Parish of Saint Mary the Virgin, Kenton Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2023 Administrative information The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is situated in Saint Leonard's Avenue, Kenton. It is parl of the Harrow Deanery in the Diocese of London within the Church of England. The Parochial Church Colincil of the Ecclesiaslical Parish of St Mary th8 Virgin, Kenton is registered with the Charity Commission. Parochi81 Church Council (PCC) members who have Sered from 1 January 2023 until the date this report was approved are: Incumbent I Chairman Vice Chairman The Rev'd Richard Norman Mr Kenrick Elliott The Rev'd Mike Still Miss Johnette Clarke Mr Kenrick Elliott Self-supporting Minpster Churchwardens Representallves on Deanery Synod Prof Luke Anand Mrs Lella Bullard Miss Johnette Clarke Ih (from 14 May 2023) (to 14 May 2023) Elected members Prof Luke Anand Mr Robbie Anand Mrs Janel Cameron Mrs Gloria Cowans Mrs Patricia Edwards Mrs Erma Fernandes Mr David Griffiths Ms Angela Haines Ms Beauty Huntley Ms Bernadette Labastide Ms Joanna Service Mr loan Tinca Ms Jean Williams Mrs Cynthia Yorke Mrs Grace Afriye (to 14" May 2023) th (from 14 May 20231 (to 14" May 2023) th (to 14 May 20231 (from 14 May 2023) (to 14 May 2023} Co-opted member (from 25, June 2023} Structure, governance and management The m8thod of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to r8gist8r on th8 Electoral Roll and stand for 818Ction to the PCC. BANKERS Barclays Bank plc, Harrow Group, 355 Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA12AN CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Tha Incumbent / PCC Chairman The Vicarago, 3, St. Leonard's Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 8EJ REGISTERED CHARITY MUMBER: 1132234 WEBSITE www.stmaryskenton.org Pagel 1
Background The Parish of St Mary The Vlrgin Kenton is in The Diocese of London. part of The Church Of England. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Mary The Virgin Kenton, co-operating wlth the Incumbent, has the responsibility of promoling the Gospel of Jesus Christ and mission of The Church, within Ihe parish and moro widely. The Church of England has been described as the one institution that exists for the bonefit of those outside. Due to the established nature of the Church, and for the public benefit, everyone within the geographlcal boundaries of the parish can look to St Mary's as 'their' parish church, offering a place of worship for anyone who wlshes to attend. We are always glad to welcome people into the family of the Church. PraGli¢ally, Ihe Incumbent and PCC have responsibillty for maintaining the Church plant, together with the Church Hall and the former Curate's flat at 268a Kenton Road, which is rented out. The Parlsh Church For 97 years the parish has held full calholic privlleges and was built for anglo-catholic worship. The original missionary parish and temporary church was dedicated lo St L80nard. Fr Johnson (1s1 Vlcar) was then given a sum of money iowards the building of the actual parish church from tho sale of St. Marvs Church, Charing Cross Road. on condition it was dedicated to Our Lady, hence the iwo dedlcatlons. St Leonard Is now our secondary Patron. Let it be clear that St Mary's welcomes everyone and values each person who comes through her doors, Our passion is God's passion for souls. We want to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with everyone. All are valued and welcome. Sainl Mary's is a field hospital for sinners. Introduction The year 2023 saw fresh momentum animale many areas of parish Ilfe. We are pleased to share further detalls of these developments in this Annual Report. At the same lime, we rememb8r and honour the contributions of Malcolm Walker and Mary Haines, falthful parishioners who died this year- and we pray for the repose of their souls. Worshlp Our daily worshlp conlinues to sustain our ministry and rnlssion. Average Sunday Attendance increased year-on-year by 250/0 (10 55. including 5 children),. attendance over Easter (169) was the second-highest in ten years, with Christmas attendance st@ady. There was one Baptism in 2023,, however, seven GandSdates were presented to the Bishop of Fulham for Conllrmatlon, during a very well-attended Mass in honour of St Leonard, our secondary patron. We welcomed many guests to thls celebration, including five furlher Candidates for Confirmation from Little Slanmore. Guest preachers in 2023 included the former Bishop of Willesden, the Rt Rev'd Pete Broadbent. The Willan Singers sang Fauré's Requiem during a special Mass in October. Communion in both klnds was restored in Advent. The clergy officiated at 10 funerals. Members of the congr8gatlon supported other churches locally, and wider church activltles for example attending and participating in the Kenton Group of Churches Walk of Witness on Good Friday, and the World Day of Prayer. A large group travelled to the Pilgrimage for Healing and Renewal at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham: Ihis was organised In conjunction with the parishes of St Andrew, Kingsbury and St Andrew, Willesden, with whom we also took part in a residential pSlgrimage to Walsingham, and the Bishop of Rlchborough's Festival at St Alban's Calh8dr¢al. MembeTb of th8 wngregalion attended Choral Evensong in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace. We contlnue to livestream all servlces at St Maws. facilitating tha participation of the housebound and those who may tye travelling. Paue12
Misslon, Ministry and Fellowshlp With a growing number of teenagers as part of our parish fellowship, we continued to organise youth group activities - an evenlng of pizza and discussion in the Wicarage, and an outing to LaserPlanet. Ninety children from Kenmore Park School took part in a Christmas Workshop, for whlch we are grateful to the Lady Peel Trust and the Bishop of Willesden's Mission Fund for financial support. Classes from Elmgrove School also visited the church, to learn more about Christianity. We wol¢omed the Blshop of Wlllesden to Mass and breakfast, as he embarked on a walklng pilgrimage of his episcopal area. we likewise hosted a meeting of Harrow Deanery Synod, and received a Visitation from the Archdeacon. Well-supported and well-organised social events included a Coronatlon lunch, parlsh barbecue and a Chrlstmss Falr (whlch generated £1,200 for parish funds). Tho new wabsitè was launched. and new extemal slgnage erected. Invitations were hand-delivered around the parish In advance of Easter and Christmas. A group of students from the University of Westminster filmed in the church. St Martys continues lo enjoy a good relallonshlp wlth the Stanmore Choral Society. welcoming audiences lo a number of their performances. Fabrlc Works to th8 fabr1¢ of the church and Hall included the installation of emergency lighting in the tower staircase, and repair of the securily lighting above the pathway next to the memorial garden- the rerouting and replacemenl of the drains lo the south of the church, and the installation of trial lighting to illuminate the tower. Both an Energy Audit and a full Electrical Installalion Condition Report were carried out, and the PCC Is revlewlng Ihelr findlngs. £7,500 was spent on works lo Ihe Flat at 268a. Kenton Road. We continue to benefit from the presence of Community PayBack. who are able to undertake some of the more arduous tasks in the church grounds. Electoral Roll At the time of Ihe Annual Church Parochial Meeting in May Ihere were 111 (2022: 109) people on the Eler.toral Roll of whom 5.fj (2022.. 54) wp.re residpnt in the Parish. Grateful thanks to Mrs Cynthia Yorke who is making sure that the Electoral Roll is kept Up-to-date. Stewardship The stewardship campalgn durlng Lent was hlghly successful, and led to the doubling of regular giving with receipts higher than at any polnt ovei the past ten years (for whlch data is readlly available). Our PayPal account (and associated Barclays bank account) were closed, and the parish instead registered with the Parish Giving Scheme. In turn, wo were pleased to support charitable partners Including Macmillan Cancer Care. the Additional Curates Society and the Mission to Seafarers. The largest cost is Ihe Parish Share of the Common Fund. This is the amount that we pay to the Diocese of London which is our conlribution towards administration, salaries and pensions of all those who are employed by the Diocese (including our own Incumbent - but also the Finance Advisers, Safeguarding Teams otc.) Each Parish makès an offer annually of tho amount they consider that is a viable contribution. The "target" figure is in excess of £85,000. bLtt in 2023 we offered to contribule £50,000 as our Parish Shlare. It is alwdys a slruggle, bul il is also a commitment as we are part of the Diocese and have to play our part. A 5¥0 increas& to our Common Fund payment has been agreed for 2024. p813
Safeguarding It is imperative that we keep S8feguarding of young people, and the vulnerable of whatever age, at the top of our priorities. The Parochial Church Council has fully complied with its duties under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (and in so dolng has taken due regard to The HoLtse of Bishops Guidance on Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults). Details of The Diocesan Safeguarding Policies and contaGt details of our Safeguarding Officer are ¢18arly displayed in Church. There is infotmation on our web-site and prominently displayed on notlce- boards to oxplain what to do tf there are any Safeguatding concerns. MirRiStry lo ChildTrn 8rJd Youn9 People Ms Joanna Service was this year appointed as the Parish Safeguarding Officer, and has completed all necessary tralning.. Fr Richard Norman and Fr Mike Still are our lead recruiter and additional recruiter respoclively. In-person Safeguarding training was offered in January to members of the PCC. In Itne with Di0san poltcy. all Ihose woiking wilh children and young peopla are required to hold an enhanced DBS dlsclosure. Flnancial review The Financial Assets of the PCC are held in 2 separate accounts. Barclays Bank plc holds the Current AGcount In which the weekly Income is deposited and from which all expenditure is paid- The CCLA predominantly holds the Reserves. As Teported in last year's Financial Review, a decision was tsken to close the account held by Bimiingham Midshlres, as the 100 Club (for whlch the Birmingham Midshires account was set up) was no longer operational. The account closed early in 2023 and the balance of funds (£4.518.69) was paid Into the Barclays Account in February 2023. It was proposed that thgse funds were subsequently transferred lo the CCLA account. At 31 December 2023. Ihe CCLA balance was £9.842.25 (2022.. £5,102.75). The above-mentloned Increase In congregational giving was In large part responsible for a year-end surplus. We were also able to renegotiate a number of contracts and rental agreements, and to attraGt new Hall users (Potters House Church, and the Grace Bible Reading Centre) and successfully to bld for more than £10,000 of grant funding, from variou5 sources. We are grateful to: the Lady Peel Trust and the Bishop of Willesden's Mission Fund {School's Christmas Workshop). the John Booth Foundalion and Hartow Deanery Mission Fund (Noticeboards): Ascot Priory Trust, Benefact Trust and the Fellowship of St John the Evangellst (Web-slte)., Socioty of Mary (Pilgrimage assistance). Expenditure on utilities was considerable: however, Glose attention to our energy usage meant that we were able to negotlate a new contract for gas and electricity Ivla the ParishBuying service) at significantly more advantageous rates for the MIng year. Thanks are expressed to Mr Steve Purcell (Saint Thomas, Hanwell) who has very kindly been on hand to assist our interim Treasurer with queries relating to the Finance Coordinator Software we use to manage the church accounts, The Church Hall is leased to St Bertha's Nursery. The premises to the south of the main hall is a self-contained ftat which is also renled out. On 31 December 2023. the PCC total assets were £64.246 {2022: £57.9031. R8servèg Policy In 2013, the PCC considered and approved an amendment to its Reserves Policy which Is to "maintain a balance in the General Fund, which equates to a minimum of three months expenditure" Page14
Summary of the work of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) during the year During 2023, the PCC met on 7 occasions for formal meetings. The Standing Comrnlttee met between meetings or transacted business by e-mail or WhatsApp. The following issues were discussed and decisions made: Reviewed the cost of utilities (in partlcular Gas and Electrlcily) to see where savings could be made in the light of escalating fuel costs; and the proportional allocation of costs to leaseholders., Reviewed existing contracts to Identify potential reduction in expenditure,. Held Ihe Annual Parochial Chuith Meeting 14 May 2023. Appointed Ms Joanna Service as Parish Safeguarding Officer,. Reviewed Ihe Safeguarding Policies and Safeguarding Audit, and submitted these to the Diocese Safeguardlng Team.. Provided face-to-facg Safeguarding Trainlng for PCC Members; Commissioned sutveys and reports on the electrical distribution: ralnwater drainage and energy saving capacity of the church. Reviewed the provision for first aid and emergency procedures, assessing risks and the prevention of accidental injury,. including the Installation of emergency lighting in the tower; discussing the need for handrails on exlernal steps., Arranged for an arboreal consultant to advlse on best outcomes for a tree In the church grounds. The PCC was concemed lo hear of the acGident which caused a significant injury to Ihe Manager of the St Bertha's Nurseryon the church hall premises. Review of Meetings of the Deanery Synod The Deanery Synod met for three sessions during the year with a time of worship led by the host church or school, who were invited to give a profile of the parish or school and its mission and ministries betore the Synod prayed for them. Hosts also kindly provided refreshments. At each meeting reports were tabled or presented on the recent sessions by those elected to the Diocesan and General Synods. There was also a short business meeting held uslng the Zoom Software. Durlng the year a new triennium started. and elections were held In preparation for the opening meetlng. The first meeting was held on 8 February at st Alban's North Harrow wlth the theme of "Modern Slavery - what is it and what can we do about it?" Pattie Gercke, Development Worker for the Compassionate Communities Team of the Dlocese, gave a presentation on Modern Slavery. Modern Slavery is a serious crime in which people are Coerced or deceived into a situation where they are exploited for the purpose of making a profit. The offence is punishable by up to Ilfe imprisonment under the 2015 Modem Slavery Act. She described the various forms of slavery, the victlms, the signs to look oul for, the resources available, and what we in the parishes can do about it. She then answered questions, At th2 Parish APCMS new lay representatives on th8 Synod were elected. Elecllons were made for the Triennium. John Dolling was elected as Lay Chairman., Robert May as Secretary" David Gieen, Barry Hlngston, Ajay More and Emma Webber as Clergy Members of Ihe Standing Committee., Mary Abbott, Toby Partridge and Clive Scowen as Lay Members of the Standing Committ88', D8rek Taylor-mew as Independent Examiner.. John Spencer as Representative on Bereavement Care Management Committee and Clementina Pagano as Foundation Governor of St John's School stanmore. The three representatlves on Harrow SACRE {Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education) had agreed lo continue and were confirmed (Revd James Power, Alison Stowe and Mary Abbott). A meeting to discuss Synod business was held using the Zoom software on 15 June, Flve applications for a granl from Ihe Deanery Mission Fund had been received from St Mary's Kenton for nolice boards, All Saints Harrow Weald for sound system improvements, St Peter's West Harrow for Messy Church equipment, Re:Generation Schools Work for equipment and materials and Holy Trinity Wealdslone for outreach events. These were all approved. The Deanery Accounts for 2022 were received and approved, subjecl to Independenl Examination. Toby Partridge was confirmed as the Deanery representative on the Area Finance Committee. pa16
The Iriennium opened with the 4 July session, which was held et St Mary the Virgin, Kenton and startèd with a Eucharist. Bishop Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy addressed the Synod and answered questions. Synod agreed to co-opt the Headteachèrs of Church of England Schools to be members of th8 Synod. Jo Hester at St John's Stanmore and Daniel Norris at St Jerome's Harrow. The third moeting was held on 23 November at Bishop Ramsey Church of England School, Ruislip. Dr Hilary Macaulay, Headteacher, gave an introduction to the school and its vision and activities. Alison Stowe gave a report from Harrow SACRE (Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education). Ann Lynes announced that she would be stepping down as Area Dean, A By-Electlon had been held to fill a vacancy for a Lay Representatlve of the Synod on the London Diocesan Synod. Noah Kelly of Sl Alban's North Harrow had been elected to fill this vacancy. Thanks Although we endeavour to thank all individuals for the tasks they undertake and the contributlon they make to the Parish, it is so easy to miss someone out and unintentionally cause upset by this omisslon. However, we do try to acknowledge where members of the congregation have laken on specific roles and responsibilities. Fr Mike Still contribules so much to the life and worship of St Mary's, and we so grateful for his Ministry amongst us, At the APCM in 2023, three members did not seek Teaelectlon. We record our thanks to Mrs Erma Fernandes, Mr loan Tinca and Ms Angela Haines. Angela had been Parish Safeguarding Officer for several years, and we extend thanks for all she did in this role. Ms Jean Williams stood down as PCC Treasurer at the beginning of the year, but kindly agreed to contlnue as a PCC member. We thank her for keeping our financial records in good order. The Vicar and Parochial Church Council wish to fomally thank the Churchwardens, Miss Johnette Claike and Mr Ken Elliott. They are officers of The Bishop. We are blessed with exemplary Churchwardens who care for people first and foremost. Their other work is important (and takes much time). but looking out for individuals is vital. It is a privilege to work alongside them, Sincere thanks to Mr David Grifflths - our Honorary PCC Secretary, Interlm Honorary Treasurer, Gift Aid and Stewardship Co-ordinator and Pdrish Adminislratorl. Much of his work is "behind Ihe sGenes', such as producing this Repott. However, it is vital work to ensure that we comply with all the requirements of the Diocese and the Charities Commisslon. We express our thanks Ilkewi5e lo our new Independent Examiner, Sheila Burt. Mrs Cynthia Yorke is Head Server and also responsible for the Sacristy. Thanks to all those who seNe at the Altar, especially those new to seNing Ihis year. INe are gratoful for the conlribulion of Mr Peter Crawford. our organlst, and the few faithful singers who comprise our small choir. Woth Continues in the background to ensure that our church is kept in tip-top order, and we have the usual suspects to thank for this. Mrs Gloiia Cowans, as piime mover bel)ind our social and fundralslng events, Is supported by a team of willing helpers to ensure Ihat our event-catering remains at a notably high standard. Gloria also leads the flower-arranging team, Thanks also to Mrs Lorna Abbott, who does so much work behind the scenes. Church cleaning is a tiring Job. but is undertaken falthfully. Thése are lust some of the "front of house. people who. togather with greeters, sidespeople. readers. inlercessors and Eucharistic Ministers Gontribute so much to the life and mission of St Mary, Kenton. Approved by the PCC on Sunday 21. April 2024 and slgned on thelr behalf by The Rev'd Richard Norman. (Incumbent & PCC Chair) Date Page16
Th8 Parish of Sl Mary Ihe Wirgin Kenton Reoistered CharNy Number 1132234 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Not•8 Goneral R08trlotod 2023 2022 VOLUNTARYINCOME Standi Order81 DIreo&nk Paymw)Is Akltdl Envalopes (Gilt Aldedl 20,915 3,661 20.9IS 3,661 14,052 485 P&rlsh GSvlng Sch8m 50 50 Fr68wlll Offeting Env8lop89 13.392 13,392 7.461 Loose Platè, (>Jod Box & Colledion 9gxe8 2,676 2,876 1,542 Glfts & Donallons 5,398 1.000 6.398 2.163 46.092 1,000 47,092 25.703 Tax r8cDvgi¢d on Qlft Ald 8.514 8.514 4.779 8.514 8.514 4,779 OTHER FUNDS GENERA TED Grants (4) 6,066 4.760 10,826 2,641 Fund.r&ls&i9 ACtlI1e8 2.200 164 4th Kenlon ISI Mary's) Scouls c105ure 15.000 otheT Fund$ Genoraled 2.272 2,272 920 10,538 4,760 15,298 18,725 INVESTAIENfiNCOME In18re81 Received 334 334 192 334 334 192 RENTFROM LAND OR BUILDINGS Rent from Flal1268A Kenton Road) 16,529 16.529 16,093 Renl ISI Bortha's Nursery} 41.891 41,891 54,904 Rent (Orthodox Church l Romanlan Church) 5.700 5,700 3,370 Letling8 IChui¢h Hall) 7.550 7.550 320 71.670 71,670 74,687 INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARifABLEAcfiviTIES Fge8 1.787 1,787 160 1.787 1.787 160 OTHER INCOME Insui8nc& C181r17 7,156 Seque8liation 1,350 1.350 Tenanl's D&po# (9) 1,750 1.750 1,350 3,100 7,1fj6 TOTAL RECEIPTS 140,293 7.510 147.803 131.405 Ther& m&y ba [dIsepGIgSln Ihe lolgls are nolshown. P8ge17
Thè Parish of Sl Mary Ihg Virgin Kenton Reoistered Charity Number 1132234 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 RESOURCES EXPENDED Notes Gen6ral Réstrlcled 2023 2022 COSTOF GENERA TING FUNDS Cosls of FuNid-r8i8ing & Stewardship C8mpalgn Payment Processing ChaigES 378 413 791 378 413 791 228 235 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Charit&ble Donelion8 Blghop of Fulham's Discretionary Fund 1,276 290 11KI 360 460 1,276 50,000 2.000 52.000 290 1.566 50,OOQ 2,000 52,000 London Dloee8an Common Fund Repayment of Diocesan Loan 60,000 2,000 62,00 (6) Clergy Expen8e8 Incumbent Worklng Expon8e8 Vi¢aioge (Decorallng, Phone, Water Rates etc.) Educo11onr&1nIng 2,468 525 25 3.018 2.468 525 25 3,018 1,316 252 1.568 Pwkh Tyalnlng ttr MlsÈkin Insvrance chh Te18phone aThJ Internel Muslc And Orggn Repairs Church Molnt8nancg and Repalrs Upk¢ep of Servi$ Upkeep of Churchyard Adminlslratlon V18ilin9 Clergy Itncluding Inteifegnuffll Church Electricity Church Gas Church Wator Eneryjy Audit Hall Eleclr[cty Hall Gas H¥ll Repalrs and M8inlen8nce Church Major Repairs & Inslallallong Flat and GroRJnds Malntenance PhotocopierlPllnlinglPoslAge Childrtn & Youlh Mlsslon Data Developm8nls 1.838 8.121 630 7,113 22,086 1.70fj 521 1,496 207 2.318 5,978 995 330 8.731 2,192 2,791 1.160 2,998 8.121 630 7.113 22,386 1,706 521 4,960 207 2,318 8,619 995 330 6,131 2,192 2,791 7,406 1,089 7.556 10.927 3,400 81 1.455 3,776 1,557 5,603 1,283 (6) 300 3.464 (8) (8) 2.641 (8) 18) 2,787 566 8.595 9.653 3,954 283 59 7.833 3,437 568 48 7.833 3,437 568 48 76,359 7.565 83.924 64,776 TOTAL PAYMENTS 133,447 7,855 141,303 125,647 TOTAL RECEIPTS 140,293 7.510 147.803 131.405 SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 8,846 13451 6,500 5,758 There may be minordiscre noies in the lolalts as penc& èrtr not shown p818
The Parish of St Mary the Virgin Kenton R¢gislered Chaiity Number 1132234 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS General ftestrieted 2023 2022 Cash Funds La51 Year End 57,630 273 57,903 52.145 Net of Receipts (Payments) 6.846 13451 6.501 5.758 Transfers Belween Funds General Fund (Llndesigngledj Curate's Fund (Reslricl&d) 12,6581 2,858 ReS8e Fund (Design8letl) Cash Funds This Year End 61.818 2,S86 64,404 57,903 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 CURRENT ASSETS Cash al 8arclays Bank Petty Cash Birmingham Midshiro8 Central Boaid ol Finance {CCLA Account) Landlord's 8ond 52,614 40 48,983 40 4,500 5,102 9,842 1,750 84,246 58,627 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 64.246 58,627 LIABILITIES Agency Collections 157 {724) TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY GÈneral Fund Iunrestrictedl 47,080 47,914 FabriB Reserye {Designa(edl 12801 15,0001 Children & Youth Fund IDesignaledl 14,998 14,716 Web-site IReslrl¢teill 885 Nolioeboardslsignage (Restricledl {501 Curate's Fund (Reslri¢ted) {2,6581 Bosnia Fttrnd {Rest(ted) 290 Church Heating Grant IReslrictedl 2,641 Landlord Bond IReslricledl) 1,750 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS Page19
NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 318t DECEMBER 2023 I) ACCOUNTING POLICIES a. Accounting Convention The financial statements hav& been prep8red in a¢cordance wilh th8 Church Accounting regulatnS 2006 logelher with 8ppIic8ble accounting sland8rds and the Charities SORP 2014. The financialslatemenls have been prepared und8r (he 1p1S and paym8nts basis. The lin8n¢ial slalemenls irRclude all tran88¢1ions for which Ihe PCC is responsible in18w. They do not include Ihe accounts of church groups Ihat owe Iheireffllialn to anolher body. nor those which are informal g8tlierings of church members. b. Funds accountlng Funds held by fhe PCC are.. Unreslncled Funds.. the Gener81 Fund, whh can be used by the PCC for ordinary purposes," Designated Funds.. the Fabric Reserve Fund and Children & Youlh Ministry Fund, 8re set aSAde by the PCC out of UnrtrI01ed funds forspecrfi¢ future purposes.- Re&tri¢ted Funds.. 8 number of grants Ihat were ceIVed during Ihe year weTr Trstricl8d on account of the wndilions related lo the pury)ose of the grant applKalion. c. Incomlng resources All incoming resources are accounted for gross and recognised when receiv8d. d. Resources used Grants Grants and donations are acco(Inted lor whenp8id over. Church Activities The diocesan parish conlribulion is accounted for wh9n pa. Anyparish contribution Unpa at 31, December will be shown in Ihe following year's accounls. e. Currént Assgts Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respecl of fees, rents orolherinGon78 will appearin the following yearfs accounls. See Notes below. 2) STAFF COSTS The Organist receiv8s remuneretn as Qrganist on a sessn81 basis. Orgsnisls. fees were paid gross. 3) FUNDS 2023 2022 Rostrfcted Funds Balance I. Jonuary RecéiplÉ Paymenls Transfers belween funds SurplusllDeficill for th8 y8ai Balance 31 December 273 7,510 {7.855) 2,658 2,313 2,586 (2,368) 2,641 2,641 273 General Fund (unrestrlcted) Balance 1. January Receipts Paymgnts Transfers between funds Surplusl{Deficill for Ihg year Balance 31. December 57,630 140,293 1133.4471 12,658) 4.188 61,818 54.513 128,764 {125,6471 3,117 57,630 Occasionally monies are received for specrfK small projecls. These are spent the same years 8$ they are received. Page110
4) GRANTS In 2023 the following organisalions and charitable trusts gav8 grants towards cosls for spe¢rfic pmjects.- Lady Peel Trust £i.000 Schools Christm8s Workshop 8ishop of Willesden's MisSn Fund £ 500 sch(l's Christmas Workshop John Booth Foundation £i.000 Noticebo8rd5 Harrow Deanery MiSsn Fund £ 540 Noticeboards Ascot Prry Trust, £1.310 Web-site Benefact Trust £ 750 W8b-site FeNowship of St John Ihe EVangelt £i.000 w&sIte Society of Mary £1,ISO W81singh8m Prfgrimage Willesden A8 Buildings Fund £3.252.90 EmergenGy Luhling in Tower Staircase OJ LOAN REPA YMENT In 2019. a Grant was made lor the replacement of the Church Heating 80iler$. There was also a loan ol£lO,000 from the Diocèsè ofLondon which is bèing Topa o¥er fiv6 years and will have been fullYrepa by December 2024. 6) CHURCH MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Duri 2023, most of the T8con7mendalions in the 2022 Quinquennial Survey were 8ddressed. This Iluded a full El8Ctnc81 Inspection (£3,592), Lightning Conductor and Fir6 Extinguisher checks,. and resolving issues wilh the raFnwaterdrninage on the sothh slde ofchurch. We wefe fortunate lo utIle the serVIS of Communty Payback in carying oLrt various tesks to clearand tidy the church grounds, however Ihis necessitated the hire of sev8ral skips! 7) ADMINISTRA TION The Church Nolic8boards and Web-site were updated in 2023. Costs for these were covered by Gr8nt funding (as above). ej UTILITYCOSTS As wtih all domgslic and commercial consumers. the costs olfleclricity and gas In¢reosed signrfioanlly in 2023. Th was a major cancern which was addressed by reducing consUmptn (yel slill receiving considerably higher bills). 9) LANDLORD BOND To Gomply with current legislation, the tenanls deposit of £1, 750 was reIved from the Willesd6n Ar&a fpreviously h8ld by them when they sub-lel the fl81 al 268A Kenton Road) for the PCC to place in e Tenancy D8posII Scheme. -AppToved by the PCC on Sunday 21st Aprll 2024 snd slgned on their behalf by.. The Rev'd Richard Nonnan (Incumbent & PCC Chair) Dale 21/D4/14 Mr Kenrick Elltott (Churchwarden & PCC Vtce-chaimian) Dale 2/ Pagel 11
Independènt Examlnevs Report to tho Parochial Church Council ol Salnt Mary the Vlrgln, Konton I report on the accoutbts brlhe yeae[e 31sl December 2023 whh are setoulon pages 710 11. R05pectlve responslbllltles of the Trustees and Independènt Examlner As Twstees ollhe Charity, the members ollhe Paro¢hial Church Council IPCCI are iesponsible for the preparation ol the accounts. The Tfuslees cons#ler that an auililis not required for this year under seobon144121 olthe Charilies Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 A¢1) and Ihal&n independent examinabon i% needed. 11 is my responsibility to examine the accouftts under5ect¢on145 of the 2011 Act,. foll¢)wthe procedures laid do in the General Directlons given by the Charity CommissK)ners section 14515llb} ollhe 2011 A¢l- and • Stal8 whothir particular mattels hav8 Ix)rnè iomy attention. Basls of Independent ExamlneT'S Report My &xaminalion was carried out in accordance with the General Dire¢ts'ons gNen by the Charity Commisston. An examination includes a review of Ihe accounliny fecoKls kept by Ihe charity and a comparison ollhe accoun1$ presented with those re(rds. 11 also includes considetation olany unusual items or disclosures in thè accounts, aThJ seeking explanations from the PCC cOnmIng any such matters. Thè proe*dures undertakèn do nolprovKle all the evidefftr thalwould be fe4ui¢ed in an audit, and consequenuy no is a510 whetherlhe aunt$ presenla.twe and fatf vith¢ and the reyKt is limited lo those Matte sel oul in the statements bew. Independent Examlnèrfs Slat8menl In connecl'on Mth my examination, no other rnallers have come lo my allentiDn l. whFch give me reasonable caLJse lo believe Ihal in any malerial respect the requ1MentS lo keep 8ccovntirvJ rec4)Als in acc(KdarKewith 8.130of Ihe ?011 A¢l' and lo prepare accounls which accord with Ihe accountiNd record5 and ctKnpty wlh the requirements of the 2011 Act have not been rnel,. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderlo enable a proper understandit¥J of the 8¢counls ID be reached. Dale Shella Burt 7 The Beeches 193 Boslon Road London W7 2JU Page112