The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Financial statements
For the period ended 31 December 2025
The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Contents of the Financial Statements For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
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| Charity information | 1 |
| Trustees report | 2 |
| Statement of trustees responsibilities | 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory | accounts: |
| Detailed statement of financial activities (Unrestricted) | 10 |
| Detailed statement of financial activities (Restricted) | 11 |
The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Charity Information
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
CHARITY NUMBER: 1132311 GOVERNING INSTRUMENT: The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. REGISTERED OFFICE: The Parish Office St. George's Church Castle Way Hanworth TW13 7QF TRUSTEES: Michael Akers Janet Tewkesbury (resigned May 2025) Gary Richardson Amanda Richardson Walter John Francis Taylor (appointed May 2025) Matthew Ratcliffe Alan Geoffrey Pilfold Jennifer Rose Pilfold Bunty Elizabeth Taylor (appointed May 2025) Ronnie Smith (resigned May 2025) Janet Davis Barbara Akers (deceased January 2025) Rathini Walker (appointed June 2025) REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS: RB Accountants Limited 26 Cheapside Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2TF BANKERS: Barclays Bank UK PLC 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Report of the Trustees
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2025. The information set out on page 1 forms part of this report.
OBJECTIVES AND REVIEW OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Objectives for the current year were to promote in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church. This objective was met as the church remained open for worship. The objective for the forth-coming period is to keep the church open for worship.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year, St. George's continued to advance the Christian faith within the parish by providing a place of public Christian worship and pastoral support for the local community. The church has offered regular services and activities for parishioners and visitors, as well as providing support to individuals and families at important stages of life through baptisms, marriage ceremonies and funeral services.
The trustees believe that the charity's activities continue to provide a public benefit to both the congregation and the wider community. In particular, St. George's Church has continued to provide facilities for community use through the parish room, which is occupied primarily by a nursery serving local families. The availability of these premises has supported the provision of childcare and early years education within the local area has contributed positively to the wellbeing of families in the parish.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity has experienced a significant increase in donations and legacies during the year from £23,705 in 2024 to £123,436 in 2025, representing an increase of approximately 421%. This is primarily due to the receipt of a substantial legacy payment during the year. Othe income, including rental income received from the nursery's use of the parish room, increased from £22,996 to £27,376 an increase of approximately 19%.
Expenditure relating to raising donations and legacies and charitable activities increased from £55,617 in the previous year to £100,868 in 2025, representing an increase of roughly 81%. This increase was mainly attributed to repair and maintenance works undertaken during the year. Other expenditure increased from £1,084 to £2,850.
Overall, the charity reported a surplus of £45,191 for the year, compared with a deficit of £9,999 in the previous year. The trustees consider the charity to remain in a stable financial position and able to continue supporting its charitable objectives and activities.
RESERVES POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Projects, whether entailing capital or revenue expenditure, are not initiated until funding is committed. At present, donations are the main source of income for specific projects.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
The charity plans to keep the weekly Sunday Services running and to provide baptism, marriage and funeral services when required by the parish community. To maintain the fabric of the church building and parish room.
ORGANISATION
The Church is a registered Charity under number 1132311. It is run by appointed trustees.
AGENTS AND ADVISORS
The reporting accounts are RB Accountants Limited.
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Report of the Trustees
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
ACCOUNTS
The attached statement of account has been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102), and the charity's governing document.
RECRUITMENT AND SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERS
The charity continues to rely on the support and commitment of its volunteers in carrying out its activities and furthering its charitable objectives. During the year, the church benefited from the assistance of approximately 30 volunteers who regularly attended and supported church services at least once per month. Volunteers assist in a variety of areas relating to worship, administration and the general operation of church activities. The trustees are grateful for the ongoing contribution made by volunteers, which remains essential to the work of the charity.
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES
…………………………………………………………..
Michael Akers
Date:
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
Charity law requires to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year which give a true view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those Financial Statements the Trustees are required to:
a) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
b) Make judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent.
c) Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
d) Prepare the Financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will continue operating.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANT
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity's governing document. It is my responsibility to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the Accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express any audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
REPORTING ACCOUNTANT'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements;
a) To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; and
b) To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: …………………………..
RB Accountants Limited
26 Cheapside Wakefield WF1 2TF
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Statement of Financial Activities
| For the Period Ended 31 December 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Other income Total income and endowments RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising funds Other resources expended Total resources expended NET INCOMING / OUTGOING RESOURCES BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY 2025 BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds £ Prior Year Funds £ Notes 120,882 2,554 123,436 23,705 2 25,473 - 25,473 22,996 3 146,355 2,554 148,909 46,701 99,978 890 100,868 55,617 2,850 - 2,850 1,084 4 102,828 890 103,718 56,701 43,527 1,664 45,191 10,000 - 9,542 30,359 39,901 49,901 53,069 32,023 85,092 39,901 |
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Balance Sheet
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
| FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES INCOME FUNDS Restricted funds Unrestricted funds |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ 814 - 59,923 25,194 840 - |
Total Funds £ Prior Year Funds £ Notes 814 - 7 85,117 40,741 840 840 8 85,091 39,901 30,359 30,499 9,542 19,402 39,901 49,901 |
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| 59,897 25,194 |
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These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ……………...………………… and signed on their
…………………………………………………………………………
Michael Akers
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Notes to the accounts
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the statement of recommended practice, accounting by the Charities Act 2011.
a) Incoming Resources
Incoming resources are reported as gross.
b) Donations
Donations are credited in full to the financial statements on a cash basis.
c) Grants Receivable
Grants are recognised when receivable. Capital grants are treated as restricted fund income, revenue grants are treated as unrestricted fund income, unless they are for specific projects.
d) Direct Charitable Expenditure and Management and Administration Costs
Direct charitable expenditure comprises all expenditure directly relating to the objects of the charity. When necessary, costs are allocated between direct charitable expenditure and management and administration on an actual basis. Costs are recognised when the liability is incurred.
e) Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost or estimated value in use.
f) Funds
Restricted funds represent capital project funds and revenue funds for specific projects.
g) VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is included in expenditure or the cost of assets acquired.
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Notes to the Accounts - continued
For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Gift aid Gifts and donations 3. OTHER INCOME Miscellaneous Rental income 4. OTHER EXPENDITURE Accountancy fees Administration Depreciation of fixed assets |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds £ Prior Year Funds £ 4,069 2,250 6,319 3,239 116,813 304 117,117 20,466 |
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| 120,882 2,554 123,436 23,705 |
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| 1,503 - 1,503 229 23,970 - 23,970 22,767 |
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| 25,473 - 25,473 22,996 |
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| 1,695 - 1,695 840 884 - 884 244 271 - 271 - |
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| 2,850 - 2,850 1,084 |
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
During the year, trustees paid expenses on behalf of the charity amounting to £602.46. No reimbursement was sought and the amounts have been recognised within donations income in the statement of financial activities.
6. STAFF COSTS
The average number of employees during the year were as follows:
| 31.12.2025 | 31.12.2024 | |||||
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| Volunteers during the year, including trustrees | 30 | 12 | ||||
| 7. FIXED ASSETS - FIXTURES AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| COST | 31.12.2025 | 31.12.2024 | ||||
| Additions | 1,086 | - | ||||
| DEPRECIATION | ||||||
| Charge for the year | - | 272 |
- | |||
| NET BOOK VALUE | 814 | - | ||||
| 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||||
| Unrestricted Funds £ |
Restricted Funds £ |
Total Funds £ |
Prior Year Funds £ |
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| Accruals | 840 | - | 840 | 840 | ||
| 840 | - | 840 | 840 |
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (Unrestricted) For the Period Ended 31 December 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Gift aid Gifts and donations Other income Miscellaneous Rental income Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising donations and legacies Church restoration and maintenance Church running expenses Clergy expenses Upkeep of services Upkeep of the churchyard Other Accountancy fees Administration Depreciation Total resources expenses NET OUTGOINGS RESOURCES |
4,069 116,813 120,882 1,503 23,970 25,473 146,355 9,132 45,540 5,766 498 39,042 99,978 1,695 884 271 2,850 102,828 43,527 2025 |
4,069 116,813 120,882 1,503 23,970 25,473 146,355 9,132 45,540 5,766 498 39,042 99,978 1,695 884 271 2,850 102,828 43,527 2025 |
3,239 17,484 20,723 229 22,767 22,996 43,719 3,971 47,451 927 146 - 52,495 840 244 - 1,084 53,579 9,860 - 2024 |
3,239 17,484 20,723 229 22,767 22,996 43,719 3,971 47,451 927 146 - 52,495 840 244 - 1,084 53,579 9,860 - 2024 |
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| 120,882 | 20,723 | |||
| 1,503 23,970 |
229 22,767 |
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| 25,473 | 22,996 | |||
| 146,355 | 43,719 | |||
| 43,527 | 9,860 - |
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| 99,978 | 52,495 | |||
| 1,695 884 271 |
840 244 - |
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| 2,850 | 1,084 | |||
| 102,828 | 53,579 | |||
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The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. George Hanworth
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (Restricted) For the Period Ended 31 December 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Gift aid 2,250 Gifts and donations 304 2,554 Total incoming resources 2,554 RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising donations and legacies Mission costs 90 Upkeep of the churchyard 800 890 Total resources expenses 890 NET OUTGOINGS RESOURCES 1,664 TOTAL OUTGOING RESOURCES 45,191 2025 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (Restricted) For the Period Ended 31 December 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Gift aid 2,250 Gifts and donations 304 2,554 Total incoming resources 2,554 RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising donations and legacies Mission costs 90 Upkeep of the churchyard 800 890 Total resources expenses 890 NET OUTGOINGS RESOURCES 1,664 TOTAL OUTGOING RESOURCES 45,191 2025 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (Restricted) For the Period Ended 31 December 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Gift aid 2,250 Gifts and donations 304 2,554 Total incoming resources 2,554 RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising donations and legacies Mission costs 90 Upkeep of the churchyard 800 890 Total resources expenses 890 NET OUTGOINGS RESOURCES 1,664 TOTAL OUTGOING RESOURCES 45,191 2025 |
- 2,982 2,982 2,982 321 2,800 3,121 3,121 139 - 9,999 - 2024 |
- 2,982 2,982 2,982 321 2,800 3,121 3,121 139 - 9,999 - 2024 |
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For the Period Ended 31 December 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Gift aid Gifts and donations Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising donations and legacies Mission costs Upkeep of the churchyard Total resources expenses NET OUTGOINGS RESOURCES TOTAL OUTGOING RESOURCES |
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| 2,554 | 2,982 | |||
| 2,554 | 2,982 | |||
| 1,664 45,191 |
139 - 9,999 - |
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| 890 | 3,121 | |||
| 890 | 3,121 | |||
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