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St George's Church, Campden Hill ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Administrative Information St George's Church is situated on Campden Hlll, KensingtDn, in a United Benefice with Stjohn the Baptist Church. It is part of the Church of England and is in the Diocese of London. The correspondence address 15 St George's Parish Office, Aubrey Walk, London W8 7JG. The Parochial Church Council constitutes a charity registered in England a nd Wales,. its registered charity number is 1131866. The PCC members who have served from May 2023 until the date this report was approved were., The Revd Dr James Heard The Revd Neil Traynor The Revd Peter Wolton The Revd Dana English Clare Heard Fiona Lindblom Guy Ranawake David 8uckley Sandra Hempel Joanna Allsop William James Lou Jones Natasha Tahta Joy Puritz Janet Lloyd Richard Nicholls Tilly Culme-seymour Isabelle Mee Tim Evans William James Chalr Associate Vicar Associate Priest Associate Priest LLM & Deanery Synod Rep. Churchwarden Churchwarden Hon. Treasurer Hon. Secretary Synod Rep. Synod Rep. Synod Rep, Safeguardlng (Ex Officio) (Ex Officio) (Ex Officiol (Ex Officio} (Ex Officlol {Appointed 2022) (Appointed 2020) (Appointed 20201 {Appointed 20201 (Appointed 20231 (Appointed 20231 (Appointed 2023} (Appointed 20221 (Appointed 20211 (Appointed 20211 {Appointed 20221 (Appointed 20231 {Appointed 20221 (Appointed 2023) (Appointed 20231 Structure, governance and management The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure and is a registered charity. The method of appointment of PCC members 15 set out in the Church Representation Rules. Membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent vicar, three associate vicars, church wardens and members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church. All those who attend our servlces/members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish, including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be managed.
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,. Aims and Purpose The PCC is responsible for co-operatlng wlth the Vica r in promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC a150 has maintenance responsibilities for St George's Church, its vicarage and the surrounding land. Worship and Sacramental Care The Parish Eucharist is the principal act of worshipoffered bythe parish. It is celebrated week by week in accordance with the apostles, teaching and fellowship in the breaking of bread and prayer {Acts 2.421. 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/bles5ings. 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 meditatlon 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 visitor5. Pastoral care is also exercised through such activities as the lunch club. This team make regular 'phone calls and vislts 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 actlve evangelisation amongst all the peoples of the parish it serves. The Exploring Faith evenings continue with a variety of course5 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,,211, 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. Trustees, responsibilities in relation to the flnanclal statement The trustees are responsible for prepa ring a trustees, a nnual report and fina ncia I statement5 in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity for that period. In prepa ring the financial statements, the trustees a re required to: select su itable accounting policies and then a pply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial 5tatements,' and prepare the fina ncial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for malntaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financia I statements may differ from leglsla n in other jurisdlctions. Approval The Annual Report wa behalf by: ro by the PCC on 2024 and signed on their The Reverend Dr James Heard, PCC Chair, The Parochial Church Council of the E Parish of St George The Martyr, Campden Hill. iastica
Vicarfs Report- Fr James Heard We are truly blessed as a United Benefice with a growing team, receiving excellent support from our office administrator, finance administrator, PCCS, and a dedicated group of volunteers. It is encouraging to note that, in many ways, we have emerged stronger than before the Pandemic. This year has been marked by the growing strength and diversity of our team, characterised by a complementary blend of gifts, skills, and a shared vision. It has been a year of grace and growth. Fr Neil's report on the developments at St John's will be of further encouragement. Additionally, I would like to express rny gratitude to all who generously contributed to the Associate Vicar's housing appeal. Our initial goal of raising £30,000 per year for three years has been surpassed, with a total of over £90,000 achieved. And l am delighted to report that we are optimistic about St John's Church covering the full costs of an Associate Vicar by the end of 2024. Reflecting on the past year, there are severa I highlights: Faithful Steps: We have taken various steps of faith, including launching an After-school Choir Club organised by Marcella Di Garbo, Jenny Thorn, and Richard Nicholls (currently on sabbaticall. They now regularly sing at our All Age services, Additiona Ily, we recruited a part- time youth worker, Eman Henein, who is shared with St James and St Clements. With the help of Dana and manyvolunteers, a Youth Club has been initiated on Fridayafternoons, with many Holland Park pupils attending. Worship and Pastoral Care: We have maintained a consistent pattern of worship, both online and in person, while offering pastoral care and support to those in need, especially the elderly, isolated, and bereaved. Morning prayer on Zoom continues to be well attended, as has the twice weekly compline, with its regular and faithful congregation. The Meditation Group has continued in strength, and it is a delight to see how it has grown since lockdown. Community Engagement: The lunch club, meeting on the third Thursday of each month, continues to be a significant means of hosting elderly members from the community. A •: dedicated team of volunteers supports this initiative. The connection with Holland Park School, arranged by Mary Spain, ha5 thrived, with students assisting the 1 4-, elderly and engaging conversations during meals.
Charitable connections: We have continued to support a variety of charities, both locally and globally, and have raised over £20,000 through various events and activities, such as a quiz evening, the Harvest Supper, the Glass Door Sleep Out (well done Harrietl), Henry Poole's book launch, selling Bethlehem Baubles and a Christma5 collection for the Al Ahli Gaza Hospital. Special Occasions and Milestones: We celebrated significant events in the life of our Benefice, including Admission to Holy Communion, Luke Jerram Mars exhibition, and a confirmation service at St John's with Bishop Emma. Welcomes: We welcomed the new Bishop of Kensington, the Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson, in February. We have also benefited from the wisdom and inslght of Bishop Michael Marshall, who led our Lent Course on the Gospel of John. RIPS: This year, we bid farewell to cherished members of the United Benefice, including Ailsa O'Brien, Alex Taylor, Judy Farrar, Mary Ivens, and Tom Stacey, Area Dean Role: Since September 2020, 1 have continued to serve as the Area Dean of Kensington, fulfilling additional responsibilities within the wider church, including partlcipation in the Kensington Area Leadership Team (KALTI and the Kensington Area Council (KACI, arranging deanery cover for sickness or holidays, conducting church visitations, and organising Bishop Emma's visit to the Kensington Deanery In March 2021. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our common life and mission in any way, big or small. You are 311 valued and appreciated.
Churchwardens, Report by Guy Rt7nawoke and Fiona Lindblom The Year 2023 saw a return to relative normality following the completion of the refurbishment and subsequent rededication of Saint George's in late 2022. Churchwardens perform a number of different duties, including li} representing the laitv with the support of the PCC, lill co-operating with the ministry team, (iiil maintaining order and peace in the church and the churchyard in particular during services, and liv) being legally responsible for all the property and movable goods belonging to the parish church. Representing the laity with the support of the PCC The PCC (consisting of the clergy, churchwardens and repre5entative5 of the laity) met five times since the last APCM held in May 2023, while the Joint Churchwardens (Standing Committee} meetings have taken place as required, Fiona Lindblom and Guy Ranawake continue to act as Churchwardens for Saint George's Co-operating with the ministry team The ministry team led by Fr James and supported by the Revd Neil, Fr Peter and Revd Dana, continue to offer a comprehensive and fulfilling range of servlces and courses, includ ing the Lenten talks, the Bible Study group, the Young Adults group, the excellent Launde Abbey retreat as well as the Lunch Club, Maintaining order and peace in the church and the churchyard in particular during services Perhaps not unsurprisingly, maintaining order and peace amongst the congregation is not the most onerous of tasks for the Churchwardens. However, we have had to deal with a homeless lady who has attempted to gain unauthorised access to the church grounds and building. We are working with the relevant authorities and voluntary organisations to see how we may best be able to assist her. Being legally responsible for all the property and movable goods belonging to the parish church After two years of planning and waiting, a new sign is now visible on the facade of St George's. This setting-in-place completes the restoration and refurbishment of the church that has taken place during and since the pandemic. Our fund-raising campaign was extremely successful, ensuring that the total cost of roughly£240,000 was covered for this important work. We have appointed a new Quinquennial Inspection (Qll architect, Camilla Finlay, with Clews Architects. Camilla is an approved Inspecting architect to the Diocese of Oxford, Peterborough and St Alban's and is also ¢¥A¢ experienced in obta ining National Lottery Heritage Fund grants. Saint George's QI inspection is due to take place in 2025.
The Eco Church award system aims to encourage churches to demonstrate that we care for God's earth in different areas of our life and work. Having already achieved the Eco Church Bronze Award, we are now making good progress towards reaching the Eco Church Silver Award under thejoint leadership of FrJames and Daniel and with the support of Revd Dana, Tim Evans and Graham Franklin, The Travels and TravaS15 of St George's Stained Glass (thanks to Fr. Peter) St George's received a visit in the summer from Robert Eberhard who has created Church Stained Glass Recordings Ihtt www.stained lassrecordin s.or .ukl and wished to update our entry following the reinstallation of the three windows in the East Transept, There is quite a story to this, the windows having been removed when the church remodelling took place in the early 1990s. St James and St Michael are by Caroline Townshend 11878-19441, who also did St Elizabeth in the EastAisle. St Andrew is by Hugh Arnold, a local resident and stained glass designer, whose finest work is to be found at the Church of the Holy Cross at Crediton in Devon. Hugh Arnold's name seemed fami1Sar, and I realised that his name was on the church war memorial. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission citatlon is as follows: "Son of Charles Thomas and Annie Jane Arnold, of Horsham, Sussex,. husband of Mary Leslie Arnold, of 85, Bedford Gardens, Kensington, London. An artist and author. Joined in August 1914, the Publlc Schools and Universlty Corps as a Private., At time of death on 11 August 1915 at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, he was a Lieutenant (aged 42), 8th Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. This had a connection for me as I visited Gallipoli in August 2015 to commemorate the death of my great uncle Owen who was killed at Suvla the day after Hugh Arnold. Both Townshend and Arnold studled under Christopher Whall 11849-19241, who is best known for his stained glass at Holy Trinity, Sloane Street, and taught at the Central School of Art and Crafts in Southampton Row. The link between and Arnold and Townshend and their teacher Whall was strong. They were both based at the purpose-built stained-glass studio and workshop built in 1906 called the Glass House in Lettice Street, Fulham, which had been designed by Whall. The building ceased being a glass studio in 1993 and now is offlces. My understanding is that our windows were taken away at the time of the reordering, possibly by the Birmingham based stained glass speciallsts, John Hardrnan and Sons. They were forgotten until thirty years later Morar Stirling saw a comment from a visitor, asking what had happened to the window of St. George, which they remembered from their childhood, and was no longer to be seen.
Morar got on the trail; not easy as John Hardman had ceased trading in 2008. A former director of Hardmans was tracked down, running the "modestly titled" lour architect Roderick Macclennan's words) new firm, Magnus Creatora and our four stained glass windows {St George, St Michael, St James and St Andrew) were located in a warehouse in Dorridge, near Solihull. Morar, together with Susanna Swallow and Christopher Buckmaster and Roderick arranged for their return, before which they were made sound with steel heart leads to the perimeter, and crated, all at a cost of just under £3,000. The four windows have now all been re-installed, three in the north wall of the east transept and one in the east aisle. There are many people to thank, not least the donors who paid for the three to be erected in the east aisle and, to Morar for her sleuthing and persistence, and to Robert Eberhard for awakening my interest to what we have at St Georges. 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 to families that are socially disadvantaged, The flat continues to be successfully let, and following the recent comprehensive round of improvements, expenditure on repairs and maintenance has been relatively modest this year, Thanks We are very grateful to those members of the laity, includlng Janie Spring, Shobha Taylor, Janet Lloyd, Tim Evans, Anne Wright, Joanna and Nigel Allsop, Peter Thomas, Natasha Tahta 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 Janet Lloyd {intercessionsl, and Joanna and Nigel Allsop {refreshments) for taking responsibility for managing the rota for the various other elements of the Sunday service which helps reduce the administrative burden placed on the clergy. Tim Evans has offered to help. 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 tlreless work and dedication of Graham Franklin, to whom we as ever extend our deepest thanks.
Revd Neil Traynor 2023 has been yet another really remarkable year at St John's: it's difficult to know where to begin, as so much has happened, and all of it positive. We've continued to grow, ourfinances are in better shape, more people have visited and used St John's, we've continued to improve the appearance and security, and we've even been able to undertake essential maintenance. There are far too many people to thank, but the clergy, office team and wardens and treasurer as well as members of the congregation have come together to help make 2023 very special. We were delighted to have Tim Evans working with us over Mars: War & Peace, and also Neal Malcom. Neal stayed on with us until November, when his health meant he needed to take some time away. Additional help was very welcome and much needed. From January Daniel Gable, the United Benefice Administrator, has increased his hours and two days a week will be paid for by St John's. You will see from the treasurer's report later that our bookings have increased markedly. From January 2024 we have outsourced our invoicing and payments to Forrest Burlinson, a firm of accountants, who are able to manage this on our behalf. Thanks are especially due to Steph De Mel ourtreasurerand Victoria O'Neill the finance officer, who suddenlyfound their workload increase significantly and without warning. A sign of a healthy church is increased vocations. We have been delighted to have Daniella with us whilst she is on her course at St Melitus, and we will be sad to say goodbye once she is ordained at Petertide 2024 and moves to her curacy parish. We were equally pleased that Lindsay Fulcher was accepted on the Caleb Course for ordination in September. She's undertaking the course at the same time as proceeding with the vocation selection, and we hope that She too will be ordained. Another parishioner is considering joining the sarne course in September of 2024 and yet another Is exploring Licensed Lay Ministry. In 2023 we were also awarded the Rocho Eco Church Bronze award In recognition of our efforts to become more eco friendly. We were also pleased to be recognised by the Mayor of London as a "cool space" in the heat (we were notyet able to be a warm space in the winter). During 2023 we became an "Alzheimer's friendly church" and a "Single Friendly Church" We have continued our commitment as an Inclusive Church. We have also taken an active part in the Major Churches Group and we're proud to have been so designated. Pastoral care has also been continuing, and our gentle and low key ministry to people with mental health difficulties has conti nued. Safeguard ing has been constantly on our minds and we strive to promote best practice at all times, i¥
Fr Peter Wolton 2023 saw me complete my ninth year at the United Benefice. Fr James encourages members of the clergy team to innovate. In 2015 1 introduced the idea of "Why me?" talks when, instead of a sermon at our 6.'30pm service, a member of the United Benefice congregation gives an address about their journey of faith and how it links to their life. I can claim no originality, since it was something that had been taking place for many years at my sending church in Chiswick. 2023 saw the eighth series. We were much moved and inspired by the talks given by Angela Lascelles, Toby Ward, Angus Stirling, Anita Kouassignan and Clive Rowe. l also note with much sadness the deaths in 2023 of two of our earlier speakers, Alexandra Taylor and Tom Stacey. To re-read their talks 15 a reminder of the gift of faith and also all they brought to the life of the Un ited Benefice. Highlights during the year included the continuing growth of attendees of our online Daily Praye r services, ta king a wedding in thelsle of Wight, a nd the baptism of the first chi Id of a couple whose marriage I took in 2021. I have a Iso been active as an Assistant Director of Ordinands, a nd the first two candidates I have been working with on their discernment journey towards ordination, were both selected. The Church of England has been developing new pathways towards ordination. If you think this might be foryou, do speak to me, or one of the other members of the clergy team. Can I finish by saying how grateful l am to James and Neil fortheir leadership. It is ajoyto be part of the ministry team at the Benefice. Our congregations are source of constant encouragement, and my sense is this enables the work of the Holy Spirit to advance in Holland Park. io
Revd Dana English Assisting wlth the rota for preaching and presiding at both St George's and St John's is a great opportunity and pleasure. l assist in the coverage of worship at other churches, as needed. I lead daily prayer every fourth week, and visit various parishioners on a regular basis in conjunction wlth 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 Tuesday at 1.30pm I lead a lively group of between 10-14 person5 who gatheron Zoom for an ongoing discussion of books of the Bible. We began with Genesis three years ago,, having included the less familiar books of the Apocrypha, then approaching Paul's letters in chronological order, we have now arrived at the Gospel of Mark, The group has come to include participants from Germany and the U. S. as well as more locally; we have incorporated many references to paintings and other forms of art into our Study. The Young Adults, Group of the Beneflce met every other Tuesday at 7.30pm for Bible study through the Spring. We met on Zoom, as the weekday evening time made gathering in person a challenge. The desire of the group was to cover the books of the New Testament. A group of eight met for a picnic and then for a performance of Mendelssohn's Elijoh atthe Proms on July 29th, a highlight of the year. Over the summer many young adults active in the group moved to other parts of London or England or even abroad, so we have not had a formal group since then. Retreat Mieekend at Launde Abbey, 10-12th November This opportunity to lead a group awayfrom the familiar landscape of London has become an annual tradition forthe Benefice. Nineteen of us spent Remembrance Sunday weekend with the theme of How Chri5tian5 Keep Time. Reflecting on the nature of memory and remembrance, we read selected poems of WWI for oursession on Sunday morning. We had the main house of Launde Abbey, as before, all to ourselves, with the front room for our presentations, looking out onto the hlllside 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. The age range of partlclpants has been 21-86. I put togetherThe Parlsh Newsletterp printed three times a year, with many photos, to record events that go on throughout the church year. This has been especially helpful as a means of keeping up with those who do not have computers. li
Children and Youth Ministries Children are welcomed at all our Sunday Services. monthly All-Age service has continued as regular highlight throughout the year, with child ren pa rticipating in the readings, prayers and music. This year's All-Age services Included a Mothering Sunday service focussed on the environment, a Harvest Festival, and a Christma5 Pageant with excellent shepherds, sheep, angels, and holy family. A new feature of our All-Age Services has been the enthusiastic music provided by the newly gathered Children's Choir. Our Sunday School has slowly revived after the pandemic interrupted all habits of Sunday morning attendance. We now provide as a curriculum an excellent leaflet, The Sunday Poper Junior, that is tied to the lectionary readings for the Sunday. There is a r05ter of about ten families who attend regularly, including many children who are part of the many visitors to the church, Youth at St George's Church As well as involving themselves in All-Age Sunday services, our youth pa rticipated in the three-times-a-year schedule of events for the initiative called Youth Ministry In Communion IYMICI, Thi5 initiative draws together secondary school-age youth from across the Kensington area to celebrate in a more sacramental tradition, with the bringing together of new friends from the separate churches. Events have included a mixture of games, crafts, and food. Highlight5 have included laser tag, inflatables (enjoyed by kids of all ages, even the ordained ones!) escape roorns, "the best burgers ever" and pizza making. Each session also included d iscussions on a topic, including hearing from refugees through their stories and thinking about social medla from Christian perspectlve, Every YMIC evening ends with Eucharist or evensong, led by some of the older youth, 12
In addition, YMIC offers a yearly trip in the autumn to TaSzé for the older members of the group Iyear 10 and above), which was a huge success in 2022, which Revd Dana helped to lead. We hope to be able to send some of our young people when they reach year 10. The Youth Club In the autumn we welcomed Eman Henein, our new part-time youth worker, funded by the Diocese of Kensington and shared with St Clement and St James. Eman, who was born and grew up in Egypt, is full of enthusiasm, and assists Revd Dana on Sunday mornings to provide teachingfor the Sunday School. She prompted us to try out a Youth Club on Friday afternoons, an effort at outreach to Holland Park School, a secondary school minutes away from St, George's, where 2000 students are enrolled, many of whom pass by the church each weekday afternoon. Eman and Dana stood outside for six weeks with specially made flyers publicising our offering, After a very successful welcome reception before Christmas the Club is slowly growing, with new table tennis and table football upstairs on the mezzanine and many eager volunteers of all ages to staff the afternoon meetings, from within the congregation. We offer hot chocolate and doughnuts to the kids, getting to know them as they unwind after a week of classes. We have been building relationships Wlth youth from all over the area, both girls and boys, The Youth Club has already been a great success, by any measure. The Ch51dren's Choir byJennifer Thorn We were delighted, after around 10 month's discussion and planning and no certainty of uptake, that in April 2023 the Choirclub opened itsdoors, and within a few weeks had eleven children involved, mostly from Fox school, but some from other primaries in the area; parents were keen and proactive. Marcella Di Garbo who answered when we cast out 3 net for a leaderof the project, has been a wonderful and committed teacherand trainer, engagingthe children in many different styles and bringing on their voices as well as their musical understanding throughout the year. They have now contributed to several of our All Age services, and notably in the Christmas Pageant formed a core around which church family children could also gather and join in singing. We thank Andrew Wells for ably integrating us all when we join together on these occasions. Richard Nicholls, whose energy and vision have been key to the whole venture, is away on sabbatical since October and we are so grateful to all who have stepped in to help oversee the sessions and build relationships and the sense of connection with the church. The arrlval of Eman Henein has also been a gift and she has wonderfully taken on the role of engaging the group in creative ways at the beginning of each session while Marcella works with an individual child for 15 minutes: something we started to offer in October, which is helpful to all. The numbers Joining each term have fluctuated,, there are many after-school events competing for the children's attention. But given that, we are encouraged at the number who are committing to the choir in a longer term way, and we hope others will return. We are thankful forthe support and encouragement of James and all the church team and PCC enabling this inaugural year, and look forward, we hope, to many more. 13
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 has given sterling service over the year. During Lent we celebrated 'Women Composer Sunday,, singing and playing music from Ethel Smyth to Margaret Rizza. Our joint Palm Sunday service was enhanced for the first time by a trombone quartet as we marched in procession from Notting Hill Gate. They also gave a beautiful rendition of 'Locus Iste, as an introit. Exploring the Passion through Music was a quiet meditation given by Jennifer Thorn (viola) and organ with works of Bach and Pergolesi. The choir was augmented on occasions such as our Patronal Festival. We even had a small choir for Christmas Eve which we hope to develop. Thanks to our youngsters for their musical contributions in the parish. We were also fortunate to have members of the Children's Choir Club under the dlrection of their wonderful director, Marcella Di Garbo, to sing our All Age All Saints, Day and Pre-christmas Pageant. On the latter occasion we were also joined by three Celtic harps. Thanks to Charles Heard for his talented playing on piano, trumpet and drums, We always welcome vocal and Instrumental talent across the ages to join in supporting the worship. We also thank David Buckley and others for playing in my absence. The organ has been slightly troublesome with wlnd-leaks and cyphers this year. We shall monitor the situation. Our St George's Festival Concert In May this year entitled: 'Festive Music for Choirs and Piano Quintet, was a great success. We were joined by members of the brilllantly drilled choir of St Peterfs, CE Primary, Chippenham Mews, Westminster, under the experienced leadership of Richard Nicholls. They also joined together with the Festival Chorus and members of the Aubrey Singers in Vivaldl's 'Gloria'. Marcella Di Garbo sang the solos. I was grateful to play my piano concerto with string quartet on this occasionl We were pleased to continue to host the Aubrey Singers who rehearse on Sunday evenlngs. They gave sell-out concerts during the year. The piano virtU050 Alexander Karpeyev gave us another great recital (Russian and Ukrainian music) in February which was well supported. 14
Deanery Synod Report by Sarah Tett A5 reported last year, meetings of the Synod followed the diocese's Vision 2030 themes, taking one broad theme at each meeting: February's meeting was held at St Clement's Church, Jill Dodd the Compassionate Communities Development Worker gave an overview of the work of her team, and invited Synod to consider how they were already or could be engaging with this aspect of Vision 2030. The Spring Common Fund meetings were held both in person and on Zoom. In June Synod members enjoyed a summer garden party in the grounds of the St Mary Abbots Vicarage. St George's Campden Hill hosted the September meeting of Synod at which the Revd Richard Carter, author of The City is my Monastery,, spoke on the theme of Confident Disciples and the life-giving Rule of Life he has developed. The last meeting of 2023 was hosted by St Thomas, Kensal Rise and was on the theme of Growing Younger. Jacob Holme presented the work of Youth Ministry in Communion,, Jo Jones, the Kensington Area Schools and Youth Chaplain had provided a power point and offers for parishe5 to contact her if she could be of help. The work of St Luke's for Clergy Wellbeing was also promoted. Throughout the year Safeguarding was a standing item on agendas, and members had been encouraged to get their churches engaging with the Safeguarding Dashboard. Governors were also elected to the deanery LDBS schools. Is
Treasurer's Report for the year ending 31st December 2023 by David Biickley Introduction The accounts attached to this report show the income and expenditure of St George'5 during the year together with a balance sheet as at 31st December 2023. 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 glving, income from its investments, and the rental of its space, During 2023 voluntary giving reverted to normal expected levels following the one-off refurbishment appeal which was reflected in the Church's 2021 and 2022 accounts. Investment income, together with the rental of Church space increased during the year, During 2022, the United Benefice continued with its appeal to support the cost of housing for our Associate Vicar, with both St George's and St John the Baptist independently raising funds forthis purpose. The 2023 accounts show monies received and subsequently pald out to the St John's Trust which is managing the Associate Vicar appeal independently from St George's. l am pleased to reportthat the Church made a modestsurplus of £7,482 in 2023 as compared to a loss of £223,576 in 2022. The10s5 in 2022 was exceptional 35 it reflected the costs of the refurbishment work that took place during the year, for which funds were raised in 2021 and 2022. Going forward, we would expect tosee the Church continuing broadly to break even each year as it has done in the past. 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 generoslty has enabled not only the success of the ongoing Associate Vicar appeal, but importantly it has provided the financial support required for the day-to-day running of the Church. Income Total income for the Church decreased in 2023 by £58,880 to £300,490 from £359,370 in 2022. These figures reflect the end of the fundraising activity for the refurbishment work, offset in part by the additional fundraising needed to support the Associate Vicar appeal. Income generated from letting Church space increased during 2022 by 26¥. from £25,673 in 2022 to £32,425 in 2023, largely because of increased charges and improved utilization. Investment income, which Is derived principally from the Church's investments in property (Barlow House), M&G Charifund la conservatively managed fund for charities) and cash, increased by 4.6Y during the year from £70,882 in 2022 to £74,178 in 2023. Continued uncertainty in financial markets reduced the value of the Charifund portfolio during the year by £7,718 to £320,745. Conversely, the valuation of Barlow House increased by £5,000 to £430,000. The Church did not sell any of its assets during the year and so it is important to note that no actual losses or gains were realized during the reporting period. 16
Expenditure Total expenses for the Church reduced during the year from £533,572 in 2022 to £290,290 in 2023, largely because of the one-off expenditure on the refurbishment work that arose in 2022. Despite inflationary increases on m any expense lines, the Ch urch contin ues to retain tight control over its expense base. General Administrative costs decreased from £75,532 in 2022 to £49,992 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 W35 increased by the PCC in 2023 to £90,312 from £85,200 in 2022. This increase follows several years of the PCC determining either reduced or zero increases to our Common Fund contributions, as we have sought to manage our expenditure within budget over the long term. Reserves policv 5t 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. ri 17
St George's Campden Hill Registered Charity number 1131866 office@hollandparkbenefice.org liollandparkbenefice.org 020 3602 9873 YHE I"Hl)KfH or. ENGLAIID I,ONDON 19
St George'5 Church, Cèmpden Hlll Charity No, 1131866 Trustees, Report and Unaudlted A¢counts 31 December 2023
St GeorBe's Chur¢h, Campden Hlll Statement of Flnancial A¢tivltles for the year ended 31 December 2023 Unrestrlrted funds 2023 Restrlrted funds Total funds Total funds 2023 2023 2022 Notes Income and endowments from,, Donatlons and legacies Other trading actlvities Investments 156,837 5,572 106,603 31,478 188,315 5,572 106,603 258,766 4,049 96,555 Totsl 269,012 31,478 300,490 359,370 Expenditure on: Charitable activltles Other 162,125 84,567 11,789 31,809 173,914 116,376 381,755 151,807 Total 246,693 43,597 290,290 12,7181 7,482 533,572 Net losses on Investments 12,7181 19,601 114,7061 149,3741 1223,5761 Net Income/lexpendlturel Tran5fer5 between funds 112,1191 14,706 Net Incomellexpendlturel before other galnsll1055e51 7,482 1223,5761 4,895 2,587 Other galns and losses Net movement In funds 4,895 2,587 7.482 1223,5761 Reconclllatlon of funds: Total funds brought forward 837,334 12,695 850,029 1,073,605 Total funds carrled fonvard 842,229 15,282 857,511 850,029 Page I
St George'5 Church, Campden Hill Balance Sheet at 31 December 2023 Charlty No, 1131866 2023 2022 Flxed assets Tanglble assets Investments io li 22,W4 750,745 772,749 23,631 753,464 777,095 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 12 7,558 80,462 88,020 13,2581 84,762 857.511 3,492 73,761 77,253 14,3191 72,934 Credltors: Amount falllng due within one year Net current assets 13 Total asset5 less Current Ilabilities Net assets excludlng penslon asset or liability 850,029 857,511 850,029 Total net assets 857,511 850,029 The funds of the charity Restricted funds Restricted Income funds 14 15,283 15,283 12.695 12,695 Unrestrlcted funds General funds Designated funds 14 215,854 626,374 842,228 210,960 626,374 837,334 Tgtal funds 857,511 850,029 Approved by the trustees on 25 March 2024 And slgned on thelr behal D. BUCKLEY Trustee 25 March 2024 Page 2
st George's Church, Campden Hlll Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 l Accountlng pollcles Basis of preparatlon The financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practite.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financlal Reporting Standard appllcable In the Unlted Klngdom and RepublSc of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charitles Act 2011, Change In basls of accountlng or to prevlous accounts There has been no change to the accounting policles (valuation rules and method of accountlngl since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous year5. Fund accounllng Unrestricted funds These are avallable for use at the discretlon of the trustees In furtherance of the general objects of the charity. These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for partlcular purposes. These are unrestricted fund5 whlch Include a revaluatlon reserve representlng the restatement of Investment assets at thelr market values. These are avallable for use subject to restrlrtlons imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. Dèslgnated fund5 Revaluation funds Restrlcted funds Income Recognltlon of Income Income Is Included in the Statement of Flnancial Activitles15oFAI when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certaln to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured wlth sufficient reliability, Income wlth related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expendlture Is expenditure reported gross in the SOFA. Donatlons and legacles Voluntary Income received by way of grant5, donations and glfts Is Included In the the SOFA when recelvable and only when the Charlty has uncondltlonal entltlement to the Income. Tax reclalms on Income from tax reclaims is Included in the SOFA at the same tlme as the donatlons and glfts glft/donatlon to whleh it relates. Donated services These are only included in income (with an equlvalent amount In expendlturel and facilities where the benefit to the Charity15 reasonably quantlflable, measurable and materlal. Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help recelved Is not Included In the accounts. Investment Income This is included in the accounts when recelvable. Galns/llossesl on This includes any galn or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Galnslllosses) on Investment assets Th15 Includes any galn or loss on the sale of Investments. Page 3
St George's Church, Campden Hlll Notes to the Accounts Expendlture Recognltion of expenditure Expenditure15 recognised on an accrua15 basls. Expendlture Includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is repoTted a5 part of the expenditure to whlch It relate5. Expenditure on These comprise the costs assoclated with attracting voluntary Sncome, fundraising raising funds tradlng costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on These comprlse the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and charltable actlvltles servlces the furtherance of Its objects, Includlng the maklng of grants and governance costs. All grant expendlture is accounted for on an actual pald basis plus an accrual fDr grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but nDt yet paid, These Include those costs assoclated wlth meetlng the constitutlonal and statutory requirements of the Charlty, Includlng any audlt/lndependent examlnation fee5, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together wlth 3 Share of other administration costs. These are support costs not allocated to a particular activlty. Grants payable Governance costs Other expenditure Taxatlon The charity Is exempt from tax on it5 charltable activltles. Tan8lble flxed asset5 and depreclatlon Depreclatlon is provided at the following annual rates In order to wrlte off each a55et over It5 estimated Useful Ilfe.. Flxtures and flttings IO% Strai8ht Ilne Freehold investment property Investment propertles are measured Inltlally at cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance sheet date and are not depreclated, All galns or105ses are taken to the Statement of Flnancial Attivlties as they ar15e. Slocks Stock Is Included at the lower of c05t or net rea115able value. Donated Items of Stock are recognlsed at falr value whlch is the amount the charlty would have been wllllng to pay for the Items on the open market. Trade and othey debiors Trade and other debtors are recognlsed at the Settlement amount due after any trade dlscount offered. Prepayment5 are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Cash and cash equlvalentS Cash and cash equlvalents comprlse cash at bank and on hand, demand deposlts wlth bank5 and other short-terrn hlghly Ilquld Investment5 Wlth orlginal maturltles of three months or less and bank overdraft5. In the statement of financlal posStlon, bank overdrafts are shown wlthln borrowings oi current Ilabllltles. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equlvalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management. Page 4
St George's Church, Campden Hlll Notes to the Accounts Trade and other credltors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charlty has a present obllgatlon resulting from a past event that wlll probablv result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estSmated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognSsed at their settlement amount after allowlng for any trade dlscounts due. Research and development Expenditure on research and development is written off in the year in which It is incurred. Forelgn currencles Monetary assets and liabllltles denominated in currencies other than the functlonal currency of the charity are translated at the rate5 of exchange prevallSng at the end of the reporting perlod. Tr3n5actions In currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date that the tran5actlon occurred. All exchange differences are are taken into account in arriving at net Incomelexpendlture. Penslon costs The charlty operates a deflned contrlbution plan for its employees. A deflned contrlbution plan is a penslon plan under whlch the charity pay5 fixed contributlons into a separate entlty. Once the contributlons have been paid the charlty has no further payment5 obllgatlons. The contrlbutlons are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amount5 not paid are shown in accruals In the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the charlty In independently administered funds. Page 5
St George's Churth, Campden Hlll Notes to the Accounts 2 Statement of Flnanclal ActSvltle5- prlor year Unrestrltted lunds Restrlcted funds Total funds 2022 2022 2022 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacie5 Other trading actlvities Investment5 150,470 4,049 96,555 108,296 258,766 4,049 96,555 Total 251,074 108,296 359,370 Expendlture on: Charitable activities 181,610 100,536 282,146 200,155 51,271 381,765 151.807 Other Total 251,426 533,572 Net gains on investments Net Income 149,3741 180,4451 16,256 149,3741 1143,1311 1223,5761 116.2561 Transfers between funds Net Income before other Ealnslllossesl Other Balns and losses.. Net movement In funds 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 164,1891 1159,3871 1223,5761 Reconclllatlon of funds,, Total funds brought forward Total funds carrled forward 901,524 172,081 1,073,605 837,335 12,694 850,029 3 Income from donatlons and legacles Unre5trlcted Re$trlcted Total Total 2022 2023 Regular donations Sundry donatlons Salary contribution Income tax recoverable 93,130 17,686 18,288 27,732 156,837 485 93,615 48,419 18,288 27,993 188,315 91,322 123,623 19,950 23,871 258,766 30,733 261 31,478 4 Income from other tradlng act5vltles Unrestrlrted Total 2023 Total 2022 Miscellaneous Income 5.572 5,572 5,572 5,572 4,049 4,049 Page 6
St George's Church, Campden Hlll Note$ to the Accounts 5 Incomè from Investments Unrestrlcted Total 2023 Total 2022 Investment income 40,734 33,444 32,425 106,603 40,734 33,444 32,425 106,6D3 39,878 31,Ct)4 25,673 96,555 Rent Use of church 6 Expendlture on charltable actlvltles Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Total 2023 Total 2022 Expenditure on churitable actlvlties Mini5try.' diocesan common fund, clergy expense5 and accommodatlon, Intern Church running and malntenance Servlce5/sunday school/events, muslc and flower5 98,665 98,665 9).869 33,950 11,789 45,739 261,686 20.248 20,248 21,060 Governance costs Accountancy fees includlng Independent Examlnatlon 9.262 9,262 8,150 162,125 11,789 173,914 381,765 7 Other expendlture Unrestricted RestrSrted Total Total 2023 2022 Investment property servlce charges Employee cost5 Amortisation, depreclatS0n, impairmenti profitlloss on di5POsal of flxed assets General adminlstratlve costs 2,110 2,110 8.078 62,648 62,648 66,752 1,626 1,626 1,625 18,183 84,567 31,809 31,809 49,992 116,376 75,352 151,807 8 Net Incomellexpendlturel before transfers 2023 2022 Thls is stated after charging- Depreciatlon of owned fixed assets 1,626 1,625 Page 7
5t George's Church, Campden HS11 Notes to the Account5 9 stsff costs 2023 2022 Salaries and wages Social security costs Pension costs 49,355 3,563 9,730 52,648 50,921 4,330 11,501 66,752 No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000. None of the trustees or anyone onnected with them received any remuneration during the year. Two tru5tee5 clalm sundry expense5 In accordance with the Church's expense policy. 10 Tanglble flxed assets Flxtures and fittlngs Plano Total Cost or revaluatlon At l January 2023 At31 December 2023 Depreclatlon and Impalrment At l January 2023 Depreciation charge for the year At 31 December 2023 Net book values At 31 December 2023 At 31 December2022 9,OC 9,000 16,256 16,256 25,256 25,256 1,626 1,626 1,626 1,626 3,252 3,252 9,000 9,000 13,004 14,630 22,4 23,630 11 Investments Freehold other Investment Investments Property Llsted Total Cost or revaluatlon At ljanuary 2023 Revaluatlon At 31 December 2023 Net book value5 At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 425,000 5,000 430,0 328,463 17.7181 320,745 753,463 12,7181 750,745 430,000 425,000 320,745 328,463 750,745 753,463 12 Debtors 2023 2022 Trade debtor5 Other debtors 3,015 4,543 7.558 3,492 3,492 Page 8
st George's Church, Campden Hlll Notes to the Account5 13 Credltors: amounts falllng due withln one year 2023 2022 Trade credltors Accruals 1,658 1,600 3,258 2,269 2,050 4,319 Page 9
St George's Church, Campden Hlll Notes to the A¢¢ounts 14 Movement In funds Incomlng resources At31 December 2023 Ilncludlng At l January other 2023 galns/lossesl Resour¢e5 expendod Gross transfers Restrlcted funds: Restrlcted Income funds,, Chrlstlan Education Flowers Accommodation SJB Lunch club Donatlons for speclfic charltle5 Building Fund Future Hope 3,165 900 3,165 900 17,390 5,813 {24,9031 13,7731 7,514 4,419 6,459 692 6.623 1,273 380 17,2861 17,6351 830 6,363 859 3,519 3,899 Totol 12,695 31,478 143,5971 14,706 15,283 Unrestrlcted funds: General funds 210.960 269,012 1246,6931 114,7061 218,573 Deslgnated funds: 626,374 626,374 Totul 626,374 626,374 Revaluatlon Reserves: Revaluatlon fund 12,7181 {2,7181 12,7181 12,7181 Totol revoluatlon reserve5 Total funds 850,029 297,772 1290,2901 857,512 Purposes and restrlction5 In relatlon to the funds: Revaluatlon reserves Represent the amount by which Investments exceed thelr hlstorlcal cost. Restricted funds.. Chrlstian Educatlon Flowers Accommodation SJB Lunch club Donatlons for speclflc charltles Buildlng Fund Future Hope Page 10
St George's Church, Campden Hill Notes to the Accounts 15 Analysls of net assets between funds Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Total Fixed assets Investments Net current assets 9,000 750,745 84,762 844,507 13,004 22,004 750,745 84,762 857,511 13,004 16 Recon¢lllatlon of net debt At31 December 2023 At l January 2023 Cash flows Cash and e35h equivalents 73,761 73,761 6,701 6.701 80,462 80,462 Net debt 73,761 6.701 80,462 17 Commltments Operotlnq lease commltments Annual commltments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows.. 2023 Land and bulldlngs 2023 2022 Land and bulldlngs 2022 Other Other Operatlng lease5 wlth explry date.. Penslon commltments 2023 2022 The pension cost tharge to the charity amounted to.. 9,730 11,501 Page 11
St George's church, Campden Hlll Statement of Cash flows for the year ended 31 Deeember 2023 2023 2022 Ca$h flows from operating actlvltles Net Incomel{expendlture} per Statement of Flnanclal Actlvlties 7,482 1223,5761 Adjustment5 for.. Depreciation of property, plant and equlpment Dlvidends, interest and rents from investment5 Other galns11055e5 Ilncreasel/Oecrease In trade and other recelvables (Decreaselllncrease In trade and other payables 1,626 1106,6031 1,625 196,5551 14,0661 11,0611 927 1,163 Net cash used ID operatlng actlvltles 1102,6221 1316,4161 Cash flows from Investing actlvltles Dividends, interest and rents from Investments 106,603 96,555 Net rash from In¥estlng artlvltles 106,603 80,299 Net cash from flnan¢ing actlvltles Net Increaselldecreasel In cash and cash equlvalents 3,981 1236,1171 Cash and cash equlvalents at the beglnnlng of the year 73,761 260,505 Cash and tash equfvalents at the end of the year 77,742 24,388 Components of cash and cash equivalents Cash and bank balances 80,462 73,761 80,462 73,761 Page 12
st George'5 Chuich, Campden Hill Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Activltle5 for the year ended 31 Dember 2023 Unrestrlcte d funds 2023 Restrlcted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacie5 Regular donations Sundry donatlons Salary contributlon Income tax recoverable 93,130 17,686 18,288 27,732 156,837 485 30,733 93,615 48,419 18,288 27,993 188,315 91,322 123,623 19,950 23,871 258,766 261 31,478 other tradlng actlvities Mlscellaneous Income 5,572 5,572 5,572 5,572 4,049 4,049 Investments Investment Income 40,734 33,444 32,425 106,603 40,734 33,444 32,425 106,603 39,878 31,004 25,673 96,555 Rent Use of church Total Income and endowment5 269,012 31,478 300,490 359,370 Expendlture on: charltable actlvltie5 Ministry: dlocesan common fund, clergy expense5 and accommodatlon, Intern Church runnlng and malntenance Servlces/sunday schoollevents, muslc and flower5 98,665 98,665 90,869 33,950 11,789 45,739 261,686 20.248 21,060 20,248 152,863 11,789 164.652 373,615 Governance costs Accountancy fees Including Independent Examlnation 9,262 9.262 8,150 9,262 9,262 8,150 Total of expendliur8 on charltable artlvltle5 162.125 11,789 173,914 381,765 Other expenditure Investment property service charges 2,110 2,110 8,078 2,110 2,110 8,078 Employee costs 5alaries/wa8es Employer'5 NIC Pension costs 49,355 3,S63 9,730 49,355 3,563 9,730 50,921 4,330 11.501 Pa8e 13
St George's Church, Campden Hlll Detalled Statement of Flnancial Activitles 62,648 62,648 66,752 General admlnlstratlve costs, includlng depreciatSon and amortisatioft Depreciation of Piano Depreclation of Flxtures and flttlngs Bank charges General Insurances Software, IT support and related costs Sundry expenses Telephone, fax and brDadband 1,626 1,626 1,625 617 617 686 4,382 5,602 5,602 3,766 10,902 1,062 19,809 84,567 31,809 42,711 1,062 51,618 116,376 65,447 1,071 76,977 151,807 533,572 31,809 31,809 43,597 Total of expendlture of other costs Total empendlture Net gaSns on investments 246,693 290,290 12,7181 12,718 149,3741 Net Incomellexpènditurel Transfets between funds 19,601 112,1191 7,482 1223,576) 114,7061 14,706 Net Incomel{expendlturel before other galnslllosses) Other Galns 4,895 2,587 7,482 1223,5761 Net movement In funds 4,895 2,587 7,482 1223,5761 Reconclllatlon of funds.. Total funds brought forward 837,334 12,695 850,029 1,073,605 Total fund5 carrled forward 842,229 15,282 857.511 850,029 Page 14
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST GEORGE'S CAMPDEN HILL l tsport lo the Iruslees on my examination of the financial statements of Sl George's Church, Campden Hill for the year ended 31 December 2023. which comprise the Slalemenl ol Financial Aclivilies, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. Respectlve Rasponsibilities of the Trustaes and the Indgpgndent Examlner The Trustees are responsible for Ihg preparation ol the accounts., you consider that an audll is not required this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,, lo ft)Ilow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission undttr section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act,. and lo slate whether particular mallers have come lo my allenlion. Basls of the Indgpendgnt Examlner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Oireclions given by the Charity Commissioners An examination includes a review ol the ac¢ounling records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of 2ny unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and 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, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'lruo and fair view, and the report is limited lo those m8llers sel out in the slalemenl below. Indep•ndent Examingr's Statement In connection with my examlnalion, no maller has come lo my all8nlion which gives me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act,, and the accounts did not accord with the accounting re¢ord$', the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fairf, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connecllon with the examination to which attention should be drawn In Ihls report In order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be read)ed. A. k<-l-a& Angela Klislakis, ACA, FCCA GMAK Chartered Accountants 517 Vernon Yard London W112DX Oale..