**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1137628**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT AND**
## **INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
## **FOR**
**ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH**
**(CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
Sega Chartered Certified Accountants 183B Waller Road London SE14 5LX
## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
|||**Page**||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Reference and administrative details**||1||
|**Trustees' report**|2|to|6|
|**Independent examiner's report**||7||
|**Statement of financial activities**||8||
|**Statement of Financial Position**||9||
|**Notes to the financial statements**|10|to|14|
## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
Area of Operation: London
PCC members who have served from 1 January 2024 until the date this report was approved are:
**Incumbent (ex officio)** Rev’d Josh Zvimba **Reader (ex officio)** Mr. Sam Okoroafor **Pastoral Assistant (ex-officio)** Ms. Lezleen Graham **Wardens (ex officio)** Ms. Paulette Otto Mr. Glen Tommy **Representatives on the Deanery** Cllr. Shelia Suso-Runge **Synod (ex officio)** Mr. Leslie Davis **Elected Members** Ms. Jenny Bernard (Treasurer) Ms. Claudette Blake Ms. Chante Brown Ms. Roseanne Lee Ms. Cecile Myers (Co-opted Secretary) Mr. Emmanuel Oiwoh Ms. Rose Simmons Mr. Joshua Zvimba **Principal Address** St Mark's Rise London E8 2LJ **Registered Charity Number** 1137628 **Independent Examiner** Alex Mutyaba MSc BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) FCCA GEX é5) ALEX & CO 183B Waller Road London SE14 5LX **Bankers** The Co-operative Bank plc, Business Customer Services P O Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6WT
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
The PCC Members, who are also trustees of the charity for the purposes of Charities Act 2011, present their report with the independently examined financial statements of the Church for the year ended 31 December 2024. The PCC have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
## **Objectives and aims**
The primary objective of the PCC is the promotion in its parish of "the whole mission of the Church of England, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical". The PCC considers that in doing so it is acting for the public benefit.
## **Church Attendance**
There were 128 persons on the Electoral Roll in April 2024, a considerable number are not resident within the parish. The average attendance at Sunday morning services during the year was 85 adults and 25 children.
## **Charitable Donations**
St. Mark's Church continued to support Hackney Night Shelter, Church Mission Society and Mission Aviation Fellowship.
## **Volunteers**
The PCC and the Incumbent express their thanks for the uncounted hours of effort put in by the many members who volunteer their time and skills, not only to provide regular services, but also to enable the other activities that are part of the church's ministry. The number of regular volunteers (excluding Trustees) is over 30.
## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE**
## **Charitable activities**
The results for the year and financial position of the Church are shown in the annexed financial statements. The mission of the Church is supported by the contribution of the PCC to the cost to the Diocese of the incumbent (Church Common Fund) and by running the church building. Direct expenditure on Charitable activities is shown as Church Running Costs. Other expenditure included Equipment & Property maintenance costs and the governance costs. The following activities and events were held in the year.
- Bring and Share Lunch
- Community Fun Day/BBQ
- Elders’ trip to Kew Gardens
- Twice Weekly (Tuesday & Friday) Drop In/Food Aid for homeless people & local elders/people in need
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
- Men Social Event
- Women's Social Events
- Tuesday Drop In centre/lunch/Food Aid for homeless people & local elders/people in need
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
## **Financial position**
There has been an increase in income in the year under review from £141,317 to £152,254 by 8%. As with last year’s accounts, the main source of income was property income. Property income of £104,563 (2023: £91,509) contributed 69% of total income (2023: 64%). Levels of donations from members was similar to last year at £31,525, compared to £31,392 in 2023. Investment income increased by 8% from £12,040 to
The total expenditure in the year was £150,672 (2023: £130,914) This included the Church Common Fund Contribution of £44,461 (2023: £42,100). Church Running Costs of £49,955 (2023: £41,257) and other expenditures of £56,256 (2023: £47,553). A depreciation charge of £37,334 (2023: £37,108) included in Other Expenditure was charged in the year under review.
## **Principal funding sources**
Rental Income from the use of church properties continued to be the main source of income in 2024 however the PCC is thankful for the ongoing support of the Church members (congregants) who continued to support the church with donations and gifts.
## **Investment policy and objectives**
The charity deposits funds with "The CBF Church of England Investment Fund" to ensure a reasonable return in terms of interest and long-term protection from inflation, and to meet ethical investment standards.
## **Reserves policy**
It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on general funds (if possible) of around £10,000 to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time. The balance of £141,301 on general funds at 31 December 2024 comfortably exceeds this target.
## **Going Concern**
The charity trustees continued to make appropriate enquiries and review of the impact of funding of the charity that there are no implications which may be so severe as to cast doubt upon the charity's financial sustainability, and also review that the charity has adequate resources and sufficient sources of funds available for the foreseeable future, and thus the trustees are confident that the charity will continue in operation for the foreseeable future, hence, a going concern basis was adopted by the trustees in preparing the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **FUTURE PLANS**
While the level of unrestricted funds in 2024 has remained above the minimum level, there have been a dip in donations received in the year and property income continued to be the main source of income. The PCC will continue to encourage members of the fellowship prayerfully to consider their giving, and to look at other ways of funding activities. The Church will continue to focus its main areas of charitable activities in the coming year so as to meet the objects of the charity. More creative and communitybased projects will be undertaken so as to optimise the use of the Church facilities. The PCC will continue the refurbishment and enhancement of the Halls. It will also continue to drive its mission plan in conjunction with the 2024 Capital Vision.
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing document**
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a corporate body established by the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 (as amended) and the Church Representation Rules (CRR, contained in schedule 3 to the Synodical Government measure 1969 as amended). The PCC of Ecclesiastical Parish of St Marks Dalston was registered with the Charity Commission on 27 August 2010.
## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees**
Membership of the PCC is specified by the Church Representation Rules (CRR). All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll if they meet the relevant conditions in the CRR. Those on the Electoral Roll are invited to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and encouraged to consider standing for election to the PCC. The APCM elects lay members to the PCC, and Deanery Synod Representatives (ex officio PCC members); Churchwardens (ex officio on PCC) are elected by Parish Meeting (annually, as APCM). Licensed Readers (ex officio on PCC) are entitled to serve on the PCC.
## **Organisational structure**
The PCC met 6 times in 2024 and two to date in 2025 to oversee and discuss the management of the Church. The PCC have established a Standing Committee which comprises the Incumbent and Churchwardens (ex officio) and the Reader, Secretary and Treasurer, which can take day-to-day or urgent decisions on behalf of the PCC. Other Sub-Committees established during the year are the Worship Group, Social Committee, and Children and Young People's Group.
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Induction and training of new trustees**
New PCC members are encouraged to attend PCC induction seminars held by the Diocese.
## **Related parties**
Within the Church of England, St. Mark Church Dalston is a member of the Deanery of Hackney and the Diocese of London.
## **Risk management**
The PCC have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Church is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance, including against fraud and error. The PCC recognises the health & safety, fire and other risks that are common to most church organisations. Our policies are subject to regular review in order to ensure that controls are appropriate, and risks at an acceptable level. The PCC is unaware of other major risks that may affect the operation of the Church in the foreseeable future.
## **Safeguarding**
The PCC has due regard to House of Bishops' guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. We have adopted the Diocese's "Safe Church" policy, and keep activities under review.
## **FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN FOR OTHERS**
The Charity did not hold funds as custodians on behalf of others in the year ended 31 December 2023.
## **TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT**
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provision of the trust deed requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements of each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provision of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27th April 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Revd. Josh Zvimba - Trustee
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH**
## **(CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of St Mark with St. Bartholomew Church (Church of England Dalston London.
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of St Mark with St. Bartholomew Church (Church of England Dalston London (the Trust) for the year ended 31st December 2024.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my 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 Trust 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.
…............................................................ Alex Mutyaba MSc BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) FCCA
183B Waller Road London SE14 5LX
Date:
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
|**Notes**
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
2
**Charitable activities**
Charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
**Total**
**EXPENDITURE ON**
**Charitable activities**
Common Fund Contribution
5
Church Runnung Costs
6
**Other**
7
Total
**NET INCOME**
**Transfers between funds**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
31,470
107,674
-
**139,144**
44,461
49,900
56,256
**150,617**
(11,473)
-
152,774
**141,301**
-|**Restricted**
**fund**
**£**
55
-
13,055
**13,110**
-
55
-
**55**
13,055
-
254,778
**267,833**
-|**2024**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
31,525
107,674
13,055
**152,254**
44,461
49,955
56,256
**150,672**
1,582
-
407,552
**409,134**|**2023**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
31,397
97,880
12,040
**141,317**
42,100
41,257
47,553
**130,910**
10,407
-
397,145
**407,552**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
|**2024**
**Notes**
**£**
**FIXED ASSETS**
9
112,003
312,416
312,416
**CREDITORS**
10
(15,285)
297,131
409,134
409,134
12
141,301
Restricted fund
12
267,833
409,134
Unrestricted funds
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION**
**FUNDS**
**31ST DECEMBER 2024**
Tangible assets
Cash at bank
Amounts falling due within one year
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**
**NET ASSETS**|**2023**
**£**
149,337
260,553
260,553
(2,564)
257,989
407,326
407,326
152,774
254,778
407,552|
|---|---|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27th April 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Revd. Josh Zvimba - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 9
## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The presentational currency of the financial statements is Pound Sterling (£).
## **INCOME**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
## **EXPENDITURE**
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## **TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Improvement to property 20%
## **CASH FLOW**
The financial statements do not include a cash flow statement because the charity, as a small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under the FRS102.
## **TAXATION**
St . Mark With St. Bartholomew Church is a registered charity and is potentially exempt from taxation inrespect of income and capital gains received within the categories covered by Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that such income or gains are applied to charitable purposes.
## **FUND ACCOUNTING**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
## **PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS**
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
**continued …**
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH**
## **(CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
|**2.**
Unplanned Giving
Planned giving
Gift Aid
Highgate Carols
Food Aid
Funeral Services
Wedding Services
Church Box
Church Cleaning
Memorial Service
London Diocesan Fund
**3.**
**INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
Drop in fees
Parking
Parochial fees
Property Income
**4.**
**INVESTMENT INCOME**
Deposit account Interest
**5**
**COMMON FUND CONTRIBUTION**
Common Fund Contribution
**Activities**
**DONATIONS AND LEGACIES**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
5,507
20,416
-
-
-
5,547
-
-
-
-
-
31,470
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
3,111
104,563
107,674
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
44,461|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
55
-
-
55
**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
13,055
**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**|**31.3.24**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
5,507
20,416
-
-
-
5,547
-
-
55
-
-
31,525
**31.3.24**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
3,111
104,563
107,674
**31.3.24**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
13,055
**Total**
**£**
44,461|**31.3.23**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
4,782
18,709
-
545
-
7,052
-
249
60
-
-
31,397
**31.3.23**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
871
175
5,325
91,509
97,880
**31.3.23**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
12,040
**Total**
**£**
42,100|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHURCH OF ENGLAND
DALSTON LONDthY
PIOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEpifs. ¢Inued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315r DECEMBER 2024
6 CHURCH RUNNING COSTS
31324
Totsl
ds
313.23
Totsl
fund5
Unre51rfLted Re51ricted
fvn(ts
funds
Books and Teaching Materials
Charitsble Oonations
Church Cleanin8
Communion Wine
Congregational Activrtyes
Computer & Internet Expenses
Decoratlon Flowers & Gardenlng
Drop in Expenses
Funeral & Weddingfee5
Honararium
Hospitsllty & Refreshffthts
Music Licence & Expenses
Postage and Statlonery
Telephone
Tralnlng
TV Licence
Insurance
Light & Heat
Rates and watsr
381
750
3.058
557
381
750
3.113
557
120
400
3,576
500
55
541
541
125
145
320
1.273
2.653
2,111
653
320
1.273
2.653
2,111
170
151
707
923
1.009
1.158
99
1.059
L059
293
11,894
24,073
293
11,894
24,073
317
10,526
21,178
153
41,257
49.Sl)O
55
49.955
7. OTHERS
31.3.24
31323
Totsl
funds
Unre5trirted Re5ty1rted
funds
funds
funds
Equipment & Property Maintenance
Depreciation Expenses
Expensed Equipmerrt
Repalrs & Maintenance
37.334
37.334
37,108
1.902
6,793
45,803
11.679
49.013
11.679
49.013
Go¥emance Costs
Accountsncy and Le8al fees
Independent Examiners fees
6.243
6.243
750
1,000
7,243
7.243
1.750
56.256
47.553
8. TRU5fEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no tru5tee5' remuneration or oths benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
## **Trustees' expenses**
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024.
## **9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
|**Improvements**
**to**
**property**
**£**
**COST**
At 1 January 2024
589,996
Additions
At 31 December 2024
589,996
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 January 2024
441,562
Charge for year
37,108
478,670
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 December 2024
111,326
At 31 December 2023
148,434
**10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
Accrued Expenses
Other Creditors
**11. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS**
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities|**Plant &**
**Machnery**
**£**
153,007
-
153,007
153,007
-
153,007
-
-|**Fixtures**
**and**
**fittings**
**£**
51,901
51,901
50,998
226
51,224
677
903
**31.3.24**
**£**
1,150
14,135
15,285
31.3.24
**£**
112,003
312,416
(15,285)
409,134|**Totals**
**£**
794,904
-
794,904
645,567
37,334
682,901
112,003
149,337
**31.3.23**
**£**
1,250
1,314
2,564
31.3.23
**£**
149,337
260,553
(2,564)
407,326|
|---|---|---|---|
**continued …**
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## **ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
|12. **STATEMENT OF FUNDS**
**General Funds**
**Restricted Funds**
Bell Fund
Organ Fund
Other Restricted Fund
Reserve Fund
Restoration Fund
Hall Refurbishment Fund
**Total Funds**|**Brought**
**Forward**
**£**
152,774
1,398
1,390
-
13,881
127,391
110,718
254,778
**407,552**|**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
139,144
73
71
55
711
6,527
5,673
13,110
**152,254**|**Resources**
**Expended**
**£**
(150,617)
-
-
(55)
-
-
-
(55)
**(150,672)**|**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
**Transfer**
**between**
**funds**|**Carried**
**Forward**
**£**
141,301
1,471
1,461
-
14,592
133,918
116,391
267,833
**409,134**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST. MARK WITH ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH**
## **(CHURCH OF ENGLAND) DALSTON LONDON**
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of St Mark with St. Bartholomew Church (Church of England Dalston London.
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of St Mark with St. Bartholomew Church (Church of England Dalston London (the Trust) for the year ended 31st December 2024.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my 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 Trust 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.
## Alex Mutyaba
…............................................................ Alex Mutyaba MSc BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) FCCA
183B Waller Road London SE14 5LX
Date: 12[th] September 2025
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