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ST PETER’S CHURCH, HAMMERSMITH

ANNUAL REVIEW & REPORT 2022

St Peter’s Church is a Registered Charity No: 1135462

The Annual Report contains informal reports from the various church groups, regarding events and activities that took place in 2022. It is to be read in conjunction with St Peter’s Financial Statement and examined accounts for the year 2022.

The document is available in printed form and on St Peter’s website: www.stpetersw6.org

St Peter’s Church Parish Office Black Lion Lane, W6 9BE. 020 8741 4848 or [e-mail]

Office hours: Mon, Tues & Fri 9.30am-2.30pm

Vicar: The Rev’d Dr Charles Clapham Churchwardens: Simon Brooke & Caroline Langton

Vicar’s Report

If 2021 was a year in which we were still adjusting to life after covid, 2022 felt like a year in which ‘normal service’ was fully resumed, and we returned to much of the pre-pandemic life of St Peter’s – though with some changes.

In terms of worship, there have been some alterations to the previous pattern before covid. The numbers attending Evening Prayer has continued to decline, and we now offer Evening Prayer only twice a month, rather than weekly; we have also let the precovid midweek Communion lapse, due to low demand. But the pattern of ‘Family Worship’ offered most Sundays during term-time continues to be popular, and I have enjoyed spending time getting to know some of those who are relatively new to the church over the last year - inviting myself (rather shamelessly!) for a coffee or glass of wine to any who will host me! We have continued the practice of

intinction of the wafer for Holy Communion, though will keep this under review. The practice of live-streaming services, begun under covid, has also continued and is likely to remain part of ordinary church life in the future, proving invaluable for those unable to attend in person, especially for funerals and weddings, and even for the occasional baptism (where we have had at least one god-parent, unable to make it in person, say their vows over Zoom!).

As a community, as well as the events run by our own fantastic and enthusiastic Events Committee and by Lulu in her capacity as Children’s Worker (outlined later in this report!), we were pleased to join together with St Peter’s Residents’ Association and St Peter’s School for a wonderful celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee in in St Peter’s Square in June, followed later in

the year by a sad but moving commemoration of the Queen’s death and funeral, at which many of us lined the Great West Road outside the church to pay our respects to the funeral procession. I also continue to work closely with the Headteacher, governors, staff and pupils at St Peter’s School, leading collective worship in school on a weekly basis, welcoming children and staff into church for regular services, with a particular focus over the last year on helping to prepare for the church school inspection regime SIAMS.

As always there are so many to thank for their invaluable work in keeping the church a vibrant and welcoming community. We are hugely grateful to Richard Woods, who stepped down as church warden in May of 2021, for the great diplomacy, gravitas and hard work he brought to the role for six years: his performance as Pontius Pilate in the pre-recorded passion narrative will live on forever on St Peter’s YouTube channel! We were also sad to say farewell to Jane Fryer, whose time as church warden came to an end over summer on her move to the south coast; her tact, good humour and laughter will be missed! We were very pleased to appoint

Simon Brooke as church warden in May to replace Richard, and are already reaping the benefits of Simon’s kind and thoughtful presence among us; and (after promising her I would not leave her with an interregnum to cover!), we managed to persuade Caroline Langton to return as church warden with all her great experience and commitment when Jane Fryer unexpectedly had to step down.

We also want to thank Lucy Miller for her great efficiency and organisational ability in the church office; Lulu Crutchley and all those who have helped with children’s activities, crafts and events; Sam Hanson and the choir for another year of memorable and exceptional music; Leslie DuCane, Philip Back, Ruth Hawkins, and the financial team of counters and bankers; Jackie Hall for her work in Safeguarding; Follet Balch for particular help with building maintenance; as well as stewards, readers, intercessors, members of the PCC, the Events team, flower arrangers, coffee makers, gardener,

those who organise regular Men’s and Women’s lunches, and those who continue to support the church so generously financially. It’s a team effort, and you have all been fantastic!

Revd Charles Clapham

Churchwardens’ Report

In many ways 2022 proved to be a bit of a respite after what had gone before, so apart from some high jinks at No 10, we all started to feel that life was getting back to some version of normality. The redoubtable Richard Woods and Jane Fryer, having guided us so brilliantly through the pandemic years, handed over in April to Simon and in September to Caroline. It’s no secret that being a warden at St Peter’s is enormous fun and richly rewarding. Our thanks and love go to Richard and Jane for maintaining very high standards of good humour, hard work and faithfulness which marks them out as excellent wardens, and St Peter’s as a great church to be part of.

Richard and Jane spent their final months in office overseeing the completion of the drainpipe project before they stepped down. Providing a sufficiently generous route for excess rainwater to be guided down from the enormous roofscape and away from the stone and brickwork became increasingly essential given the changing weather patterns. Unglamorous as it sounds, this was no insignificant piece of work, but one that will really help to secure the wellbeing of our old building. So, thank you to everyone who donated so

generously, and everyone who was involved at the planning end. A particular mention has to go to Follett Balch, who helped to keep the whole show on the road with his efficiency, experience and attention to detail. Thank you, Follett.

The death of our dear Steve the Virge in November 2021 revealed to us all what an enormous amount he actually did around the church on a weekly basis. He kept telling us he was ‘knackered’ but now we know why! Thanks go to all the people who have quietly stepped up to take over Steve’s tasks on a regular basis – brass and silver polishing, candle and lamp maintenance, linen washing, ordering goods and laying up for the services. He would be very proud of you all.

Our church continues to grow. Charles’ vision for St Peter’s as an all age, all-inclusive community is being realised. We are all part of this success story, and we can take great pleasure in it. But in no small part this is down to Charles himself, who (although claiming to be an introvert) brings style, humour, enormous intellect and spiritual content to his sermons, week after week, delivering them with energy and excellent comic timing. He doesn’t usually hang about in the coffee room after the ten thirty service, preferring to speak to people outside, but if he did, he would hear his praises being sung by very many

satisfied ‘customers’. Meanwhile, the nine o’clock family service has become another success story, happily packed with parents and grandparents, babies and children (and some spiritually questing dogs) singing, snipping, clapping and colouring to their heart’s content. Our morning and evening prayer services are peaceful, reflective opportunities to start or close the day in prayer and are loved by all who attend.

We all have so much to be grateful for. Let’s start by enthusiastically thanking God for our church!

Simon Brooke and Caroline Langton

Music

In 2022 we enjoyed our first somewhat normal musical year since the beginning of the pandemic, singing our usual four or five hymns and an anthem each Sunday, and marking all the extra services of Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Christmas. At the beginning of the year, we were able to reinstate our arrangement with West London Free School for four choral scholars to join the choir on a fortnightly basis throughout term-time, working with Molly, Poppy, Max and Deano between January and June, and Elena, Mwelwa, Rayhan and Isabel (who approached us independently from Godolphin and Latymer School) since October. My thanks go to Ed Watkins, Director of Music of West London Free School, for his enthusiasm for and support in this endeavour.

Other highlights in the year included celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June (which included a very rousing rendition of Handel’s “Zadok the Priest”); our usual services of Remembrance and Six Lessons and Carols (a format I think works quite well!) with our excellent Simon Sturgeon-Clegg on trumpet, along with his wonderful brass quintet; and

watching a livestream of a service in July from home when I had Covid, in which congregation and choir continued valiantly in singing hymns and anthem with no accompaniment at all, led by Penny Thomson’s fine conducting! I was very proud to be part of such a community who refused to crumble in the face of adversity!

Our search for a professional tenor continues, and re-advertising the post in the near future would probably be a good idea. I would also like to return to the plan of introducing a second congregational mass to our repertoire which, once gradually introduced, would operate on a rotation with the existing Thorne Mass of St. Thomas . A likely candidate is a setting by John Rutter, and I’ll look to move this forward soon.

As always, my thanks are due to many people at St. Peter’s who support our music so warmly, including all the choir, Eleri, Charles, Lucy, our churchwardens and stewards, all who arrange flowers, coffee and livestreaming, all the congregation, and my fiancée Rioghnach. My particular thanks to you all for your support as Rio and I approach our wedding in a few weeks’ time!

Sam Hanson, Musical Director

Children’s Work & Sunday Clubs

With Covid finally behind us, the family service at 9am is in full swing with a congregation of between 50 and 100 each week. The story, craft and prayer combination seems to be a big hit with the wider community and it is great to see so many families attending. The 10.30 service now has a Sunday school every week which has also been well attended and takes place in Parish Rooms. We hold an all age communion on the first Sunday of every month which is well attended with a craft available to keep those who find it hard to listen entertained.

All children’s events have been able to take place and the Christmas Party continues to be one of the highlights of the year, with a very special guest all the way from Lapland! We are building on the current congregation and holding art mornings for the younger children and art afternoons for the older kids which are more skills based. The Teddy Bears’ Picnic was a great success which brings the whole congregation together. We are also grateful to Hamish and Rosie Shephard, who helped to organise a glorious ‘Summer Olympics’ for children and families in St Peter’s Square.

An area that needs much thought is the crèche as since we run the 9am Family Service each week, most families with babies attend this service and very few have a need for the crèche.

Lulu Crutchley, Children’s worker

Hammersmith and Fulham Deanery Synod

It was St Peter’s turn to host the Deanery Synod’s meeting in December 2022. The evening introduced by our Vicar Charles Clapham was well attended and – this won’t come as a surprise - a convivial occasion thanks to a great spread laid out by members of the Events Committee. The newly appointed Financial Officer of the Deanery Synod, our very own Michael Illingworth, was able to welcome and meet representatives of local parishes. He looks forward to working with parishes in the hope of increasing the proportion of standard costs contributed sustainably by each parish to 100% within as short a period as practically possible while taking account of the very difficult financial situation.

Meetings start with an introduction to the host Parish by the Vicar and focus each time on a main topic. In the last year we heard about, and exchanged experiences about:

• Creating more compassionate communities for refugees and asylum Seekers.

• Stories of hope during and after the pandemic.

• Ways of keeping parishes warm and welcoming during this difficult financial time, as well as practical ways to help people in the community.

• Exploring new services and ways to reach out to, and bring together, people living in our parishes.

I’d like to take this opportunity to remind the St Peters PCC and congregation that they are welcome to attend any meeting. Please get in touch with me if you are interested.

Marie-Pierre Moine, Deanery Synod representative

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School

St Peter’s is a single form entry school, with up to 30 pupils in each of the seven year groups from Reception to Year 6. The school was ranked ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2017 and has recently retained this ranking, following a two day Ofsted inspection at the end of February 2023. Of the current pupils, 24% (49 children) speak English as an additional language. The proportion of children identified as having a special need or disability is 14% (29 children). 11.7% of the pupils (24 children) are

on the Pupil Premium register. The school continues to be oversubscribed, with more than five applicants for every Reception place. There is a waiting list for most classes.

There are twelve governors, several of whom are regular worshippers at St Peter’s church. The school and the church have a close relationship. Charles leads a weekly whole school collective worship session and is helping the school to prepare for the next SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) visit, which will examine how the school is meeting the requirements of the new SIAMS framework.

A widespread consultation led to a review of the school’s values, vision statement and its adopted Bible verse (Micah 6.8: Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God). Based on feedback, the school adopted a different Bible verse (Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before others, so they see your good works and give glory to God) and the values of perseverance, kindness, respect, courage, thankfulness and service.

In addition to academic work, the school offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities, some of which are provided in conjunction with local independent schools. 35% of the pupils learn an individual musical instrument. Other optional school clubs include a variety of sports plus drama, street dance, Lego, mathletics, computing and French (Spanish is taught in school).

Challenges include the recruitment and retention of staff, which is increasingly difficult with so many leaving the teaching profession. Finance remains the dominant issue, however, with income decreasing, expenditure increasing, and the budget pared to the bone. The school is grateful to the PTA, led by Charlotte Reed, and its fundraising activities, which make an enormous difference.

Vicky (Russell) Lawrence, Chair of the Governing Body ([e-mail])

Events

Plans to hold a Burns Night in January were once again thwarted by Omicron but by March things were improving and we were able to hold a Quiz Night, run by our excellent Quiz Master, Simon Crutchley, and fuelled by a curry supper and quantities of wine! May saw us serving tea and cakes again in the Leigh-Woods’ beautiful garden on their Open Gardens Day and the Leigh-Woods generously gave the profits for tea

to the Church. In June people gathered in the Vicarage for the start of an ever popular Safari Supper and then navigated the streets of Hammersmith for their main course and pudding, forging new friendships and renewing old.

We had a glorious day in July for the Parish Lunch and Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the Church Garden, with a splendid buffet and barbecue and fun for the children. It was wonderful to be back in the Church for the Harvest Supper in September and all donations from this were given to the Upper Room and Glass Door.

Huge thanks as ever to all the Events Team for their unstinting support and hard work and we look forward to holding more events for you all in 2023.

Caroline Illingworth

Talkback

Talkback is a monthly prayer and discussion group that is led by the members themselves. We discuss a certain topic each month from conditional/unconditional love to trust to temptation. We look at verses from the bible and then have discussion about it. We then are led in prayer.

It is truly relaxing and provokes much thought around our subjects. It is a place where any opinion is welcomed and not judged in any way.

New members are always welcome.

Vicky Lambert

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CHARITIES COMMISION AND THE DIOCESE OF LONDON:

INTRODUCTION

St Peter’s is part of the Church of England, following a moderate, inclusive, Anglican tradition. It is a parish church in the Diocese of London. The church was built in 1827-1829, the architect being Edward Lapidge, and it complements the Regency houses in St Peter’s Square and Black Lion Lane. The parish is bordered by the River Thames on the south side, Goldhawk Road on the western and northern sides and parts of Ravenscourt Road and Furnival Gardens on the eastern side. The Parish is bisected by the A4 Great West Road which runs beside the church garden.

The Annual Review sets out the mission and objectives of St Peter’s and describes our activities during 2022.

MISSION

St Peter’s Church in Hammersmith strives to be a generous, inclusive, all-age Christian community, serving all in the local area.

BANKERS

National Westminster Bank PLC 22 King’s Mall London W6 0QD

TREASURER

Leslie DuCane

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Mr Q E Robey BA FCA 34 Homefield Road London W4 2LW

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (‘PCC’)

The PCC works with the Vicar in promoting our mission. It shares the pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical work of the church. The PCC is responsible for the administration of the church property, the setting of an annual budget and the raising of funds to carry out the mission and to maintain and preserve the fabric. The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity, number 1135462.

The PCC comprises the Vicar, the Churchwardens, the Treasurer, the Deanery Synod Representatives, and members who are elected at an Annual Parochial Church Meeting to serve for a period of three years. The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules.

The following served during 2022:

The Vicar The Revd Dr Charles Clapham The Curate Vacant Churchwardens Jane Fryer (first elected Warden APCM 2017) Simon Brooke (first elected Warden APCM 2022) Caroline Langton (first elected at an extraordinary meeting 18[th] Sept 2022) Treasurer Leslie Du Cane (elected to PCC APCM 2018, re-elected 2021) Director of Music Sam Hanson (joined September 2019) Deanery Synod Representatives: MP Moine (elected APCM 2020) Elected members of PCC: Marion Ashworth (re-elected APCM 2022) Tony Matthews (re-elected APCM 2022) Caroline Illingworth (re-elected APCM 2020) Zoe Fletcher (elected APCM 2020) Clare Berry (elected APCM 2020) Henry Barda (elected APCM 2020) Miles McInnes (elected APCM 2020) Jonty Graham (elected APCM 2020) Jemma Daffarn (elected APCM 2022) Alice Keown (elected APCM 2022)

Richard Woods stepped down at the APCM 2022. His work over the years – not least the fundraising drive for the pipes – has been invaluable, his vim and vigour will be missed. Jane Fryer moved away in summer 2022 thus forcing her resignation from the roll. Her drive and positive attitude were a real asset to church life and she will be missed on a personal level to many.

The Events committee is responsible to the PCC. The PCC also receives reports from those who are responsible for fabric, children’s work, and safeguarding. Reports of these groups can be found in the Annual Review for 2022. Messumba did not have any reported activity in 2022.

The PCC met on six occasions in 2022. Meetings were usually held via Zoom. The APCM was held in April. In addition to discussing administrative and financial matters, the PCC covered many areas over the year. Major topics for business over the course of 2022 for the PCC were fundraising, the pipe work / building project, tech up-grade, choral scholars, a memorial for Steve Haude, EcoChurch, the need for a de-fibrilator, banking signatories, the Beanstalk Nursery – and importantly the increase in fuel bills. The need for additional funding from the congregation – especially from the newer family attendees (who often don’t know the church is self supporting) was also discussed, as was the need for a fire officer. Safeguarding also remained a standing item on the PCC agenda.

Electoral Roll

Helen Kelly reported at the 2022 APCM that we are at 218. Many thanks to Helen for continuing in this role.

Church Attendance

As reported to the Diocesan Statistics for Mission, St Peter’s Usual Sunday Attendance (spread over two to four services, but excluding those attending for baptisms) for 2022 was 137 adults and 50 children. Attendance at Easter 2022 was 241 (including children). Numbers attending church services over the Christmas period were 241 at the Carol Service, 177 at Christingle, 481 over two school Christmas services, 250 at Crib Service, 110 at Midnight Mass, and 230 on Christmas morning. Whilst on-line viewing is not at the levels (happily) it was in covid years, the average views for a 10.30 Communion Service were around 20-30 in 2022.

There were 21 baptisms during 2022, and no confirmations as the previous years service was held in November 2021. There were 2 weddings and 1 blessing after civil marriage at St Peter’s during 2022. The church was used for 4 funerals or memorial services during the year.

Safeguarding

The PCC confirms that it has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, in relation to having due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Jackie Hall served as the church’s safeguarding officer, and the children’s worker Lulu Crutchley oversaw DBS applications. The church operates in accordance with the Diocesan policy and good practice guidelines in terms of safeguarding.

Fabric

Detailed in Warden’s Report.

FINANCE

The Accounts and the Treasurer’s Report which set out the financial position are contained in the attached report.

Reserves Policy

The PCC aims to maintain general (unrestricted) reserves of around £100,000, which equates to approximately six months’ unrestricted expenditure. In 2016 the PCC voted to reduce the reserves in order to use some of the capital to fund the major restoration project. Since then we have been working to rebuild the reserves again.

The Covid pandemic closed our church in 2020 and this had serious long term consequences for our income stream. We have since been making slow progress towards building back our reserves. However, 2022 brought another major expenditure on essential fabric maintenance.

The PCC annually assesses the major financial risks affecting St Peter’s Church and makes plans accordingly.

Simon Brooke and Caroline Langton Churchwardens, on behalf of the PCC May 2023

The financial report was approved by the PCC on 23rd March 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

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(Revd Dr) Charles Clapham Vicar, St Peter’s Hammersmith

Charity number: 1135462

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Activities for generating funds 2 Church activities 2 Property and investments 2 Total income Expenditure on: Church activities 3 Costs of generating funds 3 Governance costs 3 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) before other gains and losses Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Balances at 1 January 2022 Balances at 31 December 2022	Unrestricted Funds £ 201,064 7,353 4,705 36,765 249,887 237,573 733 - 238,306 11,581 - 11,581 74,970 86,551	Restricted Funds £ - - - - - 2,296 - - 2,296 (2,296) - (2,296) - (2,296)	2022 Total £ 201,064 7,353 4,705 36,765 249,887 239,869 733 - 240,602 9,285 - 9,285 74,970 84,255	2021 Total £ 144,017 2,072 990 34,414 181,493 183,615 - (75) 183,540 (2,047) - (2,047) 77,017 74,970

The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

Incoming resources and the resulting net movement in funds in each period arise from continuing operations.

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note Fixed Assets Tangible fixed assets 5 Current Assets Cash at Bank Other cash Debtors and prepayments 6 Creditors, amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals 7 Net current Assets Net assets less net current liabilities Net Assets Charity Funds Designated 8 General 8 Unrestricted Restricted 8	2022 £ £ 2,818 81,987 - 8,931 90,918 (9,481) (9,481) 81,437 84,255 £84,255 - 74,542 74,542 9,713 £84,255	2021 £ £ 5,114 66,442 - 9,822 76,264 (6,408) (6,408) 69,856 74,970 £74,970 - 62,961 62,961 12,009 £74,970

Approved on behalf of the Parochial Church Council on 26 March 2023, and signed by:

Revd Dr Charles Clapham - Chairman of the P.C.C.

The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these financial statements.

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting Policies

The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements.

1.1 Basis of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) issued on 16 July 2014 (the Charities SORP (FRS 102)) the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a “true and fair” view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a “true and fair” view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) rather than Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Parochial Church Council (“P.C.C.”) is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.

There are no material uncertanties regarding the Church's ability to continue as a going concern.

The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Church, and are rounded to the nearest £1.

1.2 Legal form

The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.

1.3 Fund accounting

Restricted funds comprise revenue donations or grants for a specific P.C.C. activity intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent balances, interest on their pooled investment is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balance basis.

Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to be spent on the general purposes of the P.C.C.

Designated funds are general funds set aside by the P.C.C. for use in the future. Project funds are designated for particular projects for administration purposes only. Designated funds remain unrestricted and the P.C.C. will move any surplus to other general funds.

Details of all P.C.C. funds are set out in Note 8 to the financial statements.

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1.4 Income

Donations and legacies

Planned giving, collections and similar donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the P.C.C. is entitled to the use of the resources, their ultimate receipt is considered reasonably certain and the amounts due are reliably quantifiable.

Investment income

Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when it becomes due. Dividends are accounted for when declared receivable, interest as and when accrued by the payer.

Gains/(losses) on investments

Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.

All other incoming resources are accounted for gross.

1.5 Expenditure

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the P.C.C. The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when paid; any contributions unpaid at 31 December are provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability, and are shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet.

All other expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenses including governance costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.

1.6 Fixed assets and depreciation

Consecrated property and movable church furnishings

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the P.C.C., and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church’s Inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For inalienable property, acquired prior to 2000, there is insufficient cost information available, and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts.

Subsequent to 2000, all expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and on movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, has been written off when incurred.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Musical instruments used within the church premises are depreciated on a straight-line basis over 10 years. Office equipments are depreciated on a straight-line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.

1.7 Investments

Except where otherwise indicated in the notes to the financial statements, investments are valued at market value at 31 December.

1.8 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

1.9 Cash at Bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.10 Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1.11 Financial instruments

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

1.12 Judgements in applying accounting policies

In the application of the Church's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates but are unlikely to be material.

2 Income Income from donations and legacies Donations: Planned Giving Donations: Other Donations: Gift Aid tax recovered Collections: Services Collections: Special Major Projects Fundraising (inc. Gift Aid) Dioceses Energy Grant Legacy: Hawkins Activities for generating funds Fundraising events Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme Income from church activities Wedding and funeral fees (net of Expenses) Other Income from investments Rent Interest Total income	Unrestricted Funds £ 78,453 15,296 22,945 731 7,082 73,916 2,641 - 201,064 7,353 - 7,353 3,167 1,538 4,705 36,587 178 36,765 £249,887	Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - £-	Total 2022 £ 78,453 15,296 22,945 731 7,082 73,916 2,641 - 201,064 7,353 - 7,353 3,167 1,538 4,705 36,587 178 36,765 £249,887	Total 2021 £ 88,872 18,908 24,911 1,865 4,461 - - 5,000 144,017 1,050 1,022 2,072 - 990 990 34,407 7 34,414 £181,493

In the comparative year £10,628 of income was to restricted funds and £170,865 was in respect of unrestricted funds.

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

3 Resources Expended Notes Church activities Missionary and charitable giving Diocese of London Common Fund Fees payable to the Diocese Curate Premises Costs Clergy working expenses Staff costs 4 Choir and music Church services Youth group / Children's work Utilities: Gas, electricity and water Insurance Guttering and pipes repairs New Buttery Organ works Other repairs and maintenance Cleaning Administration Bookkeeping Bank charges Fixed asset depreciation Other Costs of generating funds Fundraising costs Governance costs Independent examiner's fee Total resources expended	Unrestricted Funds £ 8,538 89,460 1,086 - 1,250 30,610 5,223 1,364 - 4,023 6,863 64,765 - 1,086 4,623 5,096 4,602 3,411 734 - 4,839 237,573 733 733 - - £238,306	Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,296 - 2,296 - - - - £2,296	Total 2022 £ 8,538 89,460 1,086 - 1,250 30,610 5,223 1,364 - 4,023 6,863 64,765 - 1,086 4,623 5,096 4,602 3,411 734 2,296 4,839 239,869 733 733 - - £240,602	Total 2021 £ 4,994 89,460 716 6,253 903 28,360 4,140 1,620 315 4,629 6,702 8,425 1,590 - 10,392 5,179 3,206 - 636 2,296 3,799 183,615 - - (75) (75) £183,540

In the comparative year £2,296 was charged to restricted funds and £181,244 was charged to unrestricted funds.

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |4|Staff Costs|2022|2021| |£|£| |Staff salaries|29,860|27,610| |Employer's NI (covered by Employment Allowance)|-|-| |Employer's pension contributions|750|750| |30,610|28,360|

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During the year the P.C.C. employed a Parish Administrator, a Director of Music, and a Children's worker. All of these employments were part-time.

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This was the equivalent of 0.9 (2020 - 0.9) full-time employees throughout the year.

The PCC members are considered to be the key management personnel of the church. No remuneration was paid directly to key management personnel.

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |5|Tangible Fixed Assets|Fixtures &|Information|Musical|Total| |Fittings|Technology|Instruments| |£|£|£|£| |COST| |Balance at 1 January 2022|27,844|18,333|8,000|54,177| |Additions|-|-|-|-| |Disposals|-|-|-|-| |Balance at 31 December 2022|27,844|18,333|8,000|54,177| |DEPRECIATION| |Balance at 1 January 2022|27,844|13,219|8,000|49,063| |Depreciation for the year|-|2,296|-|2,296| |Disposals|-|-|-|-| |Balance at 31 December 2022|27,844|15,515|8,000|51,359| |NET BOOK VALUE| |As at 31 December 2021|-|5,114|-|5,114| |As at 31 December 2022|-|2,818|-|2,818| |6|Debtors and prepayments|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total| |Funds|Funds|2022|2021| |£|£|£|£| |Gift Aid tax recoverable|7,497|-|7,497|8,859| |Other debtors|600|-|600|660| |Prepayments|834|-|834|303| |£8,931|£-|£8,931|£9,822|

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2022

7 Creditors due within one year Trade creditors Income in advance Accrued expenses 8 Funds Balance b/f £ Unrestricted Funds General fund 62,961 Restricted Funds New Technology fund 10,869 Organ fund 1,140 Total Funds 74,970 Prior year Unrestricted Funds General fund 73,340 Restricted Funds New Technology fund 2,537 Organ fund 1,140 Total Funds 77,017	Unrestricted Funds £ 9,082 399 - £9,481 Incoming Resources £ 249,887 - - 249,887 170,865 10,628 - 181,493	Restricted Funds £ - - - £- Resources Expended £ (238,306) (2,296) - (240,602) (181,244) (2,296) - (183,540)	Total 2022 £ 9,082 399 - £9,481 Transfers £ - - - - - - - -	Total 2021 £ 6,408 - - £6,408 Gains/ (Losses) £ - - - - - - - -	Balance c/f £ 74,542 8,573 1,140 84,255 62,961 10,869 1,140 74,970

The New Technology fund exists to assist in the introduction of new technology. As at 31 December 2022, the balance of this fund was represented by £2,718 of unamortised capital expenditure, and by £5,855 of unexpended donations (inclusive of Gift Aid tax recovered).

The Organ fund exists to support the cost of works to the organ.

9 Related parties

During the year, excluding reimbursement for costs incurred on behalf of the P.C.C., no payments or expenses were paid to any P.C.C. member, persons closely connected to them or related parties (2021 - £Nil).

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH

Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter, Hammersmith (‘the Charity’)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 1 to 8.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As members of the Parochial Church Council, you are the trustees of the Charity, and you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

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

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

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

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

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

Signed: Name: Mr Q E Robey BA FCA Membership: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Address: 34 Homefield Road, London, W4 2LW Date: 22 June 2023

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THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER, HAMMERSMITH Independent Examinerfs Report to the Parochlal Church Councll of the EGGle51asiJGal Parf5h of St Peter. Hammer5mlth I'the Charity.) I rem to the trustees on my ex8minab.on of the acc￿nts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. vthich a￿ set out on pages 1 to Responsibilities and basis of rgport As members of the Parochial Church CourKiI. you are the trustees of the ChaTty. and you are responsble for the preparab'on of the accoun15 in acCLYdan￿ Trhilh the requirements of the Chanlies Act 2011 11he Ad'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried oul under section 145 ofthe 2011 Acl and in carrying my examInab"c￿ I have fc4lowed all the applicatle dirttb.ons given by the Charity Commiss1￿ wder section 14515llbl of the Act. Independeftt examlnefs statement I h￿e completed my examination. I confim th no material matters have cmie lo my attention In connection Vlth the exafflination giving me cause to believe that in any material respe('. 1. accounting records wtre not kept in respect of the Chanty as requtred by sectic 130 of the Act. c 2. the acC￿￿t5 do not accord vAth those records.. or 3. the accwnis do not COrn￿Y the aFWicable requirements conceming the form and content of acc￿￿1$ sel OLrt in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulatsons 2008 other than any ￿QuireMent that the accwnt5 give a true and fair vivth wthich is not a matter considered as Part of an Independent examinab"on. I h8ve no concern5 and have come across no other matters In ￿nec￿lOn the examination lo Ithich attention shoukl be dravm in this reFort in cffder to enat4e proper understsnding of the a¢a￿nts to be reac*￿1￿. &"gned. Name". Mr Q E Robey BA FCA Membership". Instrtule ol Chartered Accounlants in EnglwKI & Wales Address". 34 Homefield Road. London. W4 2LW Dale.. 22 June 2023