Churth, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 l Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. Change in basis of accoLrnting or to previous account5 There has been no change to the accounting policie5 Ivaluatioll rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values. These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. Designated funds Revaluation funds Restricted funds Income Recognition of income Income is included in the Statement Df Financial Activities1SoFAI when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability. Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure 15 expenditure reported gross in the SOFA. Donations a nd legacies Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the the SOFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. Income from tax reclaims is included in the SOFA at the same time as the Tax reclaims on donations and gift5 giftldonation to which it relates. Donated Services These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. and facilities Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment i ncome This is included in the accounts when receivable. G3ins/llossesl on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/llos5e51 on investment a55ets This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. Page 4
St George's Church, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts Expenditure Recogniticin of expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals ba515. Expenditure include5 any VAT which cannot be fully recovered. and 15 reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Expenditure on These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising raising funds trading costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on These comprise the cost5 incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and charitable activities service5 in the furtherance of its objects. including the making of grant5 and governance costs. All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basi5 plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustee5 at the end of the yezr but not yet paid. These include those costs a5$0ciated with meeting the constitutional and statutorv requirernents of the Charity, including any auditlindependent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the charity, together with 3 share of other administration costs. These are support cost5 not allocated to a p3rtiCLJlar activity. Grants payable Governance costs Other expenditure Going concern At the time of approving the financial Statements the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.Therefore the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Tangible fixed asset5 and depreciation Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated Useful life.. Fixtures and fittings IO% Strai8ht line Freehold Investment property Investment propertie5 are measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance Sheet date and are not depreciated. All gain5 or losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Trade and other debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prep21d net of any trade discounts due. Cash and Cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalent5 comprise cash at bank and on h3nd, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowing5 or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integr31 part of the company'5 cash management, Page S
St George's Churth, Campden Hill Notes to the Atcounts Trade and other creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation rèsulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer ol funds to a third party and the arnount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discount5 due. Pension costs The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees, A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the charity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the charity has no further p3yment5 obligations. The contributions are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in 3¢cru3ls in the balance sheet. The a55ets of the plan are held separately from the charity in independently administered funds. 2 Statement of Financial Activities - prlor year Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2021 2021 2021 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Other trading activitie5 Investments 100,028 4.850 85,335 25,828 160,422 260,450 4,850 85,335 25,828 Other Total 216,041 160,422 376,463 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 131,184 84,807 659 131,843 84,807 Other Total 215,991 659 216,650 Net gains on investments 51,044 51,044 Net Income 51,094 159,763 210,857 Net income before other gainslllossesl Other gains and losses.. Net movement in funds 51.094 159,763 210,857 51,094 159,763 210,857 Reconciliation of funds.. Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 850,429 12,318 862,747 901,523 172,081 1,073,604 Page 6
St George's Church, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts 3 Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2022 2021 Regular donations Sundry donations Salary contributic>n Income tax recoverable 91,322 16.827 91,322 123,623 19,950 77,636 166.684 106,796 19,950 16,130 22,371 150,470 1,500 23,871 108,296 258.766 260,450 4 Income from other trading attSvltles Unrestricted Total Total 2022 2021 Miscellaneou5 income 3,219 Events 4,049 4,049 4,049 1,631 4,049 4,850 5 Income frorn investments Unrestrlcted Total Total 2022 2021 Investment income 39,878 39,878 31.004 38,539 36,056 10,740 Rent 31,004 25,673 96,555 Use of church 25,673 96,555 85,335 6 Other income Total Total 2022 2021 25,828 25,828 Page 7
St George's Church, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts 7 Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2022 2021 Expenditure on charitable octivitie5 Ministry.. diocesan common fund, clergy expenses and accommodation, intern Church running and maintenance Service515unday school/event5. music and flowers 90,869 90,869 96,089 61,531 200,155 261,686 15,106 21,060 21,060 12,798 Governance costs Independent examination Professional fee5 1,500 6,350 131,843 8.150 8,150 181,610 200,155 381,765 8 Other expenditure Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2022 2021 Investment property 5ervi¢e charges Employee costs Amortisation. depreciation, impairment, prolit/loss on disposal of fixed assets General administrative costs 8.078 8,078 2,324 66,752 66,752 68,940 1,625 1,625 24,081 100,536 51,271 75,352 13,542 84,806 51,271 151,807 9 Net lexpenditurellincome before transfers 2022 2021 This is stated after charging.. Depreciation of owned fixed assets 10 Staff costs 1,625 2022 2021 Salarie5 and wages Social security Costs Pension costs 50,921 4,330 11,501 66,752 54,824 2,407 11,709 68,940 No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000. None of the trustees or anyone connected with them received any remuneration during the year. Two trustees claim sundry expenses in accordance with the ChLJrch's expense policy. Page S
St Geoige's Churth, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts 11 Tangible fixed assets Fixtures and Total C05t or revaluation At l January 2022 Additions 9,000 9,ODO 16,256 25,256 16,256 16,256 At 31 December 2022 Depreciation and impairment Depreciation charge for the year At 31 December 2022 9,000 1,625 1,625 1,625 1,625 Net book values At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 9,000 9,000 14,631 23,631 9,000 12 Investment5 Freehold Investment Other investment5 Property Listed Total Cost or revaluation At I january 2022 Revaluation 455,000 130,0001 425,000 347,838 119,3741 328,464 802,838 149,3741 753,464 At 31 December 2022 Net book values At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 425,000 455,000 328.464 347,838 753,464 802,838 13 Debtors 2022 2021 Trade debtors 3,492 2,755 1,664 4,419 Other debtors 3,492 14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2022 2021 Trade creditors Accruals 2,269 2,050 4,319 1,156 2,000 3,156 Page 9
St George's Church, Campden Holl Notes to the At¢ounts IS Movement in fund5 Incoming resources At31 Resources Gross (including At l January other 2022 gainsllossesl December expended transfers 2022 Restricted funds.. Restricte(l income funds.. Christian Education Flowers 3,165 655 3,165 900 245 Accommodation SJB Lunch club Donations for Specific charities Building Fund Future Hope 1,000 2,359 50,271 3,830 151,2711 11,7701 4,419 292 400 692 164,492 118 50,149 3,401 1198,3851 116.2561 3,519 rotol 172,081 108,296 1251,4261 116,2561 12,694 Unrestricted funds.. General funds 275,150 201,700 1282,1461 16,256 210,961 Designated funds.. 626,374 626,374 rotal 626,374 626,374 Total funds 1,073,605 309,996 1533,5721 850,029 Purposes and restrictions in relation to the funds.. Restricted funds.. Christian Education Flowers Accommodation SIB Lunch club Donation5 for specific charities Building Fund Future Hope 16 Analy515 of net assets between funds Unrestritted funds Restritted funds Total Fixed assets 9,000 753,464 72,934 835,398 14,631 23,631 753,464 72,934 850,029 Investments Net current assets 14,631 Page 10
St George's Church, Campden Hill Note5 to the Accounts 17 Reconciliation of net debt At31 At l January 2022 December Cash flows 2022 Cash and cash equivalent5 260,505 260,505 1186,7441 1186,7441 73,761 73,761 Net debt 260,505 1186,7441 73,761 18 Commitments Operating lease commitments Annual commitments under non-cancellable operating lease5 are a5 follows.. 2022 Land and buildings 2022 2021 2021 Land and buildings Other Other Operating leases with expiry date.. Pension commitments 2022 2021 The pension cost charge to the charity amounted to: 11,501 11,709 Page 11
St George's Church, Campden Hill Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Cash flow5 from operating activities Nèt lexpenditurellincome per Statement of Financial Activities 1223,5761 210,857 Adjustments for- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Dividends, interest and rent5 from investments Other gains11055es Decrease in trade and other receivables Increase in trade and other payables 1,625 196,5551 1111,1631 927 62 1,163 1,397 Net cash (used Inl/provided by operating activities 1316,4161 101,153 Cash flow5 from investing activities Payment5 lor property, plant and equipment Dividends, interest and rents from investments 116,2561 96,555 111,163 Net cash from Investing activitie5 80,299 111,163 Net cash from financing activities Net Idecreasellincrease In cash and cash equivalents 1236,1171 212,316 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 260.505 99,233 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 24.388 311,549 Components of tash and ¢ash equivalents Cash and bank balances 73,761 260,505 73,761 260,505 Page 12
St George's Church, Campden Hill Detailed Statement of Financial Actlvitie5 for the year ended 31 December 2022 Unrestricte Restricted fund5 2022 d funds Total funds Total funds 2021 2022 2022 Income and endowments from: Oonations and legacies Regular donations Sundry donation5 Salary colltribution Income tax recoverable 91,322 16,827 19,950 22,371 150,470 91,322 123,623 19,950 23,871 258,766 77,636 166,684 16,130 106,796 1,500 108,296 260,450 Other trading activities Miscellaneous income Events 3,219 1,631 4,850 4,049 4,049 4,049 4,049 Investment5 Inve5tmeNt income 39,878 31,004 25,673 96,555 39,878 3 1,004 25,673 96,555 38,539 36,056 10,740 85,335 Rent Use of church Other 25,828 25,828 Total income and endowments 251,074 108,296 359,370 376,463 Expenditure on= Charitable activities Ministry.. dioces3n common fund, clergy expen5e5 and accommodation, intern Church running and maintenance Services/sunday schoollevents, music and flowers 90.869 90,869 96,089 61,531 200,155 261,686 15,106 21,060 12,798 21,060 173,460 200,155 373,615 123,993 Governance cost5 Independent examination Professional lees 1,500 6,350 7,850 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 Total of expenditure on charitable activities 181.610 200,155 381,765 131,843 Other expenditure Investment property service charges 8,078 8,078 2,324 8,078 8,078 2,324 Page 13
St George's Church, Campden Hill Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Employee costs Salaries/w3ges Employer'5 N IC Pension costg 50,921 4,330 11,501 66,752 50,921 4,330 11,501 66,752 54,824 2,407 11,709 68.940 General administrative costs, including depreciation and amortisation Depreciation of Fixtures and fittings Bad debts Bank charges General insurances Stationery 2nd printing Sundry expen5e5 Telephone, fax and broadband 1,625 1,625 3,610 547 686 686 4,382 3.766 14,176 1,071 25,706 100,536 4,382 3,766 65,447 1,071 76,977 151,807 4,373 2,608 1,324 1,080 13,542 84,806 51,271 51,271 51,271 Total of expenditure of other costs Total expenditure 282,146 251,426 533,572 216,649 Net gain5 on investments 149,3741 149,3741 51,044 Net lexpenditurel/income Transfers between fulld5 180,4451 1143,1311 1223,5761 210.858 16.256 116,2561 Net leMpenditurel/income before other galns/llosse51 Other Gains 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 210,858 Net movement in funds 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 210,858 Reconciliation of fund5'. Total funds brought forward 901,524 172,081 1,073,605 862,747 Total funds carried fOard 837.335 12,694 850,029 1,073,605 Page 14