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2025-12-31-accounts

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH AND ST PAULS ANERLEY Report and Accounts

year ended 31 December 2025

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

CHARITY INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Members of the Parochial Church Council Larissa Barnett resigned 28.5.25
Stephen Bawa
Ilona Blackham appointed 14.7.25
Roger Dyson appointed 22.5.25
Janet Fasan
Lydia Habegger appointed 22.5.25
Jeff Hawthorne
Melissa Hutchings resigned 28.5.25
Richard Jones
Helen Lenzi resigned 1.12.25
Michael Mason
Adejoke Ogundiran
Dele Osinowo appointed 22.5.25
Deborah Roberts appointed 14.7.25
Kevin Robson resigned 28.5.25
Mark Sanger
Ray Shergill appointed 5.8.25
Nigel Thomas
Alan White
David Wood appointed 22.5.25
Charity Registration Number 1134219
Principal Address 197 Anerley Road
London
SE20 8ER
Independent Examiner Nick Spear ACCA
Stewardship
1 Lamb's Passage
London
EC1Y 8AB
Bankers CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Contents Page
Charity Information 1
Annual Report of the Members of the Parochial Church Council 2-12
Independent Examiner's Report 13
Statement of Financial Activities 14
Balance Sheet 15
Notes to the Accounts 16-26
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities with Comparatives 27

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Objectives and Activities

Anerley Team Ministry Mission Statement:

To be disciples of Jesus and to make disciples of Jesus; serving the people of Anerley and South London in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Anerley Team Ministry Vision Statement:

To see God’s kingdom advance in the local area and in South London by being an outward looking and servant hearted Christian community committed to whole-life discipleship.

Our focus for 2025 was to grow and flourish as a community of whole-life disciples with a surrendered heart for God and neighbour. Accordingly, the PCC sought to support the ministry of the church under the leadership of the Rector and staff team.

In accordance with Church of England rules, a new Electoral Roll was prepared for the 2025 APCM. The Electoral Roll comprises 219 members.

ln planning and enabling the ministry of the church, the PCC have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

Regarding the PCC's obligations to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, the members of the PCC confirm that they have complied with their duties under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016. The PCC also formally accepted the House of Bishops Safeguarding policy and, as recommended by the Diocese, adopted the Safeguarding Hub.

In common with many churches, the charity is heavily reliant on volunteers who assist in many aspects of church life. The value of their input cannot be quantified and the trustees are very grateful to all those who give of their services voluntarily.

Achievements and performance

Safeguarding

Together with the Parish Safeguarding officer (PSO), David Johnston, we continue to be intentional about ensuring that ATM is a ‘safe place’ for everyone and that we ensure a culture where everyone understands and shares in safeguarding.

The Rector meets regularly with the PSO. The PSO is supported by two DBS validators. Safeguarding Sunday was embraced by the church.

During the year, the PCC formally adopted the Safeguarding Hub. This is used as a foundation for monitoring our safeguarding. As part of this work began in preparing and agreeing role description for volunteers. This will be completed in 2026.

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Worship

Teaching

In accordance with our ministry focus, the teaching programme began by considering the life of David in a series entitled, ‘ A Heart for God’. This continued through the season of Lent to Holy Week.

During the year, we observed Lent, Mothering Sunday, Pentecost, Harvest Thanksgiving, Trinity Sunday, Remembrance Sunday, Safeguarding Sunday and Advent.

Following a very popular pancake party on Shrove Tuesday, Lent began with a service of ashing and communion on Ash Wednesday attended by over seventy people. Encouraged with a bespoke booklet and a Quiet Day, members of the congregation were invited to journey through using the ’Living in Hope’ devotional booklet produced by the national church for adults and families with children. During Holy Week, we journeyed with Jesus as recorded in Mark’s gospel

A highlight of Holy Week was an immersive labyrinth, created by a small team led by Rev Mark Sanger. Christ Church was transformed to become Jerusalem in Holy Week. People were invited to journey from Palm Sunday through to Good Friday. This was a profound and new experience for everyone who attended. On Maundy Thursday, an agape meal was followed by a reflective serve that prepared for Good Friday. On Good Friday, the church gathered in the morning for a combined all-age service and then for a reflective ‘One Hour at the Cross’ service from 2,00-3.00pm. On Saturday, following an afternoon easter café in Christ Church, we led an open-air ecumenical service for the community in Betts Park.

After celebrating the joy of Jesus resurrection in a combined service on easter Sunday, we considered the difference that Jesus’ resurrection brings through studying the Sermon on the Mount. During August, we enjoyed a fur session series entitled, ‘Meals with Jesus’. This included a very popular outdoor Sunday service in Betts Park that was also a conclusion of our six-day Summertime holiday event held at St Paul’s.

Building on this series and with an intentional nod to our consideration of the Sermon on the Mount, we continued with an eleven session teaching series entitled. ‘Authentic Apprentices.’ Each week, with practical application, we considered a characteristic of an apprentice of Jesus e.g. caring for creation; building community; encouraging; giving; hospitality; serving; suffering; witness.

Remembrance Sunday was observed and it was also a privilege to lead an Act of Remembrance for the community in Betts Park on 11 November.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we participated in Safeguarding Sunday.

For Advent, we participated in the national church campaign of ‘Joy’. This was reflected in our teaching programme and outreach activities and services through December.

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Services

As the Anglican church, we seek to welcome everyone to encounter Jesus and worship him in worship service. Accordingly, ATM offers a range of services throughout the year. ‘Songs of Praise’ services were held once a quarter.

Once a fortnight on a Sunday afternoon, a small team visit and conduct a 30-minute service in two residential homes. A highlight was baptising one of the residents who came to faith in Jesus during the year.

Funerals, baptism and dedications were conducted during the year

Discipleship

In obedience to Jesus’ teaching and command, ATM is committed to nurturing and empowering whole-life discipleship.

During the year, after preparation, it was a joy to baptise five people by immersion and prepare 5 adults for Confirmation by Bishop Jonathan and 2 adults who renewed their baptismal vows

As part of our focus for the year, we ran ‘The Bible Course ‘in two streams. This engaged 90 participants and led into the launch of 4 mid-week Life Groups. This is in addition to the weekly Men’s Group that is led by Bill Woodman and Dave Wood.

To help people to discuss, apply and live out faith every day, notes and questions that accompany the weekly Sunday teaching are prepared for Life Groups.

As Church, we continue to seek to welcome people into areas of service on ministry teams and support their ongoing journey of discipleship.

To nurture community, several events were held during the year e.g. barbecues in the Rectory; picnic in the park; quiz night; socials etc.

Children and Families

During the year, Jo Jones supported by Maureen Gough, Heather Hawthorne, Belinda Waisaw, Betty Etomi and a dedicated team of helpers led a creative and engaging ministry to children and families.

During the year, we intentionally sought to nurture and develop our volunteers; ‘improve Sundays’; encourage a deeper sense of community amongst the families and more regular attendance.

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Following a prayerful review, consultation with parents and preparation, creche was relaunched in Christ Church. Led by Betty Etomi, this ministry is flourishing.

We’ve been further encouraged by the growth in the numbers of children attending the other age groups on Sunday morning. There are 70 children on the roll - averaging 20-25 children every Sunday. However, growth has brought some challenges particularly the need for more volunteers.

Mid-week:

Toddler Tots: Ray Blackman with a small team of helpers lead a popular pre-school ministry. On average, 30 pre-schoolers and their parents/careers attend every Tuesday morning. Links to Messy Church, Sunday services. Summertime and Alpha are nurtured through this ministry.

Messy Church ran on six occasions during the year. We’re grateful for the volumeter leadership of Jo Jones and a dedicated team of volumeters. This ministry continues to grow and attract increasing numbers of families who do not attend church.

During the summer, we held our ‘Summertime’ event at St Paul’s to bless our local community. This ran for 6 days across 2 weeks. Through craft activities; face painting; hair braiding; outdoor sand pit; games, dance and engaging interactive the transforming love of Jesus was shared. Each day was themed around one of the fruits of the spirit. On average, 110 children and 40 adults attended every day. Summertime intentionally led into Church in the Park and picnic and then Messy Church a week later.

Finally,

During the year, we were delighted to be informed that, as part of the Diocesan ‘Called to Grow’ bid that was accepted by the national church, our request for a full-time Children’s and Families Minister (funded by the national church) for 5 years was approved. Following delays attributable to factors in the national church, recruitment will begin in 2026.

Schools

There are two primary schools in the parish. One is attached to the Roman Catholic church and the other school, James Dixon, is not a faith school. Nevertheless, building on established links, we have enjoyed developing our relationship with the school.

Dring the year, we were invited to conduct assemblies, take lessons and welcomed pupils to visit the church and. Two highlights were conducting an interactive and creative Easter day for 90 pupils in church and welcoming the whole school for a Christmas service.

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Youth

Until November, Roman led our ministry to young people. Supported by a small and committed team, young people met on two evenings a week and enjoyed occasional outings. A highlight of the year was attending the residential Christian camp at Leigh Abbey.

As part of the church ministry strategy, Youth Alpha ran in parallel with Adult Alpha. This was very popular and helped to nurture faith in young people.

After 21 years as Youth Minister, Roman resigned in November to become Pastor of Coppice Community Church, Petts Wood. It was a joy to welcome many people back to Anerley to share in the thanksgiving party and farewell service for Roman.

Until a successor is appointed, as part of his curacy formation, Rev Mark Sanger has assumed responsibility for the youth ministry. A new youth strategy has been agreed and begun implementation.

Supported by Rev. Ray Shergill (who transferred his curacy to ATM in September) and a team of committed volunteers, youth ministry has developed and deepened. It’s been very encouraging to welcome new teenagers from our locality who are actively inviting their friends.

Pastoral Care

ATM encourages all members of the church to join a Life Group where they grow in faith and provide and receive support and encouragement.

The Cergy team and a small team provide pastoral support for the church. As part of this ministry, home and hospital visits and bereavement support were given throughout the year.

Led by Jo Jones and a small team, a meals ministry is offered.

Prayer i s core to our church and ministry. During the year, by example, teaching and practice, we continued to encourage and develop personal and corporate prayer.

In Christ Church, a mid-day prayer meeting is offered throughout the week.

As a church, we actively participated in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ (May 28- June 8). As part of this, prayer walks were conducted throughout the parish. Using an app, we succeeded in prayer walking every road in the parish.

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Mission and Evangelism

ATM is committed to serving both our local and wider community practically, spiritually and financially. The PCC has a policy of giving away at least 14% of its’ annual income, in accordance with our Christian belief. This is allocated to a various Christians organisation that are both UK based and international. In addition, we week to support individual members who wish to volunteer for specific projects that demonstrate their Christian faith by supporting fund raising events and making small financial contributions.

As part of our ministry strategy of ‘pathways and nurturing whole-life disciples, we endeavour to be missional in every aspect.

During the year, we ran the Alpha course for adults and youth and both ‘bore fruit.’ A highlight arising from Alpha was launch of ‘Sole to Soul’ during the year. This is a running club that welcomes people of all abilities. A parishioner who came to faith on Alpha in 2024 and then agreed to help on Alpha during 2025 approached me with her idea that we then launched. ‘Sole to Soul’ is attracting people and becoming a missional community.

Encouraging and enabling mission through an interest group is also evidenced by our fortnightly Arts and Craft group.

As a church, we intentionally seek to ‘go out’ and connect with our local community in creative and appropriate ways. For example, the clergy and a small team ‘blessed’ 1,500 returning commuters at Crystal Palace train station with a Christmas ‘goody bag’ and invitation to a wide range of Christmas events and services. Every household in the parish received an attractive colour invitation our Christmas programme.

A highlight was the Nativity Trail in Betts Park. Featuring members of the church dressed as participants in the Nativity, with sheep, goats and a donkey, the nativity story was told with creativity and humour. 200 people attended and the majority then came to church for informal carol singing with hot chocolate, mulled wine, mince pies and a short gospel talk and invitation to a welcome afternoon and to try church.

Coffee Shop continues to meet weekly in Christ Church. This is relaxed a pop-in outreach activity that welcome everyone. People enjoy coming in for a chat, a cuppa, a listening ear and hearing a short reflection focused on Jesus. Numbers continued to increase during the year – averaging 40 people.

ATM Food Bank works in partnership with Transform Bromley Borough (TBB). Food collected from the TBB Hub is augmented by donations and purchases made by ATM. At Harvest, we appreciated donations from James Dixon Primary School.

Run by a dedicated volunteer team, the foodbank operates in Christ Church on Fridays. Pastoral care, signposting to other support agencies/services and prayer are offered as well as food and provisions.

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Kings Boxing

Following the conclusion of the 5-year funding provided through the CofE Strategic Development Fund, ATM continued to finance and support this ministry that was led by Darrell McLeish. During the year, for personal reasons, Darrell reduced his working hours.

To nurture Christian faith, the two weekly boxing sessions (one in St Paul’s church and one in the Old Town Hall owned and run by Crystal Palace Community Trust) were augmented by a mid-week discussion group with a bespoke ‘Alpha type’ talk.

Through prayer and discussion with Darrell, we sought to discern the Lord’s will for Darrell and this ministry. This led to applying to the Cinnamon Network to launch a new Christian ministry (Christian Boxing Alliance), based on boxing, offering the model pioneered in Anerley to other churches. In November, we were delighted to learn that we were one of five applications that were selected.

Enrolled in the two-year Cinnamon Incubator programme, Darrell is now being supported to launch and run CBA in local churches. Anerley will continue as a church partner of CBA and ‘model site’ to other churches.

We’re delighted that Kings Boxing has developed beyond Anerley to become, with the support of the Cinnamon network, a new stand-alone ministry that will operate as a CIO.

Freedom Forum/Walk in Freedom

Due to the reduction of Darrell’s working hours, leadership of our ministry to ex-offenders transitioned to existing volunteer members of the team. As the year progressed, we sought to prayerfully discern what the Lord was revealing. This led to the unanimous realisation that the season for this ministry had naturally come to an end. Accordingly, this ministry ended in the summer.

Westminster Theological Centre (WTC)

As agreed with Westminster Theological Centre and our Hub Director, Melissa Hutchings, in January 2024, we ended our contractual agreement to serve as the South London Hub in June 2025. A thanksgiving party was held to thank God for 10 years of operation and celebrate enabling 70 students to study theology and earn degrees.

As a church, we are most grateful for Melissa’s ministry running the hub and supporting students in so many ways.

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Financial Review

There was an overall deficit for the year of £20,048 compared to a deficit in the previous year of £34,107. Plans are in place for the church to move towards a breakeven position in the next few years as existing church activities will be funded within the church and any additional activities will be enabled by new grant funding.

It is the policy of the Church that unrestricted funds, excluding the revaluation reserve and fixed assets, which have not been designated should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The Parochial Church Council considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Church’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

Three month's expenditure on unrestricted funds (not including designated funds) amounts to approximately £72,000. Reserves on unrestricted funds (not including designated funds, fixed assets or revaluation reserve) amounted to £123,133 (2024: £128,570).

Reference and administrative information are provided on the page following the cover sheet.

The Parochial Church Council has assessed the major risks to which the Church is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Fabric

ATM is blessed to own the following buildings:

10 & 11 Trinity Mews and 50 Piquet Road are managed for the PCC by Penge Churches Housing Association (PCHA). At the request of the Rector, and with the support of the PCC, discussions have been initiated with PCHA to review the long-standing agreement and consider the future of the properties within the ministry of Christ Church & St Paul’s, Anerley

In accordance with Church of England rules, every five years every church building is inspected by an Architect approved by the Diocese. This is called a Quinquennial.

Items highlighted by the Quinquennial for Christ Church, Anerley (2 April 2024) were addressed during the year.

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A Quinquennial for St Paul’s, Anerley was conducted 23[rd] July 2025. The following items were identified as recommendations and have been progressed:

During the year, electrical inspections were conducted in both churches and a new EICC certificate obtained. This allowed the installation of a fire alarm in St Paul’s and improvements to the existing fire alarm in Christ Church.

In November, the giving station in St Paul’s was relocated to a better location and made a permanent.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The Parochial Church Council operates under the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956. The Parochial Church Council is a Registered Charity.

The Parish of Christ Church with St Paul Anerley is situated within the Diocese of Rochester and known as the Anerley Team Ministry (ATM). The Parochial Church Council members who served during the year were:

Rev. Richard Jones Rev. Mark Sanger Rev. Ray Shergill (appointed 5/8/25) Jeff Hawthorne Michael Mason Nigel Thomas Dele Osinowo (appointed 22/5/2025) Stephen Bawa Roger Dyson (appointed 22/5/2025) Janet Fasan Lydia Habegger (appointed 22/5/25) Helen Lenzi (resigned 1/12/25) Adejoke Ogundiran Alan White David Wood (appointed 22/5/25) Deborah Roberts (appointed 22/5/25) Ilona Blackham (appointed 14/7/25) Kevin Robson (resigned 28/5/25) Larissa Barnett (resigned 28/5/25) Melissa Hutchings (resigned 28/5/25)

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The method of appointment of Parochial Church Council members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Parochial Church Council consists of the Team Rector, Team Vicar, Churchwardens and others as elected by the congregation who are currently on the Electoral Roll.

All members are encouraged to register on the Electoral and stand for Parochial Church Council.

The Anerley Team Ministry Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, Rev Richard Jones, Team Rector. The parish encompasses two Church Buildings, Christ Church Anerley and St Paul’s Hamlet Road, a Rectory and Vicarage and three houses.

The Parochial Church Council is responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the Parish, including how the funds are used. Parochial Church Council averages eight meetings per year. Due to the wide range of responsibilities covered, several sub committees also exist, most notably Standing Committee. This committee comprises the Rector, Churchwarden, Treasurer and Parochial Church Council Secretary and two elected representatives from the PPC. Its’ function is to take a more in-depth look at issues (e.g. maintenance and buildings, budgets etc) and report back to Parochial Church Council with recommendations.

Deanery Synod

Anerley Team Ministry has two elected Deanery Synod representatives. They provide an important link between the parish, local churches in our deanery, Diocese and national church. The Parochial Church Council agenda provides an opportunity for the representatives to report back to Parochial Church Council.

Statement of Responsibilities of the Members of the Parochial Church Council

The PCC is responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Charity law requires the PCC to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources for the financial year. ln preparing these financial statements, the PCC are required to:

  1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

  2. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

  3. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

  4. state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any

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material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

  1. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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.

The Parochial Church Council Members' report was approved by the Board of Parochial Church Council.

Revd. Richard Jones Trustee (Rector and Chair of PCC)

Dated:

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

('the Charity')

I report to the members of the PCC (who are also the charity's trustees) on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 on pages 14 to 27 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on pages 16 to 18.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Nick Spear ACCA Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

2025

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Investments
5
Other income
6
Total income and endowments
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
7
Raising funds
10
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
20
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
20		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
193,703
27,687
51,916
600
273,906
297,321
7,180
304,501
(30,595)
17,328
(13,267)
1,372,984
1,359,717		 Restricted
Funds
£
56,459
-
-
-
56,459
45,912
-
45,912
10,547
(17,328)
(6,781)
18,998
12,217		 Total
Funds
2025
£
250,162
27,687
51,916
600
330,365
343,233
7,180
350,413
(20,048)
-
(20,048)
1,391,982
1,371,934		 Total
Funds
2024
£
272,322
38,902
50,260
-
361,484
389,289
6,302
395,591
(34,107)
-
(34,107)
1,426,089
1,391,982

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.

The notes on page 16-26 form part of these accounts.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12
Investments
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
16
CREDITORS: Amounts falling
due within one year
17, 18
Net current assets / (liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
TOTAL NET ASSETS
FUND BALANCES
20
Unrestricted Funds
General funds
Designated funds
Revaluation reserve
Restricted Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
10,578
1,125,000
1,135,578
26,542
218,241
244,783
(20,644)
224,139
1,359,717
1,359,717
133,711
101,006
1,125,000
1,359,717
-
1,359,717		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
630
11,587
12,217
-
12,217
12,217
12,217
-
-
-
-
12,217
12,217		 Total
Funds
2025
£
10,578
1,125,000
1,135,578
27,172
229,828
257,000
(20,644)
236,356
1,371,934
1,371,934
133,711
101,006
1,125,000
1,359,717
12,217
1,371,934		 Total
Funds
2024
£
10,204
1,125,000
1,135,204
28,892
243,819
272,711
(15,933)
256,778
1,391,982
1,391,982
138,193
109,791
1,125,000
1,372,984
18,998
1,391,982

The financial statements were approved by the members of the PCC on behalf by:

2026 and were signed on its

Richard Jones

Charity number: 1134219

The notes on page 16-26 form part of these accounts.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1 Statutory Information

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley is a charity registered with Tthe Charity Commission in England & Wales and established by the Church of England. The charity's registered number and principal address can be found on the Charity Information page.

2 Accounting Policies

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention [as modified by the revaluation of certain assets, which are measured at fair value through the Statement of Financial Activities]. The financial statements include all activities for which the PCC is legally responsible; the activities of informal gatherings of church members and groups that owe their main affiliation to another body and are excluded.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with The Church Accounting Regulations 2006, the 'Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)' ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102") and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.

The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (the '2008 Regulations') requires charities to prepare their accounts in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005' but this accounting standard has since been withdrawn and has been replaced by the Charities SORP mentioned in the preceding paragraph. The charity has prepared these financial statements in accordance with the new Charities SORP; this departure from the 2008 Regulations is believed to be necessary for these financial statements to give a 'true and fair view'.

The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

a) Going concern

The PCC have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The PCC have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the PCC have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The PCC have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. In making this assessment the trustees have considered the impact of Covid-19 and have concluded that its impact on net income will not be material.

b) Income

Income is recognised when the Church is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably and it is probable that income will be received.

All voluntary income and related tax recoverable is included as income when the Church becomes legally entitled to the benefit of use of the resources, their ultimate receipt is virtually certain and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. For collections and planned giving, this is when funds are received.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Church has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known and the receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a a contingent asset.

The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in Parochial Church Council Members' report under activities, achievements and performance paragraphs, many of which are fulfilled with volunteer help.

Grants are included when any pre-condition preventing their use by the Church has been met.

Where income, relating to specific accounting periods, is received in advance, this is deferred on an accruals basis to the period to which it relates. Such deferrals are included in current liabilities.

Investment income is recognised as incoming resources when receivable.

c) Expenditure

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and allocated to the appropriate heading in the accounts. Grants and donations payable are taken into account at the earlier of when they are paid or become legally enforceable.

Other than the normal commitments under contracts of employment there are no contractual or constructive obligations to future expenditure at the balance sheet date. Where the trustees have authorised expenditure which is not yet legally enforceable or become constructive obligations amounts are set aside into funds designated for the purpose.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

d) Fund accounting

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Parochial Church Council for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

e) Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Assets costing less than £2,000 are written off in the period in which the expenditure is incurred. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment

straight line basis over 4 years

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in net income / (expenditure) for the year.

Consecrated benefice property of any kind is excluded from the financial statements by section 10 (2) a) and c) of the Charities Act 2011.

f) Investment properties

Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.

g) Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Church reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

h) Financial instruments

The Church only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

i) Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received, if material.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Church is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

j) Retirement benefits

The Parish contributes to individual pension schemes for certain lay staff. Contributions are charged in the statement of financial affairs as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds.

Note that the clergy and some other key roles within the Parish are employed by the Diocese rather than the Parish. In the previous years accounts it stated that the Church participates in the Church of England Funded Pensions Scheme, however although this is true in the sense that the wider 'Church' participates in this, it is not relevant for the Parish; as it is only the staff employed by the Diocese which are on this scheme.

k) Leases Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged as an expense on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

l) Stocks Stocks of donated items held for distribution to beneficiaries are measured at fair value; stocks of goods donated for the charity's own use are valued at an estimate of their value to the charity.

m) Taxation

The charity has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.

n) Financial instruments The charity's financial assets and financial liabilities all qualify as basic financial instruments, as defined by FRS102. Except for loans, creditors and debtors are measured at their expected settlement value (normally the amount of cash that the charity expects to pay or receive). The charity recognises liabilities for the principal of those loans that remains outstanding at the year end (i.e. the liabilities exclude any interest chargeable on the loans in future years).

o) Foreign currency translation

All differences arising from the application of the above policy are charged (or credited) to the Statement of Financial Activities.

p) Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement The charity has taken advantage of an exemption conferred by the Charities SORP and has not prepared a cash flow statement.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

3 Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies
Donations and related gift aid
Donations in kind (note 3a)
Income tax recoverable
a) Donations in kind comprise the following:
Goods donated for:
Distribution to beneficiaries		 2025
£
215,704
2,187
32,271
250,162
2025
£
2,187		 2024
£
233,204
3,651
35,467
272,322
2024
£
3,651

Donated goods for distributions represents food bank donations distributed to recipients during the year.

4 Income from charitable activities

Fees from weddings and other services
Rental income
Other church activities and events
5
Investment income
Rental income
Interest receivable
6
Other income
Gains on disposal of:
tangible fixed assets		 2025
£
2,270
11,640
13,777
27,687
2025
£
47,865
4,051
51,916
2025
£
600		 2024
£
2,428
21,466
15,008
38,902
2024
£
45,700
4,560
50,260
2024
£
-

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7 Charitable expenditure

Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Diocesan share
Church running expenses
Property maintenance and management fees
Ministry expenses
Evangelism and outreach
Youth and adult training
Social action
Rent
Donated goods (food bank)
Church events
Grants payable (note 9)
Share of support costs
Share of governance costs
Total expenditure
Costs incurred on support & administration
Governance costs
Independent examiner's fee
Support costs
Support staff costs
Administrative costs		 2025
£
55,580
9,485
90,848
51,469
32,111
6,439
1,640
4,712
17,327
-
2,187
1,816
273,614
21,887
45,032
2,700
343,233
2025
£
2,700
29,923
15,109
47,732		 2024
£
51,541
7,543
87,281
63,206
23,989
5,985
561
5,560
13,386
750
3,651
1,194
264,647
81,562
40,440
2,640
389,289
2024
£
2,640
25,285
15,155
43,080

The fee payable to the independent examiner for examining the accounts was £2,700 (2024: £2,640).

8 Parochial Church Council

In accordance with the provisions of the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956, three (2024: two) of the Parochial Church Council received remuneration during the year: Melissa Hutchings received £5,950 (2024: £12,187) plus pension contributions of £100 (2024: £178) for services leading the Westminster Theological Centre at the church; Ray Blackham received £11,073 (2024: £18,738) plus pension contributions of £239 (2024: £375) for administrative services; David Wood received £2,189 for caretaker services. Five (2024: four) of the Parochial Church Council and persons connected to them were reimbursed a total of £2,594 (2024: £3,109) for travelling, communications and other expenses in connection with duties as trustees.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

9 Grants payable

Grants for UK and overseas mission
Grants to assist those in poverty or in crisis
The comparatives for the previous year are as follows:
Grants for UK and overseas mission
Grants to assist those in poverty or in crisis
The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:
Starfish Asia
Rochester Diocese
Spinnaker Trust
Release International
New Wine Trust
Grants to institutions for less than £1,000 each		 Institutions
£
34
1,065
1,099
Institutions
£
27,728
52
27,780		 Individuals
£
14,728
6,060
20,788
Individuals
£
40,550
13,232
53,782
2025
£
-
-
34
-
-
1,065
1,099		 2025
£
14,762
7,125
21,887
2024
£
68,278
13,284
81,561
2024
£
1,500
20,228
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,552
27,780

The cost of food bank items purchased for the Church's own food bank have been included in grants to individuals. In addition, some items are donated by members of the Church and as the amount is small has not been included above or as income from donated goods.

10 Cost of raising funds

10
Cost of raising funds
Investment management
11
Gross wages and salaries
Social security
Pension costs
Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration and expenses		 2025
£
7,180
2025
£
82,616
1,274
1,613
85,503		 2024
£
6,302
2024
£
75,425
-
1,401
76,826

The average monthly number of employees during the year was 4 (2024: 4). Most of the charity's activities are carried out by volunteers.

No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.

Richard Jones, Mark Sanger and Ray Shergill are clergy members of the PCC. They each receive a stipend from the Diocese and so are not employees; some of the Parish Share paid to the Diocese is used to help meet the cost of these stipends. Richard Jones is provided with accommodation (which is customary for clergy) and the cost of this accommodation to the PCC is disclosed in note 7 'Charitable Expenditure' as part of 'property maintenance' costs.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

12 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 January 2025
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2025
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2025
Charge for the year
Eliminated on disposal
Loss on disposal
At 31 December 2025
Net book value
At 31 December 2025
At 31 December 2024
13
Investment Property
Fair value brought forward
Revaluation of investment properties
Cost or fair value carried forward		 Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
£
71,282
11,960
(13,848)
69,394
61,078
9,485
(13,848)
2,100
58,816
10,578
10,204
2025
£
1,125,000
-
1,125,000		 Total
2025
£
71,282
11,960
(13,848)
69,394
61,078
9,485
(13,848)
2,100
58,816
10,578
10,204
2024
£
1,125,000
-
1,125,000

Investment property comprises three rental properties in the Anerley / Penge area of South East London. The fair value of the investment property is based on a valuation by the Gardner Partnership, Chartered Surveyors & Chartered Architects dated 6 February 2020.

14 Financial instruments

The Church has no financial instruments measured at amortised cost. All financial instruments are included in current assets and current liabilities and are measured at cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and are not discounted.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15 Debtors

Falling due within one year:
Tax recoverable
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
16
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank
17
Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Deferred income (see note 18)
Accruals
18
Deferred income
Within one year
Amount released to income
The income deferred at the period end will be released to income over the following periods:
Balance at the beginning of the reporting period
Amount deferred in year
Deferred income comprises the following:
Balance at the end of the reporting period		 2025
£
10,844
502
15,826
27,172
2025
£
229,828
2025
£
561
14,451
885
4,747
20,644		 2024
£
3,838
1,771
23,283
28,892
2024
£
243,819
2024
£
1,667
11,142
-
3,124
15,933
2025
£
-
-
885
885
885

Deferred income relates to monies received in advance of hall hire for 2026 rentals.

19 Pension commitments

During the year employer’s pension contributions totalling £1,589 (2024: £1,401) were payable to defined contribution personal pension schemes. £157 pension contributions were owing at the balance sheet date (2024: £nil).

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

20 Funds

During the year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

Designated Funds
Buildings Fund
Missions Fund
Legacy and Major Gifts Fund
Rochester Buildings and Repairs Fund
Westminster Theological Centre Fund
General Unrestricted Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Foodbank
Charitable Collections
Youth work grant
Power of One (Kings Boxing)
Rochester Minor Repairs and Improvement
Rochester SDF Called to Grow
Aggregate of funds		 Opening
balance
2025
£
7,072
13,350
68,931
20,438
-
109,791
1,263,193
1,372,984
-
12,415
6,226
163
-
195
18,998
1,391,982		 Incoming
resources
2025
£
-
-
-
555
3,887
4,442
269,464
273,906
2,187
25,470
-
-
12,700
20,476
60,833
334,739		 Outgoing
resources
2025
£
-
-
(800)
-
(15,139)
(15,939)
(288,562)
(304,501)
(2,187)
(27,680)
(858)
(163)
(12,700)
(6,698)
(50,286)
(354,787)		 Transfers
in the year
2025
£
-
-
-
(8,540)
a
11,252
b
2,712
14,616 a,b,c
17,328
-
(3,355) d
-
-
-
(13,973) c
(17,328)
-		 Gains and
losses
2025
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Closing
balance
2025
£
7,072
13,350
68,131
12,453
-
101,006
1,258,711
1,359,717
-
6,850
5,368
-
-
-
12,217
1,371,934

The transfers referred to above were made for the following reasons:

Analysis of net assets by fund

The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
Investment Properties
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
10,578
-
26,542
-
1,125,000
-
117,235
101,006
(20,644)
-
1,258,711
101,006
Unrestricted		 Restricted
funds
£
-
630
-
11,587
-
12,217		 2025
£
10,578
27,172
1,125,000
229,828
(20,644)
1,371,934

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

20 Funds continued

In the previous year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

Designated Funds
Buildings Fund
Missions Fund
Legacy and Major Gifts Fund
Rochester Buildings and Repairs Fund
Westminster Theological Centre Fund
General Unrestricted Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Foodbank
Charitable Collections
Youth work grant
Power of One (Kings Boxing)
Rochester SDF Called to Grow
Aggregate of funds		 Opening
balance
2024
£
13,350
13,350
68,931
18,320
-
113,951
1,290,359
1,404,310
-
14,606
6,698
293
182
21,779
1,426,089		 Incoming
resources
2024
£
-
-
-
658
5,154
5,812
263,983
269,795
3,651
69,390
-
-
18,648
91,689
361,484		 Outgoing
resources
2024
£
(6,278)
-
-
-
(13,671)
(19,949)
(280,664)
(300,613)
(3,651)
(71,582)
(472)
(131)
(19,143)
(94,978)
(395,591)		 Transfers
in the year
2024
£
-
-
-
1,460
8,517
9,977
(10,485)
(508)
-
-
-
-
508
508
-		 Gains and
losses
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Closing
balance
2024
£
7,072
13,350
68,931
20,438
-
109,791
1,263,193
1,372,984
-
12,415
6,226
163
195
18,998
1,391,982

Analysis of net assets by fund

In the previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

e previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:
Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
Investment properties
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
9,623
-
28,786
-
1,125,000
-
115,717
109,791
(15,933)
-
-
1,263,193
109,791
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
581
106
-
18,311
-
18,998		 2024
£
10,204
28,892
1,125,000
243,819
(15,933)
1,391,982

Designated funds

Legacy and Major Gifts Fund: contains legacies and major gifts whose use by the church is unrestricted. Rochester Buildings and Repair Fund: monies set aside to defray the cost of potential future fabric repairs. Westminster Theological Centre Fund: monies set aside for the support of the Theological Centre. Buildings Fund: monies set aside for future church buildings works. Missions Fund: monies set aside for future mission works.

Restricted funds

Charitable Collections Fund: specific collections taken for particular purposes and individuals.

Youth Work Grant Fund: represents funds received by way of grants which are restricted for use in youth work. Foodbank: represents donated goods received for specific use by the foodbank.

Power of One (Kings Boxing): Grants received to go towards the Kings Boxing youth project. Rochester Minor Repairs and Improvement: Grant from Rochester Diocese for electrical works at both churches. Rochester SDF Called to Grow: Funds granted to various outreach projects pre-approved by Rochester Diocese.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

21 Related party transactions

During the year donations of £38,914 (2024: £48,352) were received from trustees and related parties.

Except as disclosed in note 8 'Parochial Church Council' and note 11 'Staff Costs', there have been no other transactions with related parties during the year.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Pauls Anerley

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH COMPARATIVES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Investments
5
Other income
6
Total income and endowments
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
7
Raising funds
10
Total Expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
20
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
20		 General
Designated
2025
2025
£
£
193,703
-
23,800
3,887
51,361
555
600
-
269,464
4,442
281,382
15,939
7,180
-
288,562
15,939
(19,098)
(11,497)
14,616
2,712
(4,482)
(8,785)
1,263,193
109,791
1,258,711
101,006
Unrestricted funds		 Restricted
2025
£
56,459
-
-
-
56,459
45,912
-
45,912
10,547
(17,328)
(6,781)
18,998
12,217		 Total
2025
£
250,162
27,687
51,916
600
330,365
343,233
7,180
350,413
(20,048)
-
(20,048)
1,391,982
1,371,934		 General
Designated
2024
2024
£
£
180,633
-
33,748
5,154
49,602
658
-
-
263,983
5,812
274,362
19,949
6,302
-
280,664
19,949
(16,681)
(14,137)
(10,485)
9,977
(27,166)
(4,160)
1,290,359
113,951
1,263,193
109,791
Unrestricted funds		 Restricted
2024
£
91,689
-
-
-
91,689
94,978
-
94,978
(3,289)
508
(2,781)
21,779
18,998		 Total
2024
£
272,322
38,902
50,260
-
361,484
389,289
6,302
395,591
(34,107)
-
(34,107)
1,426,089
1,391,982

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