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← The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Emmanuel Northwood

2024-12-31-accounts

Annual 2024 Report of the Trustees of Emmanuel Church Northwood

Church edition

Activities of the Parochial Church Council and the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

Registered Charity No. 1132091

Contents 1Introduction _____________ 4 1.1Our Mission __________ 4 1.2Our Values ___________ 4 2Governance and Structure ________ 5 2.1Organisation ___________ 5 2.2PCC Report for 2024 _____________ 7 3Church Vision _________ 9 4Worship and Ministry _____________ 10 4.1October Sunday Services ________ 10 4.2Christmas Services _________ 10 4.3Easter Services _________ 11 4.4Rites Performed _________ 11 4.5Electoral Roll _________ 11 4.6Small Groups __________ 11 4.7Music and Worship Team ________ 12 5Pastoral Care ___________ 14 5.13rd Age Ministry ___________ 14 5.2Pastoral Work _____________ 14 6Children and Youth Ministry ___________ 16 6.1Children’s Ministry _________ 16 6.2Youth Ministry _____________ 17 7Mission and Evangelism ________ 18 7.1Community Outreach _________ 18 7.2International Mission ___________ 19 8Safeguarding ___________ 21 8.1Safeguarding Strategy _________ 21 8.2Safeguarding Training ___________ 21 9Fabric, Buildings, and Property _________ 22 9.1Maintenance __________ 22 9.2Projects __________ 22

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10Deanery and Diocesan Relationships _________ 24 10.1Purpose of the Deanery Synod ________ 24 10.2Membership of the Deanery Synod _______ 24 10.3Responsibilities and Activities _______ 24 10.4Who Leads the Harrow Deanery Synod? ______ 25 10.5Significance in Church Governance _______ 25 10.6Annual Report for 2024 ________ 25 11Financial Information __________ 27 11.1Reserves Policy _________ 27 11.2Financial Review of 2024 ________ 27 11.3Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities _______ 30 11.4Independent Examiner’s Report _______ 31 11.5Church Accounts __________ 33 12Plans and Priorities ___________ 49 12.1The New Vision ___________ 49 12.2Making a Difference _____________ 49 13Administrative Information ________ 50 14APPENDIX __________ 51 14.1Senior Staff Team _________ 51 14.2Ministry Staff __________ 51 14.3Church Wardens _________ 51 14.4PCC Membership __________ 51 14.5Deanery Synod _________ 53 14.6Standing Committee _________ 53 14.7HR Committee _________ 54 14.8Finance Committee __________ 54 14.9Property Committee ________ 54 14.10Eco Committee _________ 55 14.11Risk Committee __________ 55 14.12Safeguarding Committee_________ 56 14.13International Mission Committee ____________ 56

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1 Introduction

Emmanuel Church Northwood (ECN) is an Anglican Evangelical Charismatic church that has served its parish for over 100 years. In 2024, it held three Sunday services: traditional worship (9:00 am), informal worship with groups for children and young people (10:30 am), and contemporary worship (5:30 pm).

The church leadership consists of

Senior Leader Rev. Tim Meathrel Senior Leader Kate Meathrel Associate Leader Rev. Dave Scott Associate Leader Rev. Nina Oskarsdottir Curate Rev. Christine Britton (until mid-2024) Operations Manager Jon Whitmarsh

1.1 Our Mission

A church of missional disciples seeking to love God and love each other; influencing our community, city, nation and world with the love of Jesus that we might see His Kingdom come.

1.2 Our Values

We believe that God is calling us to be…

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2 Governance and Structure

The church's Parochial Church Council (PCC) operates under the Church of England and is a registered charity. The PCC follows Charity Commission guidelines on public benefit, engaging in various ministries for children, young people, and adults within the church, parish, and beyond. The membership of the PCC is given in the Appendix section 13.4.

The PCC are the Trustees for ECN and hence present this annual report along with financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2024, adhering to Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland: SORP FRS 102.

The PCC trustees play a vital role in ensuring the church functions legally, ethically, and effectively. Compliance with charity law, safeguarding policies, and financial regulations is crucial, alongside maintaining the spiritual and community mission of the church.

2.1 Organisation

The church comprises of various teams and committees, some of which are sub-committees of the PCC, while others are not. The sub-committees play a vital role in supporting the PCC’s responsibilities, managing assigned budgets, and furthering the church’s vision. These subcommittees report directly to the PCC for oversight.

The PCC selects chairpersons in the first meeting following the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). While the chairpersons are typically PCC members, this is not always the case. Committee membership is not restricted to PCC members, and broader participation from the congregation is actively encouraged.

Tim Meathrel and the two wardens serve as ex-officio members of all committees.

The chairpersons and staffing for each committee, are listed in the Appendix part of this document.

2.1.1 Standing Committee

This committee handles PCC business between meetings, following PCC directions.

2.1.2 Finance Committee

The Finance Committee oversees the finances of Emmanuel. It monitors income and expenditure, recommends budgets to the PCC, maintains appropriate financial controls and co-ordinates reviews of Christian stewardship and encouragement of efficient planned giving. A financial report for the year 2024 is available in section 11.0.

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2.1.3 HR Committee

The H R Committee acts as an advisory body to the PCC on the appointment and remuneration of non-clerical staff and other HR related matters.

2.1.4 Property Committee

The Property Committee works to ensure that church buildings, fabric and ornaments remain in good order. A formal report to the APCM is delivered each year and can be found in section Fabric, Buildings, and Property .

As well as overseeing the maintenance of the Church buildings the Property Committee oversees other properties owned by the PCC.

2.1.5 Risk Committee

The Risk Committee is in place to ensure Emmanuel is addressing its risks appropriately.

The risks to the church are divided into 8 'baskets’: Finance, Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults, Key Compliance, Health and Safety, IT & Data, Staffing Matters, Strategic Planning and Volunteers.

The committee meets at least twice a year and works through each of the risk baskets at least once every 18 months. The risk basket holder is invited for that specific meeting. At all meetings there is also the opportunity to raise ‘arising risks’ which are reviewed and evaluated. During the meetings, the risk committee challenge the risk basket holder to identify any changes to the current scoring (increasing or decreasing the current risk to the church) and discuss new and current mitigation to confirm the risk is being addressed appropriately.

The current Risk Profile is given in the Appendix 13.11.

2.1.6 International Mission Committee

The IMC remains dedicated to fostering the church’s engagement in the Great Commission, focusing on education, mission partner support, youth involvement, and integrating prayer for world mission into church life. A fuller report is available in section 7.2.

2.1.7 Eco Committee

The Eco Committee’s main objective is to remind people of the story of God's Creation, its beauty and God's instruction to look after the planet and its people.

2.1.8 Safeguarding Committee

The Safeguarding Committee purpose and role is:

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The committee meets as required but at least four times a year and reports to the PCC monthly about any open cases or incidents after any personal details have been anonymised. Further information about Safeguarding is found in section 8 Safeguarding .

2.2 PCC Report for 2024

Given the input of the various committees listed under Organisation, the PCC addressed various administrative, financial, and pastoral matters throughout the year in 10 meetings. Key topics included:

2.2.1 Church Leadership & Administration

2.2.2 Financial and Property Matters

2.2.3 Vision & Church Growth

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2.2.4 Theological & Liturgical Discussions

2.2.5 Safeguarding & Training

2.2.6 Other Matters

3 Church Vision

The PCC collaborates with the Senior Leader to fulfil the church’s mission—pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical —and is responsible for church property maintenance. In 2019, ECN launched a vision focused on missional discipleship, loving God, each other, and the wider community. The vision emphasised:

To achieve this, ECN aimed to:

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The PCC is dedicated to fulfilling the church’s vision through prayer, diverse activities, and new ministry investments. In 2024, the church organised numerous regular and special activities to achieve this vision, including:

Additionally, a major focus in 2024 was maintaining and improving church premises , with a key objective being the completion of a building project to enhance facilities.

In the second half of 2024, consultations were held on ECN’s future, with a new vision set for 2025 . This vision is described in section 12.

4 Worship and Ministry

The ‘Statistics for Mission Return’ requires details of the numbers attending church in October, numbers attending during Christmas/Easter, information regarding the size of our worshiping community and electoral roll information each year. The last 2 years are shown below.

4.1 October Sunday Services

Across the 3 services the following was recorded for each Sunday:

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2023 Sunday in Oct. Adults Under 18s
1st 244 61
2nd 213 64
3rd 262 72
4th 225 58
Totals 944 255
2024 Sunday in Oct. Adults Under 18s
1st 259 54
2nd 277 56
3rd 280 54
4th 255 57
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Totals + change 1071 (+127) 221 (-34)

Table 1: October Sunday Attendance

In October 2024 certain services were pre-recorded and/or live streamed – called ‘Church at Home’ by the Diocese. The best estimate of the number of people participating in these online services excluding those who had attended services in person was 149 .

4.2 Christmas Services

2023

Attendance record for special services NOT including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

Attendance record for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: 680 people

2024

Attendance record for special services NOT including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

Attendance record for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: 559 people

4.3 Easter Services

2023: 268 people attended and received Communion on Easter Day. 2024: 265 people attended and received Communion on Easter Day.

4.4 Rites Performed

Wedding(s) Funerals
performed in
church-
including memorial/
thanksgiving services		 Funerals
conducted in
additionat the
Crematorium		 Infant(s)
baptised		 Thanksgiving
services
for young
people		 Thanksgiving
services
for adults
2023 1 8 7 1 6 2
2024 2 5 4 4 4 8

Table 2: Rites performed

4.5 Electoral Roll

2023 : The number on the Ecclesiastical Electoral Roll was 336 . 2024 : The number on the Ecclesiastical Electoral Roll was 339 .

The Electoral Roll Officer during 2024 was Jon Whitmarsh.

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4.6 Small Groups

4.6.1 Vision and Values

The small group ministry is guided by the vision of ensuring "Every person connected"— emphasising the importance of connection with God and others for spiritual growth, wellbeing, and community witness. Small groups foster Fellowship, Formation, and Mission, bringing together individuals of diverse backgrounds to grow in faith and outreach.

4.6.2 Group Membership

Emmanuel Church has 18 small groups, structured as follows:

4.6.3 Developments in 2024

4.6.4 Strengths and challenges

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4.7 Music and Worship Team

4.7.1 Reflections

The year was marked by significant growth and transformation across all three services (9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 5:30 pm). We welcomed new attendees, demonstrating the power of community outreach. While we experienced the departure of valued team members, we witnessed God’s faithfulness in providing new volunteers, ensuring continuity and growth in our worship ministry.

4.7.2 Worship Team Values

A key highlight of the year was the September gathering of the worship team, which fostered unity and a shared vision. The team embraced core values that guided our ministry:

4.7.3 Support and Technical Developments

1. Assistance

We give a special thanks to Jane Smith for proofreading 9:00 am hymns and liturgy, and to Geoffrey and Siobhan Gale for their contributions in setting up ProPresenter during Matt’s absence.

2. Technical Enhancements

The year saw significant investment in technology, including:

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4.7.4 Looking Ahead

The focus for 2025 includes:

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5 Pastoral Care

5.1 3rd Age Ministry

At Emmanuel, we strive to provide meaningful ministry and support to those in the ‘3rd Age’ of life. Our Sunday services continue to cater to this group, alongside significant pastoral care provided by our pastoral and staff teams. The Wednesday Fellowship and Oyster Midweek Group remain our primary 3rd Age ministries.

5.1.1 Wednesday Fellowship

Wednesday Fellowship (WF) has continued throughout the year, providing friendship and fellowship for its ~~ageing~~ members. Attendance remains steady at 35-40 members weekly, sometimes exceeding 50. Meetings occur weekly on Wednesday afternoons during school terms, offering a mix of fun activities, hymns, talks, prayers, and guest speakers. For some attendees, WF functions as a midweek worship service. It also serves as an outreach opportunity, gently introducing the gospel to those who do not regularly attend church.

Pastoral care is integral to WF, as members often face health challenges and bereavement. The ministry is led by Tim, supported by a dedicated team consisting of Jan Fell, Jane Smith, Sallie Wood, Alison Saunders, Deirin Johnson, Hilary Jelly, Pat Pitt, and Diane Akers.

5.1.2 Oyster Midweek Group

Led by Ray Flux, the Oyster Midweek Group meets weekly on Monday afternoons in Betty’s Room. It provides fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and refreshments for a committed group of seniors.

5.1.3 Sunday Services

We remain committed to offering services that accommodate all age groups. While 3rd Age members attend all three weekly services, the 9:00 am service continues to provide traditional worship. This service has seen growth in attendance and sung worship.

5.1.4 Pastoral Care

Pastoral care for the 3rd Age remains a priority. With increasing loneliness in society, we focus on crisis support and home visits, including home communion services. Our staff and dedicated teams ensure ongoing care for those unable to attend church.

5.2 Pastoral Work

5.2.1 Pastoral Ministry Overview

In 2024, Dave Scott led the Pastoral Ministry for the first half of the year. After that, Nina, Kate and Tim assumed leadership responsibilities identifying the need for improved processes and communication. The Senior Staff Team (Tim, Kate, Nina, and Jon) then reviewed pastoral care processes. Emmanuel’s strong culture of care is evident in the extensive pastoral support occurring naturally through services, small groups, and friendships.

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5.2.2 Pastoral Team

Pastoral work is primarily led by Tim, Kate, and Nina, supported by a dedicated team of 18 individuals providing varying levels of care. Additionally, many church members offer informal yet vital support within their networks.

5.2.3 Structure and Management

Pastoral needs are reviewed weekly in our Senior Staff operations meeting. Three key teams provide structured care:

We extend special thanks to Alison Saunders for her past leadership in the Visiting and Bereavement Teams.

5.2.4 Nature of Pastoral Work

Most pastoral needs are met informally within church groups. However, our team actively supports over 40 individuals facing challenges such as bereavement, debt, relationship issues, health concerns, and mental illness. Where safeguarding is required, we liaise with Gill Denham, the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).

5.2.5 The Freedom Course

The Freedom Course was held in Spring 2024, led by Dave, Keren Pollock, Lynne Burke, and Michael Davey. Four sessions were followed by prayer appointments, with around 15 participants.

5.2.6 Practical Support

Practical support is provided through church networks, as well as structured initiatives such as the Foodbank and Compassion Fund. In 2024, the Compassion Fund Team [Tim, Dave, Jan Fell, Judith Cox, Maria Pearkes, and Mark (Monty) Johnson] distributed around £2.7k to 11 recipients (8 church members and 3 from the local community).

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6 Children and Youth Ministry

6.1 Children’s Ministry

6.1.1 The Sunday Children’s Groups

These include groups named Blaze, Shine, Sparklers, and Twinkle. They have successfully catered to up to 60 children weekly, supported by a minimum of eight team members and parent volunteers. The themed sessions over the three terms focused on exploring the Character of God, personal identity, and encounters with Jesus. While the involvement of church members in these groups has been encouraging, the departure of three to four key families has posed a challenge in finding suitable replacements.

6.1.2 Weekly Babies & Toddlers Group

This has provided a safe and stimulating environment for children under four and their caregivers. Due to its popularity, adjustments were necessary to accommodate the needs of mothers with infants. Judith, with support from Nina and a dedicated volunteer team, has coordinated these sessions effectively. The ministry has also benefited from occasional visits by Hillingdon Children & Family specialists and a partnership with Holy Trinity Primary School, where children assist under staff supervision.

A notable addition this year has been the monthly Wiggle & Worship sessions, which have fostered engagement through singing, dancing, and interactive Bible stories.

6.1.3 Monthly Who Let the Dads Out

These sessions have successfully attracted new fathers and male caregivers, providing opportunities for shared breakfast and play. Expanding into the hall for more active play has yielded positive feedback, and an outing to Ruislip Lido was well-received.

6.1.4 Rock Up Friday Clubs

These have drawn 20-25 older children monthly, offering a mix of sports, games, and crafts. This initiative has created anticipation among children and serves as an excellent opportunity for church members to invite friends. The ministry has organized various community-building events, including a Pizza Making lunch, Pancake Challenge, Family Picnic, and Easter Egg Hunt, all of which require significant time and effort from volunteers.

6.1.5 Summer Holiday Club

This was the first Holiday club at ECN for many years and was a 3-day event with the theme Treasure Seekers. It unpacked daily gospel nuggets through drama, team challenges, arts n crafts, sports, and key messages

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6.1.6 Schools Work initiative

This spans six local primary schools, featuring the LionHeart After-School Club at Eastbury Farm Primary School, assemblies, and church visits. The positive feedback from schools during their Christmas Carol Services underscores the importance of prayer support for this work.

6.1.7 Other important events

6.2 Youth Ministry

6.2.1 Regular groups

Youth Night began the year tackling some difficult topics including relationships and sexuality, with Q&A nights and open discussions. Youth Night has experimented with some more creative formats to explore relationship and encounter with God. Extatic Sunday mornings have been growing with the increase in visitors to the church. We explored famous books in the Bible such as Proverbs and James and key events such as The Resurrection and Pentecost.

The Evening Chill began in January 2024 and created a space for our older youth to meet over food after the 5:30 pm service. The Hangout grew into a real hub for our young people, with several young people joining us from Rock-Up Fridays.

6.2.2 One-off events

We had several one-off events from games - to socials - to our Youth Sleepover at church. Around 20 young people joined us for the weekend, with activities such as a worship session, games, karaoke and a movie night.

6.2.3 Parenting for teenagers

We also began the year with a Parenting for Teenagers course online. 7 parents/couples joined us on zoom, to explore this well-loved Care for the Family course.

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7 Mission and Evangelism

7.1 Community Outreach

Through the year, we have seen growth at Emmanuel Church Northwood. New people are attending Sunday gatherings and various groups, which shows how the connection with the local community is increasing. In October 2024, the PCC agreed on a new strategy for evangelism at ECN for the coming years.

Here are some key highlights from 2024:

In addition to this, staff and volunteers host weekly and monthly groups to engage with the local community. These include the Lionheart afterschool club at Eastbury Farm School, the English

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Language Café, Babies & Toddlers, the Foodbank, Rock Up Fridays for children, The Hang Out for youth, and Who Let the Dads Out?

7.2 International Mission

7.2.1 Vision and Strategy

The Internation Mission committee (IMC) remains committed to encouraging the church to fully engage in the Great Commission. Our strategy continues to focus on:

7.2.2 Review of 2024

Worldwide Sundays (WWS) :

New Mission Partners :

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The IMC remains dedicated to strengthening the church’s engagement in global mission, ensuring sustained support for our Mission Partners, and encouraging more members—especially young people—to get involved.

The present list of supported Mission Partners is shown in the Appendix in Table 15.

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8 Safeguarding

8.1 Safeguarding Strategy

ECN Safeguarding includes the following protocols:

  1. The leadership of safeguarding policy and practice is distributed across a team of leaders, both clergy and laity.

  2. We ensure that several members of this team are trained to Level 3, updated at least every two years.

  3. This team meets at least every three months to consider safeguarding practice, training, risk assessments and ways of keeping this important subject high profile in the minds of the congregation.

  4. Our practice is constantly reviewed and evolving to ensure any new risks are identified and addressed promptly.

  5. Our policy too is reviewed, updated and ratified by the PCC annually.

  6. Safeguarding awareness training is delivered to the whole PCC twice annually and a brief safeguarding report is a standing item at each monthly PCC meeting.

  7. All children and youth leaders, and those working or volunteering with vulnerable adults, are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

  8. We also require all PCC members to undergo the same check.

In 2024 the Safeguarding Committee have also reviewed the following policies:

More information can be found on the ECN website: www.ecn.org.uk/safeguarding-and-policies.

The members of the committee are given in Appendix section Safeguarding Committee.

8.2 Safeguarding Training

8.2.1 Material

Each session has been led by either PSO or deputy PSO using PowerPoint presentation that are continually being updated with different scenarios.

8.2.2 Events

9.1 Maintenance

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9.1.1 Planned Work

9.1.2 Reactive Work

9.1.3 Quinquennial Inspection (QI) Update

9.2 Projects

9.2.1 Westgate Servery

9.2.2 Lounge Refurbishment

9.2.3 Church Cabling / AV System

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10 Deanery and Diocesan Relationships

A Deanery Synod is a key part of the governance structure within the Church of England, acting as a bridge between parishes (local churches) and the diocese (a regional area overseen by a bishop). It serves as a forum for discussion, decision-making, and collaboration among parishes in a specific deanery (a group of neighbouring parishes).

A deanery is a geographical grouping of parishes within a diocese. Our Harrow deanery is overseen by an Area Dean (now Rev. Matthew Stone), who is appointed to provide leadership and pastoral support to the deanery's clergy and parishes.

10.1 Purpose of the Deanery Synod

The Deanery Synod exists to:

  1. Encourage collaboration between parishes : Share resources, ideas, and best practices to support ministry and mission across the deanery.

  2. Facilitate communication : Act as a link between the diocese and the parishes, ensuring that diocesan policies, initiatives, and concerns are communicated to parishes and vice versa.

  3. Provide a forum for discussion : Discuss local, diocesan, and national issues affecting the Church of England. This might include topics such as mission strategy, safeguarding, or financial matters.

  4. Elect representatives to higher levels of governance : Members of the Deanery Synod vote in elections for the Diocesan Synod and General Synod , influencing the wider Church of England.

10.2 Membership of the Deanery Synod

Membership includes both clergy and laity :

Each parish has a set number of lay representatives based on the size of its electoral roll. The list of ECN members is given in Appendix 13.5.

10.3 Responsibilities and Activities

A Deanery Synod typically:

  1. Meets regularly (e.g., 2–3 times a year) to discuss matters of mutual interest.

  2. Supports deanery mission plans , such as outreach projects or resource-sharing initiatives.

  3. Provides training and support for clergy and lay leaders.

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  1. Reviews and contributes to diocesan decisions, such as the allocation of the parish share (the financial contribution each parish makes to the diocese).

10.4 Who Leads the Harrow Deanery Synod?

The Harrow Deanery Synod is chaired by:

  1. The Area Dean is now Rev. Matthew Stone.

  2. The elected Lay Chair of Clive Scowen.

They work together to set agendas, facilitate discussions, and ensure the smooth running of the synod.

10.5 Significance in Church Governance

The Deanery Synod is a vital part of the Church of England's synodical system:

10.6 Annual Report for 2024

The Deanery Synod met three times during the year, beginning each session with worship led by the hosts, who shared a profile of their mission and ministries before receiving prayers from the Synod. The hosts also provided refreshments. Reports were tabled or presented at each meeting by those elected to the Diocesan and General Synods.

The first meeting took place on 6 February at the London School of Theology in Northwood, focusing on "Engaging with our Communities." Rev. Julian Gadsby from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity spoke on discipleship and the importance of making a difference in daily life. He introduced the 6 Ms of Discipleship: Model a godly character, Make good work, Minister grace and love, Mould culture, Mouthpiece for truth and justice, and Messenger for the Gospel. He emphasised the need to love one’s neighbour, share Jesus with others, and live authentically. Noah Kelly from St Alban’s North Harrow also spoke about the Willesden Area Ministry Experience Scheme.

The second meeting was held on 13 June at All Saints Harrow Weald, beginning in the Forest School. The Synod observed a minute’s silence in memory of John Dolling, the long-serving Lay Chair who had recently passed away. Revd John Barker provided an overview of the church’s activities, which encompassed the Forest School, the Pre-School, the Church Hall, and the Parish. Revd Dave Bookless, Head of Theology at A Rocha International, spoke about the ECO-Church programme, which had been running in England and Wales for eight years and had enrolled 7,000 churches. He outlined the five areas of the ECO-Church Survey required for parishes to receive awards: Worship and Teaching, Management of Church Buildings, Management of Church Land, Community and Global Engagement, and Lifestyles. Tom Johnson, Treasurer of St Alban’s North Harrow, shared details of their recent solar panel installation project.

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During this meeting, Clive Scowen was elected as Lay Chair, David Green as Treasurer, and Sarah Archer and Jon Lindsay-Scott as Clergy Representatives on the Standing Committee. Lay Representatives elected to the Standing Committee included Robert May, Toby Partridge, and Judith Shepherd, while Mike Still was appointed as the third Deanery representative on the Harrow Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education. Matthew Szurgot, Head of School at Holy Trinity Northwood Church of England School, was co-opted to the Synod. The Deanery Accounts for 2023 were approved.

The third meeting took place on 23 November at St Jerome’s Bilingual Church of England School in Harrow, focusing on “Growing Younger: Improving our Provision for Children and Youth in our Parishes.” Members submitted questions in advance for a panel discussion featuring Sarah Agnew (Children and Families Ministry Advisor for the Diocese), Carol Sormaz (Children, Families, and Community Worker at Christ Church Roxeth), Andy Carson (Youth Worker at Christ Church Roxeth), and Harley Lloyd-Fix (Re:Generation Harrow Schools Worker). A summary of the panel’s Questions and Answers was included in the meeting minutes for distribution to parishes.

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11 Financial Information

11.1 Reserves Policy

Total unrestricted reserves as at 31 December 2024 amounted to £2,181,800 ( 2023 : £2,032,800).

This included fixed assets (property) with a net book value of £1,925,000 ( 2023 : £1,835,000), leaving free liquid reserves of £256,800 ( 2023 : £197,800).

Of these free reserves £139,700 ( 2023 : £90,000) has been designated towards specific areas of the Church’s future work.

The PCC's policy is to hold only sufficient reserves to enable it to meet outgoings on a day-to-day basis, relying on the faithfulness of God to provide for our financial needs at Emmanuel, as He has done for more than 100 years. It is the aim of the PCC to hold reserves equivalent to three months of unrestricted outgoings.

11.2 Financial Review of 2024

The financial outturn for 2024 was a small surplus of £9.3K on unrestricted funds before property revaluation. “Giving” for 2024 was close to budget and, in addition, we received a substantial legacy from the estate of Jeanne Heath, which will be spent on refurbishment of the Lounge. As it was not possible to start this work in 2024, the PCC designated £36K from the legacy, with a view to financing this project in the next year or two. Income from interest payments and dividends increased but letting income fell somewhat. Money was drawn down from the Local Mission Fund (established with the Hackett legacy a few years ago) and grants were received from another charity and from the Archdeacon’s Discretionary Fund to assist in financing the stipend and expenses for the Associate Vicar for Pioneer Evangelism.

Expenditure was below budget, principally because of an underspend of £20.7K by the Property Committee, which will be carried forward to 2025. We also made some modest savings on the salary budget and on several other budgets. The overall financial position of Emmanuel, as shown in Note 2 of the accounts, showed an increase of £9.3K in unrestricted funds, after taking into account transfers of £10K to designated funds to continue to build up a fund for replacement of capital equipment and property and £36K from legacy income, but before allowance for revaluation of property.

Unrestricted funds at the year-end consisted of net current assets of £257K and property assets of £1.925 million, representing the value of the two clergy houses – 4 Church Close and 64 Chester Road – and the flat at 6 Beeches House, which is classified in the accounts as an investment property, and has been valued at £475K, as it is currently let out on the open market. The vicarage is owned by the Diocese of London, although we are responsible for interior decoration.

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Unrestricted giving (including legacies) to Emmanuel in 2024 rose to £516K (from £483K in 2023), including tax recoveries of £84K and legacies of £37K.

The graph below shows total giving to Emmanuel central over the last 20 years, with steady growth of giving to General Fund and notable peaks at the time of property refurbishment exercises. Other giving to mission has fallen but we continue to allocate significant resources to the support of mission partners from the main General Fund budget.

Figure 1: "Giving" over the years

The graph below, Figure 2, shows the annual surplus (or deficit) each year since 2005 on Emmanuel central (leaving aside revaluations of fixed assets). This averages out at a surplus of £4.3K a year.

Figure 2: Surplus (or deficit) over the years

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Total expenditure of Emmanuel unrestricted (and excluding designated) funds rose to £523K in 2024 (£508K in 2023). In addition, £67K was spent from restricted funds (£43K in 2023), of which £20K related to mission giving outside of Emmanuel, £4K to grants from the Compassion Fund, £3K to reimbursement of clergy expenses out of the Pratt Bequest, £27K from the Local Mission Fund to support the Associate Vicar for Pioneer Evangelism and £12K related to refurbishment (the new projector). The balance of designated funds now stands at around £140K.

Some 25% of Emmanuel Central total expenditure (£136K) went to the London Diocesan Common Fund[1] and 20% of total expenditure (£107K) was used for support of Emmanuel mission partners and other mission giving outside the budget. The remaining expenditure is split between ministry, premises and administration costs. The pie chart, Figure 3, below shows the way in which resources were used in 2024 by Emmanuel Central.

Figure 3: Resource Usage 2024

Mission partners and mission societies are supported out of amounts budgeted by the PCC from the general fund. The mission partner budget is allocated by the International Mission Committee. Further information is given in Note 11 to the accounts. In addition to these planned gifts to missions and other charities, church members may make gifts to the Donations Account for other charitable purposes. The Donations Account is maintained with separate bank and deposit accounts, and all resources given for specific purposes are treated as restricted funds to be utilised for those purposes and are not available for other use.

The PCC have set the budget for 2025 at £585K (£596K in 2024), including a carry forward of £21K of Property Committee budget. It is expected that this could give rise to a deficit of £22K, on the

1 Emmanuel’s contribution to Common Fund in 2024 was £136,500, which was the deemed cost of our own clergy.

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basis of income from giving rising by about 3% from the level in 2024. The expenditure includes an allocation of a further £10K to the capital replacement fund. However, some of the potential property projects for the year are expected to be financed with money taken from designated funds. With about 244 individuals on the electoral roll at the beginning of 2025, meeting the budget for 2025 (offset by other non-donation income such as investment income, rentals and lettings) would require about £200 per member per month on average. The Electoral Roll is currently being revised, and new figures will be available at the APCM. In 2024 there were 152 regular contributors to the FWO, many of whom represent couples, from whom we received an average contribution of £261 a month (including associated tax recoveries). That level of giving will need to increase if we are to cover our budgeted costs in 2025. It is also relevant to note that the distribution of gifts is very skewed, and a relatively modest number of generous givers provide a large proportion of the income.

The PCC continues to exercise careful stewardship in respect of general fund expenditure but believes that budgets in future years should be set to reflect the strategic vision for the parish and also to enable us to maintain the properties for which we are responsible. The Finance Committee continues to encourage the clergy to preach on a systematic basis about the need to submit our personal finances to the Lord, and to encourage church members regularly to review their giving. We remain confident that God is faithful and will provide the resources to finance his work in Northwood and beyond.

11.3 Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements 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 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, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

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The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the PCC on March 2025 and signed on their behalf by the Rev. Tirn Meathrel (PCC Chairman) Signed 11.4 Independent Examlnerfs Report See overleaf. 30IPaBe

Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Emmanuel Church Northwood I report to the charity trustee5 on my examination of the accounts of the Emmanuel Church Northwood (the Church) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Respo nsibilities a nd basis of report As the charity trustees of the Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directionsgiven by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's Statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies, I have completed my examination, I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination Eiving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. I, accounting records were not kept in respect of the Church as required by section 130 of the 2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or 3, the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which your attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. M D Yousaf FCCA For and on behalf of Munday Long Associates Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Alton House 66168 High Street Northwood Middlesex HA5 18L Date.. 25 -0.4 . 311

11.5 Church Accounts

EMMANUEL CHURCH NORTHWOOD

Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024

Incumbent:

The Revd. Tim Meathrel

The Vicarage Gatehill Road Northwood HA6 3QB

Bank:

Barclays Bank plc

Independent Examiner:

Munday Long Associates Ltd, Chartered Certified Accountants Alton House, 66 High Street, Northwood, HA6 1BL

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Statement of Financial Activities for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Total funds
Notes funds funds funds 2024 2023
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Income and endowments from 3
Donations and legacies 516.4 33.0 549.4 491.7
Church activities 39.8 39.8 40.6
Investments 26.1 10.4 36.5 32.1
Total income 582.3 43.4 625.7 564.4
Expenditure on 4
Raising funds 1.7 1.7 12.1
Church activities 521.6 67.3 588.9 579.7
Total expenditure 523.3 67.3 590.6 591.8
Net gains/losses on investment assets 0.0
Net income/expenditure before transfer 59.0 (23.9) 35.1 (27.4)
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds ‒ in 46.0 46.0 37.5
Gross transfers between funds ‒ out (46.0) (46.0) (37.5)
Other recognised gains/losses
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use 90.0 3.5 2.4 95.9 21.4
Net movement in funds 149.0 (20.4) 2.4 131.0 (6.0)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 2032.8 224.9 105.4 2363.1 2369.1
Total funds carried forward 2181.8 204.5 107.8 2494.1 2363.1

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EMMANUEL CHURCH NORThWOOD Balance Sheet for the yoar endad 31 December 2024 31MZ124 3111V23 Tangitle assets 1450.0 1XO.O 475.0 47&0 253.6 Investments Flx•d a￿•ts 2181.5 Cumt ass•t8 16.0 C88h at and in hand 313.3 27&2 Current 291.8 U•bllltl•s Creditors. falllng duel 1 Pmmséon for Iwbilitm wNtrlln 1 y 10 10.5 11.5 N•t eurrnnt a•••ts1•o• curr•nt Illblllll 312.6 274.5 Total •s•1g18M curr•nt Il•bllltl•• 2494.1 238&1 Arnounts f4111 du• aftw 1 Totsl ft•t IM• Ilablllt Unre8tricted- General Fund 1182.1 11528 Revaluat￿ Resv• 139.7 Restrlct•J. Pratt Bequest Fur<1 R•8tsxt&J. MI881￿ Fund 127 15.3 144.1 143.8 R•stri¢t•J. cr4￿￿88th Fund Restric￿￿. LI￿1 MLwrm Furrtl Restrict￿1. R•fiJtishm•rt fund Endwnent- MIs9lc￿ary TTginirvJ F￿￿ 107.8 1C6.4 Fundsofthe thurch 2363.1 The notes on pages 36 to 47 form part of these financial statements. Approved by the PCC Rev. Tim Meathrel Chairman of the PCC Date: 2< March 2025 Chris Daykin FIA Treasurer of the PCC Date: 2<March 2025 341Page

EMMANUEL CHURCH NORTHWOOD

Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 December 2024

£000
Net cash from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends, interest and rent from investments
34.8
Proceeds from sale of:
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed investments
3.0
Purchase of:
Tangible fixed assets for the use of the PCC
Fixed asset investments
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing
activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December
Reconciliation of net income / (expenditure)
before investment gains
Net income/(expenditure) from SOFA
Adjustments for:
Depreciation
(Gains)/losses on investments
Dividends, interest and rent from investments
Decrease/(Increase) in debtors
(Decrease)/Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand
Notice deposits (less than 3 months)		 2024
£000
£000
0.4
20.0
3.0
37.8
38.2
275.1
313.3
131.0
(95.9)
(34.7)
6.8
(6.8)
0.4
20.4
292.9
313.3		 2023
£000
(22.5)
23.0
0.5
274.7
275.2
(6.0)
(21.3)
(20.0)
23.9
0.9
(22.5)
15.6
259.6
275.2

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparing the financial statements:

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The Church constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment assets which are shown at fair value. There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. In these circumstances the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Funds

Income and endowments

Expenditure

Fixed assets

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

General

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EMMANUEL CHURCH NORTHWOOD

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

2. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted funds by accountability centre

Unrestricted funds by accountability centre
Emmanuel Central Total Total
Undesignated Designated 2024 2023
£000 £000 £000 £000
Income and endowments from
Donations and legacies 516.4 516.4 473.2
Church activities 39.8 39.8 40.6
Investments 22.4 3.7 26.1 22.2
Total income 578.6 3.7 582.3 536.0
Expenditure on
Raising funds 1.7 1.7 12.1
Church activities 521.6 521.6 537.3
Total expenditure 523.3 0.0 523.3 549.4
Gains/ losses on investment assets
Net income/expenditure before transfer 55.3 3.7 59.0 (13.4)
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds‒in 46.0 46.0 37.5
Gross transfers between funds‒out (46.0) (46.0) (37.5)
Other recognised gains/losses
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use 90.0 90.0
Net movement in funds 99.3 49.7 149.0 (13.4)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 1942.8 90.0 2032.8 2046.2
Total funds carried forward 2042.1 139.7 2181.8 2032.8

In 2024 the PCC designated £36,000 from the legacy of the late Jeanne Heath and £10,000 from general budget towards future capital expenditure projects.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

3 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Planned giving
Collections and other gifts
Income tax recoverable
Legacies
Church activities
Fees
Bookstall
Lettings
Babies and Toddlers
Wednesday Fellowship
Other ministry areas
Investments
Interest (gross)
Rental income (gross)
Other income		 Unrestricted Designated
Restricted funds
Endowment Total funds Total funds
funds
funds
Mission
Refurb.^ funds
2024
2023*
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
388.9
8.5
397.4
356.9
6.5
10.0
10.0
26.5
19.7
83.6
2.0
2.5
88.1
84.1
37.4
37.4
31.0
516.4
20.5
12.5
549.4
491.7
3.9
3.9
4.2
0.4
0.4
0.6
23.8
23.8
24.8
2.2
2.2
3.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
8.3
8.3
6.7
39.8
39.8
40.6
3.8
3.7
10.4
17.9
15.3
18.6
18.6
16.8
22.4
3.7
10.4
36.5
32.1
Total income 578.6
3.7
30.9
12.5
625.7
564.4

^ Pratt Bequest and Refurbishment Restricted

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

4 EXPENDITURE

Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted funds
Endowment
Total funds
Total funds
funds
funds
Mission
Refurb.^
funds
2024
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Investment management costs
1.7
1.7
12.1
1.7
1.7
12.1
Church activities
Missionary and charitable giving
83.8
23.5
107.3
110.4
Common Fund
136.5
136.5
135.0
Clergy and service costs
Housing
6.8
6.8
6.2
Clergy expenses
5.2
3.0
8.2
10.6
Eastbury
0.1
0.1
20.2
Service maintenance
29.0
29.0
22.6
41.1
3.0
44.1
59.6
Premises costs
Property supervisor
21.5
21.5
16.3
Insurance
10.9
10.9
9.6
Heat, light, etc.
22.7
22.7
21.3
Maintenance Church & Hall
36.5
36.5
73.1
91.6
91.6
120.3
Activities
Youth and children's work
52.2
52.2
26.9
Family
1.0
1.0
1.1
Church weekend
0.8
0.8
0.8
Pastoral
4.0
4.0
2.1
Evangelism and outreach
23.1
27.4
50.5
28.1
Social action
1.0
0.9
1.9
2.1
82.1
28.3
110.4
61.1
Support costs
Administrative and secretarial wages, etc.
54.1
54.1
52.8
Printing, postage, stationery & telephone
13.7
13.7
22.0
Equipment maintenance & depreciation
2.2
12.5
14.7
2.7
Miscellaneous
7.4
7.4
9.3
77.4
12.5
89.9
86.8
Governance costs
Independent examination
3.1
3.1
2.9
Bookkeeper
4.2
4.2
3.6
Property valuation
1.8
1.8
9.1
9.1
6.5
Total expenditure on church activities
521.6
51.8
15.5
588.9
579.7*		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted funds
Endowment
Total funds
Total funds
funds
funds
Mission
Refurb.^
funds
2024
2023*
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
1.7
1.7
12.1
1.7
1.7
12.1
83.8
23.5
107.3
110.4
136.5
136.5
135.0
6.8
6.8
6.2
5.2
3.0
8.2
10.6
0.1
0.1
20.2
29.0
29.0
22.6
41.1
3.0
44.1
59.6
21.5
21.5
16.3
10.9
10.9
9.6
22.7
22.7
21.3
36.5
36.5
73.1
91.6
91.6
120.3
52.2
52.2
26.9
1.0
1.0
1.1
0.8
0.8
0.8
4.0
4.0
2.1
23.1
27.4
50.5
28.1
1.0
0.9
1.9
2.1
82.1
28.3
110.4
61.1
77.4
12.5
89.9
86.8
3.1
3.1
2.9
4.2
4.2
3.6
1.8
1.8
9.1
9.1
6.5
521.6
51.8
15.5
588.9
579.7
Total expenditure 523.3
51.8
15.5
590.6
591.8
Gains/ losses on investment assets 55.3
3.7
(20.9)
(3.0)
-
35.1
(27.4)
Net income/expenditure before transfer

The Common Fund is payable to the Diocese of London. This was the estimated amount of Emmanuel's "costs" in 2024, made up of the salaries, housing and indirect costs of our own clergy and our share of diocesan costs. Expenditure on heating, cleaning and other utilities and maintenance, which are relevant to these activities and to the letting of the hall and church, is shown under premises costs.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

5 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Individual restricted funds

dividual restricted funds
Restricted funds Total Total
Mission Compassion Pratt
Local Mission		 Refurb Restricted Restricted
funds 2024 funds 2023
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 10.5 10.0 12.5 33.0 18.6
Church activities
Investments 7.3 0.3 2.8 10.4 9.9
Total income 17.8 0.3 12.8 12.5 43.4 28.5
Expenditure on:
Church activities 20.4 4.0 3.0 27.4 12.5 67.3 42.5
Total resources used 20.4 4.0 3.0 27.4 12.5 67.3 42.5
Net incoming/outgoing resources before transfer (2.6) (3.7) (3.0) (14.6) - (23.9) (14.0)
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds‒in
Gross transfers between funds‒out -
Other recognised gains/losses
Gains/losses on investment assets
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use 3.1 0.4 3.5 12.3
Net movement in funds 0.5 (3.7) (2.6) (14.6) - (20.4) (1.7)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 143.6 6.5 15.3 59.5 224.9 226.6
Total funds carried forward 144.1 2.8 12.7 44.9 204.5 224.9

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

6 FIXED ASSETS

IXED ASSETS
Freehold land & Investment Fixtures, fittings &
buildings property equipment TOTAL
Cost/Valuation £000 £000 £000 £000
Brought forward at 1 January 2024 1360.0 475.0 1835.0
Disposals
Additions
Revaluations 90.0
Disposals
Carried forward at 31 December 2024 1450.0 475.0 0.0 1925.0
Depreciation and impairment
Brought forward at 1 January 2024 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Charge for year
Movement in provision for impairment
Disposals
Carried forward at 31 December 2024 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net value in accounts as at 31 December
2024 1450.0 475.0 0.0 1925.0
2023 1360.0 475.0 0.0 1835.0

Freehold land & buildings

Properties were valued at open market value with vacant possession by Neil Altman FRICS (in £000s) as at 31 December 2024

4 Church Close
64 Chester Road		 31/12/24
730.0
720.0
1450.0

If these freehold properties had not been revalued, they would have been included at their purchase price. The house at 64 Chester Road was purchased for £1,400 on 31 December 1945. The house at 4 Church Close was purchased for £5,850 on 28 April 1969.

A terrier of movable church fixtures and furnishings is maintained and may be viewed in the Parish Office. Consecrated land and buildings and moveable church furnishings have been excluded from these financial statements by virtue of section 10(2) of the Charities Act 2011. They are insured for a sum of £22.94 million including contents.

Investment property

The flat, 6 Beeches House, is currently rented out on the open market through Robsons as agent and is treated as an investment. Having obtained a written valuation of the fair value of the flat at 31 December 2024 by a chartered surveyor, a value of £475,000 has been placed on the property as at that date by the trustees (2023: £475,000). If the investment property had not been revalued it would have been included at the historical cost of £385,000 from its purchase price in 2015.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

7 Balance Sheet for individual Restricted Funds as at 31 December 2024

Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments		 Restricted funds
Total Restricted
funds 2024
Total Restricted
funds 2023
Mission
Compassion
Pratt
Local
Mission
Refurb.
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
136.0
12.7
148.7
148.2
Fixed assets
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand		 136.0
12.7
148.7
148.2
0.1
0.1
1.4
8.0
2.8
44.9
55.7
80.4
Current assets
8.1
2.8
44.9
55.8
81.8
Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year
0.1
Provision for liabilities due within one year
5.0
Net current assets less current liabilities
8.1
2.8
44.9
55.8
76.7
Total assets less current liabilities
144.1
2.8
12.7
44.9
204.5
224.9
Total net assets less liabilities
144.1
2.8
12.7
44.9
204.5
224.9		 8.1
2.8
44.9
55.8
81.8
0.1
5.0

8 DEBTORS


Other debtors
Prepayments
Accrued income		 Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Mission
Refurb
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
6.3
0.1
6.4
6.6
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.6
1.6
8.2
9.1
0.1
9.2
16.0

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

9 INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS
Restricted/Endowment Funds
Investments in CCLA CBF Funds Pratt Bequest
Mission
Missionary Training Fund		 Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Mission
Pratt
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
12.7
12.7
15.3
136.0
136.0
132.9
107.8
107.8
105.4
136.0
12.7
107.8
256.5
253.6

Pratt Bequest

The Pratt Bequest Fund is invested in the CBF Church of England Short Duration Bond Fund with CCLA. With the approval of the Charity Commission, this is now regarded as expendable endowment and is treated as a restricted fund rather than endowment.

The capital of 8,528 shares, with market value of £12,717 on 31 December 2024 (£15,331 for 10,591 shares on 31 December 2023), will be gradually reduced. The capital withdrawn (£3,000 in 2023 and 2024) as well as the income (£357 in 2023; £354 in 2024) is used towards the reimbursement of personal expenses of the clergy.

Missionary Training Fund

The Missionary Training Fund is invested in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund with CCLA. On 31 December 2024 capital of 4663 shares was held, with market value of £107,821 (£105,409 on 31 December 2023). The capital is retained intact and the income of £2,926 (£2,881 in 2023) is used to provide assistance to individuals engaging in short-term service overseas or in the UK, or to assist those thinking towards mission service to test their vocation and calling. Following advice from the Diocese of London's Trust Department, the 4663 shares representing the Missionary Training Fund endowment were transferred into the name of the London Diocesan Fund (LDF) on 22 January 2019 and are now held by the LDF on behalf of the PCC of Emmanuel Church Northwood, with the dividend income being remitted to the PCC.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

10 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

Emmanuel sundry creditors
Emmanuel accruals
Provision for liabilities		 Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Mission
Restricted funds
Pratt
Refurb.
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
4.1
10.5
10.5
7.4
5.8
10.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
10.5
17.3

11 DONATIONS ACCOUNT

The Donations Account is used to channel giving to Emmanuel's mission partners at home and abroad, and to support mission societies and other agencies engaged in service, relief and evangelism.

In 2024 the PCC budgeted £83.3K for the support of Emmanuel mission partners and agencies. Most of this was financed from the General Fund and the rest from accumulated balances in the Mission Restricted Fund. Support for Emmanuel mission partners was provided as follows:

£000 Steve and Sandie Davies (Operation Mobilisation)........................... 16.8 Sharon Morgan (Wycliffe Bible Translators) ....................................... 4.4 Kate and Phil King (Wycliffe Bible Translators) ................................. 13.5 London City Mission ........................................................................... 1.0 Fiona Bunford (Montgomery Heights) ................................................ 9.8 Church Pastoral Aid Society .............................................................. 10.2 Arab World Ministries ...................................................................... 12.8 Mission Africa ..................................................................................... 3.2 OM Ships & Middle East ................................................................... 11.6 Total support ................................................................................... 83.3

Gifts to the Donations Account, whether for the above budget or for other purposes, are included in the income under Restricted Fund General in the Statement of Financial Activities and in Note 3. Further details of the allocation of monies given through the Donations Account are available from the Donations Treasurer.

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EMMANUEL CHURCH NORTHWOOD

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

12 REFURBISHMENT

Income
Donations
Tax recoveries
Church activities
Interest
Expenditure
Refurbishment
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FOR YEAR
Funds at start of year
Funds at end of year
Represented by:
Bank accounts and deposits
less: Liabilities
Provision for retention on building works
Amount due to General Fund (designated)		 2024
2023
£000
£000
10.0
10.4
2.5
0.2
12.5
10.6
12.5
11.8
0.0
(1.2)
0.0
1.2
0.0
0.0
95.0
0.0
95.0
5.0
90.0
0.0
0.0

13 STAFF COSTS

3 STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
Social Security costs
Pension costs		 2024
2023
£000
£000
136.3
105.2
3.6
2.2
4.5
2.6
144.4
110.0

None of the staff employed by the PCC were members of the PCC during the year. There were no employees who received emoluments (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000. The average number of staff employed (full or part time) during the year was 7 (2023: 6).

The charity operates a defined contribution workplace pension scheme with NOW: Pensions for qualifying employees, which complies with the legislation regarding auto-enrolment.

All contributions due were paid over to the scheme during the year except for the December payroll, for which the pension contributions are shown as an accrual in creditors and paid in January.

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EMMANUEL CHURCH NORTHWOOD

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

14 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION, RELATED PARTY AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS

The clergy, who receive their remuneration from the Church Commissioners and not from the PCC, received reimbursement of approved expenses from the PCC. In the case of the Senior Leader Tim Meathrel, Associate Leader Dave Scott, Associate Leader Nina Oskarsdottir and Curate Christine Britton (up to July 2024), accommodation was provided by the PCC at no charge.

The total amount of expenses reimbursed to the clergy in 2024 was £13,621 (2023: £15,513). This included rental, Council Tax and other expenses for Associate Leader Nina Oskarsdottir.

No other PCC members received remuneration or repayment of expenses (other than reimbursement of minor amounts expended on behalf of the PCC or church organisations), with the exception of the following:

Donations made by trustees during the year amounted to £116K before tax recovery (£119K in 2023).

15 FUNDS

15 FUNDS
Unrestr Restricted funds Total Total
icted Designated Compassion/ Pratt/ Endowment funds funds
funds funds Mission Local Mission Refurb. funds 2024 2023
£000s £000s £000s £000s £000s £000s £000s £000s
Tangible fixed assets 1450.0 1450.0 1360.0
Investment fixed assets 475.0 136.0 12.7 107.8 731.5 728.6
Current assets 127.6 139.7 8.1 47.7 323.1 291.8
Amounts falling due in one
year (10.5) - - - - (10.5) (17.3)
Funds at 31 December 2024 2042.1 139.7 144.1 47.7 12.7 107.8 2494.1 2363.1

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12 Plans and Priorities

As was mentioned in section 3.0, we will propose a new vision for the church having spent many hours in prayer, thought and reflection. The new vision that has emerged is one of

Encountering Restoring Discipling Sending

12.1 The New Vision

12.1.1 Encountering

We believe that God is calling Emmanuel to be a place of encounter. A church where people can encounter the true, living God. A church where we encounter each other as family.

12.1.2 Restoring

We believe that God is calling Emmanuel to be a church where lives, marriages, families, church, and community are restored. We long to be a church renewed in the power of the Holy Spirit where all people can experience love, hope and freedom.

12.1.3 Discipling

We believe that God is calling Emmanuel to be church family where everyone is discipled in the way of Jesus. We long to be a church of missional disciples, living out a wholehearted, risk-taking discipleship, shaping our lives and ministry on Jesus.

12.1.4 Sending

We believe God is calling Emmanuel to be a sending church. A church that equips and sends us all as disciples of Jesus to bring God’s kingdom everywhere we go. We believe that God is calling us to be a storehouse which gives away what God has entrusted to us.

12.2 Making a Difference

We are seeking to be a church that is making a difference. We are seeking to be a renewed, growing, confident church where more people’s lives are transformed by the love of the Father as they encounter Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We long to be a church where people from every nation and background find a home, a family, hope and freedom. We are seeking to be disciple making disciples, patterning our lives on Jesus. We long to be a church of missional disciples building God’s kingdom in our homes, schools, workplaces, and social spaces.

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We are seeking to be a church restoring individual lives and communities, impacting our city, nation, and world.

13 Administrative Information

Address .......................................... Emmanuel Church, High Street, Northwood. HA6 1AS Telephone ...................................... 01923 845200 Email: ............................................. ecnoffice@ecn.org.uk Website: ......................................... www.ecn.org.uk Bank ............................................... Barclays Bank PLC Leicester LE87 2BB Independent Examiner .................. Munday Long Associates Ltd, 66-68 High Street, Northwood. HA6 1BL

Charity Registration Number ......... 1132091

14 APPENDIX

14.1 Senior Staff Team

Senior Leader Rev. Tim Meathrel Senior Leader Kate Meathrel Associate Leader Rev. Dave Scott Associate Leader Rev. Nina Oskarsdottir Curate Rev. Christine Britton (until mid-2024) Operations Manager Jon Whitmarsh

14.2 Ministry Staff

Children’s and Families Pastor Chris Nadler Youth Pastor Lucy Thampi Worship Pastor Matt Bird Office Manager Vanessa Bronnert Bookkeeper Lynette Leach

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Caretaker

Becky Johnson

14.3 Church Wardens

Keren Pollock From 2023 APCM Sarah Groves Until 2024 APCM Ben Pearkes From 2024 APCM

14.4 PCC Membership

The full membership of the PCC comprises, ex-officio, the Senior Leader, the other clergy, the Churchwardens, all Synod representatives and (if they wish to participate) a licensed lay minister, plus up to fifteen elected members of Emmanuel, as well as optional co-opted members.

The following shows, Table 3, PCC membership, roles, and other attendees.

Details about Deanery Representatives are given in Table 4.

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Member No. of terms Election Date Role
Tim Meathrel Ex officio member & chairperson
Dave Scott Ex officio member
Chistine Britton Ex officio member until mid-2024
Nina Oskarsdottir Ex officio member
Catherine Brewer 1st term 2022
Michael Davey 1st term 2022
Emmanuel Nnatuanya 1st term 2022
Colin Sheppard 1st term 2022
Bonnie Chan 1st Term 2023
Paul Cluett 1st Term 2023 PCC Secretary from May 2024
1st Term Appointed as laity vice-chairperson by the PCC
Giles Denham 2024
after the 2024 APCM
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Member No. of terms Election Date Role
Alice Johnstone 1st Term 2024
Paul Bronnert 2nd term Re-elected 2024
Lynne Burke 2nd term Re-elected 2024
Nicola Davis 2nd term Re-elected 2022
Geoffrey Gale 2nd term Re-elected 2023
Pauline Smith 2nd term Re-elected 2024
Chris Daykin Co-opted 04/24 Church Treasurer, Ex officio member
Keren Pollock Warden FROM 2023 APCM
Sarah Groves Warden until 2024 APCM
Ben Pearkes Warden from 2024 APCM & Deanery Rep.
Brian Cox Deanery Rep.
John Dolling Deanery Rep. but sadly died in May 2024
Stephen Hall Deanery Rep.
Josh Tate Deanery Rep. & PCC Secretary until May 2024
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Table 3: PCC Membership with roles

Key :

Elected = may stand in 2025 for re-election.

Elected = need to step down in 2025 from the PCC/Deanery since they have served two consecutive terms.

14.5 Deanery Synod

In the Diocese of London, lay representatives to the Deanery Synod are elected for a three-year term. At the end of this term, members are eligible for re-election and do not have to stand down automatically. There are no imposed term limits for serving on the Deanery Synod. The number of lay representatives for ECN is 5. This number is based on factors such as the number of names on the parish's electoral roll. Elections occur every three years during the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), with the current cycle being 2020, 2023, 2026, and so on.

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Representative Last Elected Next Election Comments
(unless resigns)
Brian Cox 2024 2027
John Dolling 2021 - Sadly died in May 2024
Stephen Hall 2024 2027
Josh Tate 2023 - Resigned in May 2024
Ben Pearkes 2023 2026
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Table 4: Deanery Representatives

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14.6 Standing Committee

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Person Role
Tim Meathrel Chairperson, Senior Leader
Giles Denham Lay Vice Chairperson
Dave Scott Associate Senior Leader
Nina Oskarsdottir Associate Senior Leader
Keren Pollock Warden
Ben Pearkes Warden
Chris Daykin Church Treasurer
Josh Tate Until May 2024 PCC Secretary
Paul Cluett From May 2024 PCC Secretary
Lynne Burke PCC Representative
Paul Bronnert PCC Representative
Jon Whitmarsh Operations Manager - Ex officio member
attendee
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Table 5: Standing Committee Membership and attendee

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14.7 HR Committee

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Person Role
Mirka Packard Chairperson
Tim Meathrel Senior Leader
Keren Pollock Warden
Ben Pearkes Warden
Chris Daykin Church Treasurer
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Table 6: HR Committee Membership

14.8 Finance Committee

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Person Role
Chris Daykin Chairperson
Margaret Dolling Donations Treasurer
Tim Meathrel Senior Leader
Keren Pollock Warden
Ben Pearkes Warden
Giles Denham Member
Nicola Davis Member
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Table 7: Finance Committee Membership

14.9 Property Committee

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Person Role
Giles Denham Chairperson
Tim Meathrel Senior Leader
Jon Whitmarsh Member
Colin Sheppard Member
Emmanuel Nnatuanya Member
Roger Saunders Member
Neil Altman Member until 12 September 2024
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Table 8: Property Committee Membership

A warm “thankyou” for Neil Altman’s work on the committee and activities during the years. As well as overseeing the maintenance of the Church buildings the Property Committee oversees the following properties owned by the PCC, as shown in Table 9:

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Location Status
64 Chester Road Occupied by Christine Britton and her family until mid-year and then by
Nina Oskarsdottir
Flat 6 Beeches House, High Street Currently rented out on a commercial basis
4 Church Close Occupied by Dave Scott and his family since 2018

Table 9: ECN PCC Owned properties

14.10 Eco Committee

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Person Role
Bonnie Chan Chairperson
Tim Meathrel Senior Leader
Keren Pollock Warden
Ben Pearkes Warden
Yan Yan Okamoto Member
Blair Dooley Member
Catherine Mayne Member
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Table 10: Eco Committee Membership

14.11 Risk Committee

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Person Role
Ben Pearkes Chairperson
Tim Meathrel Senior Leader
Sam Groves Deputy chairperson
Sarah Groves Warden to 2024 APCM
Karen Pollock Warden
Nicola Davis Member
John Dolling Member until mid-2024
Geoffrey Gale Member
Jon Whitmarsh Operations Manager
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Table 11: Risk Committee Membership

14.11.1 Risk Register

Risk Register Notes
2 High Risks Related to safeguarding and strategic planning
11 Medium Risks including, but not limited to, the possibility of a financial deficit for urgent
expensive repairs to our buildings and loss of key volunteers

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25 Low Risks

Table 12: Risk Register (general)

14.11.2 LLF (Living in Love and Faith) Risk Register

An additional risk register was created in 2023, specifically related to the ongoing conversation in the wider Church of England regarding LLF:

LLF Risk register Notes
3 High Risks Relating to Safeguarding, Strategic Planning and volunteers
2 Medium Risks Related to staffing matters
4 Low Risks

Table 13: LLF Risk Register

14.12 Safeguarding Committee

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Person Role
Gill Denham Chairperson; Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO)
David Sinclair Member
Jean Nunney Administrator & Secretary
Tim Meathrel Senior Leader
Dave Scott Associate Leader
Nina Oskarsdottir Associate Leader
Lucy Thampi Youth Pastor
Chris Nalder Children & Families Pastor
Jon Whitmarsh Operations Manager
Ben Pearkes Warden
Keren Pollock Warden
Jan Fell Member
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Table 14: Safeguarding Committee Membership

14.13 International Mission Committee

14.13.1 IMC Members

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Person Role
Colin Sheppard Chairperson
Jean Nunney Secretary
Margaret Dolling Donations Treasurer
Jon Whitmarsh Operations Manager
Tim Meathrel Senior Leader
Helen Alsop Member
Clive Backhouse Member
Mark (Monty) Johnson Member
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Person Role
Graham Wilburn Member
Chris Williams Member

Table 15: International Mission Committee Membership

14.13.2 Supported Mission Partners

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Person/ charity Work
Steve & Sandie Davies Works with Operational Mobilisation (OM) giving International and UK personnel support
T & S Works with Operational Mobilisation (OM) helping refugees in N. Africa
Graham & Janice Wilburn Supporting and working on Operational Mobilisation (OM) ships (started in 5/2024)
Phil & Kate King Wycliffe - Phil in international translation service; Kate on the international executive
Sharon Morgan Wycliffe - Mostly teaching at Moorlands College (finishing in 12/25)
Fiona Bunford A nurse in a Zimbabwe orphanage
Mehrshad Rasaei Supports Christians in the Serving a Multiplying and Resilient Church (SMRC) ministry
Tina Salom Works with Arab World Ministries (AWM) in Madrid helping refugees (finishing in 06/25)
Jeremy & Rachael Nash Mission Africa work within Chad (finished in 07/24)
CPAS charity  Supports leaders in Anglican Churches
 Outreach to children and young people
 Church Patronage
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Table 16: ECN Mission Partners

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