Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ending.
31 December 2025
Incumbent
The Reverend Poppy Hughes The Vicarage 10 Langham Gardens Grange Park London N21 1DN
Vera Avenue, Grange Park London N21 1DN
Registered Charity Number: 1135369
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Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Administrative information
The Parish Church of St Peter, Grange Park is located on Vera Avenue in Grange Park, which is within the Edmonton Episcopal Area of the Diocese of London.
The address for correspondence is.
The Vicarage, 10 Langham Gardens, Grange Park, London, N21 1DN and is adjacent to the church.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission – registered number 1135369.
Mr Michael Griffin Independent Auditor
Mrs Vivien Robbins Administrator
Proceedings of the Parochial Church Council - 2025
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Members of the PCC are elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.
The 96[th] Annual Parish Council Meeting was held in the parish church on 25[th] May 2025.
PCC Chair: The Revd Poppy Hughes (Incumbent)
PCC members who served during 2025 are:
Name & year elected[1] Position Ex-Officio PCC members: The Revd. Vincent Sheehan Associate Vicar Mr. Stuart Davies Churchwarden Vice-Chair Mr Stephen Gormley Churchwarden Mrs. Koulla Loizou (2023) Parochial Representative of the laity Treasurer Mr Stephen Miller (2024) Deanery Synod Representative Also Diocesan Synod elected representative Mr Richard Paterson (2025) Parochial Representative of the laity Chair, Estates & Premises Mrs. Andrea Connor (2025) Parochial Representative of the laity Mr Richard Ellis (2025) Parochial Representative of the laity Mr Frven Lim (2025) Parochial Representative of the laity Mr Michael Gorman (2025) Parochial Representative of the laity Mr. Richard Eason (2025) Parochial Representative of the laity Ms Alison Millar (2024) Parochial Representative of the laity George Constinanou (2024) Parochial Representative of the laity PCC Secretary to 09/25 Resigned July 2025: Rebecca Ferdinando Parochial Representative of the laity Children’s Champion
The full PCC met five times in 2025. The PCC works through a published agenda at each meeting; the treasurer’s report, fabric and safeguarding are standing items. In terms of strategy, key issues included: shaping our priorities for mission and ministry; planning and reviewing the stewardship and volunteering campaigns during the year; and improving financial management.
It is hoped that a PCC committee structure will be re-vitalised in due course, to have oversight of priorities in our mission and ministry, as these emerge.
Youth Wardens 2025 : It was wonderful to welcome Iris Lim & Amelia Hobson as our new Youth Wardens on Sunday 30[th] November (Advent 1). They volunteered following the “Offering our time & talents” initiative in Autumn 2025, and have made a wonderful start in their support of our children and young people – from modelling active involvement in our all-age services to meeting with Poppy and the Churchwardens with ideas for including and inspiring our children.
The Incumbent’s Report
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Worship
During 2025, the focus for regular worship was the weekly 10am Sunday Service of Holy Communion, with Junior Church during term time. Our grateful thanks go to Fr Vincent Sheehan, our Associate Vicar, for his continuing ministry, including his faithful love for and care of the church community during the vacancy, and to Fr Tom Baron who generously provides cover when needed.
The “usual Sunday attendance”[ 2] was 48 in total (38 adults and 10 children). This compares with 50 in 2024 (36 adults and 14 children). Approximately 140 adults and children were part of the overall worshipping life of the church (compared with 165 reported for 2024). Easter 2025 saw 196 adults and children attending the Easter Vigil and on Easter Day (compared with 150 in 2024). Christmas 2025 saw 370 people attending services the Carol Service, Crib Service, Midnight Mass and Christmas Day. Overall, attendance was up slightly on 2024, but with a significant increase at the Crib Service, with 192 adults and 98 children (compared with a total of 150 the previous year).
We were glad to support our organist, Philip Mountford, in taking a well-earned sabbatical (Nov 2025-March 2026), and delighted to welcome him home on Palm Sunday 2026. We continue to be hugely grateful to Philip for his ministry, and to Sarah Young and our other cantors for all they bring to our worship. Our thanks also go to all who support our worship and fellowship: Junior Church leaders, welcomers, readers and intercessors, to Vivien Robbins for setting up week by week, all who serve at the altar, and all who serve tea and coffees afterwards.
Five baptisms took place in 2025, and Poppy conducted eight funerals both in church and crematoria, and one service of thanksgiving.
Discipleship
We shared in a joyful Confirmation Service at St Peter’s on Sunday 29[th] June 2025, conducted by Bishop Anderson, Area Bishop of Edmonton, with one adult and nine children being confirmed. This was followed – with equal delight – by the baptism and confirmation of one candidate, with the confirmation of two further candidates, at the London Diocese Confirmation Service in St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday 1[st] November 2025.
We also shared in home group sessions through Lent, focussing on the discipleship of St Peter. And our observance of Advent was deepened by sharing in an Quiet Day on Saturday 29[th] November followed by three home group sessions, focussing on the journeys of the Nativity Account, and reflecting on how these might shape our own faith journeys. Through both seasons, there were groups meeting on Tuesday evening and another on Wednesday lunchtime.
In June 2025, a group of pilgrims travelled to stay with the Iona Community, with four people from St Peter’s Church, accompanied by one other who stayed locally on the island. A further six people joined us, including three friends from St Paul’s Winchmore Hill. We had an inspiring week in this ancient place of pilgrimage, sharing in the riches of the worship in Iona Abbey; learning about Celtic spirituality; enjoying the beauty of the island; and experiencing Christian community living.
In Autumn 2025, “Offering our time and talents” was an opportunity to explore our calling to share in the ministry of the church. Launched on Sunday 19[th] October with a special 10am service, there was preaching and information about opportunities to volunteer, encouraging people to reflect on God’s call to them as co-workers for Christ in the church. Community and Pastoral Care
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Pastoral care has always been at the heart of the life of St Peter’s. Leadership is provided particularly by Poppy, Fr Vince and Elizabeth Glencross as we continue to provide help and support to the more vulnerable members of the congregation, and in our local community.
It was a privilege to continue to offer funeral ministry to local families. For our All Soul’s Service on 2[nd] November we sent out letters inviting all the families where we have taken a funeral, with 43 people attending this year (compared to 16 in 2024), and we hope to continue to build this ministry. We remember with special thanks former members of our church family who died in in 2025, especially Sheila Alligan and Mary Lomax, and were privileged to support both families in funeral ministry. We continue to pray for all who have died and all who mourn.
Social events continue to be an important way to build relationships and community, as well as raising money for the church’s ministry and mission. The Summer Fete was a popular event; and although the Christmas Lunch and Fayre had to be postponed to the New Year (the hall was double-booked!), both the Burn’s Supper and Winter Fayre proved popular alternatives in early 2026.
Building our vision
Through 2025, there was a clear focus on exploring God’s call to us, and our purpose as a church community. This included a half-day session in March 2025, with everyone invited to reflect on the “why, how and what” of the call to be God’s people in this place, with this conversion continuing in the Parochial Church Council (PCC).
This built on the ambition, expressed during the vacancy in the Parish Profile, to “make a reality” of the Mission Action Plan (MAP) developed in 2019. It became evident, however, that we would struggle to identify to 3-5 clear priorities from the MAP itself. As an alternative “lens” we then took the London Diocese 2030 Vision framework and – over time – the PCC is seeking to grow our ministry and mission in response to these areas.
Creative growth. The initial focus is to raise the profile of the church with more effective communication. In 2025 this included: introducing the weekly “Keeping In Touch” emails; the new main notice board and also posters on the “forthcoming events” noticeboards; regular updates to the church website with greater use of images for impact; and door-to-door delivery of over 800 postcards advertising Christmas services and the Winter Fayre. Other ongoing priorities are greater engagement with children and young people, and improving our welcome.
Compassionate communities. This builds on existing outreach work, for example: regular support of charities including Christian Aid, The Children’s Society and Cooking Champions; and offering the hall to support community services such as Age UK. In addition, we have increased pastoral visiting, including regular Services of Holy Communion at Blake Court. The hope is to build on this, including exploring the options for daytime events for people at home in the week, and establishing a pastoral-care team.
Confident disciples. In 2025, opportunities to nurture our faith included the Lent and Advent home groups, the pilgrimage to Iona, and the Confirmation preparation, while the preaching ministry continues to be a priority in our regular worship. The hope is to build on this, offering home groups throughout the year as well as more retreat days and pilgrimages.
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Safeguarding Report
In 2025, no safeguarding concerns were reported to the Parish Safeguarding Officer or PCC members relating to the St Peters’ Church community.
The PCC appointed Sarah Ellis as Parish Safeguarding Officer at its meeting in May 2025, followed by a comprehensive Safeguarding Review in July 2025. In particular, the review noted:
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We are now using the CofE “Parish Dashboard” framework[3] to monitor progress.
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The PCC approved the Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement and adopted: the Church of England Parish Safeguarding Handbook; the House of Bishops’ Policy Statement “Promoting a Safer Church”; and a new policy statement concerning “Recruitment of Ex-Offenders”.
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We are working to better follow guidelines for “Safer Recruiting” of volunteers, and ensuring that all DBS certification is up-to-date (expires after 3 years).
We have improved communication, with posters in church and in the hall, signposting contact information for people who wish to raise safeguarding concerns. This includes contact information for “Safe Spaces” which provides independent support for anyone who has experienced abuse, including historic abuse, in relation to the Church of England.
The safeguarding roles within the church community are also clearly defined, with Sarah Ellis being the primary contact for anyone raising concerns, while the Incumbent (Poppy) is responsible for maintaining the overall policy framework and tracking progress. It is hoped that we will recruit a DBS Administrator, responsible for DBS checks and training schedules, but in the meantime the Incumbent (Poppy) is also fulfilling this role.
We would note the need for more proactive engagement in safeguarding training alongside completing DBS checks. Also, the need for risk assessments for Junior Church, social events and regular worship.
The Revd. Poppy Hughes, Incumbent Sarah Ellis, Parish Safeguarding Officer
Electoral Roll
The electoral roll is our parish’s register of electors who can vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and stand for election to the PCC. More importantly, it encourages people’s sense of connection with the church and – as we develop our communications – helps us to keep in touch with everyone.
We started 2025 with 110 people on the electoral roll. Since then, we have had an additional 9 people. Happily, we didn’t lose anyone from the electoral roll between last year’s annual meeting and this year’s meeting. Therefore, our total stands at 119 people.
Vivien Robbins Electoral Roll Officer
3 https://www.london.anglican.org/church-and-parish-support/safeguarding/your-safeguardingdashboard/#:~:text=The%20dashboard%20is%20a%20tool,parish%20data%20being%20automatically%20collected.
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Note on Church finances for 2025
Due to concern about significant pressures at work, along with her family commitments, it was agreed with Koulla Loizou (Treasurer) that she should stand back from her involvement in preparing the 2025 church accounts. With PCC approval, the 2025 Financial Statements are now being prepared on our behalf by a firm of accountants, Brindley Jacob, for submission to the Independent Examiner, Mike Griffin, in due course.
The full Financial Statements will, of course, be made available to Electoral Roll members when completed. In the meantime, a summary of the 2025 Incoming Resources and Resources Expended is submitted to the APCM for consideration.
In summary, the on-going issue for St Peter’s Church is our reliance on legacies to cover our general running costs. For 2026, the shortfall between income and expenditure, once the monies received as legacies are deducted, was £24,931.
The PCC took action in Summer 2025, with a six-week focus on financial giving. Called “The Gift of Love”, the campaign was built around liturgy and preaching, displays and information, and presentations during the 10am Sunday service in both July and September. It highlighted the call to generous giving give as central to our Christian discipleship, alongside information about the costs of our ministry and mission, and ways to give regularly.
The PCC set the target of raising regular giving by £10,000 over the year to July 2026, with Incoming Resources for 2025 showing an uplift of £4,689 in planned giving specifically (although only an uplift of £2,383 in “voluntary income” overall). The PCC continues to work to improve the management of church finances including: good management of legacies; potential for increasing our income via both voluntary income and revenue from the hall; and reviewing expenditure to reduce costs.
The Revd Poppy Hughes, Incumbent
Church warden report
Under Section 5 of the Care of Churches Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1991, the Churchwardens are required to report to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on the fabric of the Church and all the articles.
The terrier and inventory were reviewed and updated in advance of the Archdeacon of Hampstead’s visitation in January 2026. The Terrier is updated and the programme for the regular maintenance tasks the church is required to undertake for both maintenance and health and safety has been reviewed and updated where required.
Our next priority is to ensure we are fully prepared for the next Quinquennial inspection scheduled in October 2026.
Our grateful thanks go to Richard Paterson for the on-going support as Chair of Fabrics and his oversight of major repair works required in the church and hall. We would also like to thank the twelve members of the mowing team who look after the lawns in the church grounds and the church hall, their support is much appreciated.
Also, thanks to Jason Coles with whom we have been greatly assisted in assessing, reviewing and updating the Health and Safety Policy, Disability Access Policy, Fire Risk Assessments for the Church and Church hall.
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An updated Disability Access Audit was carried out. Jason also reviewed the various Insurance Policies and annual safety checks of the Electrical equipment, Fire extinguishers and has reorganised and streamlined a number of other processes.
The warden team continues to be enhanced through the position of deputy church wardens, we thank Richard Eason, Richard Ellis, George Constantinou and Cathrine Sparey for continuing in the role and for their support. We also thank the work of the new Youth Wardens, Iris and Amelia, who have quickly immersed themselves in the life and leadership of the church.
We received several generous legacy gifts in 2025. This has led to PCC conversations regarding our current legacy policy and practice. We recently agreed to update our legacy policy and practices and will communicate this to the congregation. In outline, the new policy will commit to all legacies funding significant development projects in the parish, whether buildings, equipment or starting new developments. The PCC will inform executors of the most appropriate use of each legacy in the light of current projects and agree a shared understanding of the donor’s areas of interest in the church (eg. children & youth, music, buildings).
We will be encouraging the congregation to review or write a will and reflect on how they would like to support the future life and worship at St. Peter’s church Grange Park.
Thank you.
Stephen Gormley & Stuart Davies Churchwardens
Estates and Premises Report
The Estates and Premises Committee is responsible for the maintenance, care and upkeep of the Church , Church Hall and their grounds. Minor works, item replacements etc are carried out quickly following their being reported with minimal or no consultation, some items are referred out of courtesy to the Vicar and or the Church Wardens, whilst matters of more serious impact or expenditure might be referred to the full PCC for discussion and approval.
I am pleased to report that during the year the camera survey of our foul and surface water drains was carried out at very reasonable cost and the anomalies of misconnections were immediately remedied and several bucketloads of material clogging the system were removed. The facilities within the grounds are now fit for purpose for , we hope , many years to come.
The source of high-level water ingress which manifests itself by showing bubbling plaster to the internal walls has still not been identified . A previously thought solution involving scaffolding and a ‘cherry picker ‘ has had to be shelved for being too expensive and we continue to consult with third parties as to how we might yet identify through survey what precisely the problem is before moving towards a remedy.
In all other respects the church building is in fine fettle and 2026 will see a programme of continued investment and improvement in the fabric and structure of our much-admired home. Our hall manager Mr Jason Coles will report under separate cover as to the running of the church hall, but as its fabric still comes under the auspices of E & P, I can report that some kitchen plumbing anomalies similar to those serving the church have also been addressed and the kitchen is now complimented with a recently fitted waste disposal. Proper use of the correct sink for their specific purposes will help us in keeping it in good working order for ourselves and our hirers going forward . Jason has the full support of the PCC in his efforts to ensure hirers keep to the terms of their hire, there are real costs involved in damage which is inflicted on the material condition of the hall and immediate area by some hirers.
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In conclusion, we are fortunate to have a much-admired church and hall for our praise and its setting surrounded by well-kept lawns and gardens make for a delightful place to visit whether regularly or if just dropping by to sit on a bench and enjoy some North London tranquillity.
Richard Paterson Chairman Estates and Premises
Hall Manager Report
Introduction by Incumbent: Following notice from Will Sheldon in May 2025 that he was stepping down as Halls Manager and Finance Assistant, we advertised the vacancy, and were pleased to appoint Jason Coles to the role, starting in July 2025. As Halls Manager, Jason plays a vital role in promoting use of St Peter’s attractive, modern and well-equipped hall, working to maximise both use of the hall and funds generated for St Peter’s Church, while working with Richard Patterson on the maintenance. In addition, he plays a critical role in the providing financial administration support to the church, with thanks also to Andrea Connors who provides volunteer support in our book keeping.
Hall Manager Report: Reviewing 2025, hall income was £45,279 up £4,002 on 2024 (9.6%); hall expenditure rose from £24,780 in 2024 to £25,594 in 2025, an increase of £814. This was due to tasks relating to the Risk Report and health and safety in Q4 2025.
Our aim for 2026 is to uplift Hall Bookings and Revenue by a further 25% (from £45k to £57k). This is an uplift of an extra 90 bookings per annum, with Q1 2026 already showing ‘net’ Hall revenue flows of £15k.
Highlights for 2025 highlights into Q1 2026 include:
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New regular hirer contracts agreed, ensuring all hosts have Public Liability insurance and focus on health & safety whilst using our facilities; and new contracts for one-off party hires also helping to keep everyone safe.
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New filing systems and processes in place to ensure quarterly reviews regarding all necessary checks and certifications, such as Fire, Lightning conductors, electrical checks, emergency lightning, new evacuation process etc.
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Cost control quarterly reviews, such as new proposed cleaners, securing fixed rates for gas, electrics, water etc.
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Conducting face-to-face tours for potential hirers, now along with sending WhatsApp photo and video clips to potential hirers, building strong welcoming relationships. This has helped to increase bookings by 25% and reduce cancellation rates from 25% to 17% overall, and to 9% once ‘invoiced’. We have on-boarded three new regular regulars in the last 6 months.
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Now regular follow-up post events, requesting pictures and reviews.
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New Notice Board to be used in the Hall Lobby to promote hirers and support their business.
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Age Uk have now utilised a third day....great to see these sessions
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Huge thanks to Richard and the Fabric team re amazing Hall maintenance. Work includes hall newly painted for 2026.
Jason Coles Hall Manager & Finance Assistant
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Enfield Deanery Synod & London Diocesan Synod Reports for 2025
Deanery Synod:
There were three Deanery Synod meetings in 2025. Highlights included:
20 March 2025 at SS. Peter & Paul, Enfield Lock. Revd. Stephen Gallagher opened synod with prayer and announced this would be his last Deanery Synod, as he had been appointed Fulham Dean of Mission and Stepney Catholic Commissioner. Applications for the Apprentice Programme, giving training and support for youth and child workers were invited. It was noted that some parishes do not have Parish Safeguarding Officers in place. Members were reminded to raise this at their annual meetings.
Lenten Address by Bishop of Edmonton, Bishop Anderson. It is the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed in 2025, the BoE invited us to consider how the Cross points the way back to the Incarnation in which God’s purpose is revealed. In answer to a question about the search for the prophetic voice of God in this age, the bishop said that God’s voice speaks through us in how we respond to issues in our own communities. The bishop is aware of the problems of deprivation in society and thanked all of those who worked to care for God’s people in our community.
1 July 2025 at St. Peter, Grange Park. The Lay Chair, Sue Johnson, thanked Revd. Poppy Hughes who led the opening prayer. The new Area Dean, Daniel Sandham, introduced himself to the meeting and asked members to make themselves known to him. It was announced that Revd. Chrichton Limbert (Christ Church Southgate) was to retire at the beginning of September and that Revd. Julie Coleman (St. John the Evangelist, Palmers Green) had resigned and would leave in August 2025. Several appointments were made: Nick Vivian to Trent School, Pat Davies and Olivia Stiles to The Saints Academy (St. Paul, Winchmore Hill and St. Andrew, Enfield). Way of Life: An address by Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage followed, about her role as ‘discipleship enabler’. Her talk gave many examples about living together in the faith, beginning with the theme of confident discipleship. A reading from Luke 6 followed about the call of disciples. We were invited to share ways of staying with God, sharing the journey and serving the world. She asked us to reflect on: Where we see glimpses of glory. What is making us fearful. What are our hopes and dreams. Material was distributed. Further information available at www.wayoflife.london The Area Dean closed in prayer. The meeting was followed by the Deanery Summer Party.
11 November 2025 at St. Paul, Winchmore Hill. Daniel Sandham, welcomed members to the parish and led the opening prayer. The Area Dean invited those present to take a moment’s silence to pray for the repose of the souls of Thomas Gwyn Clement, former Dean, and Roger Graham Dean, former lay chairman. Revd. Staffan Dawkins was welcomed to the Deanery. Members were reminded that the online survey on consultation for the new Bishop of London was to close (12 November). The Bishop of Edmonton Bishop Anderson began an address on Racial Justice by expressing his pleasure at being able to speak to synod, where the life of the church was played out. The 2030 vision has reached its mid-point in 2025 and the Bishop spoke enthusiastically about the church’s mission for every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Jesus Christ. The concept of racial justice extends to all minorities. We should endeavour to make the PCCs, synods and area councils reflect this. Racial tension can often end up being a safeguarding issue. How do we ensure that our churches are a safe space for everyone? Across the 18 boroughs of the London Diocese there are 250 languages spoken—each representing a different culture. How do we make our churches accessible to all? The Bishop spoke about the
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Racial Justice Steering Group and mentioned that funding was available to deaneries and parishes. The possibility of a census across the diocese to gauge the needs in specific areas was discussed.
London Diocesan Synod:
There were also three London Diocesan Synod (LDS) meetings in 2025. The triennium of the LDS (2024-27) is currently in phase. Highlights included:
27 February 2025 , at St. John’s Church, Hyde Park Crescent. Synod began with prayers led by Bishop Anderson Jeremiah (Bishop of Edmonton) in the form of a traditional (India) devotional prayer to God, for light, life, peace, salvation and grace (Jyothi Do Prabhu…). An overview of Compassionate Communities (CC), with focus on Net Zero Carbon (NZC), by 2030, followed. The CC team exists to support and equip every church in the Diocese to engage and serve their community. Alison Tsang presented the overview, followed by Sue Willsher (Strategy & Communications) on the NZC programme across the Diocese—how it is being implemented and the challenges that face us. Sam Donoghue, Head of Children’s & Youth Ministry Support, introduced the ‘Growing Younger Priority’, with examples of achievements to date. There are 300 churches in the Diocese (up from 160) with 25 or more U-17s in their worshipping community; 100 churches (up from 71) with 50 or more; and 50 churches (up from 27) with 100 or more.
24 June 2025 , at St. Paul’s Hammersmith, Queen Caroline Street, London W6. Opening prayers were led by the Bishop of Kensington. Living in Love & Faith (LLF): Nick Shepherd (LLF Programme Director), explained the role of his team to co-ordinate work that supported the House of Bishops in their deliberations on LLF. Those deliberations would lead to proposals which would be put to the General Synod. An informal, cross-England, consultation would be used by the LLF programme team to help them refine their draft proposals and consider alternatives before feeding into the House of Bishops’ deliberations in October 2025. LLF website: www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith
London Diocesan Fund report and accounts for 2024. Chris Harris (Director Finance & Operations) presented the report and accounts, noting that they had been approved by the Bishop’s Council. He reported that the LDF had continued to invest in sustaining and developing parish ministry and supporting parishes and worshipping communities across the Diocese. Across all funds the LDF reported an operating deficit of £4.2m. Total income decreased by £2.6m and total expenditure reduced by £5.0m, reducing the operating deficit by £2.4m. For 2025, there was a planned deficit of £5.2m. Chris assured Synod that this was manageable against a balance of £500m. As of May 2025, LDF was on track. The motion to receive the Report and Financial Statements was passed.
Common Fund: Oliver Home reminded Synod of the review process that had taken place, drawing on best practice from the Church of England and input from across the Diocese to improve our approach to inviting Common Fund contributions. Parishes were invited to contribute to their costs, and more, if they could to enable a redistribution of funds to poorer churches.
22 November 2025 at St Mellitus College, St Jude’s Church, Collingham Road, London SW5. The meeting was the fourth in the current triennium (2024-27) of the LDS. It began with prayers led by Bishop Sarah. The new Archbishop’s opening remarks included her thanks to the Diocese and Synod during her time as Bishop of London, in a period when significant challenges had been
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faced. She admitted that she had not always got things right and called upon us to view such challenges as opportunities to shape the life of the Church for the better. She spoke of trusting in the gospel to give us the power to transform. The Bishop spoke of our “riches of resources” and emphasised how the “passion, energy and wisdom” of the Synod must be harnessed to serve the diversity of the worshipping community. She concluded by saying that the nurturing of faith is a privilege and that we need to be curious rather than judgemental about differing traditions of belief. The Rt. Revd. Emma Ineson and the Diocesan Secretary Oliver Home introduced the Mission report of diocesan projects funded by Church Institutions. The Ven. Peter Farley-Moore (Archdeacon of Hackney) spoke on the recent Diocesan Investment Programme (DIP) grant. Breakout groups discussed what glimpses of glory we had experienced in our parishes and what we would like to see more of.
The 2026 Budget and Financial plan was presented by Chris Harris (Director of Finance & Operations). He stated that two-thirds of London parishes had increased their pledges to the Common Fund (CF), while a quarter had remained the same and 9% had decreased. Synod was asked to endorse the motion to “…invite parishes to contribute the sum of £25.2m during 2026…” (up slightly from £25m for 2025). There was some dissent from the floor, but despite several votes against the motion, and a number of abstentions, the motion was carried.
LDS Formal business. Question time. Some 10 questions were answered by Bishop Sarah and others, including Question H on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill (End of Life) and the Crime & Policing Bill. Both are at committee stage in the House of Lords. It is likely to be several months before either bill can progress through remaining stages. Thanks were given for Bishop Sarah’s service to London by both Clergy and Lay representatives before closing prayers.
Stephen Miller London Diocesan Synod & Deanery Synod representative for St. Peter’s Grange Park
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The Parish Church of St Peter's, Grange Park
Registered Charity Number: 1135369
Financial Statements of the
Parochial Church Council
for the year ended 31 December 2025
Index to Financial Statements:
Page: Contents: 1 Report of the Independent Examiner 2 Statement of Financial Activities 3 Balance Sheet 4 to 9 Notes to Financial Statements
Bank:
Barclays Bank PLC
Acting Treasurer:
Stuart Davies (Churchwarden)
38 Colne Road London N21 2JP
Independent Examiner:
Michael Griffin FCA 35 Green Moor Link Winchmore Hill London N21 2NN
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St Peter's Church, Grange Park, Parochial Church Council.
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 which are set out on pages 2 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the Independent Examiner.
The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 ( the 2011 Act ) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to :
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 ( 5 ) ( b ) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiner's Statement.
In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act; or
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to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met; or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michael Griffin FCA 35 Green Moor Link Winchmore Hill London N21 2NN
Date :
Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Statement of Financial Activites For the year ended 31 December 2025
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income 2a Activities of generating funds 2b Income from investments 2c Church activites 2d TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating voluntary income 3a Fund-raising trading costs 3b Church activites 3c TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balances b/fwd 1 January 2025 Balances c/fwd 31 December 2025 |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Expendable Restricted FUNDS FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 41,363 53,675 7,000 102,038 97,583 2,670 - - 2,670 5,364 1,912 - - 1,912 2,131 41,327 - - 41,327 42,547 |
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| 87,272 53,675 7,000 147,947 147,625 |
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| - - - - - 278 - - 278 821 121,133 - 5,834 126,967 111,733 |
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| 121,411 - 5,834 127,245 112,554 |
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| (34,139) 53,675 1,166 20,702 35,071 49,432 57,113 295,510 402,055 366,984 |
|
| 49,432 110,788 296,676 422,757 402,055 |
The accompanying notes on pages 4 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Balance Sheet at 31 December 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Church Hall 5 Fixtures & Fittings 5 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand LIABILITIES Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL NET ASSETS PARISH FUNDS Restricted funds 8 Unrestricted funds 8 Expendable funds 8 |
2025 £ 285,856 5,396 291,252 1,304 44,198 96,620 142,122 10,617 131,505 422,757 296,676 15,293 110,788 422,757 |
2024 £ 291,690 7,194 |
|---|---|---|
| 298,884 | ||
| 7,572 42,286 63,118 |
||
| 112,976 9,805 |
||
| 103,171 | ||
| 402,055 | ||
| 295,510 49,432 57,113 |
||
| 402,055 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on and signed on its behalf by
The Revd Poppy Hughes Stuart Davies PCC Chairman Churchwarden (Acting Treasurer)
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice 2015 (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the depreciation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b. Funds accounting
Funds held by the PCC are:
Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Restricted funds - a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given.Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance
on that fund
Expendable Fund - holding the legacy from Beryl Andrews
c. Incoming resources
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Voluntary Income
Collections are recognised when received. Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.
Income from investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.
All other income
All other income is recognised when the booking of the Church Hall or religious event is held, not when the event is confirmed
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2025
d. Resources used
Resources expended are accounted for an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award created a binding obligation on the PCC.
Church Activites
The Diocesan parish contribution (Common Fund) is accounted for when due.
e. Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10 of the Charities Act 2011.
All expenditure on consecrated or benficied buildings and individual items costing under £1,500 are written off in the year they were incurred.
Depreciation
Depreciation will be calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets over their expected useful lives. Depreciation will be charged from the first full year of ownership at the following rates:
Hall - 2% Reducing Balance
Fixtures and fittings - 25% Reducing Balance
Investments
Investments are stated at the market value at the balance sheet date.
f. Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit with the CBF Church of England Funds.
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
| 2 INCOMING RESOURCES a. Voluntary Income Planned giving: Gift Aided donations Parish giving scheme Other Collections (open plate) Donations and appeals Income tax including Parish Giving Scheme Grants from Valerie Archibald Trust Legacies b. Activites for Generating Funds Summer fete Christmas fayre events Other fund raising events c. Investment Income Deposit interest d. Income from Church Activities Church hall lettings Fees for weddings and funerals TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Expendable Restricted FUNDS FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 8,492 8,492 3,797 25,148 25,148 26,644 353 353 2,073 2,073 2,582 445 445 4,852 4,852 7,447 - 53,675 7,000 60,675 57,113 |
|---|---|
| 41,363 53,675 7,000 102,038 97,583 |
|
| 1,670 - 1,670 2,906 - - - 1,517 1,000 - 1,000 941 |
|
| 2,670 - - 2,670 5,364 |
|
| 1,912 1,912 2,131 |
|
| 1,912 - - 1,912 2,131 |
|
| 39,059 39,059 41,277 2,268 2,268 1,270 |
|
| 41,327 - - 41,327 42,547 |
|
| 87,272 53,675 7,000 147,947 147,625 |
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
3 RESOURCES EXPENDED
| a. Costs of generating voluntary income b. Fund-raising trading costs Summer and Christmas fetes c. Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving: Winchmore Hill Community Care Secular charities Ministry costs: Diocesan parish contribution Other clergy costs Enfield Deanery Sunday School Church running expenses inc. Insurance Church maintenance Church Major repairs (structure) Vicarage maintenance & running costs Upkeep of services Administration Depreciation Church Hall running costs Hall Maintenance Fees paid to Diocese TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Expendable Restricted FUNDS FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ - - - - - |
|---|---|
| - - - - - |
|
| 278 278 821 |
|
| 278 - - 278 821 |
|
| 575 - 575 239 55,000 55,000 55,000 152 152 812 - - 20 141 141 6,626 6,626 8,665 8,938 8,938 1,190 4,034 4,034 5,894 5,894 2,695 12,240 12,240 9,223 7,505 7,505 9,693 1,798 5,834 7,632 8,351 13,261 13,261 13,437 4,526 4,526 1,650 443 443 758 |
|
| 121,133 - 5,834 126,967 111,733 |
|
| 121,411 - 5,834 127,245 112,554 |
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2025
4a. STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
The PCC did not employ any staff during the year.
The Hall Manager appointed on a self employed status (Postholders: Mr Will Sheldon to July 2025, then Mr Jason Coles).
The costs of which are included in Administration.
b. PAYMENTS TO PCC MEMBERS
There were no disclosable transactions in respect of PCC members, nor persons closely connected to them, nor other related parties.
5 FIXED ASSETS
| Actual / Deemed Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value at 31st December 2025 |
Hall Fixtures & Fittings Total £ £ £ 350,000 48,666 398,666 64,144 43,270 107,414 |
|---|---|
| 285,856 5,396 291,252 |
6 DEBTORS
| Income Tax Recoverable - Gift Aid Hall Debtors |
2025 2024 £ £ - 1,490 1,304 6,082 |
|---|---|
| 1,304 7,572 |
7 LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors and Accruals Deferred income 2025 hall bookings |
2025 2024 3,967 4,587 6,650 5,218 |
|---|---|
| 10,617 9,805 |
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
8 STATEMENT OF FUNDS
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Organ Vestments Youth Club Pews Cushioning Church Hall New legacy Expendable Funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Bal b/fwd Income Expenditure 01-Jan-25 £ £ £ |
Bal c/fwd 31-Dec-25 £ |
|---|---|---|
| 49,432 87,272 121,411 |
15,293 | |
| 2,016 323 133 1,348 285,856 7,000 |
||
| 296,676 | ||
| 110,788 | ||
| 422,757 |
9 VALERIE ARCHIBALD BEQUEST
There is a Vicar and Churchwardens' Trust in respect of the bequest in 2003 from the late Valerie Archibald
The Trustees have advised that the market value of the Trust's assets at 31st December 2025 was £ 105,113 (2024 £ 109,745 )
10 BUILDINGS INSURANCE
The church buildings are valued by Ecclesiastical Insurance on a reinstatement basis as follows :
St Peter's Church £ 7,200,000 Hall £ 2,780,000
11 BERYL ANDREWS BEQUEST
There is a Vicar and Churchwardens' Trust in respect of bequest in 2024 from the late Beryl Andrews
The funds are unrestricted and shown in the financial staments as expendable funds
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The Parish Church of St Peter's, Grange Park
Registered Charity Number: 1135369
Financial Statements of the
Parochial Church Council
for the year ended 31 December 2025
Index to Financial Statements:
Page: Contents: 1 Report of the Independent Examiner 2 Statement of Financial Activities 3 Balance Sheet 4 to 9 Notes to Financial Statements
Bank:
Barclays Bank PLC
Acting Treasurer:
Stuart Davies (Churchwarden)
38 Colne Road London N21 2JP
Independent Examiner:
Michael Griffin FCA 35 Green Moor Link Winchmore Hill London N21 2NN
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St Peter's Church, Grange Park, Parochial Church Council.
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 which are set out on pages 2 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the Independent Examiner.
The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 ( the 2011 Act ) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to :
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
-
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 ( 5 ) ( b ) of the 2011 Act; and
-
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiner's Statement.
In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention:
-
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act; or
-
to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met; or
-
To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michael Griffin FCA 35 Green Moor Link Winchmore Hill London N21 2NN
Date :
Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Statement of Financial Activites For the year ended 31 December 2025
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income 2a Activities of generating funds 2b Income from investments 2c Church activites 2d TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating voluntary income 3a Fund-raising trading costs 3b Church activites 3c TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balances b/fwd 1 January 2025 Balances c/fwd 31 December 2025 |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Expendable Restricted FUNDS FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 41,363 53,675 7,000 102,038 97,583 2,670 - - 2,670 5,364 1,912 - - 1,912 2,131 41,327 - - 41,327 42,547 |
|---|---|
| 87,272 53,675 7,000 147,947 147,625 |
|
| - - - - - 278 - - 278 821 121,133 - 5,834 126,967 111,733 |
|
| 121,411 - 5,834 127,245 112,554 |
|
| (34,139) 53,675 1,166 20,702 35,071 49,432 57,113 295,510 402,055 366,984 |
|
| 49,432 110,788 296,676 422,757 402,055 |
The accompanying notes on pages 4 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Balance Sheet at 31 December 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Church Hall 5 Fixtures & Fittings 5 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand LIABILITIES Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL NET ASSETS PARISH FUNDS Restricted funds 8 Unrestricted funds 8 Expendable funds 8 |
2025 £ 285,856 5,396 291,252 1,304 44,198 96,620 142,122 10,617 131,505 422,757 296,676 15,293 110,788 422,757 |
2024 £ 291,690 7,194 |
|---|---|---|
| 298,884 | ||
| 7,572 42,286 63,118 |
||
| 112,976 9,805 |
||
| 103,171 | ||
| 402,055 | ||
| 295,510 49,432 57,113 |
||
| 402,055 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on and signed on its behalf by
The Revd Poppy Hughes Stuart Davies PCC Chairman Churchwarden (Acting Treasurer)
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice 2015 (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the depreciation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b. Funds accounting
Funds held by the PCC are:
Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Restricted funds - a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given.Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance
on that fund
Expendable Fund - holding the legacy from Beryl Andrews
c. Incoming resources
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Voluntary Income
Collections are recognised when received. Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.
Income from investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.
All other income
All other income is recognised when the booking of the Church Hall or religious event is held, not when the event is confirmed
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2025
d. Resources used
Resources expended are accounted for an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award created a binding obligation on the PCC.
Church Activites
The Diocesan parish contribution (Common Fund) is accounted for when due.
e. Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10 of the Charities Act 2011.
All expenditure on consecrated or benficied buildings and individual items costing under £1,500 are written off in the year they were incurred.
Depreciation
Depreciation will be calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets over their expected useful lives. Depreciation will be charged from the first full year of ownership at the following rates:
Hall - 2% Reducing Balance
Fixtures and fittings - 25% Reducing Balance
Investments
Investments are stated at the market value at the balance sheet date.
f. Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit with the CBF Church of England Funds.
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
| 2 INCOMING RESOURCES a. Voluntary Income Planned giving: Gift Aided donations Parish giving scheme Other Collections (open plate) Donations and appeals Income tax including Parish Giving Scheme Grants from Valerie Archibald Trust Legacies b. Activites for Generating Funds Summer fete Christmas fayre events Other fund raising events c. Investment Income Deposit interest d. Income from Church Activities Church hall lettings Fees for weddings and funerals TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Expendable Restricted FUNDS FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 8,492 8,492 3,797 25,148 25,148 26,644 353 353 2,073 2,073 2,582 445 445 4,852 4,852 7,447 - 53,675 7,000 60,675 57,113 |
|---|---|
| 41,363 53,675 7,000 102,038 97,583 |
|
| 1,670 - 1,670 2,906 - - - 1,517 1,000 - 1,000 941 |
|
| 2,670 - - 2,670 5,364 |
|
| 1,912 1,912 2,131 |
|
| 1,912 - - 1,912 2,131 |
|
| 39,059 39,059 41,277 2,268 2,268 1,270 |
|
| 41,327 - - 41,327 42,547 |
|
| 87,272 53,675 7,000 147,947 147,625 |
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
3 RESOURCES EXPENDED
| a. Costs of generating voluntary income b. Fund-raising trading costs Summer and Christmas fetes c. Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving: Winchmore Hill Community Care Secular charities Ministry costs: Diocesan parish contribution Other clergy costs Enfield Deanery Sunday School Church running expenses inc. Insurance Church maintenance Church Major repairs (structure) Vicarage maintenance & running costs Upkeep of services Administration Depreciation Church Hall running costs Hall Maintenance Fees paid to Diocese TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Expendable Restricted FUNDS FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ - - - - - |
|---|---|
| - - - - - |
|
| 278 278 821 |
|
| 278 - - 278 821 |
|
| 575 - 575 239 55,000 55,000 55,000 152 152 812 - - 20 141 141 6,626 6,626 8,665 8,938 8,938 1,190 4,034 4,034 5,894 5,894 2,695 12,240 12,240 9,223 7,505 7,505 9,693 1,798 5,834 7,632 8,351 13,261 13,261 13,437 4,526 4,526 1,650 443 443 758 |
|
| 121,133 - 5,834 126,967 111,733 |
|
| 121,411 - 5,834 127,245 112,554 |
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2025
4a. STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
The PCC did not employ any staff during the year.
The Hall Manager appointed on a self employed status (Postholders: Mr Will Sheldon to July 2025, then Mr Jason Coles).
The costs of which are included in Administration.
b. PAYMENTS TO PCC MEMBERS
There were no disclosable transactions in respect of PCC members, nor persons closely connected to them, nor other related parties.
5 FIXED ASSETS
| Actual / Deemed Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value at 31st December 2025 |
Hall Fixtures & Fittings Total £ £ £ 350,000 48,666 398,666 64,144 43,270 107,414 |
|---|---|
| 285,856 5,396 291,252 |
6 DEBTORS
| Income Tax Recoverable - Gift Aid Hall Debtors |
2025 2024 £ £ - 1,490 1,304 6,082 |
|---|---|
| 1,304 7,572 |
7 LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors and Accruals Deferred income 2025 hall bookings |
2025 2024 3,967 4,587 6,650 5,218 |
|---|---|
| 10,617 9,805 |
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Parochial Church Council of St Peter's Church, Grange Park Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
8 STATEMENT OF FUNDS
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Organ Vestments Youth Club Pews Cushioning Church Hall New legacy Expendable Funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Bal b/fwd Income Expenditure 01-Jan-25 £ £ £ |
Bal c/fwd 31-Dec-25 £ |
|---|---|---|
| 49,432 87,272 121,411 |
15,293 | |
| 2,016 323 133 1,348 285,856 7,000 |
||
| 296,676 | ||
| 110,788 | ||
| 422,757 |
9 VALERIE ARCHIBALD BEQUEST
There is a Vicar and Churchwardens' Trust in respect of the bequest in 2003 from the late Valerie Archibald
The Trustees have advised that the market value of the Trust's assets at 31st December 2025 was £ 105,113 (2024 £ 109,745 )
10 BUILDINGS INSURANCE
The church buildings are valued by Ecclesiastical Insurance on a reinstatement basis as follows :
St Peter's Church £ 7,200,000 Hall £ 2,780,000
11 BERYL ANDREWS BEQUEST
There is a Vicar and Churchwardens' Trust in respect of bequest in 2024 from the late Beryl Andrews
The funds are unrestricted and shown in the financial staments as expendable funds
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