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
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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 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
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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 pla￿ment 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 su￿ss. 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
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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
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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 Di0￿san '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 pur￿11 (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"
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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￿.
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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 offi￿rS 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.
Inter￿ssorS 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
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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￿￿&￿C￿s in the totals as pence 8FP IlOts1￿Wn.
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The Parish of St Mary the Virgin Kenton
Rtgi$la￿d 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 EleG1￿CIty
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
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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 co1￿CtionS
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
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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..
Un￿Stricted 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
Bal￿nce 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.
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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 Gu￿ent 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 re￿iVed 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 Cu￿ent 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
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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 al￿O￿nts 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 Be￿heS
193 Boslon Roal
London
W7 2JU
P8g6 513