Charity Commission Registration Number: 1134078
St Peter's Asset Management Group
ANNUAL REPORT and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
ST PETER'S ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
CONTENTS OF THE REPORT For the year ended 31 December 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 - 12 |
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St. Peter's Asset Mana ement Grou established followin ort For The Year Endin the dissolution of The U 31 December 2024 er Hollowa Team Parlsh Administrative Infomiation Following the dissolution of the Team Ministry by the Church Commissioners, the re-creation of three benefices of the independent parish churches of St. Mary's. Hornsey Rise. St. Andrew's, Whitehall Park, and St. John the Evangelist and the establishment of the Archway Group Ministry for those benefices. the Team Parochial Church Council (PCCI, a regis- tered charity (No. 11340781, arranged for its affairs to be managed by a small group of trustees, hereinafter called the St. Peter's Asset Management Group consisting of representatives from each church in the Archway Group. Structure Governance and Mana ement The six trustees of St. Pete¢s Asset Management Group {bND representatives from each of the churches in the Archway Group) will be proposed by the church PCCS and appointed at the respective Annual Parochial Church Meetings to seNe for the following year. Ob-ectives and Activities The St. Peter's Asset Management Group is established to manage the leasing of St. Peter's Church, currently to Little Angel's Nursery, in accordan with the Pastoral Measure and Directions signed by the Bishop of London, and the renting of Flats 10 and 11 in the old church, currently through Taylor Gibbs acting as Managing Agents, under a Trust Deed such that the net income from Sl. Peteff s and the flats are shared equally by the three parishes in the Archway Group for the purpose of promoting, in those parishes, the whole mission of the church pastoral. evangelistic, social and ecumenical. In March 2013, the Bishop of London signed the Direction that income from SL Peter's Church be shared equally by the three benefices of St. Andrew's (Charity No. 115216001. St. Mary's (Charity No. 11508211 and St. Johns (Charity No. 11983071 and a Declaration of Trust for St. Peter's flats 10 & 11 has been drawn up and signed such that income is similarty shared. The members ofthe St. Peterfs Asset Management Group from 181 January to 31SI Decembèr 2024 were.. Maggi8 Smyth and Rèv Matt Tinsley (from DeGember 2024) SL John, Nick Evans (Chair) and Quentin Pickard SL Mary's Sue Hallam and Joanne Ryan (rasurer) St. Andrew's Four me6tings were held during 2024 on 18th April, 4th July, 3rd October. and 2nd December. Matters discussed included the updated bankin9 signatory lists., agreed rent increase following a review with Little Angels nursery,, increasing the sinking fund over the next two years lo £50k in light of the rernaining issues with the fabric of the St Peterfs building which houses the flats,. general maintenance and letting of the flats., welcoming Rev Matt Tinsley as the second trustee from St John's after the departure of Rev Alan Comfort.. and the equal distribution of available fund5 to the three churches. Flnanclal Rgvlew The financial management of the assets relating to Sl. Peter's Church has been carried out by the St. Peter's Asset Management Group in accordance with the agreed direction to divide income equally between the three churches of the Archway Group. There were £10.477 unrestricted net assets available as at 31 st December 2024 after the increase in the designated emergency reseNe fiJnd. Reserves Polic Reselves are defined as that part of the income that is freely available. This therefore excludes pemianent or expendable endowment fijnds, restricted income fiJnds, and any part of unrestricted funds which is not ¢urrently available for spending. The St. Peler's Asset Management Group has agreed to hold a reserve of £44,000 to act as an emergency fund (increasing to £50,000 by 20261 to address the declining fabric of the St Peter's building. Should a replant of St Peter's Church be desired by the Archway Graup Ministry in future, this fijnd could also be used to support that purpose. The money is held in a CCLA CBF Deposit Fund account in the name of'upper Holloway St Peters PCC,. otherthan keeping funds required to cover likely on-going maintenance of the flats and fees relating to the ongoing extemal repairs required to the St Peterfs Church Building, St. Peterfs Asset Management Group intends to continue to follow the policy not to hold unallocated reserves. Approved by the SL Peter's Asset Management Group on 16 October 2025 Nick Evans Chair Page 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St Peter’s Management Group
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 2024 which are set in pages of the Annual Report.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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To state 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 Charity Commission. 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145(3) of the Act, I confirm that I am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that my qualification is as shown below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Kevin Ogilvie
Charity Bookkeeping and Examination Services 22[nd] October 2025
13 Evelyns Close, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB8 3LR
ST. PETER'S ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Investment assets 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Short term deposits Cash at bank & in hand 2,429 43,383 10,252 2,278 11,759 34,391 56,064 48,428 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE -1,587 -1,533 NET CURRENT ASSETS 54,477 46,895 NET ASSETS 1,354,477 1,346,895 FUNDS 8&9 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 10,477 44,000 6,895 40.000 1,300,000 1,354,477 1,300,000 1,346,895 Approved by the St. Peter's Asset Management Group on and signed on its behalf by: ( L C£k, g0%- Nick Evans Chairman - St Peterfs Asset Management Group The notes on pages 7 to 12 attached form part of these accounts. Page 5
ST. PETER'S ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the Period Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024
| **Unrestricted ** | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | 2024 | 2023 | ||
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| Funds | Funds | Funds | Fund | ||||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||||
| Letting of former church hall | 2(a) | 86,015 | 4,000 | - | - | 90,015 | 81,297 |
| Letting of flats | 2(b) | 54,078 | - | - | - | 54,078 | 50,620 |
| Interest on capital holdings | 2(c) | 624 | - | - | - | 624 | 365 |
| 140,718 | 4,000 | - | - | 144,718 | 132,283 | ||
| RESOURCES USED | |||||||
| Donations to other churches | 3(a) | 120,000 | - | - | - | 120,000 | 124,500 |
| Flats | 3(b) | 16,535 | - | - | - | 16,535 | 14,564 |
| Governance costs | 3(c) | 600 | - | - | - | 600 | 600 |
| 137,135 | - | - | - | 137,135 | 139,664 | ||
| NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) | 3,582 | 4,000 | - | - | 7,582 | -7,382 | |
| RESOURCES | |||||||
| GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS | |||||||
| Unrealised | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | 3,582 | 4,000 | - | - | 7,582 | -7,382 | |
| TRANSFERS | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD | |||||||
| AT 1 JANUARY 2024 | 6,895 | 40,000 | - | 1,300,000 | 1,346,895 | 1,354,276 | |
| BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD | |||||||
| AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 | 10,477 | 44,000 | - | 1,300,000 | 1,354,477 | 1,346,895 |
The notes on pages 7 to 12 attached form part of these accounts.
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ST. PETER'S ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
Financial reporting standard 102 – reduced disclosure exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’: - the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Voluntary income and capital sources:
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the Charity
Grants and legacies to the Charity are accounted for as soon as the Charity is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the Charity is reasonably certain.
Other ordinary income:
Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is due.
Income from investments:
Interest is accounted for on a receivables basis.
Gains and losses on investments:
Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.
Volunteer help:
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.
Expenditure and liabilities
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Governance costs
Cost of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts
Investment property
Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in market value is transferred to a revaluation reserve.
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Investment properties are included at trustees’ best estimate of market value valued by the local estate agents.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities
Fund accounting
General Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the Charity that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the Charity. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the Charity are also unrestricted.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Charity is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Current assets
Amounts owing to the Charity at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
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ST. PETER'S ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
| 2 INCOMING RESOURCES | Unrestricted funds | Unrestricted funds | **Restricted ** | Endowment | Total | Funds |
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| General Designated | Funds | Fund | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 2(a)Letting of former church hall | 86,015 | 4,000 | - | - | 90,015 | 81,297 |
| 2(b)Letting of flats | 54,078 | - | - | - | 54,078 | 50,620 |
| 2(c)Interest on capital holdings | 624 | - | - | - | 624 | 365 |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 140,718 | 4,000 | - | - | 144,718 | 132,283 |
| 3 RESOURCES USED | Unrestricted funds | **Restricted ** | Endowment | Total | Funds | |
| General Designated | Funds | Fund | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 3(a)Donations to other churches | 120,000 | - | - | - | 120,000 | 124,500 |
| 3(b)Flats | ||||||
| repairs, renovation, redecoration | 3,942 | - | - | - | 3,942 | 1,472 |
| management and letting fees | 8,125 | - | - | - | 8,125 | 7,423 |
| ground rent | 362 | - | - | - | 362 | 200 |
| external service charges | 4,098 | - | - | - | 4,098 | 2,269 |
| major works contribution | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 3,135 |
| running costs | 9 | - | - | - | 9 | 66 |
| 16,535 | - | - | - | 16,535 | 14,564 | |
| 3(c)Governance costs: | ||||||
| independent examination | 600 | - | - | - | 600 | 600 |
| TOTAL RESOURCES USED | 137,135 | - | - | - | 137,135 | 139,664 |
| Fund Balance b/fwd | 6,895 | 40,000 | - | **1,300,000 ** | 1,346,895 | 1,354,276 |
| TRANSFERS | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 UNREALISED GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS | ||||||
| Revaluation of Investment Property | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fund Balance c/fwd | 10,477 | 44,000 | - | **1,300,000 ** | 1,354,477 | 1,346,895 |
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ST. PETER'S ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
5 FIXED ASSETS
| Investments Flats for rental Valuation b/fwd Revaluation Valuation c/fwd TOTAL INVESTMENTS |
2024 2023 £ £ 1,300,000 1,300,000 - - 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 |
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With reference to St Peter’s Church the flats for rental shown represent two flats that were gifted to the parish in 2000, with the London Diocesan Fund acting as Custodian Trustee. The redundant Church had been converted into eleven flats by developers during 1999/2000 and by gifting the two flats it was envisaged that the parish could rent out the flats to produce income. At the time of the gift local managing agents Messrs Taylor Gibbs were asked for a valuation and visited the properties. A figure of £300,000 for each flat was considered a reasonable valuation and brought into account by way of creating an endowment fund. It is understood that the flats could be sold if the decision was taken and the endowment created would be expended at that point. The flats were most recently valued in 2018 by the local letting agents Messrs Taylor Gibbs each for £650,000. Messrs Taylor Gibbs confirmed at the time these accounts were prepared that this is still a reasonable valuation.
| 6 DEBTORS Ground rent prepaid Taylor Gibbs overcharge Management fees prepaid 7 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN 1 YEAR Due to other churches Independent examination Deferred income Running costs Ground Rent Major works Management and letting fees |
2024 £ - - 2,429 2,429 2024 £ - 600 987 - - - - 1,587 |
2023 £ - - 2,278 |
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| 2,278 | ||
| 2023 £ - 600 933 - - - - |
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| 1,533 |
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8 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
| Fixed assets Current assets Liabilities under 1 year Fund Balance |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Fund Total £ £ £ £ £ 44,000 - 1,300,000 1,344,000 12,064 - - - 12,064 -1,587 - - - -1,587 |
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| 10,477 44,000 - 1,300,000 1,354,477 |
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ST. PETER'S ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
9 FUND DETAILS
Designated funds
Designated funds are unrestricted funds that are designated for specific purposes.
The balance on St Peter’s designated fund is £44,000 (2023: £40,000). This is being held as a reserve fund for major fabric repairs and any other unexpected urgent expenses.
10 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES REPSONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the Trustees to prepare statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period.
In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
11 ROUNDINGS
The figures shown in these accounts are in some instances the result of rounding adjustments. The underlying amounts are accurate to a penny and have been rounded to the nearest pound. This has the effect that some totals in these accounts may not be exactly equal to the sum of their constituent amounts.
12 ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The charity is controlled by the members of the St. Peter's Asset Management Group who act as Trustees.
13 REMUNERATION TO TRUSTEES
No trustees or persons connected with them received any remuneration.
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