Parish of Saint Mary the Virgin, Kenton Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31st December 2024 Administrative information The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is situated in Saint Leonard's Avenue, Kenton. It is part of the Harrow Deanery in the Diocese of London within the Church of England. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Kenton is registered with the Charity Commission. Parochial Church Council (PCC) members who have served from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved are: Incumbent I Chairman Vice Chairman Self-supporting Minlster Churchwardens The Rev'd Richard Norman Mr Kenrick Elliott The Rev'd Mike Still Miss Johnette Clarke Mr Kenrick Elliott Representative8 on Deanery Synod Prof Luke Anand Mrs Leila Bullard Elected members Mrs Sakuthala Ahluwalia Mr Robbie Anand Mrs Janet Cameron Mrs Gloria Cowans Mrs Patricia Edward8 Mr David Grlffiths M8 Bernadette Labastide Ms Talatu Masozera Ms Carmin Paul Ms Joanna Service Ms Jean Williams Mrs Cynthia Yorke Mrs Grace Afrlye Ms Beauty Huntley (from 12th May 2024) (to 12th May 2024) (from 121h May 2024) (from 12th May 2024) Co-opted members (to 12th May 2024) (from 5th September 2024) structure, governance and management The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to Tegister on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. BANKERS Barclays Bank plc, Harrow Group, 355 Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA12AN CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS The Incumbent I PCC Chairman The Vicarage, 3, St. Leonard's Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 8EJ REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1132234 WEBSITE www.stmaryskenton,org Page11
Background The Parish of St Mary The Virgin 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 with the Incumbent, has the responsibility of promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ and mission of The Church, within the parish and more widely. The Church of England has been described as the one institution that exists for the benefit of Ihose outside. Due to the established nature of the Church, and for the public benefit, everyone within the geographical boundaries of the parish can look to Sl Mary's as 'their' parish church, offering a place of worship for anyone who wishes to attend. We are always glad to welcome people into Ihe family of the Church. Practically, the Incumbent and PCC have responsibility for mainlaining the Church plant, together with the Church Hall and the former Curate's flat at 268a Kenton Road, which is rented out. The Parish Church For 98 years the parish has held full catholic privileges and was built for anglo-catholic worship. The original missionary parish and temporary church was dedicated to St Leonard. Fr Johnson (1st Vicar) was then given a sum of money towards the building of the actual parish church from the sale of St. Mary's Church, Charing Cross Road, on condition it was dedicated to Our Lady, hence Ihe two dedications. St Leonard is now our secondary Patron. Let it be clear that St Mary's welcomes everyone and values each person who cornes 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. Saint Mary's is a field hospital for sinners. Introduction Consistent growth and developmenl marked many areas of parish life in the year 2024, as is described in this Annual Report. However, it is our solernn duty first to remember and honour Ihe contributions of Frances Bradford, Peter Coe, Brenda Drake-Brockman, Ted Keeping, Audrey Munday, Saroja Rajan and Clive Thornas, members of our number who died this year - and to pray for the happy repose of their souls. Worship The daily offering of prayer and praise in the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours remains the bedrock of all of our endeavours, Average Sunday attendance again increased, by 130/0 on the previous year (to 62); it was also possible to calculate Usual Sunday Attendance in 2024, which stood at 54 adults and 3 children and the Usual Weekly Attendance, of 69 souls. Attendance at Easter (188) increased by 110/0 on 2023, including particularly slrong support for the Easter Vigil; Christrnas attendance (144) increased by 7 %. The popular Easter egg hunt after Mass on Easter Day was revived in 2024. The number of people at Mass on Ash Wednesday grew by more than 500/0 on the previous year. attendance at our All Souls Masses of Requiem likewise increased significantly. There was one Baptism in 2024. The guest of honour at our St Leonard's Day celebrations was the Mayor of Harrow. Guest preachers in 2024 included the Lord Bishop of Willesden, and the former Bishop of Edmonton, the Rt Rev'd Peter Wheatley, who blessed copies of the new translation of the Lectionary, including a fine Book of the Gospels given in memory of the late Fr John Metivier. The Willan Singers sang for votive Masses of the Holy Cross and of Our Lady, The clergy of the parish officiated at 10 funerals. St Mary's priests chiefly Fr Mike Still were also pleased to offer Mass cover at no fewer than 16 other parishes throughout 2024. A joyous May Devotion was organised in partnership with All Saints RC Church, Kenton and supported by other churches locally. St Mary's provided refreshments to the Kenton Group of Churches following the Good Friday Walk of Witness. A significant number of parishioners travelled to the Pilgrimage for Healing and Renewal at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Page12
Members of the congregation also attended services of Choral Evensong at All Saints, Margarel Street, and Westminster Abbey. It was our privilege to welcome London's Antiochian Orthodox community to worship at St Mary's on several occasions. We continue to livestream all services at St Mary's, facilitating the participation of the housebound and those who may be travelling. Mission, Ministry and Fellowship In September 2024, Ryan Davey began an eleven-month parish placement with us as a pastoral assistant, as part of the diocesan Ministry Experience Scheme. Earlier in the year, we hosted Noah Kelly and Jackie Small on short placements. Our Youth Group enjoyed outings to an indoor climbing centre, and went trampolining. Three young people from St Mary's took part in the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage, alongside other parishes in this Diocese. We repeated our well-received Christmas Workshop, welcoming a second school to church this year. Four local primary schools shared in our first Community Carol Service at which the Bishop of Fulham gave the blessing and in advance of which we organised for a choral consultant to visit each school to prepare a carol to sing jointly. Classes from Elmgrove School again visited the church, to learn more about Christianity. For the first time, in 2024 we hosted the Harrow District Scouts, Christingle, meaning that around 400 children were this year introduced to the true meaning of Christmas. Our Christmas Market raised more than £1,200 for parish funds. Other well-supported and well- organised social functions included a summer barbecue, and our usual Macmillan coffee morning. Members of the congregation enjoyed trips out to Winchester's Christmas Market, and to the pantomime. A small group of parishioners were delighted to celebrate with our friend Fr Bernard Dagnall his eightieth birthday, in Oxford. Fr Mike Still was elected to the London Diocesan Synod, in addition to his election as the Deanery representative to Harrow SACRE. The church was twice used as a polling station, and - as usual - by the Stanmore Choral Society, as well as by other musicians. Members of the PCC of St John, Greenhill came to St Mary's for an Away Day. Our own PCC also participated in an Away Day - with the PCC of St Andrew, Kingsbury in the beautiful setting of St Luke's Hospi, facilitated by Mirjam Ngoy-verhage, the Diocesan Discipleship Enabler. A donation in memory of the lale Doreen Snelling was used lo illuminate the tower after dark, pinpointing the church's witness to God's love al all hours of the day. Invitations were hand- delivered around the parish in advance of Easter and Chrislmas. Fabric Works to the fabric of the church and Hall included the removal of a self-seeded ash tree at the rear of the church, which was causing damage to a neighbour's garden; the pollarding of trees overhanging the pathway between the church and Ihe memorial garden, and the gutters above this passage., the repair of Ihe fan heaters in church, in time for winter,. LED replacements to the church's lighting installation, and a number of other minor energy-efficiency Works. In response to an apparent attempted break-in in January, the security lighting in the alley norlh of the church was repaired. A consultant from Core Landscapes was engaged to suggest ways in which the memorial garden might be better developed for the benefit of Ihe local community. Preventative and periodic maintenance (including the servicing of the boilers. lightning conductor installation,. fire extinguishers, and organ plus the cleaning of the gutters) was scheduled, to maintain our plant in good working order and as a safe environment for all. We continued to benefil from the presence of Community PayBack, who were able to undertake some of the more arduous tasks in the church grounds, and who repainted the doors and skirting boards in the Hall. P8ge13
Electoral Roll At the time of the Annual Church Parochial Meeting in May there were 118 (2023: 111) people on the Electoral Roll of whom 57 (2023: 55) were resident in the Parish. Grateful thanks to Mrs Cynthia Yorke who is making sure that the Electoral Roll is kept up-to-date. Stewardship We are grateful to all those who were able to respond to the stewardship campaign during Lent 2023 and continued to give generously throughout 2024. At the beginning of the year, the PCC took a decision to support several charities throughout the year and we weie pleased to SLlPPOrt fifteen other charities and charitable initiatives including Macmillan Cancer Care, the Additional Curates Society, Water Aid and Crisis. Another stewardship campaign is planned for 2025, and a new contactless giving machine has been purchased. The largest cost is the Parish Share of the Common Fund. This is the amount that we pay to the Diocese of London which is our contribution towards administration, salaries and pensions of all Ihose who are employed by the DI0Se (including our own Incumbent - but also the Finance Advisers, Safeguarding Teams etc.) Each Parish makes an offer annually of the amount they consider that is a viable contribution. The "target" figure is in excess of £91,000, but in 2024 we offered to contribute £52,500 as our Parish Share, an increase of £2,500 (50/0) on our contribution in 2023. It is always a struggle, but it is also a commitment as we are part of the Diocese and have to play our part. Another 5 % increase to our Common Fund payment has been agreed for 2025. Safeguarding It is imperative that we keep Safeguarding 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 doing has taken due regard to The House of Bishops Guidance on Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults). Details of The Diocesan Safeguarding Policies and contact details of our Safeguarding Officer are clearly displayed in Church. There is information on our web-site and prominently displayed on notice- boards to explain what to do if there are any Safeguarding concerns. Ministry to Children and Young Paople Ms Joanna Service was re-appointed as the Parish Safeguarding Officer, and has completed all necessary training: Fr Richard Norman and Fr Mike Still are our lead recruiter and additional recruiter respectively. In-person Safeguarding training was offered during the year and all PCC members completed Basic and Foundation tfaining, together with training to recognise Domestic Abuse. In line with Diocesan policy, all those working with children and young people are required to hold an enhanced DBS disclosure. Financial revlew Significant rental income as a result of the church's use as a polling station, plus a number of sizeable individual gifts during the year, as well as significant grant incorne of more than £20,000, led to a year-end surplus of around £20,000. However, our external giving comprising both congregational donations and sums committed to this purpose by the PCC - rose markedly, to over £10,000, in support of more than a dozen charities and charitable iniliatives. With the agreement of the PCC, £30,000 was transferred from the current account to a deposit account towards the end of the year. The Financial Assets of Ihe PCC are therefore held in 3 separate accounts. Barclays Bank plc holds the Current Account in which the weekly income is deposited and from which all expenditure is paid: Barclays Bank plc Business Premium Account; The CCLA (Church of England Central Board of Finan} holds the Reserves, primarily for any major building repairs. Page14
A commercial revaluation of the Hall and 268a, Kenton Road undertaken early in 2024 inform the renegotiation of these agreements in 2025. We are grateful to the Archdeacon of Northolt, the Venerable Catherine Pickford, for funding the costs of the revaluation survey from her Discretionary Fund. Sadly, we bade farewell lo Potters House Church (who had met for a time in our church Hall): however, modest additional venue hire income was generated from the Kenton Bridge Medical Centre, for two coffee mornings. We have been blessed with Ihe generosity of several grant funders during the year. These have supported different areas of our mission and ministry. We are grateful to: Ihe Cleaver Trust (Ministry Experience Scheme); the Bishop of Willesden's Mission Fund (Ministry Experience Scheme and School's Christmas Workshop); the Society of Mary and the Fellowship of St John the Evangelist (Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage); Guild of Seniants of the Sanctuary (Servers, Cassocks). National Lottery Community Fund, Congregational & General, and the Church Union Jackson Fund (for contributing towards the repairs to our eleclric fan heaters in church). Expenditure on utilities reduced from the previous year with a reduction in the tariff and careful monitoring of energy usage, as we were able to negotiate a new contract for gas and electricity (via the ParishBuying service). 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 flat which is also rented out. On 31 December 2024, the PCC tolal assets were £84,335 (2023: £64,404). Reserves Policy In 2013, the PCC considered and approved an amendment lo its Reserves Policy which is to "maintain a balance in the General Fund, which equates to a minimum of three months expenditure" Summary of the work of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) during the year During 2024, the PCC met on 6 occasions for formal meetings, plus a PCC Mission Planning Day. The Standing Committee met between meetings or transacted business by e-mail or WhatsApp. The following issues were discussed and decisions made: Agreed to participate in the Ministry Experience Scheme by offering a placement for a Pastoral Assistant for one year. Commissioned a revaluation survey of PCC property, in preparation for forthcoming rent reviews; Made a commitmenl to increase charitable giving; Held the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 12 May 2024. Reviewed the Safeguarding Policies and Safeguarding Audit, and submitted these to Ihe Dlocese Safeguarding Team. Provided encouragement to PCC members to complete obligatory Safeguarding Training. Approved electrical works which included emergency lighting in the tower stairwell, night-time illumination in the bell tower, repairs to electric fan heaters, improvements to lighting both internal and external; Arranged for safety checks on Ihe bell housing and font cover. Arranged for legionella checks on water systems; Reviewed the advice from a consultant regarding improvements to Ihe memorial garden, and took advice on the repairs necessary to the brick wall around the memorial garden; Made greater provision for children and young people to participate, with termly outings for young members, participation in the Walsingham Youlh Pilgrimage and aclivities at Christmas to involve local school children-, Supported ecumenical activities, including the Good Friday Walk of Witness and a joint May Devotion with All Saints RC Church. Page15
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 hosts, who were invited to give a profile of their mission and ministries before the Synod prayed for Ihem. 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. The first meeting was held on 6 February at the London School of Theology in Northwood with the theme of 'Engaging with our Communities". The Rev'd Julian Gadsby, Church Engagement Specialist of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity spoke on discipleship, making a difference where we are, and shared the 6 Ms of Discipleship. These are: Model a godly character, Make good work, Minister grace and love, Mould Cullure, Mouthpiece for truth and justice, Messenger for the Gospel. He reminded members that we are all called to love our neighbour. We are called to tell everyone about Jesus. We should live our lives authentically for Jesus. We need to treat people we meel as people not projects. Noah Kelly of St Alban's North Harrow spoke about the Willesden Area Ministry Experience Scheme. The second meeting was held on 13 June at All Saints Harrow Weald. The meeting started in the Forest School which is located to the north of Ihe church. Synod opened with a minute's silence in mernory of John Dolling, Lay Chair of the Synod for rnany years, who had died. The Rev'd John Barker gave a brief profile of the church. He said that there were four parts of the church and its worship:_ the Forest School, the Pre-school. the Church Hall, and the Parish. The Rev'd Dave Bookless, Head of Theology of A Rocha International, spoke about the ECO-Church programme in England and Wales which was started by A Rocha 8 years ago and 7,000 churches are already enrolled in it. There are five areas in the ECO-Church Survey and to gain the awards parishes need to show that they have made progress in all five. These are 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, spoke about the project that they had recently undergone to install Solar Panels on the Hall roof for electricity generation. Clive Scowen had been elected as Lay Chair, David Green as Treasurer, Sarah Archer and Jon Lindsay-scott as Clergy Representatives on the Standing Committee, Robert May, Toby Partridge and Judith Shepherd as Lay Representatives on the Standing Committee, and Mike Still as the third Deanery representative on Harrow Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education. Matthew Szurgot, the Head of School at Holy Trinity Northwood Church of England School was co-opted to Synod. The Deanery Accounts for 2023 were approved. The third meeting was held on 23 November al St Jerome's Bilingual Church of England School in Harrow on the theme "Growing Younger: Improving our Provision for Children and Youth in our parishes" Synod members had been asked to submit questions for a panel of practitioners consisting of Sarah Agnew, Children and Families Ministry Advisor for the Diocese; Carol Sormaz, Children Families and Community Worker Christ Church Roxelh; Andy Carson, Youth Worker Christ Church Roxeth and Harley Lloyd-Fix, Re'.Generation Harrow Schools Worker. Thanks Although we endeavour to thank all individuals for the tasks they undertake and the contribution they make to the Parish, it is so easy to miss someone out and unintentionally cause upset by this omission. However, we do try to acknowledge where members of the congregation have taken on specific roles and responsibilities, Fr Mike Still contributes so much to the life and worship of St Mary's, and we so grateful for his Minislry amongst us. We have been richly blessed with the ministry of Ryan Davey since Septernber, who in his participation in the Willesden Ministry Experience Scheme has closely shadowed the parish clergy in all aspects of their work: in 2024 Ryan also visited other local parishes. completed Bereavement Care's 'lnitial Bereavement Training Course"; participated in the Willesden Clergy Conference, an Page16
Additional Curat8s Society Vocations Conference, and the "Adoremus" Young Adults, Pilgrimag& to Walsingham. worked with external partners to deliver our schools. Christmas activities, and shared in Ihe North London Pastoral Assistants, Scheme formalion sessions. The Vicar and Parochial Church Council wish formally to thank the Churchwardens, Miss Johnette Clarke and Mr Ken Elliott. They are officers of The Bishop. We are blessed with exernplary 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 Griffiths - our Honorary PCC Secretary, interim Honorary Treasurer, Gift Aid and Slewardship Co-ordlnator and Parish Administrator! Much of hls work is "behind the sc8n8s" such as producing this Report. However, it is vltal work to ensuie that we comply with all the requirements of Ihe Diocese and the Charities Commi88ion. We express our thanks likewis8 to our Independent Examinei, Mrs Sheila Burt. Mrs Cynthia YoTke Is Head Server and also responsible for the Sacristy. Thanks to all those who serve at the Altar. We are grateful for the contribution of Mr Peter Crawford. our organist, and the few failhful slngers who comprise our small choir, especially thos@ new to tha gallery thls year. Work contlnu6s In the background to ensure that our church Is kept in tlp-top ord&r, and we have the usual suspects to thank for this. Mrs Gloria Cowans, Ms Bemadette Labastida and Mrs Patricia Edwards, instrumental in the organization of our social and fundraising evènts, are supported by a team of wllling help8rs to ensure that our event-catering remains at a notably high standard. We Ihank also the flower-arranging team. We record our gratitude similarly to Mrs Lorna Abbott, who does so much work behlnd the scenes. Church cleaning Is a tlrlng job, but Is undertaken falthfully. These are jusl soma of the "front of house" people who, together wilh greeters, sidespeople, readers, Intercessors and eucharlstlc mlnisters contrlbute so much to the life and mlssion of St Mary, Kenton. Approved by the PCC on Sunday 2 March 2025 and Signed on their behalf by The Rgv'd Richard Notman. (Incumbent & PCC Chair) Date 1/tsl/15 Pag817
The Parish of St Mary the Virgin Kenton Regislered Ch8rily Number 1132234 RECEIPTS AND PAYIJIENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Notes General Restricted 2024 2023 VOLUNTAR Y INCOME Slonding Orders l Direcl Bank Payments {Gift Aided) Envelopes (Gift Alded) 18,760 18.760 20,915 3,661 2,293 2.293 Parish Giving Scheme 50 Freewill Offering Envelopes 13.045 13,045 13,392 Loose Plate. Good Box & Collection Boxes 4.920 4,920 2,676 Gifts & Donations 21,494 25 21,519 6.398 61,316 25 61,341 47,092 Tax recovered on Gift Aid 8,189 8,189 8,514 8,189 8,189 8,514 OTHER FUNDS GENERA TED Grants (4) 8.126 14,052 20.178 10,826 Fund.raising Activities 2,406 2,406 2.200 Olh8r Funds Generaled 4.535 150 4,685 2.272 13,067 14,202 27,269 15,298 INVEsfMENT INCOME Interest Received 602 602 334 602 602 334 RENT FROM LAND OR 8UILDINGS Rent from Flat (268A Kenton Road) 17.882 17,882 16,529 Rent (St Bertha's Nursery) 48,567 48,567 41,891 Rent (Orthodox Church l Romanian Church) 6,420 6,420 5.700 Lellings (Church Hall) 6,632 7,550 79,501 79,501 71,670 INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITA8LEACTIVITIES Fees 1.040 1.040 1,787 1,040 1,040 1.787 OTHER INCOME Sequeslralion Tenant's Deposit 1,350 1,750 TOTAL RECEIPTS 163.723 14,227 177,950 147,803 There may be minordlscrepanci8s in the 10181s as pence 8re not5hown. Page18
The Parish of St Mary the Virgin Kenton Registered Charity Number 1132234 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 RESOURCES EXPENDED Noles General Rostricted 2024 2023 COST OF GENERA TING FUNDS Costs of Fund-raising & Stewardship Campaign Payment Processing Charges 1,281 541 1.822 1,281 541 1,822 377 412 790 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Charilable Donations 10,324 10,324 1,565 1,565 10,324 London Diocesan Common Fund Willesden Area Mission Fund Repayment of Diocesan Loan 52.500 525 2.000 55,025 52,500 525 2,000 55,025 50,000 (5) 2,000 52,000 Clergy Expenses Incumb8nl Working Expenses Vicarage {Decoraling. Phone. Water Rates elc.) Asslslant Slaff Costs EducationrainIng 1.951 1.408 1,951 1,408 5.280 2,467 523 5.219 25 3,015 3,419 5,219 8,639 Parlsh Tralning and Mission Insurance Church Telephon8 8nd Internèl Music and Organ Repairs Church Maintenance and Repairs Upkeep of Servicès Upkeep of Churchyard Adminislralion Visiting Clergy (includino InterTegnum} Church Ele¢lriGity Church Gas Church Waler Energy Audil Hall Eleclriclly Hall Gas Hall Repairs and Maintenance Church Major Repairs & Inslallalions Flal and Grounds Maintenance PhotocopierlPrinlinglPoslage Children & Youth Mission Data Developments 2.252 8.377 731 9,118 15,689 7,230 3,105 1,457 373 1.918 5,896 902 2,252 8,377 731 9,118 25,121 7,248 3,105 1,667 373 1,918 5.896 902 2,998 8,120 630 7,113 22,385 1,706 521 4,960 207 2,318 8,819 995 330 6,131 2,192 2,791 (6) 9,432 16 210 4,746 1.539 728 4,746 1,539 728 3.144 2,727 2,526 75 3.144 2,727 2,526 75 7,832 3,437 588 48 72,533 83.921 TOTAL PAYMENTS 143,138 14,879 158,018 141,303 TOTAL RECEIPTS 163,723 14,227 177.950 147,803 SURPLUS (DEFICIT} 20,585 {652) 19.932 6,500 There may be minor discrepancies in the tolals as pence a not shown Page19
The Parish of St Mary the Virgin Kenton Regislewl Charity Number 1132234 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS General Restrlcted 2024 2023 Cash Funds Last Year End 61.818 2,586 64.404 57,903 Net of Receipts (Payments) 20,585 (652) 19,g32 6,501 Transfers Between Funds General Fund (Undosignated) (50) R6s8rve Fund (Designated) Cash Funds This Year End 82,353 1,984 84,337 64,404 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 CURRENT ASSETS Cash al Barclays Bank (Current Wc) Cash al B8rclays Bank (Deposit AJC) Pelly Cash Cèntral Board of Flnance (CCLA Account) Tenancy Deposil Scheme (Landlord Bond) (7) TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 42.541 30.000 40 10,364 52,814 40 9,842 82,945 1,750 62,496 1,750 84,695 64,246 LIABILITIES Agency Collecllons 361 (1571 TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY General Fund (Unrestricted) 58,620 47,080 Fabric Reserve (Designated) 10,364 (260} Flower8 Children & Youth Fund (Designated) 13.318 14,998 Web-51te (RestriGled) 675 885 Noticeboardslsignage (Reslricled) Pastoral Assistant l Minisiry Experlence Scheme (Reslricled) (8) (50) (916) Pllgrimage Assistance (Restricted) 475 Church Healing - Repairs lo Heaters {Reslrided} TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RESTRICTED ASSETS {TENANCY DEPOSIT) Landlord Bond (Restricted) (7) 1,750 1,750 TOTAL RESTRICTED ASSETS TOTAL CHARITY ASSETS Page | 10
NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 I) ACCOUNTING POLICIES a. Accounting Conventlon The financial slal8ments have been prepared in accordance wilh th8 Church Accounting regulations 2006 together wifh applicable acGounling sfandards and the Charities SORP 2014. The financial statemenÉs have been prepared under Ihe rec8lPts and payments basis. The financial statemenls include all Iransactions for which Ihe PCC is responsible in law. They do not include Ihe accounts of church groups thal owe their affiliation to another body. nor those which are infonnal galhorings of church members. b. Funds accountlng Funds held by the PCC are.. Unrestricted Funds." the General Fund. which can be used by Ihe PCC for ordinarypurposes.- Designaled Funds.. the Fabric R8S8rve Fiind and Childreip & Youth Ministry Fund, are sel aside by the PCC out of unTrslriGled funds for speGific future purposes,. Restric¢ed Funds.. 8 number of grants Ihat were received during the year wore restricted on account of Ihe condilions related to th8 purpose of the granl application. . Incomlng resourcos All incoming resources are accoiinted for gross and recognised when received. d. Resources used Grants Granls and donations are aGcount8d for when paid over. Church Actlvltles The diocesan p8rish contribution is accounted for when paid. Any parish contribution unp8id 8131st December will be shown in Ihe following yearfs accounts. e. Current Assets Amounts owing lo Ihe PCC at 31sI December in respect of fees. rents or olhor income will 8pp6ar in the following year's accounts. See Notes below. 2) STAFFCOSTS The Organisf receives remuneration as Organist on a sessional basis. Organisls, fees We paid gross. 3) FUNDS 2024 2023 Restrlcted Funds Balance 1st January Receipts Payments Transfer beiween funds Surplusl(Deficit) for the year Balance 31$t December 2,586 14,227 14,879 50 (602) 1,984 273 7.510 (7,855) 2,658 2,313 2,586 General Fund (unrestricted) Balance 1st January Receipts Payments Transfer between funds Surplusl{Deficit) for the year 61,818 163.723 (143.138) (50) 20.535 82,353 57,630 140,293 (133,447) {2,658) 4.188 61,818 st Balance 31 December Occasionally monies are received for specific small projects. These are spent in Ihe same years as they arg reGeived. Pagel 11
4) GRANTS In 2024 the following organisations and charitable tnists gave grants towards cosls for specific projeGts." Cleaver Trusl £1,320 Ministry Experience Scheme Bishop of Willesd611's Mission Fund £3,0( Ministry Experience Scheme Bishop of Willesden's Mission Fund £ 500 School s Christfnas Workshop ArGhdeacon's Discretionary Fund £1,500 Revaluafion Survey Congregational & General £1,700 Electnc Fan Heater Repairs Church Union (Jackson Fund) £5,000 Electnc Fan Heater Repairs Nation81 Lo¢l8ry Community Fund £4.432 Electric Fan Heater Repairs Fellowship ol SE John Élpe Evangelist £ 730. 66 Walsingham Youlh Pilgrimage Society of Mary £ 300 Walsingham Youlh Pilgrimaga Archdeacon s Discretionary Fund £ 200 Walsingham Youlh Pilgrimage Archdeacon's Discretionary Fund £ 500 Walsingham Youlh Pilgrimage 2025 Guild of Seryanls of the Sancluary £ 150 SeNers' Cassocks 5) LOAN REPA YMENT In 2019, a Granl was made for Ihe replacement of Ihe Church Healing Boilers. There was also a loan of £10,000 from the Dio¢ese of London which was being repaid over five years and which was fully repaid by Dec&mber 2024. 6) CHURCH MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS During 2024. further works to address the recommendalions in Iha 2022 Quinquennial Surwey werg completed. This inGluded additional eleclrical works, Ghecks lo Ihe Lightning Conductor and Fir8 Extinguish8rs.' and cleaning of gutl8rs. We were fortunate to utilise Ihe services of Communily Payback in carrying oul various lasks lo clear and lidy the church grounds. In addition, il was agreed lo carry out an inspeclion and subsequent repairs lo the 8loclric fan heaters in church, which allhough costly, was financed by exlernal gr8nt funding. 7) LANDLORD BOND To Comply wilh current legislation, the 18nant's deposit of £1, 750 was received in 2023 from the Willesd8n Area (previously held by tl7em when Ihey sub-let Ihe flal at 268A Kenton Road) for the PCC to place in a Tenancy Doposit Scheme. 8) GRANT FUNDING FOR PASTORAL AssisfANT/MINISTRY EXPERIENCE SCHEME Al 31st D8c&mber 2024, Ihe Pastoral Assistanl / Minislry Experience Scheme was in delicif by £916. Unfortunately, unding which had been 8gr8ed by the Addilional Curate Society (£2,500) in 2024 was no¢ received until February 2025. Approved by the PCC on Sunday 2nd March 2025 and signed on their behalf by: The Rev'd Richard Norman (Incumbent & PCC Chair) Mr Kenrick Elliott (Churchwarden & PCC Vice-chairman) Dale ol 06 Page 5 12
Independent Examinerfs Report lo the Parochial Church Council of Saint Mary the Virgln, Kenton I report on the accounts for Ihe year ended 31st December 2024 whh are sel oul on pages 8 to12. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examlner As Trustees ol the charity, Ihe members oflhe PaTochial Chuich Council {PCC) are respons16 lorthe preparabon of the a(xounts. The Tiuslees consldei that an audil is not reqvired for Ihis year under seclion 144121 of Ihe Chaiities Acl 2011 lihe 2011 A¢1) and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my iesponsibility to examine the accounis under section 145 01 Ihe 2011 Acl,. follow the procedu5 laid down in Ihe General Direclions given by the Charity Commissioners seclion 14515llbl ol lh& 2011 Acl,. and slate whether particvlar malteis have t>Jxe lo my aliention. Basls of Independent Examlnerfs Report My oxafflination was carrted oul in accordance with Ihe General Di¢t10n$ given by the Chty Commission, An examinalion includes a review ol the accounting rerdS kept by the charily and a cornparison of the accounts presented vAlh those records. 11 also includes consideration ol any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the PCC concerning any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do nol provide all the evrderjce that would qUIred rn an audit, and consequenuy no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a'lrue and fair vievf an¢Slhe report Is limited to those mallers sel oul in Ihe sialemenls below. Independent Examlner's Statement In conneclion with my examlnalion, no oiher malleTS have come lo my attenlion l. whlch give me reasonable cause lo believe that in any rnaleTial respecl the Tequirements lo keep accounting records in accordanco ivilh s.130 01 the 2011 Acl., and lo prepare accounts which accord with the a¢couniJng records and compty Yath the requirements oflhe 2011 Acl have not been mel,. or 2, to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn In order lo enable a proper understanding ofthe accounls lo be reached. Dale ly Shella Burt 7 The Beeches 193 Boslon Road London W7 2JU Pagel 13