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|
|---|---|---|
||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|
|---|---|
||120,882
2,554
123,436
23,705|
||1,503
-
1,503
229
23,970
-
23,970
22,767|
||25,473
-
25,473
22,996|
||1,695
-
1,695
840
884
-
884
244
271
-
271
-|
||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||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|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
£|
|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**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||120,882||20,723|
|||1,503
23,970||229
22,767|
|||25,473||22,996|
||||||
|||146,355||43,719|
|||43,527||9,860
-|
||99,978||52,495||
||1,695
884
271||840
244
-||
||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**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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**|||||
|||2,554||2,982|
||||||
|||2,554||2,982|
|||1,664
45,191||139
-
9,999
-|
||890||3,121||
||||||
||890||3,121||
||||||
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