The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish
of St George the Martyr, Campden Hill, London, W8
Annual Report 2023
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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
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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:
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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St George's Campden Hill
Registered Charity number 1131866
office@hollandparkbenefice.org
liollandparkbenefice.org 020 3602 9873
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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$trlcted
Total
Total
2022
2023
Regular donations
Sundry donatlons
Salary contribution
Income tax recoverable
93,130
17,686
18,288
27,732
156,837
485
93,615
48,419
18,288
27,993
188,315
91,322
123,623
19,950
23,871
258,766
30,733
261
31,478
4 Income from other tradlng act5vltles
Unrestrlrted
Total
2023
Total
2022
Miscellaneous Income
5.572
5,572
5,572
5,572
4,049
4,049
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St George's Church, Campden Hlll
Note$ 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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st George'5 Chuich, Campden Hill
Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Activltle5
for the year ended 31 De￿mber 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
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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
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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..