Parish of Saint Mary the Virgin, Kenton Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31st December 2025 Administrative infomiation 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 wilhin 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 2025 until the date this report was approved are: Incumbent I Chalrman Vice Chairnian Self-SUPPOrting Minister Churchwardens The Rev'd Richard Norman Mr Kenrick Elliott The Rev'd Mike Stlll Miss Johnette Clarke Mr Kenrick Elliott Repr856ntatives on Deanery Synod Prof Luke Anand Mrs Leila Bullard Elected members Mrs Sakuthala Ahluwalia Mr Robbie Anand Mrs Janet Cameron Ms Lizz Coppin Mrs Gloria Cowans Mrs Patricia Edwards Mr David Griffiths Ms Bernadette Labastide Ms Talatu Masozera Ms Carmin Paul Ms Joanna Servlce Ms Jean Williams Mrs Cynthia Yorke (from 11th May 2025) {10 11th May 2025} (from 11th May 2025) (10 111h May 2025) (to 111h May 2025) (to 11th May 20251 (10 11th May 2025} 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 register 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 Page | 1
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 InGurnbent, 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 forthe benefit of those outside. Due to the established nature ofthe Church, and for the public benefit, everyone within the geographical boundaries of the parish can look to St 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 the family of the Church. Praclically, the Incumbent and PCC have responsibility for maintaining the Church plant, togetherwith 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 lo St Leonard. Fr Johnson (1st Vicar) was then given a sum of money towards the building of the actu81 parish church from the sale of St. M8Ws Church, Charing Cross Road. on Gondition it was dedicated lo Our Lady, hence the dediGations. 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. Saint Mary's is a fseld hospital for sinners. Introduction 2025 was arguably a year of sustained hard work to consolidate and strengthen the life of the parish, as is described in this year's Annual Report. However, it is our solemn duty first to remember and honour the memory of Theresa Labastide and Alan Anyon, members of our congregation 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 our endeavours. Average Sunday attendance remained stable, at 62 souls" usual Sunday attendance increased modestly on 2024, by 4/0, to 55 adults and 4 children. and usual weekly attendance grew slightly, by 3D/o, to 71. At Easter, attendance rose (from 188) to 200- and we werejoined at Mass on Easter Day by our MP, Bob Blackman CBE. At Christmas, attendance at Mass went up from 142 to 148, including an unexpectedly well-attended Christmas morning. There was one more person at Mass on Ash Wednesday in 2025 than in 2024", and - although only one Mass was celebrated this yearforAII Souls, nevertheless the number ofworshippers present climbed to 54 (from 48). There were Baptisms in 2025. Guest preachers in 2025 included Bishop Norman Banks" the Archdeacon of Hampstead., the {now-) Principal of St stephen's House, Oxford-, the Sub-Dean of Westminster, and a welGome return visit from Fr Matthew Cashmore, sometime Assistant Curate in this parish, and now Vicar of Bovey Tracey with Heathfield, in the Diocese of Exeter. The clergy of the parish officiated at 14 funerals, and one more burial of cremated remains. They also supported the mission of the wider Church through the generous provision of Mass cover in other parishes.. Fr Mike Still offered cover on no fewer than 54 occasions, in 16 different parishesl!)- and the Vicar presided or preached elsewhere on six occasions. Our close ecumenical friendship with All Saints RC ChurGh. Kenton was expressed in another impressive May Devotion (this year with a brass band), and St Mary's again provided refreshments to the Kenton Group of Churches following the Good Friday Walk ofwitness. With All Saints, we shared a Lent course and Stations of the Cross- a pilgrimage to The Friars, Aylesford., the provision of'care boxes" to in-patients and out-patients supported by St Luke's Hospice, and carol-singing on the Page12
hospice's IPU. We likewise continue to rejoits in Christian fraternity wilh those other congregalions and denominations which make use of our church and Hall from time to time, including the Antiochian Orthodox,. the (Korean Presbylerian) Gra Bible Reading Centre" Emanuel Romanian Pentecostal Church, and the True TeaGhing of Christ Temple - an international evangelical ministry, who now meet regularly in our Hall on Sunday afternoons. Members ofthe congregation together attended Evensong at st Martin-in-the-Fields, and the Fulham Festival in Southwark Cathedral= with ourfriends from other local parishes, a significant number of parishioners travelled to Walsingham for the Pilgrimage for Healing and Renewal. We also now host the Romanian Orthodox parish of St stephen the Great. Harrow, in Ihe church on Sunday afternoons and an application for a Licence under Faculty, to regularise and make permanent this arrangement, has been scheduled for early 2026. We Gontinue to live-stream all services at st Mary's - including from the B5essed Sacrament chapel, following the replacement of the camera thus facilitating the participation of the housebound and those who may be travelling. Mission, Mlnlstry and Fellowshlp In July 2025, our pastoral assistant Ryan Davey concluded his year on placement with us, with the happy news of his recommendation for ordination training (to begin in September 2026).. we are delighted for him, and pleased to have contributed to his formation. We also hosted Solène Rossa, a French Lutheran minister, for a day placemenl, and- for three months- welcomed Fr Joseph Barnes to the parish, on an extended plament beiweer) Gura¢y appointments. Our Youth Group enjoyed outings to an esGape room and an immersive exhibition about dinosaurs. A remarkable nine young people from St Mary's participated this year in the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage (the largest parish contingent in the wider London-Fulham group)- One ofour numbertook part in the inaugural "Source and Summit" youth event for Anglo-catholics in London. re.'generation Harrow assisted us with a week of Christmas workshops for Mount Stewart Infant School- and classes from Elmgrove School again visited the church, to learn more about Christianity as did Ihe 3rd Kenton Beavers. The Harrow District Scout Christingle is now an established feature in our Christmas community provision. Various of the Caribbean High Commissions generously contributed to the rum punch served at this year's parish barbecue! In the face of inclement weather, nevertheless our Christmas Market proved a logistical. social and financial suss. The stand-out occasion in our community calendar was, arguably, the Macmillan coffee morning, which raised the astonishing sum of over £1,100. We were joined at Christmas for a return visit to the pantomime at the Harrow Arts Centre by residents from Carlton House Care Home, in Hatch End. We were pleased to welcome the Stanmore Choral Society to St Mary's for further concerts, as well as the pupils of two Romanian music teachers. Fr Stephen Gallagher, the Bishop of Fulham's Missioner, facilitated a well-supported and fruifful 'parish Conversation" on Holy Cross Day, in which the foundations were laid for a new Mission Action Plan. The parish "look-out groups" were revived, to encourage shared pastoral concern for one another. The advocacy organisation Refugee Tales staged a summer concert in the ¢hurch, with a large group of walkers staying overnight in the church and Hall. Invitations were hand-(Selivered around the parish in advance of Christmas and Easter. and pas5ers- by were especially appreciative of our creative Easter banner facing the Kenton Road. Fabric Works to the fabric of the church included modifications to the sound system., the employment of a professional gardener to tidy the memorial garden, and significant remedial works at 268a, Kenton Page13
Road. Preventative and periodic maintenance (including the servicing of the boilers,. lightning conductor installalion., 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. Our fire extinguisher testing contract was transferred to SafeLincs. Our Sunday Community Paybackteam having fallen into abeyance with the relirement of the supervisors al the beginning of the year, we were pleased later in the year to welcome a new team on Wednesdays, who undertake some of the more arduous tasks in the church grounds, and clean the interior of the church on a weekly basis. Correspondence was received from Express Solicitors in respect of an injury allegedly sustained on- site by a CommunityPayback participant in January.. this was shared with our insurers. who contested the claim. No further communication has to dale been received, but the claimant has three years to issue additional legal proceedings. Electoral Roll In accordance with the Church Representation Rules, all parishes are required to compile a new Electoral Roll every six years, and this fell due in 2025. This essentially removes everyone from the previous Roll and a new application must be made for admission onto the new Roll. Despite considerable publicity and approaches by Mrs Cynthia Yorke attempting to contact former members of the Electoral Roll, there were several notable omissions of known worshippers who had not taken steps to re-register. At the time of the Annual Church Parochial Meeting in May there were 76 members on the Roll, compared to 108 in 2024 (a reduction of 32 members). Of the 76 who were registered on the new Electoral Roll, 33 being resident in the Parish and 43 non~resident. There were 5 new members (not previously registered). 4 former members had sadly passed away. We continue to be grateful to Cynthia for all her endeavours in trying to keep Ihe Electoral Roll upto-date. Stewardshlp We are very grateful to all those who support the mission and minislry of the parish financially. A stewardship campaign involved mailings to regular givers. Fifteen charities and good causes were supported throughout 2025 (mainly via monthly appeals, to which the PCC also contributed a set sum each monthl, including (by means of 8 Lenl Appeal for) the Additional Curates Society (£1,546.22)., Tariro UK - Hope for Youth in Zimbabvve (£900), and local charity Bereavement Care (£768.10, including a special Gollection at our All Souls Requiem). 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 those who are employed by the Diocese (inGluding 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 Gontribution. The 'larget" figure is in excess of £100,000, but in 2025 we offered to contribute £55,125 as our Parish Share, an increase of £2,625 (5 % } on our conlribution in 2024. It is always a struggle, but it is also a commitment as we are part ofthe Diocese and have to play our part. Another 5°/0 increase to our Common Fund payment has been agreed for 2026. 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 OffiGer are clearly displayed in Church. There is information on ourweb-site and prominently displayed on notice-boards to explain what to do if there are any Safeguarding concerns. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Ms Joanna Service. and our Lead Recruiter, Fr Mike Still, spoke to the whole congregation about the imporlance of Safeguarding on Safeguarding Sunday, 17 Page14
November. With the Vicar, they comprise a parish Safeguarding Team, which meets regularly. Hard work in this field meant that our online "Safeguarding dashboard" was substantially complete and LEP- todate throughout 2025. In line with Diocesan policy, all those working with children and young people are required lo hold an enhanced DBS disclosure. Financial review Careful budget monitoring by the PCC and Standing Committee, together with considerable time, energy and patience given by Fr Richard in negoliating 'best deals, {particularly on energy suppliers) once again resulted in a surplus of income over expenditure for the second year running (although, were we to meet the Di0san 'suggested figure, for Common Fund, this would have resulted in a deficit). The Financial Assets of the PCC are therefore held in 4 separate accounts. Barclays Bank plc holdsthe Current Account in which the weekly income is deposited and from which all expenditure is paid., Barclays Bank plc Business Premium Account" Barclays Bank plc Business Premium Account (Leaseholder Deposit). The CCLA (Church of England Central Board of Finance} holds the Reserves, primarily for any major building repairs. New tenancy agreements with St. Bertha Daycare and our tenants al 268a, Kenton Road were authored and signed in 2025, bolstering parish income. Our gas and electricity contracts. negotiated through the ParishBuying service. were moved from fotalEnergies to Con?na Energy (gas) and EGolricity {eleGtricity), in October 2025. We have been blessed with the generosity of several grant funders during the year. These have supported different areas of our mission and ministry. We are grateful to.. the Additional Curates Society and the Anglo-calholic Ordination Candidates Fund (Minislry Experience Scheme); the Community of St Mary at the Cross Edgware, The Diocese of London "Spark Fund" the Society of Mary, the Fellowship of St John the Evangelist and (in 2024) our Archdeacon Catherine from her Discretionary Fund (for Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage). Thanks are expressed to Mr Steve pur11 (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 ofthe main hall is a self- contained flat which is also rented out. On 31 December 2025. the PCC total assets were £97,098 (2024: £84,335). Reserves Policy The Reserves Policy, which was set by the PCC several years ago, 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 2025, the PCC met on 6 occasions forformal meetings. The Standing Committee met belween meetings or transacted business by e-mail or WhatsApp. The following issues were discussed and decisions made.. Supported Ryan Davey during this placement with the Parish on the Ministry Experience Scheme,. Reviewed the rent charged for those properties hired and leased by the Parish, including the Church Hall, F18t and Church. Made a commitmenl to a programme of charitable giving throughout the year; Held the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 11 May 2025-, Reviewed the Safeguarding Policies and Safeguarding Audit, and submitted these to the Diocese Safeguarding Team" Page15
Provided encouragement to PCC members lo complete obligatory Safeguarding Training and DBS applications., Approved works in the Church which included the installation of alternative lighting and Ihe reconfiguration of the webcam and sound in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, remedial work to bring the sound system back to full working order- Approved remedial works to the Flat which included a new toilet and shower. in addition to other essential works; Commissioned a deep-clean of the Church Hall and effected remedial works, including the installation of new lighting in the Gorridor and repairs to the mechanism for the stage curtains., Made greater provision for Ghildren and young people to participate, with termly outings for young members, participation in the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage and aGtivilies at Chrislmas to involve local school children., Appointed Robbie Anand as the Parish Disability Champion., Supported ecumenical activities, including the Good Friday Walk of Witness and a joint May Devotion with All Saints RC Church. Review of Meetings of th6 D8an8ry Synod The Deanery Synod met for thr sessions during the year. The first meeting took place at St Peter's West Harrow on 411 February. The Revd Jon Lindsay-scott (Vicar) welcomed synod members, guests and led the worship. The Revd Matthew Stone (Area Dean) conducted brief Synod business including welcoming the Revd Irene Lawrence and reviewing deanery vacancies. This was followed by updates from Diocesan and General Synods. The main part of the meeting focused on the return of the Willesden Area Roadshow led by Bishop Lusa, Archdeacon Catherine, and the Directors of Mission and Ministry. They reminded Synod members of the Diocesan Vision and how in Willesden there is an ovewhelming desire to create a culture of leaning into being intergenerational. intercultural and missional. The second meeting on Iolh July, at St Paul's South Harrow, began with Evening prayer led by the Revd Steve Taylor (Joint Vicar), followed by an introduction to the Ghurch and worship. The main focus of the evening was churches and disability, led by the Revd John Beauchamp, Diocesan Disability Minislry Enabler. John noted that while some churches are well equipped, there is always room for improvement. He emphasized the responsibility to ensure that buildings and services are accessible and inclusive for all. This was followed by a short presentation of the Ministry Experience Scheme, a review of deanery accounts, and four applications with presentations of £1000 Mission Fund Grant. All four applications were successful.. St Anselm, Hatch End to improve the sound system; St Peter West Harrow towards °Bubble Church" St Anselm Belmont for improved signage,. St Mary Kenton towards the Ministry Experience Scheme. Further Synod business included welcoming new clergy, lebrating the newly ordained priests, Diocesan and General Synod Reports, Confirmalion of eledions (Emma Webber as Honorary Secretary, Graham Hamwijk as Foundation Governor Holy Trinity School Northwood, Graham Nicholson and Marjorie Mott as foundation governors of St John's School, Stanmore. Following the meeting Fr Mike Still was elected as a clergy representative on the Deanery Standing Committee. And finally, Robert May was thanked for over 16 years of exemplary service as deanery secretary. The final meeting ofthe year began with refreshments and student led worship at Holy Trinity School, Northwood on 4th November. The Ghoir were from Holy Trinity, the orchestra from St John's School Stanmore. This was followed by a welcome and introduction to the new grouping of four local CofE Schools through the EGGlesia Partnership. This was followed by presentalions by four local speakers on Embracing Interculturalism looking at welcoming. openness, diversity, learning from one another and mission. This section was concluded by a time of questions to the panel. And the meeting was then concluded with news of the Bishop of London consultation, and a request for C8rollers at st Lukes Hospi. Pag816
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 upsel by this omission. However, we do try to acknowledge where members ofthe congregation have taken on specific roleg and responsibilities. Fr Mike Still contributes so much to the life and worship of St Mary's, and we are so grateful for his Ministry amongst us. We were richly blessed with the ministry of Ryan Davey in the first half of the year (a continuation of his placement since September 2024), who took on several roles which were underlaken with great enthusiasm. The Vicar and Parochial Church Council wish formally to thank the Churchwardens, Miss Johnette Clarke and Mr Ken Elliott. They are offirS 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 Griffiths our Honorary PCC Secretary, interim Honorary Treasurer, Gift Aid and Slewardship Co-ordinator and Parish Administrator! Much of his work is"behind the SGenes" such as producing this Report. However, it is vital work to ensure that we comply with all the requirements of the Diocese and the Charities Commission. We express our thanks likewise lo our Independent Examiner, Sheila Burt. Mrs Cynthia Yorke is Head Server and also responsible forthe S8cristy- Thanks to all those who serve at the Altar. We are gratefvl for the contribution of Mr Peter Crawford, our organist, and the few faithful singers who comprise our small choir, especially those new to the gallery this year. Work continues in the background to ensure that our church is kept in lip-top order, and we have the usual suspects to thank for this. In particular Ms Bernadette Labastide and Mrs Patricia Edwards, instrumental in the organization of our social and fundraising events, are supported by a team of willing helpers to ensure that our event-catering remains at a notably high standard. We thank also the flower-arranging team. We record our gratitude similarly to Mrs Lorna Abbott, who does so much work behind the scenes. Church cleaning is a tiring job, but is undertaken faithfully. These arejust some of the'front of house" people who, together with greeters, sidespeople, readers. InterssorS and eucharistic ministers contribute so much to Ihe life and mission of St Mary, Kenton. Approved by the PCC on 8th April 2026 and signed on their behalf by The Rev'd Richard Norman. (Incumbent & PCC Chair) Date Page17
The Parish of Sl Mary the Virgin Kenton Re918teV6d Charity Number 1132234 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2025 INCOMING RESOURCES Note General Restrl¢ted 2025 2024 VOLUNTAR YINCOME standing Orders 1 Oir8¢1 Bank Payments (Gift ded) Envélopes (Gift Adedl 18.599 18,599 18,760 1,518 1,518 2,293 Parish Giving Scheme 867 867 804 Freewill Offering Envelopes 8,726 8,7 13,045 Loose Plate, Good Box & Collection Boxes 5,965 s,5 4,920 Gifts & Donations 12,024 12,024 21,519 47,699 47,699 61,341 Tax recovered on Glft 8.350 8,350 8.189 8.350 8,350 8,189 OTHER FUNDS GENERA TED Grants {4) 8.012 5,680 13,692 20.178 Legacies 3,500 3,500 Fund-raising Activili&s 1,CE9 1,069 2.406 Other Funds Generated 7,638 7.638 4,e85 20.219 5,680 25,899 27,269 INVESTMENTINCOME Interest Re¢eived 874 874 802 874 874 602 RENTFROM LAND OR BUILDINGS Rent from Flat1268A Kenton Road) 20.109 20.109 17.882 Rent 1st Bertha'8 Nursery) 50,453 50,453 48,567 Rent IOrthodDX Church l Romanian Church) 4.613 4,813 6,420 Lettings (Church Halll 6.098 6,098 6,632 81,473 B1N73 Y9,501 INCOMING RESOLIRCES FROM CHARITA8LEAcnvifiES Fees 892 892 1.040 892 892 1.040 OTHER INCOME TOTAL RECEIPTS 159.513 5,680 165,193 177,949 There Nh8y b& min0rdisc&Cs in the totals as pence 8FP IlOts1Wn. Paya18
The Parish of St Mary the Virgin Kenton Rtgi$lad Charity Number 1132234 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2025 RESOURCES EXPENDED Notes General Restrieted 2025 2024 COST OF GENERA TING FUNDS Costs of Fund-raising & Stewardship Campaign Paym8nt ProcèssÈng Charges 2,766 471 3.237 2,766 471 3,237 1.281 541 1,822 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Charitable Donations 9.289 9.289 9,289 9.289 10,324 10,324 London Diocè$8n Common Fund Willesdèn Area Mission Fund Rèpsymenl of DI0$an Loan 55.125 55.125 52,500 525 f5) 55,125 55.125 55,025 Clergy Expenses Incumbent Working Expenses Vicarage {Decor81ing. Phone, Water Rates elc.) Assistsnl Staff Costs Educationrtraining 1.741 796 1,741 796 7,674 38 10,247 1,951 1,408 5,280 7,674 36 2.573 7.674 8,639 Parish Training and Mission Insurance Chuwh Telephone and Intemet Music and Organ Repairs Church Maintenance and Repaifs Upkeep of Sèrvices Upkeep ol Churchyard Administraton Visiting Clergy Church EleG1CIty Church Gas Church Water Hall Electricity Hall Gas Hall Repalrs and Maintenance Flat and Grounds Maintenance PhotocopierlPrinlinglPostage Children & YoLrth Mission D8la Developments 1,252 8,597 709 10,096 4.900 1,252 8,597 709 10,096 4.900 8.513 953 2,397 1,540 1,347 3,331 1,272 3,606 824 2,099 12,049 3,241 7,717 75 2,252 8,377 731 9.118 25,121 7,248 3.105 1,687 373 1,918 5,896 902 4,746 1,539 728 3,144 2,727 2.526 75 (6) 69 953 2.127 1,540 1,347 3,331 1,272 3,606 824 2,099 12,049 3,241 7,717 75 270 {6J 339 TOTAL PAYMENTS 144,416 8,014 152,431 158.018 TOTAL RECEIPTS 159,513 5.880 165.193 177.949 SURPLUS IDEFICITI 15,096 <2,3341 12.762 19.931 The m8y be c1iscrepaCS the as peTrGe are not shown Pagt19
The Parish of St Mary the virgin Kenton Registered Charity NuFnb8r 1132234 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS General Restricted 2025 2024 Cash Funds Last Year End 82,353 1,9e4 84.335 4,403 Nel of Receipts IPaymen181 15.096 12,3341 12,762 19,931 Transfers Belweèn Funds General Fund (Und&sign&l&d) (7) 12.9811 Pastoral Assffjstent Fund IRestricle(11 (7) 2.981 Cash Funds This Year End 94.468 2,632 97,098 84,335 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Barclays Bank Icuyrent Alcl Cash al Barclays Bank IDeposit Alcl Petty Cash Central Btsard of Finance ICCLA Accounti 10,834 Hall Le88eholder Deposit (Barclays Business Prernium) (8) 3,698 CURRENT ASSETS DEBTOR 55,473 30,395 40 42,541 30,000 40 10,364 Tenancy Deposit Scheme (Landlord Bondl (8) 1,750 1.750 102,190 84,695 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 102,190 84,695 LIABILITIES Ager5cy co1CtionS 1,404 361 LONG-TERM CREDITOR Hall Leaseholder Dewsit 3,688 TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY General Fund IUnrestrieÉed} 65.421 58.620 Fabric Reserve IDe5ignated 10,834 10,364 Flowers 394 50 Children & Youth FLtnd {Designatedl 17.819 13,318 Web-sile IRestrictedl 405 675 Pastor81 Assistant l Ministry Experien Scheme IRestrictedl 19161 Pilgrimage Assistance IReslrictedl 475 475 Landlord Bond (Restricted) 1,750 1,75CI TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS Page110
NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2025 I) ACCOUNTING POLICIES a. Accounting Convention The finarjcial stglements have beerp prepared in accordan¢e with thg Church Accounting r6giJlations 2006 logether with applicable aGGounting standards and the Charilios SORP 2014. The financial statements hav8 been prepared underthe receipts and payments basis. The financial stat8m8nls include all transactions which the PCC is r&sponsibl8 in law. Thgy do not include the aGGounts of church gmups that owe their affi'liation lo 8nolher body, northose which arn irpfomFal gatherings ofchurch members. b. Funds accounling Fur]ds held by the PCC are.. UnStricted Funds." the General Fund, whiGh Gan be used by Ihe PCC for onlinary purposes,. Design8ted Funds.. the FabtTC Rese& Fund and Children & Youth Ministry Fund, are set aside by th& PCC out of unreslncted funds for specifiG fvture Pufposes," Restriclgd FurJds.- a number of grants Ihat were Trc8ivad during the year were restricted on account of the conditions related to the purpose of the grdnt application. c. Incoming resourGe5 All incoming resources are accounted for gross and reGiJgnised when received. d. Resources used Grants Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. Church Activities The dioc8san parish contribution is aocounled for when paid. Any parish contribution unpaid at 315tr December will be shown in the following years accounts. . CurrentAssets Amounts owing to the PCC al 31st Decembgr in r8speot of fees, rents orotherincome will appear in the ftillowing yearfs aGcounts. Sae Not8s below. 2) STAFF COSTS The Organisl recgives remuneration as Organist on a sessional basis. Organists, lees were p8id gross. 3) FUNDS 2025 2024 Restricted Funds Balance 1 $1 January Receipts Payments Transfer betwèen funds SurplusllDeficill for the year Balnce 31° December 1.984 5,680 18,0151 2.981 646 2,630 2,586 14,227 114,879} 50 1602) 1,984 Gfrneral Fund (unrestricted) Balance 1st January Receipts Payments Transfer between fvnds SurplusllDeficil) for the year Balance 315t December 82.353 159.514 (144,4161 12,9811 12,117 94.470 61.B18 163,723 {143,138) {501 20,535 82.353 OGcasion&lly monies are receivedforspecific sm811 projects. These are spentin the same years as Ih8y are r8c8iv8d. Page111
4) GRANTS In 2025 the following organis8tions and charitable tmsls gave grnnts lowanls costs forspecific proj8cts.' Additional Curales Society £5,000 Minislry Experiencg Scheme Hanuw D6an6ry Mission Fund £l,OQO Ministry Experienc8 Scheme The Anglo-catholic Ordination Candidates Fund £ 680 Ministry Experienc8 Schefne Listed Places of Worship Scheme £ 612 VA Tpaid on Church Maintenance Community of Sl Mary al the Cross Edgware £2,000 Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage Diocese of London °Spartf Fund. £2,500 Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage Fellowship of St John the Evangelist £ 900 Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage SoGiely ofmary £1,000 Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage In 2024 (and shown in the aGcounls for that year) the following grant was received tow8rds the costs of the 2025 Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage. Archdeacon's Discretionary Fund £ 500 Walsirpgham Youth Pilgrimage 5) LOAN REPA YMENT In 2019, a Grant was made for the fEpl8cement of the Church Heating Boilers. There was also a loan of£10,000 from the Diocese ofLondoTr which was being repaid over five years and which was fully repaid by December 2024. 6) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Comparatively, spending on Church maintenance in 2024 was highor than 2025 due to the focus on addressing the recommendations in the 2022 Quinquennial Suryey. This inGludod addilional e16clrical works and safety checks and inspections. During 2025, th8 18ase for the flat at 268A Kgnton Road was renewed and the Trnl inoreased to Guent riF8rket value. As part of th8 review olthe16as6, a numberof improvements were id8ntified and the urgent repairs were completed by the end ol the year. 7) GRANT FUNDING FOR PASTORAL ASSISTANT/AIINISTRYEXPERIENCE SCHEME Al 1st January 2025, the Pastoral Assistant / Ministry Experi&nce Scheme was in deficit by £916. A grant from the Additional Curate Society (£2,600) was reiVed in February 2025, and a furthergrant from Harrow Deanery Mission Fund later in Ihe year. The cost to the Parish was £2,981 which was met from the General Fund. 8) LANDLORD / TENANT DEPOSITS To comply with Cuent legislation, a tenant's deposit of£l, 750 is held in 8 Tenancy Deposit SGheme. During 2025, 8$ part of the renegotiation of the Church Hall18as$ lo Sl Bertha's Nursery, a reslricled Deposit Account was op6ned al Barclays Bank to hold a deposit (under thg tems of Ihe18ase) equivalent to one month's rent, Approved by the PCC on 8 April 2026 and signed on their behalf by.. The Rev'd Richard Noman Ilncumbent & PCC Chair} Mr Kenrick Elliott (Churchwarden & PCC Vice-chairman) Dale Page112
Indepèndent Examinerfs Report to the Parochlal Church Council of Salnt Mary the Virgln, Kenton I retknrt on the accounts lor the year ended 31st December 2025 which are sel out on pages 810 12. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner As Trustees of the charity, the members ol the Parochial Church Counol IPCCI are responsible for the preparation of the &counts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not qUired for this year under sectDn 144121 ol the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acll and that an independ&nl examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility lo examine the accounts under sectr'on 145 of the 2011 Act.. follow Ihg procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity CommissDners section 14515Mbl ol Ihe 2011 Act- and slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the ChaThty Commission. An examinalK)n includes a revEw ol the accounting records kept by the charity and a cornparison of the alOnts presenl8d with those records. 11 also includes on8K(er81ion ol any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanalK)ns from the PCC concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the ewdence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a'true and lair view. and the report is limited lo those matters sel out in the statements below. Independent Examinerfs Statement In connection with My exaFnin81ion, no other matters have come lo my allonlion 1. which give me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material tesp6rt the requirements io keep aceounting records in accordants with s.130 01 the 2011 Act,. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accDunling records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act have not been rnel., or 2. to whiGh, in my OPinKJn. attents'on should be drawn in order to enable a proper undgrslanduig ol the unts lo be reached. FL & W-JF Dale £3 j * l &'Lkn Sheila Burt 7 The BeheS 193 Boslon Roal London W7 2JU P8g6 513