St Christopher’s Hanwell
Year ending 31 December 2025 report.
1. Rev. Andrew Dand’s report
Here is my report for the APCM (which reflects 2025 as per the APCM report
conventions): 2025 has been a year with its share of celebrations and challenges. The first half of the year saw continued cover from St Mary's clergy, Fr Mund and others to ensure continuity each week, while Marcella and volunteers ensured that our mid-week activities continued
throughout. All who have covered have spoken of the warm welcome and reception they received. In June Rev Jenny Erber was ordained at St Pauls Cathedral and joined St Christopher's as Curate in Charge, supervised by me as her training incumbent. I took a period of Study Leave from August to October during which time Jenny needed to take an extended time off at the end of which resulted in her curacy being moved to St Mary's and The Grove Community. We wish her well in these
new contexts. Throughout all the ups and downs we have been served incredibly well by our churchwardens Charlie and Chris (to mid-2025) our outreach worker Marcella, and the PCC and our volunteers. Their hard work and due care behind the scenes and up front on Sunday's has insured worship and ministry has continued and placed St Christophers well for a new chapter in 2026 with new leadership. My deepest thanks to all who have served this year and worked tirelessly to serve God and our community.
Rev. Andrew Dand 3 May 2026
2. Church Warden’s report
At the beginning of 2025 At Christopher's was still in vacancy, but our new incumbent Jenny had been confirmed and had already introduced to the Church, giving an address at its Carol service in December 2025. Jenny was due to start officially as Curate in Charge at St Christophers in June 2025. Before Jenny arrived, we continued to have wonderful support from clergy throughout the vacancy, particularly those from St Mary's and Father Mund. We are particularly thankful for Andrew, Stephanie, Chris, Alison and Helen at St Marys for their support in covering two Sundays a month. Andrew from St Marys became our Priest in Charge by order of the Bishop, and support was arranged to ensure Jenny had the mentorship she would need when she started in June. The church and St Marys made sure things were put in place in preparation for this historic event. Jenny had her ordination in St Pauls cathedral in 28th June 2025, which was attended by some of the congregation. Others watched it live. Jenny's welcome service was 29 June 2025 and, by pure chance, Bishop Lusa was covering that service! The PCC arranged a
welcome lunch for after the service to welcome Jenny and her family to St Christophers.
This included sandwiches and a wonderfully decorated cake. Jenny then took us under her wing and embraced many changes for St Christophers. She introduced a new ChurchSuite Software. She set up a data base for the congregation storing the contact details. She arranged a barbeque for the members of the YMCA and, with Marcela's help, a couple of the YMCA residents attended. Jenny clearly had great plans for St Christopher's and expressed these to me; behind the scenes, Jenny was trying to implement the changes. Jenny did not always bring these changes to the PC or consider how the changes could be realised, but the congregation and PC were very happy the Jenny was here and accepted the changes and improvements to services etc. without question. As Church warden I would sometimes find things out 'after the event", but it was clear Jenny had a vision for the Church. Andrew from St Mary's was Priest in Charge as mentor and guide, supporting Jenny for her first year. A month after Jenny started, Andrew embarked on a long-arranged sabbatical from the end of July, due back September 2025. Long before Jenny started, Bishop Lusa, Archdeacon, St Mary's, the PCC at St Christophers and Jenny were aware Andrew was going to go on this sabbatical, which meant appropriate support structures were in place before he left in July 2025. Andrew had arranged for the priest at All Hallows North Greenford to
cover for him whilst he was away on sabbatical, and Jenny was happy with this plan. However, just before the Eling Half Marathon on Sunday 28* September Jenny contacted the PCC to say she was unwell and was unavailable to work. As Church warden, I assumed it was short term as Jenny had not contacted me with any concerns, but Jenny may have not wished to inform me as I was away and involved supporting my family with the birth of my premature Granddaughters in York. As it turned out, Jenny never returned to St Christopher's since 28 September. Apart from cancelling certain appointments with the Community Worker, there was no known contact with any member of the PCC. Andrew was still away at the start of this time. The PCC and church were concerned Jenny was on sick leave, Jenny was and is held in our thoughts and prayers. At this time in early October, the church sent cards and dropped off meals and cakes the vicarage. Once Andrew returned a month later, the church learnt that Jenny was actually back on placement at North Greenford Church. At this juncture I began to realise that something more serious was happening. I was concerned for Jenny and the family, but we had received no information or confirmations from her or the Archdeacon about what had happened. We grappled with the practicalities of not having any formal handover, official explanations or planned way forwards; I and the PCC were thankful that St. Mary's, Fr Mund and others were continuing to support our services from October to the end of the 2025. Towards the middle of November 2025, it became clear Jenny was not going to be coming back anytime soon. It was confirmed by Archdeacon Catherine in December 2025 that Jenny would not be returning to St Christopher's. The PC and I were concerned; we wanted so much for Jenny to feel at home at St Christoper's and to think that she must have felt so unhappy after just
a few months, without knowing why and without being given the opportunity to try to understand, learn and make things better for Jenny or for future potential incumbents, was very upsetting. We have a wonderful PCC who have all supported me as Warden by doing extra help behind the scenes that kept St Christopher's going during a year that, apart from the time Jenny was with us, has been in vacancy for 9 months. Myself and our Service leaders were always up at the front so that our congregation had a familiar face to lead them; thanks to Nigel, Andrew R and Chris. The person who is scheduled to do the leading also picks the hymns and does the PowerPoint. Nigel kindly does this when Andrew R is leading which is great.
The PCC have also made themselves known and available to everyone too, which is great. When the technology works all is well but there have been some issues; thankfully the congregation understands and carries on regardless! Thank you all! With regards to the vicarage, it was maintained by the diocese over the winter months until June 2025, Jenny and her family moved in. I checked the property weekly until then. Whilst no longer being involved at St Christopher's, Jenny is continuing her curacy at nearby St Mary's Church. This means Lee and family will remain in the vicarage for St Christopher's until at least summer 2027. During 2025, the Church 'front' Garden has been serviced by a professional gardener with whom Gillian has been coordinating. Hopefully this will continue into 2026. Thank you, Gillian, for the time you've put into this. The Happy Choo Choo Nursery continues to use the Church Hall in term time, Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Beavers, Brownies and Scouts use the Hall one evenings a week in term time and the Belles ladies' meetings happen once a month! Marcela continued as church Community Worker in 2025, and has been steadily making connections, through the Café, Pop-in and with the YMCA staff and residents. Marcela also makes sure the church is supplied with refreshments for its regular meetings and events. The fabric of the church remains in good shape. The main visible change in 2025 was replacing the lights in the main church to bright (yet dimmable) LED uplighters, and making the rear garden feel more private by installing a leafy effect fence (the nursery in particular appear very pleased with this!). The underfloor heating system was upgraded to enable thermostatic control of the two main zones and introduce a 'Hive' remote access system. This controllability is not yet perfect, but is already proving to be a significant improvement on the previous heating situation. Further fine tuning should happen in 2026. Relevant safety certificates needed for the church were obtained in early 2025. This included the electrics, gas, heating lightening conductor and fire safety. This involves spending some considerable time waiting in the church, as most of the time people gave themselves very large 'windows' of time or sometimes never ever turned up at all! Thank you in particular to Chris, for all you have done for this administration of the church. In terms of events this past year, a summer barbeque was held at the Church, organised by Jenny and Marcela, offering barbecued food and soft drinks! Ealing half marathon ran again in September 2025 and as usual St Christopher's provided a base for the volunteers, handed out oranges to the runners and provided a pit stop at
what is the half way point. We had a visit from Woodlands Primary Academy at Christmastime 2025 to listen to the Christmas story, and a big thanks to Marcela, Maureen (with her ukulele) and Bridget. The Community Café at St Christopher's continues to welcome anyone who would like to come along, offering refreshments, a peaceful environment and place to chill out on Saturday mornings. We continue to host a Pop-In on Tuesday morning in the main church to which all are welcome too! Thanks to Marcela for running these. Jenny initiated a Wednesday morning prayer meeting, which has been run by Nigel since Jenny left in September. Thank you, Nigel for keeping this going since then. Whilst strictly speaking outside the timeframe of this report, which provides a snapshot for 2025, from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, I should mention that in January 2026 the church learned that Akin was happy to be the incumbent vicar at St Christopher's until summer 2027. I am sure you will join me in extending to Akin and his family a warm welcome to St Christopher's, and every encouragement in their journey with us. Because the vicarage remains unavailable, Akin and family live outside the parish. As you are aware, I have decided not to stand for Church Warden this coming year. It has been a privilege to act as Church Warden at St Christopher's Church and it has been very rewarding despite the challenges over the years, particularly the extended vacancy. Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you to you, our congregation, visitors and friends, for the kindness and encouragement you give to me. Your words and prayers really keep me, the PCC encouraged, ensuring St Christopher's church remains a place where God's love and peace is found, providing a welcome door in our community. Your words and prayers really keep me, the PCC encouraged, ensuring St Christopher's church remains a place where God's love
and peace is found, providing a welcome door in our community.
Thank you again. Charlie
3. St Christopher’s Hanwell End of Year Financial Statements Year ending 31 December 2025
• Introduction
Income in 2025 was £260,829, mainly due to the receipt of the final legacy payments. The extra money was paid into the savings account. Charity Commission rules stipulate that if income is above £250,000 the preparation of the accounts must be done using accrual accounting. The figures in this report comply with this requirement. Expenditure increased compared with 2024 by £3,808. Several maintenance issues had to be addressed for both the church fabric and the rental property, but savings were made on gas and electricity consumption.
Notes:
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Total voluntary donations by plate collections and bank standing orders were £5,888 in both 2024 and 2025. A separate one-oB donation of £1,000 added to the 2025 contributions and is eligible for Gift Aid.
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Final payments of £193,171.64p were received from Mr. Doble’s estate.
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Bank interest received was £5,414.64p.
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The annual common Fund paid to the diocese was £30,000 and the cost of our Community Worker was £14,431. Income from the nursery and rented house totaled £52,750. Without this (and the one-off legacy) our financial situation could be perilous.
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Maintenance costs for the rented house at £5,520 were nearly £3,000 higher than in 2024. Problems with the roof and plumbing were the main reasons. The PCC took the view that correcting problems early to safeguard our investment was the sensible long-term action.
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Our tenants moved out in August 2025. New tenants moved in with a three-year contract and an increased monthly rent,
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Church maintenance involving expenditure on the kitchen oven (safety issues) and church lighting improvements cost £4,000 but the annual cost of gas and electricity saw a reduction of £1,500.
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Improved screening was provided around the rear garden where the nursery children play. The cost was £960 and contributes to children’s safety.
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Keeping the churchyard tidy is necessary and we brought in a contractor to do this at a cost of £620.
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Charitable donations were made again to Sightsavers and Doctors Without Borders, £500 each. An appeal was received from Gurnell Grove Community Trust, a new charity aimed at improving the estate and the lives of residents. St. Christophers gave it a donation of £1,000 via “The Big Give”, which added a further £1,000 to the charity.
This report dated: 2 May 2026 Prepared by David Thomas, Treasurer
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St Christopher Hanwell
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31st December 2025 which are set in pages of the Annual Report.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
• To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion
is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145(3) of the Act, I confirm that I am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that myqualification is as shown below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Anthony Ogilvie FCCA 30th April 2026
75 Stanley Park Road Carshalton Surrey SM5 3HX
The St Christopher’s Hanwell End of Year Financial Statements Year ending 31 December 2025 presented by the Treasurer was unanimously approved by the PCC members at the Parochial Council Meeting:
Chair:
Revd. Paul AO Akinola Date : 3rd May 2026
Statement of Financial Activities
| Prior year total funds |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total funds funds funds funds funds |
|---|---|
| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
202,664 — — — 202,664 194,649 — — — — — 238 28,800 — — — 28,800 27,845 29,365 — — — 29,365 27,095 |
| 260,829 — — — 260,829 249,826 11,475 — — — 11,475 8,104 76,006 — — — 76,006 73,742 |
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| 87,481 — — — 87,481 81,846 |
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| 173,348 — — — 173,348 167,979 — 590,000 — — 590,000 — (590,000) — — — (590,000) — |
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| (416,652) 590,000 — — 173,348 167,979 |
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| 808,347 1,045 49,081 — 858,474 690,494 |
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| 391,695 591,045 49,081 — 1,031,821 858,474 |
Balance sheet
Class and code Description Last year
This year
| Fixed assets 6430 Sample fixed asset 6431 House Purchased 2019 Total Fixed assets Current assets 6501 Bank current account 6502 Redevelopment A/c 6505 Bank deposit account 6590 Cash in hand Z05 Accounts Receivable Total Current assets Liabilities 6699 Agency collections Z04 Accounts Payable Total Liabilities Net Asset surplus(deficit) Reserves Excess / (deficit) to date Z01 Starting balances Z03 Gains/(losses) on reval of fixed assets Total Reserves Represented by funds Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total |
— — 580,000 580,000 |
|---|---|
| 580,000 580,000 10,575 16,738 1,492 1,613 439,294 258,879 253 283 1,360 — |
|
| 452,973 277,513 — (961) 1,152 — |
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| 1,152 (961) |
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| 1,031,821 858,474 |
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| 173,348 167,979 858,474 690,494 — — |
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| 1,031,821 858,474 391,695 808,347 591,045 1,045 49,081 49,081 — — |
|
| 1,031,821 858,474 |
Fund movement by type
Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses Journals Closing
| Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses Journals Closing |
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|---|---|
| Building - Building Fund Restricted Sub-total for Building House - House Fund Designated Sub-total for House LFG - Legacy Fund Designated Sub-total for LFG Redev - Redevelopment Fund Designated Sub-total for Redev |
49,069 — — — — — 49,069 |
| 49,069 — — — — — 49,069 — — — 580,000 — — 580,000 |
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| — — — 580,000 — — 580,000 — — — — — — — |
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| — — — — — — — 1,045 — — — — — 1,045 |
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| 1,045 — — — — — 1,045 |
Reserve - Reserve Fund
| Designated Sub-total for Reserve General - General fund Unrestricted Sub-total for General ZReval - Revaluation reserves Designated Restricted Sub-total for ZReval Grand total |
— — — 10,000 — — 10,000 |
|---|---|
| — — — 10,000 — — 10,000 808,347 260,829 87,481 (590,000) — — 391,695 |
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| 808,347 260,829 87,481 (590,000) — — 391,695 — — — — — — — 13 — — — — — 13 |
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| 13 — — — — — 13 |
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| 858,474 260,829 87,481 — — — 1,031,821 |
Analysis of income and expenditure
| Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | This | ||||
| year | Last year | |||||||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||||||||
| Donations and legacies | ||||||||
| Gift Aid - Bank | 2,484 | — | — | — | 2,484 | 2,48 | ||
| Gift Aid - Envelopes | 150 | — | — | — | 150 | 14 | ||
| Other planned giving | 1,300 | — | — | — | 1,300 | 1,30 | ||
| Loose plate collections | 1,955 | — | — | — | 1,955 | 1,96 | ||
| One-off Gift Aid gifts | 1,000 | — | — | — | 1,000 | — | ||
| Donations appeals etc | 200 | — | — | — | 200 | — | ||
| Tax recoverable on Gift Aid | 2,403 | — | — | — | 2,403 | 1,26 | ||
| Legacies | 193,172 | — | — | — | 193,172 | 187,50 | ||
| Other funds generated | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | — | ||
| Total | 202,664 | — | — | — | 202,664 | 194,64 | ||
| Income from charitable activities | ||||||||
| Fees for weddings and funerals | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | ||
| Pop-in Income | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | ||
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | ||
| Other trading activities | ||||||||
| Church hall lettings - fund raising | 28,800 | — | — | — | 28,800 | 27,84 | ||
| Total | 28,800 | — | — | — | 28,800 | 27,84 | ||
| Investments | ||||||||
| Bank and building society interest | 5,415 | — | — | — | 5,415 | 2,89 | ||
| Rent from lands or buildings | 23,950 | — | — | — | 23,950 | 24,20 | ||
| Total | 29,365 | — | — | — | 29,365 | 27,09 | ||
| INCOME TOTAL | 260,829 | — | — | — | 260,829 | 249,82 |
EXPENDITURE
Raising funds
| EXPENDITURE Raising funds |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs of fetes & other events | 1,160 | — | — | — | 1,160 | 1,77 |
| Investment Management Costs | 4,794 | — | — | — | 4,794 | 4,26 |
| Investment (House) Maintenance | 5,521 | — | — | — | 5,521 | 2,06 |
| Costs | ||||||
| Total | 11,475 | — | — | — | 11,475 | 8,10 |
| Expenditure on charitable | activities | |||||
| Giving - relief and development | 1,000 | — | — | — | 1,000 | — |
| agencies | ||||||
| Home mission | 1,020 | — | — | — | 1,020 | 2,05 |
| Ministry parish share etc | 30,000 | — | — | — | 30,000 | 27,01 |
| Pop-in Expenditure | 121 | — | — | — | 121 | — |
| Assistant staff costs | 14,431 | — | — | — | 14,431 | 12,28 |
| Parsonage house expenses | 50 | — | — | — | 50 | — |
| Water rates - vicarage | — | — | — | — | — | 48 |
| Parsonage - water | 682 | — | — | — | 682 | — |
| Education | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| Church running - insurance | 1,351 | — | — | — | 1,351 | 1,31 |
| Church office - telephone | 687 | — | — | — | 687 | 61 |
| Church maintenance | 7,919 | — | — | — | 7,919 | 4,48 |
| Cleaning | 3,078 | — | — | — | 3,078 | 2,87 |
| Upkeep of services | 1,465 | — | — | — | 1,465 | 82 |
| Upkeep of churchyard | 1,578 | — | — | — | 1,578 | 1,50 |
| Administration | 408 | — | — | — | 408 | 53 |
| Visiting speakers / locums | 547 | — | — | — | 547 | 5 |
| Church running - electric | 1,588 | — | — | — | 1,588 | 2,18 |
| Church running - gas | 3,762 | — | — | — | 3,762 | 4,18 |
| Church running - water | 618 | — | — | — | 618 | 49 |
| Church running - heating and lighting | 4,901 | — | — | — | 4,901 | — |
| Governance costs examination/audit | 500 | — | — | — | 500 | — |
| fee | ||||||
| Church major repairs - structure | — | — | — | — | — | 10,09 |
| Church major repairs - installation | — | — | — | — | — | 2,68 |
| Other PCC property upkeep | 300 | — | — | — | 300 | — |
| Total | 76,006 | — | — | — | 76,006 | 73,74 |
| EXPENDITURE TOTAL | 87,481 | — | — | — | 87,481 | 81,84 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 173,348 | — | — | — | 173,348 | 167,97 |