## **PARISH OF ST ANDREW’S HORNCHURCH** 

Minutes of an Extraordinary Parochial Church Meeting held in St Andrew’s church on Sunday, 10 August 2025, commencing at 11.30am 

- Present: Rev’d Ken Wylie (in the chair) 

Rev’d Lisa Bewick, Scott Bewick, Bill Brooks, Judith Brooks, Sandra Cox, Roger Dines, Jane Harder, Michael Harder, Carys Hayward, Rev’d Marianne Hayward, Stuart Hayward, Anne Jarrett, Andrew Losq, Kathryn Losq, Carole Sherratt, Richard Sherratt, Marlene Wylie 

Apologies: Pat Clark, Suzy Hill, Jeremy Shearmur 

The Vicar opened the meeting with prayer. 

## Parish Accounts for 2024 

The Vicar explained that the 2024 accounts had been delayed because we no longer had a Treasurer and he encouraged the meeting to pray into the situation.  He said that our present bookkeeper was doing fewer hours than her more experienced predecessor because of pre-existing commitments.  The Vicar thanked Richard Sherratt for the voluntary work he put into getting the accounts ready for examination by our nominated accountant, Stephen Lescott.  He said that the Parish would pay a professional accountant to prepare the 2025 accounts. 

The Vicar said that the Parish had been trading at a deficit in the recent past.  In 2024 this was slightly reduced as income increased and expenditure reduced.  Outgoings reduced in part because of the retirement of our long-term bookkeeper and an extended period of sick leave.  Expenditure was likely to increase in 2025.  The Parish had been able to cover deficits thanks to generous legacies.  He encouraged anyone considering a legacy to consider allocating a percentage rather than a fixed sum. 

Mrs Losq asked about the decision to recruit a Parish Administrator in light of the deficit. The Vicar said that the Parish would continue to maintain staffing levels.  Mrs Harder asked about the level of the Parish Share for the current year.  (Mrs Wylie joined the meeting at this point).  The Vicar provided figures confirmed by Rev’d Bewick and Mr Sherratt and explained that the gross figure was reduced by because we provided some housing.  Mrs Brooks asked who was covering the accounts work not covered by the current bookkeeper and whether we could increase their hours.  Mrs Harder asked whether, in light of the additional bookkeeping work taken on by the Parish Administrators, some of the Administration work could be taken on by volunteers. 

It was proposed Mr Losq, seconded Mrs Cox, THAT the accounts be approved for signature: agreed unanimously. 

The Vicar closed the meeting at 11.55am with the Grace. 



HORNCHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024

Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parothial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Trustees, Report to the Members of the Ecdesiastical Parish of Hornchurth St Andrew
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Reference and Admlnl¥(rative Informati(
The Parochial Church Counal of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hornchurch St Andrew I"PCttI was registered on 11 March 2010.
The PCC is a body corporate governed by The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure119561 as amended and church
representation rules. The Parish of Hornchurth comprises the four churches of St Andrew, St George, St Matthew and Messy
Church, which forms part of the Diocese of Chelmsford within the Church of England.
Reglstered Charlty number
1134813
Prlnclpal address
222 High Street
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 6QP
Governance
The Trustees who served durlng the year and at the date of this report were:
Re¢d Canon K Wylle
Re¢d L Bewick
Mrs S Hill
Miss A Jarrett
Re¢d B Baker (Co-opted)
Mrs C Beech (to May 2024)
Mrs P Bromhall
Mrsj John
Mrs D Mccarren
Mr N Mccarren (to February 20251
Revd J Patching (from March 20251
Mrs M Powell
Mrs J Brooks
Mrs P Clark (Secretary)
Mrs S Cox
Mrj Sheamiur
Mr R Dines
Mrs C Sherratt
Mrs K Dunstan
Re¢d M Smeed
Rewd S Groombridge ICtropted>
Mr K Green
Mrs A Tansley {to May 20241
Mrs K Wenborn (from May 20241
Mrs C Withers
Re¢d Dr M Hayward
Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elerted by the Annual Parochial meeting in accordance with the Church
Representation Rules or are cwpted. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for
election to the PCC. Newly elected Trustees are provided with a copy of the Church of England pamphlet Yrusteeship - an
introdurtion to members".
The Standing Committee, comprising the Incumbent, the Wardens, the Treasurer and the PCC Secretary, can be called upon to
take decisions on matters requiring immediate attention. Such deasions are later ratified by the PCC.

Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parothial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Management
Members of the management team at the date of this report were:
Incumbent
Rerfd Canon K Wylie
Associate Vicar
Associate Priest
Rerfd l Bewick
Rerfd Dr M Hayward
Rerfd J Patching (from Marth 2025)
Revd M Smeed
Rerfd B Baker
Re¢d S Groornbrldge
Curate
Retired Ministers
Readers
Mrs P Bromhall
Mrs C Sherratt
Mr M Cornish
Miss A Jarrett
Authorised Local Preachers
Messy Church Co-ordinator
Mrs K Dunstan
Choirmaster
Organist
Mr W Brooks
Mr A Losq
Church Wardens
Miss A Jarrett {from May 2025)
Mr N Mccarren Ito February 2025)
Mrj Sheannur
PCC Secretary
Mrs P Clark
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
{Vacantl
Mr R Sherratt
Deanery Synod RepresentatNes
Mrs J Brooks Mr R Dines
Mrs K Dunstan Mrs S Hill
Safeguarding representatives (Young people) Mrs J Whitehead
(Vulnerable aduftsl Mrs L Girkin
Bankers and Professlonal Advlsers
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Leicester
LE87 2BB
CCLA Investment Management Ltd
One Angel Lane
London EC4R 3AB
Independent Examlner
Steven Lescott F.C.C.A.
Xeinadin Southend
Incorporated Financial Accountants
Cumberland House
24-28 Baxter Avenue
Southend-on-sea Essex SS2 6HZ

Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochial Church Councjl
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Ststement of Trustee￿ Responsibillties
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011 and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practio {"SORW') applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Charity SORP
{FRS1021 small charities, requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the charivs financial artivities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those
financial statements. the Trustee5 are required to-
selett suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended prattice have been followed, subjett
to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to presume that the charity will
continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disdose wrth reasonable accuracy the financial
position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law, They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion
of fraud and other irregularities.
Alm and Purpose
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating wlth the incumbent, the Revd. Ken Wylle, in promoting in the Ecclesiastical Parlsh
the whole mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelical, soclal and ecumenical. It also has Maintenan￿ responslbillties for the
churches and allied premises within the PCC area.
Objectlves and Actlvftles
The PCC Is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our churches and to become part of our Parlsh
communlty. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the Parish and makes su8gestions on how our servios can
involve the many groups that live wlthin our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practlce through prayer and
scripture, muslc and sacrament.
Publlc Benefit
When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commisslon's guidance on public benefit and, In
particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the adVan￿rnent of reli8lon. In particular, we try to enable ordinary
people to live out their falth as part of our Parish community through:
Worship and prayer; learning about the gospel. and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus
Provision of pastoral care for people living in the Parish
Missionary and outreach work
The annual report describes the attivlties undertaken by the PCC during the year to further, in the opinion of the Trustees, Its
charitable purposes for public benefrt.
The Trustees are of the opinion that they have complied wlth the duty in section 17 of the Charities Att 2011.
Electoral Roll
In December 2024, there were 325 Parishioner5 on the Church Elettoral Roll, of whom 179 were resident and 146 We￿ not
resident within the Parish Boundary. The total represents an increase of six in the figure quoted in the Annual Report for
December 2023.

Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parothlal Church Council
For the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2024
Review of the Year
2024 was a year of continued blessing upon our parish in the midst of great busyryness. We were blessed to be busy with so
many things happening and blessed to have so many volunteers who do so much for the life, mission and ministry of the church
within the parish and wider community. It Is good to cetebrate what we achieve together as church.
There 15 always more that we could do and let us never be complacent in our thinking of what the Lord has in store for us.
It 15 most important then that we offer thanks to those who ensure that we can operate as funrtioning churches. From those
who give of their time and skills to those who give of their finan￿5. The whole church membership and, of course, the
community which we senie and pray for, even if they do not realtse it. owe all our volunteers a debt of gratltude.
It is imp0s51ble to cover every aspert of church life but looklng at some examples as snapshots."
We are blessed with a large leadership team, which means all our services are covered and where ne￿ssary, we are able to
cover other parishes when there are clergy vacancies across the deanery.
Marianne was officially licensed as Associate Minister in the parlsh while remaining and recognising her role as a Minister in
Secular Employment.
The year saw changes in the Incumbent status of two of our neighbouring parishes whlch has led to us developing and building
relatlonships with Holy Cross, Hornchurch and All Salnts, Ardlei8h Green. To encourage the developing partnerships our Vicar
was installed as Priest in Charge of Holy Cross and Revd Julian Patchin& Assoclate Priest at Holy Cross, has (early in 2025} been
made Associate Priest in the parish. We have also been covering the vast majority of services at All Saints (alongside the
Archdeacon) while there are proposals for working together under the Strategic Misslon and Mlnlstry Investment Board
{SMMIBI application being made for funding to develop our collective minlstry. We enjoyed cross parish fellowship when we
ran The Bible Course together.
Of the many things we are en8aged viith, we continued to develop our links wlth schools and had more student vislts than ever
primary, secondary and visiting Japanese students along with some visits by clergy to local schools. These were both
educational and seasonal - it was lovely to welcome Langtons Junior School once aBain for their Nativity Service.
In the educatlonal vlslts the children experlence sornethin8 of the buildin& our faith and {most memorably) the bells when they
get an opportuntty to try ringing a single bell.
The Healing Prayer Team are much valued for their weekly ministry after servlces and for their own services concentrating on
healing prayer on 5th Sundays.
We have the joy and burden of havin8 a Grade I listed buildin8 as our principle centre of worship. In school visits we often speak
of the age and history of St Andrews and we can easily link itto sorne of the many major events of world and national history.
The East end of the church reminds us of the effects of the Second World War with the replacement windows. There is work to
be done in respett of maintaining our buildtngs and we will be planned and strategic with re8ards to raising funds and prioritising
works.
We are, once again, thankful to the Dorcas Group; this time, for fulfilling the commission to produce a new altar cloth for the
Side Chapel. It beautifully follows the seasons of the natural year and WFII be a blessing to many who spend time In qulet
reflettion and Services in the chapel.

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For the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2024
Revlew of the Year (contlnued)
The Vicar had the honour of belng The Mayor of Haverin¥s Chaplain for the year beglnning in May. This was a fascinating
experience, being alongside the Mayor. Councillor Gerry O'sullivan, in offering prayers at flag raisings and Full Council Meetings
as well a5 having the opportunty to h05t the Mayorfs Civic and Carol Services. The Civic Service was particularly memorable as
it formed part of Ortoberf5 Parade servi￿ offering the Uniformed Organisations an alternative addition to the PrO￿$S1On and
Ceremony and to allow the Mayor and hi5 guests to join in with our worship.
As the fourth Church within the Parish of Hornchurch. Messy Church is Christ-centred, providing space for all-ages to encounter
God, discover Jesus and the Holy Spirit through creativlty, hospitality and ￿lebratIon.
Messy Church in Hornchurch reaches out into the local community sharing the Chrlstlan farth within a creative, inclusive,
welcoming environment. We met monthly in the hall and/orgrounds of St Andrthrfs Church durin8 2024 providing opportunFties
for multi-generational interattion and to reflert together, usually outdoors. We focussed on the '1 am. ' saying of Jesus in 2024
and explored Bible stories and the Christian Faith through artivities, crafts, games. prayer, worship and themed refreshments.
We welcomed a number of new people of all ages to Messy Church and the Parish throughout the year and have been blessed
to have four generatlons of one famity come along and a number of families who gathering with us with three generations as
well as people who come along on their own and make new friends whilst creatively exploring and discovering more about our
falth.
The annual Light Party at the end of October in North Street Hall, was an opportunity for Messy Church and the Parish to share
God's Light and Love. The dropin format over three hours, included two different times for worship and an opportunity to eat
together, this enabled a wide range of age groups to arrive and leave at a time convenient for them.
The choir continues to work hard at its repertoire, and is enjoying addlng new pieces, particularly for the Choral Evensong
services. Choral Evensong is sung regularly on the first Sunday of the month, and over the past year included a Blue Christmas
service, and Advent Carols. In addition, we san8 at the annual St. Francis H05pice Concert helplng thelr thoir to ralse much
needed funds, and also the Mayor of Haverin¢s Carol servi￿ which was held at St Andrews in December. There was of course
the annual "Nine Lessons and Carols" Servi￿ which was, as everi particularly well received by the congregation.
The bellrlngers were ext￿melY busy wlth 51 quarter peals and one peal, many rung for special occasions. There were many
personal achievements for individual ringers through the year.
The Parish of Hornchurch St Andrew hosts a wide range of groups for Young People, providing for babies through to 18 years.
There are currently 23 groups, including 4 organised directly by the Church. The other 19 are unlts of Uniformed Organisations..
one Girl's Brigade unit,. one Scout Group, with nine sections - three Beaver Colonies, four cub packs and two scout troops,. and
nine Girlguiding units-two of Rainbows, five of Brownies and two of Guides. These groups are all led by volunteers, to whom
the Parish is grateful for their dedication and for the time they spend in planning and wnning programrnes and activities for
their groups throughout the year: without their leadership, these groups would not be able to run.
We are blessed to have a dedlcated Safeguarding team in the parish, supported by a Safeguarding Committee, who tirelessly
and diligently carry out their essential work in maintaining a safe spao where we seek to ensure all our valued, safe and
protetted.
May it be, as we give thanks for 2024, that we are able to look afresh, ￿th excitement and anticipation, at the call that God has
on our lives and so devote ourselves to that call, using the gifts and talents that we have been blessed with.

Parlsh of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parothial Church Council
For the year ended 31 De￿mber 2024
Review of the Year (contlnued)
Volunteers
The Parish of Hornchurch is dependent on the huge number of people involved in churth activities in the area.
Volunteers undertake significant roles in the activities of the PCC. ranging from administration, such as assisting with financial
recording; leading mother and baby groups; youth acttvities; prayer, bereavement and support networks; as well as worship.
The number of volunteers involved during the year, daily, weekly, monthly or annually would be in the region of 100,
contributing an average of around 2% hours per week.
The service provided to our local community through church volunteering has a significant impact on people's relationship to
the Church particularly at times of crisis. Within this context, the PCC greatly values the considerable tlme given by all the
volunteers across the Parish in pursuit of our mission.
Management of the charlty
The full PCC met six times in 2024. The average attendance was 64%. The Standing Committee met regularlyi at least monthly,
during the year to discuss poliry and financial matters. The key matters arising were presented for consideration at the full PCC
meetin8S.
Pay polley for staff
The PCC employs twelve staff (eleven of whom are part-time), worklng in the roles of cleaner, caretaker, office admlnlstration,
financial administration and gardener, as well as remunerating the organist. Pay is reviewed annually In the Spring and increased
according to our means. Currently, wages as set at a minirnum of the London Livlng Wage set bythe Livin8 Wage Foundation.
The PCC has participated in the NEST pensions scheme from l March 2016, 10 months earller than the statutory staging date.
The PCC'S contributions have been set at 3% with effect from that date.
The PCC members (who are trustees of the charity) give their time freely and have recelved no remuneration for the year.
Detalls of related party transactlons are disc105ed In note 10.

Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parothial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Review of the Year (contlnued)
Flnancial Revlew
During the year, the income and expenditure on unrestricted funds (general and designated) before investment gains were as
follows:
Unrestrlrted funds
General
l)esi8nated
2024
Totsl
Unrestricted
nds
General
Designated
2023
Total
Income
Expenditure
336,665
103,023
439,688
310,584
4,670
315,254
Net lex
nditure}/income
101028
General income, at £336,66512023: £310,584), increased by £26,081 (Note 2). Planned giving increased by £2,265, while
collertions at all services decreased, by £660. Hall hires Increased by £17,328. Income from investments was broadly similar to
last year
General expenditure of £346,008 {2023.' £363.402) decreased by £17,394 (Note 3). Costs the previous year were higher due to
declslons taken to use reserves to undertake ne￿Ssary maintenance and administration without further delay. With staff pay
linked to the London Living Wa8e, costs were expected to rise but the retirement of Anita in the office and an absence due to
sickness resulted in a lower outcome.
It is not easy to put the overall expenditure on the varlous projects undertaken during the year, though it is hoped that these
brlef notes and rounded figures put the deficit for the year into some context:
Project
Brlef descrfptlon
Chelmsford Drive bungalow
Asbestos removal and building work and materials
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North Street Flat & Offi
Redecoration and repairs
85 Kenilworth Gardens
Maintenance of property before re-letting
Expenses have been kept under scrutiny by the Standing Committee.
The PCC is grateful to all those parishioners who were able to increase their giving in 2024.
It remains vitally important that the Parish continues to consider the stewardship of its financial resources and how it might
increase its planned giving income in future years.

Parlsh of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Review of the Year (tontinued)
Flnanclal Revlew (contlnued)
Reserves PollLy
It is PCC policy to maintain "free. rese￿e5 {that is. unrestrirted reserves which are not designated for a specific purpose) whlch
are equivalent to two to three months of average unrestrirted payments, which is currently equivalent to a reserve of between
£60,000 and £90,000, in order to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet unexpected items of expenditure.
At 31st December 2024, "free" reserves for this purpose on the unrestritted general fund were exhausted by the prior years,
deficits and the designated legacy fund held £66,000, below the top of this range. However, the £120,0(J) unrestricted bequest
received in 2019 (now reduced to £84,200) has been earniarked by the PCC as an emergency fund against the potential future
deficits on unrestricted general funds caused by a reduction in income whith rni8ht arise from the economic uncertainties
referred to In the financial review and any significant expenditure which might arise on St Andrews church. The recently
received bequest from the estate of Margaret Perry may also be used In this 4Ydy.
The remalnlng deslgnated funds are held: to prepare for the periodic major servlcing of the organ. and to support the work of
the committees who organize, on behalf of the PCC, the Magazine, the Bookstall and Messy Church. Details of unrestrirted
funds, including those which are designated, are given tn note 8 (a) to the financial statements. Details of restricted funds,
including the purposes for which they are held, and endowment funds are given in notes 8 Ib) and 8 {cl respectively.
The future: 2024 and the Impact of the current economlc dlmate
The outlook for Britain's economy in 2025 and beyond ￿MaInS very uncertaln, and In partlcular, the impact of U.S. tarlffs on
trade, the global economy, inflation and interest rates.
The Annual Report was approved by the Parochlal Church Councll on 17 Juty 2025 and 48ned on 10 August 2025 on Its
behalf by:
The Reverend Kenneth Wylle
Chalr of Councll, Vlcar

Parish of Homchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Pamchial Church Councll
For the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Parochlal Church Coundl
Of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hornchurch St Andrew
report to the charity trustees on my exarnination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which
are Set out on pages 10 to 22.
Responsibllitles and basis of report
As the charitvs trustees you are responsible for the p￿paration of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the
Charities Act 2011 {'the Acy).
I report in respect of my examination of the ¢hariWs accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my
examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by Charity Commission under sertion 14515llb} of the Act.
Independerrt examlner's statement
Since the chariws gross income exceeded £250,(MXI your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act.
I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Association of Chartered Certifled
Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentlon In connertlon wlth the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respert:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charfty as required by sectlon 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord wlth those records, or
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 otherthan any requirement that the accountsgive a'true and fair vie
whlch 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 thls report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Steven W Lescott FCCA
Chartered Certified Accountant
Xeinadin Southend
Incorporated Financial Accountants
Cumberland House
24-28 Baxter Avenue
Southend-on-sea
Essex SS2 6HZ
Date: 10 August 2025

Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report arKI Accounts of The Parochlal Church Council
For the year ended 31 Deomber 2024
Statement of Flnanclal Activities- Year ended 31 De￿rnber 2024
Note Unrestrirted
General
Fund
Unrestricted
D￿gnated
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Income and endowments
Voluntsry income
21al
165,683
I￿.108
3.530
269,321
163.661
Church activities
21b)
102,522
1.289
16.995
120,806
104.934
Income from investments
2{c)
65.352
65.352
59,177
Attlvitles for 8eneratin8
funds
21d)
3.108
1,626
4,734
5,086
CDBF Energy Grant
21dl
2.280
Total income
336.665
103,023
20.525
460,213
335,138
Expendlture on
Church activities
3{al
345.061
1,995
17,617
364.673
385.754
Fundraislng costs
31bl
947
947
Total expendlture
1346.008
11.9951
117.617)
1365,6201
1386,4001
Net Income/{expendlture)
before Investment
8alnsl(losses)
(9,343)
101.028
2,908
94,593
151.2621
Transfers between funds
9.343
19,343)
Other recognlsed
galnsl(Iosses)
Gainslllossesl on
revaluation of fixed assets
1.128
1,128
3.732
Net incomellexpenditurel
91,685
4.036
95,721
147,5301
Reconclliatlon of fvnds:
8alances Brought Forward
ljanuary 2024
Balance Carrfed Fonvard
31December 2024
1.772,713
171.085
10,654
1,954,452
2 001982
1.864.398
175.121
10.654
2,050.173
1,954.452
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these accounts.
The detailed comparative figures, showing the Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023. are set out in
note 11 on page 22.
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Balance Sheet- 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSEts
Tangible 055ets
Investments
51al
5{b)
1577.5
1,577,500
42,237
41,109
1,619,737
1.618.609
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and prepayments
Short temi deposits
Cash at bank and In hand
33.643
33,376
258,435
245,491
188,443
104.013
480.521
382.880
UABIUTIES
Creditors.. amounts falllng due
within one year
150.0851
{47,0371
Net Current Assets
430.436
335.843
TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT UABIUTIES
2,050,173
1,954,452
TOTAL NEf ASSErs
2,050,173
1.954,452
FUNDS
Unrestritted funds
8(a)
81bl
1.864.398
1,772,713
Restrirted funds
175,121
171,085
Endowments funds
81c}
10.654
10,654
TOTAL FUNDS
2.050.173
1.954.452
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these accounts.
Approved by the Parochlal Churth Councll on 17 July 2025 and sl8ned on 10 Awist 2025 on Its behalf by:
Rerfd Kenneth Wylle
Chair of Hornchurch Parochial Church Counul
Mlss Anne Jarrett
Trustee
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Parlsh of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 D￿rnber 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements
l. Accounting policies
a. Accountin8 Conventlon
The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meanin8 of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charitles
Art 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the
regulations, "true and fair vievf provisions. together with FR5102120161 as the applicable accounting standards and the 2016
version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities I"SORP IFRS1021"l. The financial
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at fair value.
The SORP {FRS102) requires expenditure to be reported on an activity basis to show how the charity has used Its resources to
further its charitable alms for the public benefit. However. as the charity is below the charity audit level threshold, it has opted to
report expenditure by the nature of the expenditure rather than on an artivity basis, as pennitted by section 4.27 of SORP.
The Financial Statements include all transactions. a￿ets and liabilities for whlch the PCC is liable in law. They do not include the
accounts of church groups that owe thelr affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b. Funds Atcountlng
Funds held by the PCC are:
Unrestricted- these represent Income funds which can be used for general purposes of the PCC purposes, including amounts
designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spendln8 on a future prolect and which are therefore not Included In
its "free reserves" as dlsclosed in the trustees. report.
Restrlrted- These are funds that must be spent on the restricted purposes for which they were gbven: {il Income from trusts or
endowments which can be expended only on those objects specified In the terms of the trust or bequest: lill donations or grants
recelved for a specific purpose or invited by the PCC for a specific object.
Endowments- Unless specified otherwise when the endowment was establlshed, the Income generated by these funds can be
used for restrlcted or unrestritted purposes but the trust capital must be retained permanently.
G Income and endowments
Reco8nltlon of Income and endowments
These are included in the Statement of Financial Artivlties (SOFA} when: the PCC becomes legally entEtled to the use of the
resources; and the inflow of economic benefit is probable: and the monetsry value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Intome from events, etc.. Is reported before any related costs that may have been deducted from the gross proceeds.
Grants and donatlons
Grants and donatlons are Induded in the SOFA when any preconditions preventin8 their use by the PCC have been met. For
collection5 and planned givin8 this is when the funds are re￿ived.
Gfft Ald Tax clalms. etc., on cash donations
Gift Aid and other tax claims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the cash donations to which they relate.
Income from Investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.
Galns and Losses on Investments
Realised Gains or Losses are recognised when the investments are sold.
Unrealised Gains and Losses are accounted for on revaluation at bid value as at 31 December of the year of account.
Rentsl Income
Rental income from lettings is recognized when the rental is due.
d. Expendltufe and Ilabilltles
Liabilities are recognized as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation and settlement is probable and quantifiable.
Grants
Grants and Donations are recognised when paid or when awarded where the award constrtutes a binding obligation on the PCC.
Church Artlvities
The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when paid. Any contribution deemed to be unpaid at 31 De￿mber is not provided for
In these accounts.
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Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochial Church Councll
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements
continued
l. Accounting pollcles (continued)
e. Tangible flxed assets for use by the charlty
Consecrated and Benefice Property is excluded from the Accounts by S.1012) (a> and Icl of The Charities Act 2011.
Moveable church furnishings are not included in the accounts unless sufficient cost informatlon Is avallable but all items are
included in the Church's inventory.
All expenditure on consecrated or beneflce building5 and other fixed assets costing under £l,lJ)O are written off in the year they
are incurred.
Depreclatlon
Oepreciation Is c31¢ulated to wffte down the cost of tan8lble fixed assets. excludln8 freehold buildings, over their expected useful
lives. The rates applicable are:
Land
Buildlngs
Flxtures & Fittings
Computer Equipment
Nil
Nil*
25% stra￿ht Line
30% Straight Line
No depreciation is provided on freehold buildin85 as the currently estimated residual value of the properties is not less
than their carrying value and the remaining useful life of these assets currently exceeds 50 years, so that any depreciatlon
char8es would not be material. An impairment revlew is carried out annually and any resultant loss identlfied In
expenditure for the year.
f. Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December for fees. rents or other Income are shovm as debtors. This fi8ure would be reduced by
any provision deemed necessary to cover bad or doubtful debts
Short Term Deposlts Include cash held on deposit wlth C8F Church of En8land Funds or with Barclays Bank.
8. Donated servlces. 8oods and fadlltles
Donated servlces. goods or facilltles are induded in incomin8 resour05 land at the same time in resources expended) at the
estimated fair vaSue of the services, goods or facilities r￿1Ved.
h. Fees collerted by the PCC In an agency capaelty
A proportion of the fees collected by the PCC for weddings and funerals is considered under SORP to be collected by the PCC as
an intermediary and these fees do not count towards PCC income and should not be included in the PCCS financial statements rf
the money is paid over in full directly to those involved. Such fees include the fees belonging to the Diocesan Board of Finance
and those collerted for the services. for example, of bell rin8ers. organists and ver8ers. Similarly, the PCC will from tlme to time
collect money for other charities in a public place or in church services: under SORP, these monles are also considered to be
collected by the PCC as agent for the charity concerned and are not included In the financial statements. Reference 15 made to
these collections in the Annual Report.
l. Golng Concern
The trustees have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis and. having regard to a period exceeding twelve months after
the balance sheet date, are satisfied that this basis continues to be appropriate.
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Parish of Homchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochlal Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 20Z4
Notes to the Financial Statements
continued
2. Income and endowments
Unresbicted
De*8natrd
Funds
ReStrI¢￿d Endowment
Fwlds
Total
2024
Totsl
lal Voluntsry Irrtome
Planned givlng
Collections at all services
Donations and appeals
Income tax recoverable
Legacies
107.382
12.095
18.313
27,893
107,382
12,095
21,671
28,065
IIN).108
269,321
105,117
12.755
17.963
26,326
1,500
163,661
3.358
172
100,108
I￿,108
165.683
3.530
Ibl Income from Church artfvltles
Lettin8 of Church halls
Fees from weddings and funerals
Messy Church
Grant- Churchyard Trust {note 41
90.481
12,041
90,481
13.349
176
73.153
13.592
439
1,113
176
195
16.800
16,995
16,800
120,806
17.750
104,934
102.522
1,289
Icl Income from Investments
Dividends and Interest
Letting of houses
Other letting income
15.711
41,364
8.277
65.352
15,711
41,364
8.277
65,352
15,579
30.878
12,720
59,177
Id} A¢tlvltles lor generatln8funds
Grants and Insurance clalrns
Fetes, bazaars and other events
Parish ma8azine advertislng
Bookstsll
3,010
2.692
1.552
112
3.108
3,108
1,610
16
1,610
16
3.108
1.626
4.734
7,366
Totsl Income
336,665
103,023
20.525
460,213
335.138
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Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements
contlnued
3. Expendlture
Resrrf(ted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
Total
FurKIs
Funds
2024
2023
Church activltles
(a) Church artlvltles
Missionary and charitable giving
Ministry Costs Parish share
(note 3le)I
Chaplaincy
maintenan
Clergy housln8
Church running expen
Church maintenance
Church halls and housin8
maintenance and running costs
Churchyard maintenance
Bookstall
Parish magazine
Staff costs {note 4)
Tralnlng and mission
Messy Church
Utilitie5 (Gas, electrfc and water)
Depreciation
Retirement presentation gifts
1512
335
1,847
2,120
147.098
147.098
145.789
169
1,017
20,9
169
1,017
22,448
3.340
157
2.077
20,177
8,556
47.983
2,189
47,983
2,189
70,371
6,291
52
52
79.029
50
81.423
716
169
21,936
62,229
16.8(XJ
934
934
42.928
42.928
1,161
360,993
330,322
1.995
17.617
349.934
Chur¢h managemgnt and
admlnlstratlon
Prlntln& posta8e and ststionery
Telephone
Office equipment
Legal and Professional fees
Payroll bureau
1.549
3.221
1.549
3.221
925
5,790
11,035
1,371
22,061
909
1560
11,679
909
1,560
11,679
Govemance Costs
Examinerfs fee-
Independent examination
3,060
3,060
2.700
2,700
Total expendtture on chur¢h
activltle5
345,061
1.995
17.617
364.673
385,754
Ib) Fundralslng ￿$ts
Fundraising costs
947
947
646
Total resouros ex￿ftded
1.995
17,617
365.620
386,400

Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parothlal Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
contlnued
3. Expenditure (continued)
(c) Diocesan Parish Share
2024
2023
Gross Dro￿an Share from the parish
Dlscount
167,250
{1,6721
{18,480)
147.098
165.928
11.6591
118,480)
145,789
Housing credit
(d) Support cost5
Unfe5trlcted
Funds
Desl8nated
Funds
Restrlrted
Fund5
Totsl
2024
Totsl
2023
Support costs (included above)
18,568
18,568
27.275
4. Staff Costs
Unrestdrted
Funds
Deslgnated
Funds
Re5trlrted
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Wage5 and Salarles
Employerfs pension contrlbution
61.332
897
16,800
78.132
897
80,503
920
62,229
16,800
79.029
81.423
The average number of full-time equivalent employees in administrative and support roles during the year was four (2023: four).
During the year there were no employees who earned £60,(KM) or more. St. Andrews {Homchurth} Churchyard Maintenance Trust
Inote 10) makes a 8rant to the PCC to support the expenditure on maintaining the thurchyard, including the wa8e5 of the 83rdener.
The grant and expenditure set against it are included in note 8 Ibl. At 31 December 2024. four eligible staff members were enrolled
in the NEST pension scheme12023.. four). The PCC is not required to make Employers, National Insuran￿ contributions as its Ilabll
falls below the minimum level at which contributions are payable.
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Parlsh of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parothial Church Council
For the year ended 31 De￿mber 2024
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
contlnued
5. Flxed assets
lal
F￿hold lar￿ and Bulldings
Fixiures.
ffttings and
equipment
Curate
Houses
2023
Total
Halls
2024 Total
Tan8lble assets
Cost
At l January 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 310ecember 2024
782,51XI
20,063
1,597.563
1,597.563
795,IXKI
782.5LM)
20,063
1,597.563
1.597.563
Depreciatlon
Accumulated depreciation at i January 2024
Charge for year
Accumulated depreciatlon at 31 December 2024
20,063
20,063
20,063
20,063
20.063
20.063
Net book value:
At 31 December 2024
795.CKX)
782,51XI
1,577.500
1.577,500
At 31 December 2023
795,0
782.5
1,577,500
The freehold land and bulldings comprise the Halls and Premlses located at North StreeL Homchurch, together with the curates,
houses at Burnway, Chelmsford Drive and Kenilworth Gardens.
The North Street Halls slte is shown at cost which. as permitted by SORP, was the deemed cost under FRS 15 transltlonal provlsions,
under which the prope￿$ 2013 valuatlon has not been updated.
The three curates. houses are 3150 shown at cost under the same provisions noted above, under which the 2014 valuations of the
propertles have not been updated.
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Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parothial Church Council
For the year ended 31 De￿mber 2024
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
inued
5. Flxed assets lcontlnued)
Ibl Movement In fixed a55et Investments
2024
2023
Market value brought forward
at l January 2024
41,109
37.377
Add gainldeduct Ilossl on revaluation
Market value at 31 December 2024
1.128
42.237
3,732
41,109
Investments at market value comprlsed
Collertive investment Schemes
{COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund)
42,237
41,109
Total
42.237
41,109
Market value of unrestrirted investments
at 31 December 2024
Market value of restrlrted investments
at 31 December 2024
995
957
41.242
42,237
40,152
41,109
6. Debtors and prepayments
2024
2023
Income Tax Recoverable
Other debtors
22,690
10,236
717
21,451
9,285
2,640
33,376
Prepayments and Accrued Income
33,643

Parlsh of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Financlal Statements
continued
7. Llabilltles
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year.
Accruals and Deferred income
Trade creditors
Other creditors
8,561
15,643
25.881
50.085
11,473
13.672
21.892
47,037
8. Statement of fund m*%ements
Balance
brou8ht
forward
Balance
earrled
fO￿ard
Revaluatlon
GainlLossl
IrKome
Expendlture
Transfers
Unrestricted) Funds
Isee lal below)
Restricted Funds
(see Ibl below)
Endowment Funds
{see Icl below)
1,772.713
439,688
1348,0031
1,864,398
171.085
20525
117,617)
1,128
175,121
10,654
1954 452
365 620
2 050 173
(a) Unrestrlcted Funds
General Funds
Le8acies
8equest
Bequest from Mrs M Pery
Or8an & choir. muslc
Summer Safari
Magazine
B¢okstall
Messy Church
Unrealised gain/{lossl on
valuation
1280
65.570
93,591
336,665
1346,rJ)8)
9,343
12801
65,570
84.248
100.108
23,876
(9,3431
100,108
1,113
23.772
11.009)
5.345
2.692
2.079
1.610
16
152)
6.903
2,708
1,321
176
(9341
1.578.096
1,772 713
1578 096
1864 398
439,688
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Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Financlal Ststements
continued
8. Statement of funds (continued)
Balance
brought
forward
Balance
carried
forward
Revaluation
GèinlLoss1
Incorne
Expenditure
Transfers
Ib) Restrlcted Funds
Church FabriclRe5toration
St Andrev/s Roof Appeal 2011
Bells
28,642
30.811
1.130
19.947
195
(217)
28,620
30,811
1.130
20,381
1,733
Organ Fund 2011
North Porch Fund
Sheila Jigins le8acy (Mission
and Fabric)
Mrs E Burton legacy (Choir &
Music)
Dorothy Dlnes legacy Icholrl
F J Black Ifimeout)
Impact and youth work
crr grant (note 4)
Choir Lightin8
The Fold Imessy Church)
Mrs J Sheppard (St Matthevs
prayer & hymn books)
St Matthew's Books
L A Gillin8ham (Flowers)
V & LE Jackson and H Warren
(Choir)
H Smith IFlowersl
C 8raithwaite IFabric)
Mrs l M Parry (Educatlonl
Children's Soclety
Other charity collettions
Restritted Choir Fund
Brenda Newlyn (Ramp &
crosse51
Children's Bibles
Unrealised gain on
investments
434
1.733
24.385
24.385
8,812
647
8,812
647
593
593
133
133
16.800
{16.81Th)1
2.748
6.054
2,748
6.054
1.0
239
239
202
202
404
102
102
2,307
2.307
318
(335)
351
62
301
301
1,041
(265)
776
171.085
20.525
175 121
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Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2024
Notes to the Financial Ststements
continued
8. Statement of funds (continued)
Balance
brought
fonvard
Balance
carrled
for%vard
Revaluation
GalftlL0551
tncome
Expenditure
Transfers
Ic) Endowment Funds
Mrs Herapath
Talbot Glbbs Charty
Willlam Go8ney
8,581
1,540
533
8.581
1,540
533
9. Analysls of net assets by fund
Unrestrlcted Restrkted
Endowment
Total Funds
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Flxed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabllitles
1,577.5(Kl
336.983
150.085)
1.864,398
42.237
132.884
1,619.737
480,521
50.0851
2.050,173
1,618.609
382,880
47.0371
1,954,452
10,654
175,121
10,654
10. Related party dlsclosures
The PCC Is associated with St. Andrews (Homchurch) Churchyard Maintenano Trust (Registered Charlty no 2956581 by means of
mutual Trustees, Rerfd K Wylie. Mr J Sheam)ur, Mr N Mccarren (to February 2025} and Miss A Jarrett (from May 20251. Its objectlve
Is that the income of the Trust Fund shall be applied in maintsinin8 the churchyard in good order and repair intludln8 providing
and/or maintainin8 equipment necessary for such Maintenan￿ and providing stock. In September 2018, the member of staff
transferred employment to the PCC from St. Andrews (Homchurch) Churchyard Maintenance Trust {note 4), which makes a grant to
the PCC to support the additional expenditure (note 8 Ib)). There were no balances outstsnding between the PCC and St. Andrews
{Hornchurch) Churchyard Maintenance Trust as at 31 December 2024 {2023: none).
Durin8 the year, no Trustees re￿IVed any remuneration for services as members of the PCC, but a totsl of £2,4(KI {2023 £3,350) was
paid, reimbursed or waived in respect of three {2023: seven) members of the PCC for fees or expense5 relating to weddings,
funerals, travel and housing costs.
During the year, unconditlonal donations that have been identified as emanating from related parties, includin8 members of the
PCC, amounted to £45.368.
The ex-tenant at the Kenilworth Drive property ts the dau8hter-In-law of a Church Warden, Mr N Mccarren. The amount of rent paid
was Independendy assessed. The tenancy terminated on 31 December 2024.
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Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and AcC￿nts of The Parochial Church Councll
For the year ended 31 Deomber 2024
Notes to the Financlal Ststements
contlnued
11. Comparative figures for the Ststement of Flnanclal Artivities
SORP {FRS102) requires that the Statement of financial Attivities should show comparative figures for every item shown therein. The
PCC has tsken the option of showin8 these figures, for the year ended 31 D￿mber 2023. in a note to the accounts as set out below.
Note Unre5trfcted
General
Fund
Unrestrlcted
Deslgnated
Fund5
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowmerrt
Funds
Total
2023
Income and endowments
Voluntary Income
21a)
159.471
2.567
1.623
163.661
Church actlvltles
21bl
86.234
439
18.261
104,934
Income from Investments
2{cl
59.177
59,177
Actlvlties for 8eneratln8funds
2{d)
3.422
5.086
CDBF Eneryi Grant
21dl
2,280
2.280
Totsl Income
310.584
4,670
19.884
335,138
Expendlhlre on
Church actlvltles
3{a)
362.756
1.195
21.803
385,754
Fundralslng costs
31bl
646
Total expendlture
363.402
11.195
21.803
386 4001
Net Incomelle¥pendlture)
before lTrvesthient8alns
(52,8181
3,475
{1,919)
151.2621
Transfers between funds
(52,8181-
(26.409)
126A09}
Other reco8niMd 8ainsl(lo$ses)
Gainslllosses) on revaluatlon of
fixed assets
{8301
4.562
3,732
Net Incom￿{eXPenditU￿}
123.7641
123.7661
147,5301
Reconclllallon of tund>'
Balances Brought Forward
ljanuary 2023
Balance Carrled Forward
31 December 2023
1.796,477
194.851
10.654
2,001,982
1.772.713
171.085
10.654
1.954.452
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Parish of Hornchurch - Annual Report and Accounts of The ParochSal Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of the Parochlal Church Coundl
Of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Hornchurch St Andrew
I report to the charity trustees on my examlnatlon of the account5 Of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which
are set out on pages 10 to 22.
Responslbllltles and ba51s of report
As the charitvs trustees you are responslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Charities Act 2011 ('the AcY}.
I report Sn respect of my exarninatlon of the charitvs accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out mv
examination I have followed all the appllcable Directlons given by the Charlty Commlsslon under section 1451511bl of the Art.
Independent examlner's statement
Slnce the charitvs gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body Ilsted in 5ectlon 145 of the Art.
I confirm that l am qualifled to undertake the examlnatton because l am a member of the Association Df Chartered Certified
Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentlon in connectlon wlth the
examlnation Biving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accountlng records were not kept In respert of the charity as required by sectlon 130 of the Att. or
the attounts do not accord wlth those records, or
the accounts do not comply wlth the appllcable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the
Charitles (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 otherthan any requlrementthat the accounts 8ive a 'true and fa5r vle
which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examination.
I have no concerns and have Come across no other matter5 in connection with the examinatlon to which attention should be
drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Steven W Lescott FCCA
Chartered Certified Accountant
Xelnadln Southend
Incorporated Flnancial Accountants
Cumberland House
24-28 Baxter Avenue
Southend-on-sea
Essex SS2 6HZ
Date: 10 August 2025