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 Ser￿ed 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
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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.
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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.
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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 Di0￿san 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"
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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.
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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
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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 DIre￿o&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 ACt￿lI1e8
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 ￿￿￿[dIs￿ep￿￿GIgSln Ihe lolgls are nolshown.
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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.)
Educo11on￿r&1nIng
2,468
525
25
3.018
2.468
525
25
3,018
1,316
252
1.568
Pwkh Tyalnlng ttr￿ MlsÈkin
Insvrance
ch￿￿h 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[c￿ty
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
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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
ReS8￿e 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
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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 regulat￿nS 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 Iheireffllial￿n 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, wh￿h 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 Unr￿trI01ed
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 remuneret￿n as Qrganist on a sess￿n81 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.
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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 MisS￿n Fund £ 500
sch(￿l's Christmas Workshop
John Booth Foundation
£i.000
Noticebo8rd5
Harrow Deanery MiSs￿n Fund
£ 540
Noticeboards
Ascot Pr￿ry Trust,
£1.310
Web-site
Benefact Trust
£ 750
W8b-site
FeNowship of St John Ihe EVangel￿t
£i.000
w&￿sIte
Society of Mary
£1,ISO
W81singh8m Prfgrimage
Willesden A￿8 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 I￿luded 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 utIl￿e the serVI￿S 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 consUmpt￿n (yel slill receiving considerably higher
bills).
9) LANDLORD BOND
To Gomply with current legislation, the tenanls deposit of £1, 750 was re￿Ived 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/
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Independènt Examlnevs Report to tho
Parochial Church Council ol Salnt Mary the Vlrgln, Konton
I report on the accoutbts brlhe yea￿e[￿e￿ 31sl December 2023 wh￿h 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 cOn￿mIng 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 a￿unt$ presenla.twe and fatf vith¢ and the reyKt is limited lo those Matte￿ sel oul in the statements be￿w.
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 requ1￿MentS
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
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