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2024-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1135101

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

for

CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Garside and Co. Limited Suite 631, Linen Hall 162-168 Regent Street London W1B 5TG

CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Contents of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 19
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 20 to 21

CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Reference and Administrative Details FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

TRUSTEES

R Wynterbee-Robey D Swanson Ian de Leschery OBE The Right Hon The Earl Cadogan DL P Pocock Lt. Gen A Figgures CB, CBE B Northcote L Pelham-Lane L Tomlinson N Leveson-Gower Dr S Duncan T Gee E Priday MVO E Alcock K Townend E Townend J Brawn M McBrayer Rev M Bayliss MA Mst L Ireland DL (appointed 17.4.24)

PRINCIPAL ADDRESS

Petyt Hall 64 Cheyne Walk London SW3 5LT

REGISTERED CHARITY 1135101 NUMBER

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Garside and Co. Limited Suite 631, Linen Hall 162-168 Regent Street London W1B 5TG

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CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives

The primary object of the PCC is to promote the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. Chelsea Old Church cooperated extensively with the incumbent, Reverend Max Bayliss MA Mst., and the PCC during the year to promote within the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also responsible for the maintenance of the Church building.

Public benefit

The Parochial Church Council has considered the Charity Commissioners' guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on Charities for the Advancement of Religion and is satisfied that the activities of Chelsea Old Church fall within such guidance.

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CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Review of the year

What a year that was. Highlights included the arrival of our new curate, The Reverend Professor Jenny Gallagher MBE, our first organ scholar, and the formation of a children's choir - 14 exceptional young singers.

We welcomed Jenny into her three-year curacy in September just a week after her ordination at St Jude's in West Kensington. She combines her new duties at Chelsea Old Church with a demanding day job as a professor of dentistry at King's College, London. Her two grown-up children and daughter-in-law worship nearby at St Simon Zelotes but we are delighted to see Jenny's husband David at many Sunday services.

Music remains at the very heart of our worship and, under the tutelage of Associate Organist, Timothy Wakerell, and Director of Music, Andrew Macmillan, the church instituted an organ scholarship, awarded this year to 15-year-old local, Freddie Roberts. With yet more inspirational drive from Andrew, we started a choral scholarship programme, giving children aged 7-14 weekly tuition to support their work leading music at the Family Service each Sunday. As well as giving The Choristers vocal and musical skills, Andrew and vocal coaches Zoe and Polly May, are introducing them to the delights of choral music, traditional worship and being part of a vibrant church community. Expect to hear them soon at one of the fabulous concerts organised by Andrew. Not to overshadow the consistently excellent offering of sacred music, but star billing might go to Handel's Messiah Part III, attended by more than 100 people and featuring a small orchestra. And we rounded off the year's worship with hugely well-attended Christmas services including Nine Lessons and Carols when, with almost 300 people packed into the pews alongside the RBKC Mayor Will Lane, it was standing room only for the rest.

We must once again give thanks for our beloved vicar, The Reverend Max Bayliss, whose energies and brilliance have recharged the church enormously over the past couple of years. His pastoral work - weighty and so often unseen - and his sermons and cantoring are second to none. Congregations at our regular services are still growing and the increasing number of younger people worshipping at Communion, Mattins and Evensong is good to see. Special services are as popular as ever with a healthy upturn in weddings and christenings, and bumper Petyt Hall bookings to match. Adding to an already jam-packed diary, Max took weekly sessions in the spring preparing eight parishioners for Confirmation. All eight confirmed their faith under the auspices of the Bishop of Islington Ric Thorpe in June.

May we also express our most grateful thanks to our Honorary Assistant Priest David Bell who has been such a support to the Church and has conducted many services which have been greatly valued and enjoyed.

A very special mention to our Parish Administrator, Sophie Wilson, who has done so much for the Church since her arrival last year. Sophie has worked indefatigably hard and her knowledge of Church administration and procedures is beyond compare. Sophie has taken on new roles during her time with us, most particularly with regard to the bookings for Petyt Hall which have shown a dramatic increase and resultant higher income. We are deeply grateful to Sophie.

As for the fabric of the church, work on repairs stipulated in the Quinquennial Report are progressing well under the stewardship of our indefatigable Clerk of Works, Tim Gates. One priority was to fix damage caused by damp, which has blistered, loosened and cracked plaster especially badly in the east-facing walls where plasticised paint trapped moisture in the ancient stonework. That problem is now fixed and Tim has patiently overseen several such complex repairs as well as nursing the Petyt Hall boiler back to health. In the coming months, you will see builders in various bits of the church attending to leaking windows, rotting woodwork, faulty guttering, cracked asphalt, bulging stained glass windows and other Quinquennial joys.

Tim has also expertly steered work on the new website. No mean feat. He has dragged chelseaoldchurch.org.uk from the Dark Ages into the digital Enlightenment with gorgeous photographs, a readable diary of services and events, and a wealth of information about the church's history and monuments. In due course, we will add on recordings of sermons by Max, Jenny, our Honorary Assistant Priest David Bell and lay readers Tim Gee and John Watherston.

Our Verger, Andrew Kirkland, had a nasty fall in the summer and we are grateful he has recovered fully and is back to his old active self. To aid and abet Andrew, we have asked Jonty Brawn to act as Sexton on Sundays. Jonty brings a great deal of experience to his new role, having been Head Chorister at Truro Cathedral and a church intern as well as leading services and cantoring at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh.

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Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Under Jonty, there has been a steady increase in the numbers in the Young Professionals group he founded last year and many of them are now involved in other church activities. At least one is preparing for Confirmation, some are bellringing and a couple are training with Joan Watherston and Judith Ridley to make and restore our beautiful collection of kneelers.

Mid-year, Dr Sarah Ingham took over from The Anchor editor Hallie Swanson after her marvellous innings of 25 years. Our huge thanks go to Hallie for her outstanding work on the church's cherished quarterly magazine. With a hard act to follow, was the splendid Autumn 2024 issue.

All in all, a very healthy and productive showing for 2024 and what looks set to be an abundant year ahead of worshipping God with love and commitment on Chelsea Embankment.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The Financial Statements cover all the activities of the charity and have been prepared on an accrual basis.

charitable activities. Regular giving made by standing order has increased steadily and contactless donations continue to grow. The trustees are grateful to all who have played their part in making it happen.

A great success of 2024 has been the increased number of bookings for both the Church and Petyt Hall. This is continuing into 2025.

-recurring expenditure on the Church and Petyt Hall, higher energy costs and increased staff salaries. We have also held a large number of hospitality and music events during the year. Our Evensong Services continue to grow in the number of attendees which does result in increased music and associated costs but the Trustees feel they are worthwhile and an investment for the future.

increased donations and legacies.

Reserves Policies

It is PCC's current policy is to maintain unrestricted reserves to a level sufficient to meet three months of typical operating costs.

provide for larger capital expenditures on the Church and Petyt Hall. The Trustees consider this to be a prudent approach to provide sufficient funds to respond to unexpected expenses and to ensure that the support and governance costs are covered. The PCC regularly reviews the amount of reserves that are required to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil our continuing obligations.

FUTURE PLANS

There are no plans to alter the charity's activities next year.

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CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEfvIBER 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERTrIANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document 'I'he Pdroehidl Church Council is a corpoi'ttle body established by Ihe Church of England. The PCC opa?tes under the Parochial Church Poivers M¢asure. 'fhe method ol. appointment of PCC members is sel out in Ihe Church IILpresen(alion Rules. I"he PCC wliich meets six times a year is chaired by IhL Rei'erend Max Baylis IMA Mst. 'I'he PCC members are I'esponsible foi. making decisions on all mailers of genei?I concern and impurtance to the parish including deciding on hoiv ihe I'unds of the PCC are to be spait. 'I'he PCL also adopts policics lo ci)Inpl> Hiith legislation in the areas of health and 8alcty, di.sabililv discrimination dnd Lhild protection. The PCC hlli'L coiiipiled with the duty under SeLtion 5 uf the Sateguardino lind Clcrgy Discipline Mcasure 2016 in relatii)n to having due regard to the House ol Bishops guidance on saleguarding cliildren and iulnerablc adults. -I"he PC'.C has establishL￿ a Finance Committee ilhich InLLts regiularly to deal ii'iih day to day OPL'i'aling mkilters i17cluding the appi'oval ot. major iteiiis of eNpenditure. 'I'he Memb¢i's ot the ConimilteL include ihc incumb￿71 (when in post), the Church Wardcns, the Treasurer and lh¢ Stcwardsliip SecrLani The PCC woi'ks to ensui'e compliance wit'h ILS legal duties to: act in thi. intL'rLsL% ul-llIL' Lharil}" proiLLI (lnd ￿li.gUard th¢ assets of the chority" act with reasonable Care and skill. and ensur¢ IhL' charity 18 accountsble. OTHER REFERENCE AIYD ADMINISTRATIVE DE'fAILS Bankers I ISBC Baiik 8 Lanada Squaiy Canaiy Whart l.,ond()n L-:14 51 IQ Natwest Bank 55 Kensington Iligh Streel I,ondon Independent examiner Gdreth Om'en Flughes BSC ACA liislitutc of Charlei'ed Aecounlanls in E ngland artd Wul¢s Garsidc and Co. l.irnited Suile 6.1 I, Linen Il&1 I 16?_168 Reg?ent StrL"Lt London WIB 51'CJ Approved by order of the board oftl￿Sle¢S on ............................ ........,.. and signed on its behalf by: L 'fownend -'fruslee Page 5

IndepeJJdent Er4miner's Report to the Trustees of Chelsea Old Church Paroehial Church Councfil Independent ex#min¢r'$ report to the trustee$ of Chelsea Old Church Parochial Church COU￿£]1 l i'eport to the charity trustees on mv examination of the accounts of Chelsea Old Church Parocliial Cliurch Council (Ihe "I rust) for Ilie >'ear ended 31 Decemb¢r 20?4. R¢spon5ibilities and basis of report As the chariti, trusteLs ot. Lhe -frust vou are responsible for ihe preparation of the accounts in accoi'danLe Mqth the rcquiremenls ol". Ihe Charities Act ?0 I l ('the Act,). I I'LI)Ort in rLspect ot. my examination of the 'frusl's aecounts earned oul und￿. Section 145 of the Act and in CWTying out my examinalion. I have lolloived all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14i(i)(bl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement Sinc¢ YOUT ¢harity's gross iDcome exceeded £250,000 your examiDer must be a D]emb¢r of a listed body. I can confirni t'hat l ain qualitied io undertak¢ the examination because l am a membei. of the Inslilute of C.harleitd Accountant5 in gland aiid Wales, ii,hiL,h is one ol. Lhe listed bodies. I have completed my examination. l eonfirn that no Inatei'ial matters have come to iny attention in connection with th¢ examination giiiing me cause to believe that in any material respect: aLLounting iycords ivere nul kepl in respect ofthe Trust as re4Liired by S¢¢tion 130 of the Act. or Ihc acc()untg do nol accord ii'iili IhosL records: or Lhe aLCI)unis do not coii)pli' ii'iih the upplical)le requirements concerning ihL' form and coiitent of accounts sel out in the Chai'ities (A¢¢ounts and Repoits) Regulations 2008 (IthL'r Ihaii any requii'¢'inLnl thsil the ac¢ounts givc a true and fair view which is not a niatter considercd part ot an independenl examination. hav¢ no concei'ns aiid liuve comL 4icross no other matters in connection with the examinalion I'o which al'lenlion should be drtt￿.n in this repoi't in order lo eiiable a pmper understunding of the accounts to b¢ r¢ached. Garcth Owen Flughes Bsc ACA 'I'he InslilutL ol'ClI￿'tcred Accouniwils in Eiisland and Wales Gar%ide and Co. l.imited Suitc 631, Linen 14all 162-168 RegLnt Sts'eel London WIB 5TG /fj Page 6

CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Statement of Financial Activities FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Voluntary income
2
Charitable activities
5
Church activities
Other income
3
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
6
Church activities
Net gains on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
funds
258,483
302,370
-
10,662
571,515
507,222
1,359
65,652
471,161
536,813
Restricted
fund
-
-
-
-
-
2,000
-
(2,000)
735,797
733,797
31.12.24
Total
funds
258,483
302,370
-
10,662
571,515
509,222
1,359
63,652
1,206,958
1,270,610
31.12.23
Total
funds
187,350
277,547
7,010
5,727
477,634
481,550
5,106
1,190
1,205,768
1,206,958

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Balanl'e Sheet 31 DECEMBER2024 31.12.?4 Jl.12.23 Total fuiids Unrestricted funds Restricted fund funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Investments 10 55,423 739,797 795,220 60.733 785,482 59.374 116,156 739,7C)7 855,95J 844,856 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in liand 12 19.527 4?4.532 19.527 424.532 380.866 444.059 444,059 417,285 CREDITORS Ainounts falling due within one year 13 (23,40?) (23,402) (51,183) ET CURRENT ASSETS 420.657 420,657 366 102 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREN'r LIABILITIES 5i6,813 7i9,797 1.276.610 1,210,958 PROVISIONS 14 (6,000) (6,000) 14.000) YET ASSETS 536.813 7J3.797 1.270.610 1206,958 Uiii'Lstrictcd litnds: CjLiieral fund RestrICtL￿ funds: Qrg&n Fund 536,813 471,161 733 797 735.797 TOTAL FUNDS 1.270610 1.206.958 'rhe fin cial ylaleinents were approi'ed by the Boai'd ot riv.%lLL5 and auihvrised lor issu¢ on Iikl ..(￿,..I&L4... and ii'ere signed on its behalf by.. F. 'I'oivnend - Trustee 'rhe noles 'fonn part of Ihesc financial biateinents Page 8

CHELSEA OLD CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Cash Flow Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting
2
31.12.24
55,666
55,666
(22,662)
10,662
(12,000)
43,666
380,866
424,532
31.12.23
(795)
(795)
(37,344)
5,727
(31,617)
(32,412)
413,278
380,866

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Cash Flow Statement FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Gain on investments
Interest received
Organ provision
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Net cash provided by/(used in) operations
2.
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
31.12.24
63,652
12,924
(1,359)
(10,662)
2,000
16,892
(27,781)
55,666
31.12.23
1,190
5,030
(5,106)
(5,727)
2,000
(6,169)
7,987
(795)
Net cash At 1.1.24 Cash flow At 31.12.24
Cash at bank and in hand 380,866 43,666 424,532
380,866 43,666 424,532
Total 380,866 43,666 424,532

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The review of the financial position, reserve levels and future plans gives trustees confidence that the charity remains a going concern for the foreseeable future.

Income

All income resources are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when:

Grants and donations are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when any pre-conditions preventing their use by the PCC have been met. For collections and planned giving this is when the funds are received.

Gift aid and other tax claims are included in the Statement of Financial Activities at the same time as the cash donations to which they relate.

Rental income from the letting of the Church Petyt Hall flat is recognised when the rental is due.

Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.

Investment gains and losses include any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to bid market value at the end of the year.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

valued at cost or else, for gifts-in-kind, at a reasonable estimate of their open market value on receipt.

Depreciation is calculated to write off the capitalized cost of fixed assets less their currently anticipated residual fair value over their estimated useful lives as follows:

Fixtures and Fittings - 20% on cost

Church Organ

be made each year for the next fifty years to enable the organ to be brought up to a condition "as good as new"

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Consecrated and benefice property

Tangible fixed assets

In so far as consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of 'charity' by Section 10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capitalised in the financial statements.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Unrestricted funds may become designated funds where funds have been reserved for a particular purpose by the PCC.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Pension contributions

Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.

Church Organ to be brought up to a condition "as good as new" at the expiry of this time, i.e. a total of

Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2. VOLUNTARY INCOME

Unrestricted
funds
Planned giving and collections
160,542
Donations, gift income and legacies
69,491
Gift aid
28,450
258,483
3.
OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
funds
Fundraising events
-
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
funds
Interest - Bank and CBF Deposit Fund
9,014
Dividends - CBF Investment Fund
1,648
10,662
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Weddings and funerals
Church activities
Music income
Church activities
Bell ringing
Church activities
Baptisms
Church activities
Petyt Hall - Hire income
Church activities
Petyt Hall - Flat rental
Church activities
Other income
Church activities
Restricted
funds
-
-
-
-
Restricted
funds
-
Restricted
funds
-
-
-
31.12.24
Total
funds
160,542
69,491
28,450
258,483
31.12.24
Total
funds
-
31.12.24
Total
funds
9,014
1,648
10,662
31.12.24
57,075
43,575
4,680
6,910
143,018
30,896
16,216
302,370
31.12.23
Total
funds
141,958
20,840
24,552
187,350
31.12.23
Total
funds
7,010
31.12.23
Total
funds
4,104
1,623
5,727
31.12.23
59,626
54,340
2,870
4,730
115,550
34,731
5,700
277,547

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Church activities
7.
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Staff costs
Subcontractor fees
Insurance costs
Vicar expenses
Sanctuary expenses
Music costs
Events, hospitality and entertainment - miscellaneous
Events, hospitality and entertainment - catering costs
Events, hospitality and entertainment - Christmas
Events, hospitality and entertainment - parish lunch
Church running costs
Church and hall maintenance
Verger expenses
Printing and administration
Travelling and accommodation
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Diocesan parish share
Diocesan parochial fees
Charitable contributions
Flat rental - management fees
Flat rental - other costs
Professional fees - miscellaneous
Professional fees - independent examination
Professional fees - bookkeeping
Organ Fund - repairs provision
Depreciation
Governance Costs
Governance costs included in Professional fees above:
Independent examination fee
Bookkeeping services
31.12.24
61,510
17,815
6,329
1,094
17,197
89,887
15,163
1,528
2,435
5,264
38,920
33,395
41,154
9,183
1,758
1,109
-
120,000
5,822
9,212
1,440
(118)
5,153
3,960
5,088
2,000
12,924
509,222
31.12.24
3,960
5,088
9,048
Direct
Costs (see
note 7)
509,222
31.12.23
58,365
16,468
7,020
5,931
9,808
102,550
7,849
11,849
5,258
6,590
36,151
31,738
33,864
7,939
1,205
1,070
497
100,000
4,988
5,496
2,875
1,282
6,967
3,960
4,800
2,000
5,030
481,550
31.12.23
3,960
4,800
8,760

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.

9. STAFF COSTS

STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries 31.12.24
60,150
31.12.23
57,124
Other pension costs 1,360 1,241
61,510 58,365

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Staff - Church activities

31.12.24 31.12.23
2 2

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 January 2024
Additions
At 31 December 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024
Charge for year
At 31 December 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
Church
Organ
739,797
-
739,797
-
-
-
739,797
739,797
Fixtures
and
fittings
57,565
17,564
75,129
11,880
11,904
23,784
51,345
45,685
Computer
equipment
-
5,098
5,098
-
1,020
1,020
4,078
-

Church Organ

be made each year for the next fifty years to enable the organ to be brought up to a condition "as good as new"

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11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
MARKET VALUE investments
At 1 January 2024 59,374
Revaluations 1,359
At 31 December 2024 60,733
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024 60,733
At 31 December 2023 59,374

Holdings at 31 December 2024: 2,626.54 shares in CBF Church of England Investment Fund with a market

12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade debtors 31.12.24
10,193
31.12.23
27,337
Gift aid receivable 9,334 7,054
Prepayments and accrued income - 2,028
19,527 36,419
13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade and other creditors 31.12.24
781
31.12.23
-
Social security and other taxes 303 233
Deferred income 4,060 24,606
Accruals - Other expenses 2,200 2,411
Accruals - Governance costs 8,784 8,640
Accruals - Music costs 7,274 15,293
23,402 51,183
14. PROVISIONS
Organ Fund - repairs provision 31.12.24
6,000
31.12.23
4,000

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15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Organ Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Organ Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
as follows:
Incoming
resources
571,515
-
571,515
At 1.1.24
471,161
735,797
1,206,958
Resources
expended
(507,222)
(2,000)
(509,222)
Net
movement
in funds
65,652
(2,000)
63,652
Gains and
losses
1,359
-
1,359
At
31.12.24
536,813
733,797
At
31.12.24
536,813
733,797
1,270,610
Movement
in funds
65,652
(2,000)
63,652
63,652

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Organ Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.23
467,571
738,197
1,205,768
Net
movement
in funds
3,190
(2,000)
1,190
Transfers
between
funds
400
(400)
-
At
31.12.23
471,161
735,797
1,206,958

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15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Organ Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
477,634
-
477,634
Resources
expended
(479,550)
(2,000)
(481,550)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
5,106
3,190
-
(2,000)
5,106
1,190

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Organ Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.23
467,571
738,197
1,205,768
Net
movement
in funds
68,842
(4,000)
64,842
Transfers
between
funds
400
(400)
-
At
31.12.24
536,813
733,797
1,270,610

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
resources
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,049,149
Restricted funds
Organ Fund
-
TOTAL FUNDS
1,049,149
Resources
expended
(986,772)
(4,000)
(990,772)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
6,465
68,842
-
(4,000)
6,465
64,842

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16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The Church is fortunate to be the beneficiary of two independent Trusts, namely the Chelsea Old Church Organ Music Trust which supports the use of the pipe organ in Chelsea Old Church and, secondly, the Chelsea Old Church Trust which has more general powers in favour principally for the benefit of the Parish.

Total donations made to the charity by members of the PCC during the year ended 31 December 2024 amounted

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Voluntary income
Planned giving and collections 160,542 - 160,542 141,958
Donations, gift income and legacies 69,491 - 69,491 20,840
Gift aid 28,450 - 28,450 24,552
258,483 - 258,483 187,350
Other income
Fundraising events - - - 7,010
Investment income
Interest - Bank and CBF Deposit Fund 9,014 - 9,014 4,104
Dividends - CBF Investment Fund 1,648 - 1,648 1,623
10,662 - 10,662 5,727
Charitable activities
Weddings and funerals 57,075 - 57,075 59,626
Music income 43,575 - 43,575 54,340
Bell ringing 4,680 - 4,680 2,870
Baptisms 6,910 - 6,910 4,730
Petyt Hall - Hire income 143,018 - 143,018 115,550
Petyt Hall - Flat rental 30,896 - 30,896 34,731
Other income 16,216 - 16,216 5,700
302,370 - 302,370 277,547
Total incoming resources 571,515 - 571,515 477,634
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Salaries and social security 60,150 - 60,150 57,124
Pension contributions 1,360 - 1,360 1,241
Subcontractor fees 17,815 - 17,815 16,468
Insurance costs 6,329 - 6,329 7,020
Vicar expenses 1,094 - 1,094 5,931
Sanctuary expenses 17,197 - 17,197 9,808
Music costs 89,887 - 89,887 102,550
Events, hospitality and entertainment -
miscellaneous 15,163 - 15,163 7,849
Events, hospitality and entertainment - catering
costs 1,528 - 1,528 11,849
Events, hospitality and entertainment - Christmas 2,435 - 2,435 5,258
Carried forward 212,958 - 212,958 225,098

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31.12.24 31.12.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Charitable activities funds funds funds funds
Brought forward 212,958 - 212,958 225,098
Events, hospitality and entertainment - parish
lunch 5,264 - 5,264 6,590
Church running costs 38,920 - 38,920 36,151
Church and hall maintenance 33,395 - 33,395 31,738
Verger expenses 41,154 - 41,154 33,864
Printing and administration 9,183 - 9,183 7,939
Travelling and accommodation 1,758 - 1,758 1,205
Bank charges 1,109 - 1,109 1,070
Sundry expenses - - - 497
Diocesan parish share 120,000 - 120,000 100,000
Diocesan parochial fees 5,822 - 5,822 4,988
Charitable contributions 9,212 - 9,212 5,496
Flat rental - management fees 1,440 - 1,440 2,875
Flat rental - other costs (118) - (118) 1,282
Professional fees - miscellaneous 5,153 - 5,153 6,967
Professional fees - independent examination 3,960 - 3,960 3,960
Professional fees - bookkeeping 5,088 - 5,088 4,800
Organ Fund - repairs provision - 2,000 2,000 2,000
Depreciation Fixtures and fittings 11,904 - 11,904 5,030
Computer equipment 1,020 - 1,020 -
507,222 2,000 509,222 481,550
Total resources expended 507,222 2,000 509,222 481,550
Net (expenditure)/income before gains and
losses 64,293 (2,000) 62,293 (3,916)
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments 1,359 - 1,359 5,106
Net income 65,652 (2,000) 63,652 1,190

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