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
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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.
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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.
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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 DI0￿Se (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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
Education￿rainIng
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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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 wh￿h 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 respons￿16 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 procedu￿5 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 Ch￿ty Commission, An examinalion includes a
review ol the accounting re￿rdS 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.
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Shella Burt
7 The Beeches
193 Boslon Road
London
W7 2JU
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