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Christ Church Camberwell (“Christ Church Peckham”)

Parochial Church Council

Annual Report for 2024

Role of the PCC

The role of the Parochial Church Council (“ PCC ”) is defined by under Section 2(2)(a) Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 (“ 1956 Measure ”) as being to co-operate “with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical”.

A PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England pursuant to section 3(1) of the 1956 Measure. The Christ Church PCC is registered with the Charity Commission (charity number 1138005).

A function of the PCC is to co-operate in enabling the church’s vision, if the vision is of general concern and importance to the parish.

Christ Church Peckham – its vision, values and pillars

Vision: to help as many people as possible: believe in Jesus, become whole and build His Kingdom.

Values: Humility, Heart and Honour

Pillars:

• Prayer and worship

• Discipleship

• Evangelism

• • Foundations

Members of the PCC

The members of the PCC are either ex-officio (staff) or are elected at the annual Church meeting. It is also possible for members of the PCC to co-opt up to 2 additional members on to the PCC; however, there were no co-opted members of the PCC during 2024. For 2024, the members of the PCC were:

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS

CONTENTS
	Page
Independent Examiner's Report	1
Summary Receipts and Payments Accounts	2
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	3
Detailed Receipts and Payments Accounts	4-5
Notes to the Financial Statements	6-7

CHRIST CHURCH CAMBERWELL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31 December 2024 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Christ Church Camberwell PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the PCC you are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the PCC'S accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable DireGtions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5llb} of the Act. Independent Examiner's slatement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the PCC as required by section 130 of the Act., or 2 the accounts do not accord with those records, I have no conGerns and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in ordèr to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be Gareth Cooper GRC Accountants Limited 166 Banks Road West Kirby Wirral CH48 ORH Page 1

CHRIST CHURCH CAMBERWELL - SUMMARY RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

For the year ended 31 December 2024

RECEIPTS Voluntary Receipts Receipts from Investments Church Activities TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Church Activities Other Payments TOTAL PAYMENTS EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 01 JANUARY CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 31 DECEMBER	£ £ £ £ 84,407 86,822 171,229 61,964 75 - 75 10 27,323 1,226 28,549 26,104 111,805 88,048 199,853 88,238 59,998 88,631 148,629 83,505 12,340 - 12,340 11,122 72,338 88,631 160,969 94,627 39,467 (583) 38,884 (6,389) (10,583) 10,583 - - 28,884 10,000 38,884 (6,389) 4,089 1,301 5,390 11,779 32,973 11,301 44,274 5,390 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds TOTAL 2024 TOTAL 2023

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CHRIST CHURCH CAMBERWELL - STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

For the year ended 31 December 2024

For the year ended 31 December 2024
	£ General	£ £ Unrestricted Funds Naylor Road (designated ) Sozo (designated )		£ Designated 3	£ Unrestricted Funds Total	£ Haslemere	£ £ Youth Church Christmas Cards Restricted Funds		£ Sound System	£ Restricted Funds Total	£ Endowment Funds	£ TOTAL 2024	£ TOTAL 2023	TOTAL 2023
CASH FUNDS
Current Bank Accounts	42,810	(10,057)	-	-	32,753	-	900	401	-	11,301	-	44,054		5,194
PayPal	220	-	-	-	220	-	-	-	-	-	-	220		196
Deposit Funds / Mission Housing	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Unpresented Items	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		-
Cash in Hand	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	43,030	(10,057)	-	-	32,973	-	900	401	-	11,301	-	44,274		5,390
OTHER MONETARY ASSETS Gift Aid Recoverable Accrued Income Prepaid Expenditure	2,730 1 54	- - -	- - -	- - -	2,730 1 54	- - -	- - -	- - -	- - -	- - -	- - -	2,730 1 54		6,254 53
	2,785	-	-	-	2,785	-	-	-	-	-	-	2,785		6,307
ASSETS RETAINED FOR CHURCH USE Church Equipment 105,188 Leasehold Property - 8 Naylor Roa -		- 118,713	- -	- -	105,188 118,713	- -	- -	- -	- -	- -	- 97,287	105,188 216,000	20,905 Note 3(b) 216,000 Note 3(a)
	105,188	118,713	-	-	223,901	-	-	-	-	-	97,287	321,188	236,905
LIABILITIES Accrued Expenditure Mortgage	2,270 -	- 95,193	- -	- -	2,270 95,193	- -	- -	- -	- -	- -	- -	2,270 95,193	493 99,087 Note 4(a)
	2,270	95,193	-	-	97,463	-	-	-	-	-	-	97,463	99,580

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 7 May 2025.

Obi Ozonzeadi (Interim Chairman) OPS

SS

Samuel Olatunji (Treasurer)

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CHRIST CHURCH CAMBERWELL - DETAILED RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

For the year ended 31 December 2024

RECEIPTS Voluntary Receipts Regular Giving: Gift Aid (Int) Regular Giving: Gift Aid (Ext) Regular Giving: Payroll (Int) Regular Giving: Payroll (Ext) Regular Giving: Non-Tax Efficient (Int) Regular Giving: Non-Tax Efficient (Ext - Donations) Regular Giving: Non-Tax Efficient (Ext - Grants) Non-Regular Giving: Gift Aid (Int) Non-Regular Giving: Gift Aid (Ext) Non-Regular Giving: GAYE (Int) Non-Regular Giving: GAYE (Ext) Non-Regular Giving: Non-Tax Efficient (Int - Cash Collections) Non-Regular Giving: Non-Tax Efficient (Int - Donations) Non-Regular Giving: Non-Tax Efficient (Ext - Donations) Non-Regular Giving: Non-Tax Efficient (Ext - Grants) Tax Recovered on Giving Receipts from Investments Interest Church Activities Naylor Road Rent Kings Grove Rent Church Building Rent Office Income Residential Fees Event Fees Sozo TOTAL RECEIPTS

£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 33,109 - - 33,109 - - - - - - - 33,109 30,969 484 - - 484 - - - - - - - 484 444 3,192 - - 3,192 - - - - - - - 3,192 5,810 - - - - - - - - - - - - 181 1,243 - - 1,243 - - - - - - - 1,243 866 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,350 - - 1,350 - - - - - - - 1,350 - 17,968 - - 17,968 - - - - - - - 17,968 9,806 7,277 - - 7,277 - - - - - - - 7,277 21 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 74,322 10,000 2,500 86,822 86,822 4,322 19,784 - - 19,784 - - - - - - - 19,784 9,545 84,407 - - 84,407 - - - 74,322 10,000 2,500 86,822 171,229 61,964 75 - - 75 - - - - - - - 75 10 - 19,040 - 19,040 - - - - - - - 19,040 16,731 Note 5(b) - - - - - - - - - - - - Note 5(c) 7,750 - - 7,750 - - - - - - - 7,750 7,130 533 - - 533 - - - - - - - 533 220 - - - - 1,226 - - - - - 1,226 1,226 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,248 - - - - - - - - - - - - 775 8,283 19,040 - 27,323 1,226 - - - - - 1,226 28,549 26,104 92,765 19,040 - 111,805 1,226 - - 74,322 10,000 2,500 88,048 199,853 88,238 Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total General Christmas Cards Haslemere TOTAL 2023 Sound System Gym Restricted Funds Total TOTAL 2024 Naylor Road (designated ) Focus Sozo (designated ) Youth Church

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PAYMENTS Church Activities A Giving 1 Mission 2 Poor 3 Subscriptions B Staff 1 Salaries and Pensions 2 Parish Support Fund 4 Conferences 5 Travel C Building 1 Utilities 2 Insurance 3 Maintenance 5 Fixed Assets D Office 1 Telephone & Internet 2 Photocopier 3 Catering 4 Consumables 5 Overheads E Outreach & Evangelism 1 Publicity 2 Catering F Discipleship 1 Courses 2 Trips 3 Bookstall H1 Children's Work (ages 0-11) I1 Youth Work (ages 11-18) J Sundays 1 Music & PA 2 Speakers' Fees & Expenses K1 Bank Charges L1 Naylor Road Z1 Kings Grove Total Church Activities Other Payments X1 Loan Repayments Total Other Payments TOTAL PAYMENTS EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 01 JANUARY CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 31 DECEMBER

£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 570 - - 570 - - - - - - - 570 6,837 Note 5(d) - - - - - - - - - - - - 170 - - 170 - - - - - - - 170 170 Note 5(e) 740 - - 740 - - - - - - - 740 6,947 4,385 - - 4,385 - - - - - - - 4,385 12,098 7,500 - - 7,500 - - - - - - - 7,500 20,290 - - - - - - - - - - - - 103 - - 103 - - - - - - - 103 461 11,988 - - 11,988 - - - - - - - 11,988 32,949 8,015 - - 8,015 - - - - - - - 8,015 7,882 5,826 - - 5,826 - - - - - - - 5,826 4,838 6,200 - - 6,200 - - - - - - - 6,200 9,660 - - - - - - - 84,283 - - 84,283 84,283 - 20,041 - - 20,041 - - - 84,283 - - 84,283 104,324 25,105 796 - - 796 - - - - - - - 796 332 1,706 - - 1,706 - - - - - - - 1,706 4,168 1,503 - - 1,503 - - - - - - - 1,503 154 - - 154 - - - - - - - 154 221 3,149 - - 3,149 - - - - - 2,500 2,500 5,649 685 7,308 - - 7,308 - - - - - 2,500 2,500 9,808 5,406 346 - - 346 - - - - - - - 346 545 1,962 - - 1,962 - - - - - - - 1,962 269 2,925 - - 2,925 - - - - - - - 2,925 814 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,848 - - - - - 1,848 1,848 1,988 457 - - 457 - - - - - - - 457 457 - - 457 1,848 - - - - - 1,848 2,305 1,988 - - - - - - - - - - - - 198 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,251 - - 4,251 - - - - - - - 4,251 538 150 - - 150 - - - - - - - 150 - 4,401 - - 4,401 - - - - - - - 4,401 538 344 - - 344 - - - - - - - 344 162 232 11,322 - 11,554 - - - - - - - 11,554 9,398 Note 5(b) - - - - - - - - - - - - Note 5(c) 48,676 11,322 - 59,998 1,848 - - 84,283 - 2,500 88,631 148,629 83,505 - 12,340 - 12,340 - - - - - - - 12,340 11,122 Note 4 - 12,340 - 12,340 - - - - - - - 12,340 11,122 48,676 23,662 - 72,338 1,848 - - 84,283 - 2,500 88,631 160,969 94,627 44,089 (4,622) - 39,467 (622) - - (9,961) 10,000 - (583) 38,884 (6,389) (11,280) - 697 (10,583) 622 - - 9,961 - - 10,583 - - Note 5(f) 32,809 (4,622) 697 28,884 - - - - 10,000 - 10,000 38,884 6,600 10,221 (5,435) (697) 4,089 - 900 401 - - - 1,301 5,390 11,779 43,030 (10,057) - 32,973 - 900 401 - 10,000 - 11,301 44,274 5,390 Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds General Unrestricted Funds Total Focus Gym Haslemere Youth Church Christmas Cards Naylor Road (designated ) Sozo (designated ) Sound System TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2024 Restricted Funds Total

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2024

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis.

The PCC exercised its right to exemption from audit under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.

2. DESIGNATED, RESTRICTED AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS

An explanation of each fund is given below:

(a) Naylor Road (designated)

This represents rental payments received and costs associated with the purchase and running of 8 Naylor Road.

(b) Sozo (designated)

This represents donations received following Sozo ministry and costs associated with the ministry. Fund closed 31 December 2024

(c) Haslemere

This represents payments and donations received and applied to the costs of the youth group's trips to the Haslemere Ventures camp.

(e) Youth Church

This represents donations received and applied to the cost of bibles for the Youth Church.

(f) Christmas Cards

This represents donations received and applied to the cost of Christmas Cards. Fund closed 31 December 2024.

(g) Sound System

This represents donations received and applied to the procurement of New AV Sound Systemms. Fund closed 31 December 2024.

(h) Endowment Fund

The Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment which represents The Christ Church Camberwell Charity. This is a charity set up by a scheme dated 14 December 1966, approved by The Charity Commissioners. The PCC are the managing trustees of the charity.

The PCC may apply the clear income of the charity for the purpose of furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish of Christ Church Camberwell. The PCC may apply the whole or any part of the capital in or towards defraying the cost of providing property to be appropriated and used for the above purpose.

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3. ASSETS

(a) 8 Naylor Road

In May 2010 the Endowment Fund was valued at £54,087. £54,000 was invested in an interestfree equity loan to Mission Housing Association Ltd to assist them in the purchase of a property at 8 Naylor Road, Peckham, London, for £200,000.

In September 2017 the PCC purchased a further 33% of the house, bringing its share in the property to 60%. The investment was reclassified from an investment property to a property The property and Endowment have been stated at historic cost as at September 2017 when the additional 33% was purchased.

(b) Church Equipment

Church Equipment represents identifiable moveable fixed assets which do not require a faculty for disposal. These assets have been recorded at purchase cost.

The church building and vicarage are excluded from the financial statements as they are not parish

4. LIABILITIES

(a) Mortgage

• In September 2017 a £125,400 Base Rate Term Loan was received from Reliance Bank Ltd. The loan will be repaid over 20 years.

5. OTHER NOTES

• (a) During the year ended 31 December 2024, Christ Church received generous financial support from a number of other churches and organisations, including the Diocese of Southwark, FRESH EXPRESSIONS, OPHELIA INGRID SOUTH LONDON CHURC, TAYLOR&PEDAMONT. Church Revitalisation Trust and Trustbridge Global Foundation

• (b) The PCC owns a 60% share in a property at 8 Naylor Road and receives rental income from the property's tenants.

• (c) The PCC rented a property at 59 Kings Grove from Optivo Housing Association until June 2022. Rental income was received from the property's tenants.

• (d) Christ Church is an outward-looking Church, which is reflected in its support of Christian mission work outside the parish, including financial support. During the year ended 31 December 2024 Christ Church gave regular financial support to the following missionary causes: BFOC Evangelistic Missions (The Turning), SIM (Stephen Judson) and Koinonia Church Ghana (Isaac and Grace Wuni).

• (e) Additional donations were also made to the following causes: National Churches Trust and Transform Southwark.

• (f) Transfers were made from the unrestricted General fund to the designated Sozo fund (£697), restricted Halsmere fund (£622) and Sound System fun (£9,961) to fund shortfalls."

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Receipts Payments
2023 2024 2023 2024
A Internal Giving £ 45,954 £ 62,789 I Giving £ 6,513 £ 740
BC External GivingGift Days £ £ 18,311- £ £ 88,656- JK Staff SalariesParish Support Fund £ £ 24,50427,000 £ £ 4,3857,500
D Gift Aid £ 12,465 £ 19,784 L Office/Admin £ 3,017 £ 10,255
E Legacies £ - £ - M Building/Church Up-keep £ 15,854 £ 104,324
F Kings Grove and Naylor Road Rent £ 23,380 £ 19,040 N Church Events/Activities £ 3,018 £ 9,871
GH Other IncomeLoans Received £ £ 3,118- £ £ 9,584- OP Kings Grove/Naylor Road CostsLoan Repayments £ £ 13,13910,903 £ £ 11,55412,340
TOTAL: £ 103,228 £ 199,853 TOTAL: £ 103,948 £ 160,969
Of which restricted funds: £ 16,802 £ 88,048 Of which restricted funds: £ 24,388 £ 88,631
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	Receipts	Receipts	Payments	Payments
2006	£	93,796	£	110,688	NB:	2006	to	2015	- accrual basis
2007	£	92,957	£	100,580
2008	£	138,542	£	131,212
2009	£	160,983	£	165,905
2010	£	125,410	£	143,081
2011	£	141,126	£	127,834
2012	£	148,606	£	158,433
2013	£	139,083	£	144,818
2014	£	147,922	£	128,414
2015	£	127,856	£	130,169
2016	£	105,400	£	100,997
2017	£	250,769	£	247,880
2018	£	103,781	£	113,275
2019	£	106,241	£	112,975
2020	£	105,166	£	103,599
2021	£	103,228	£	103,948
2022	£	98,232	£	91,632
2023	£	88,238	£	94,627
2024	£	199,853	£	160,969

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• Revd Fernando Carrillo (Priest in Charge – since 23 June 2024)

• Obi Ozonzeadi (Churchwarden and Chair)

• Lorna Shaw (Churchwarden)

• Samuel Olatunji (Treasurer)

• Christopher Deacon

• Fiona Foreman (Safeguarding Officer)

• Lena Norman

• Alexandra Forsythe

• Jide Akinuju

• Christine Browne

Overview – 2024

Since the installation of Revd Fernando Carrillo on 23 June 2024, we have seen an encouraging growth in the congregation and church activities at Christ Church Peckham.

Electoral Roll

There were 69 members on the church electoral roll at the time of the Church Annual Meeting in May 2024.

Connect Groups

Launched in late September/early October 2024, the Connect Groups Ministry has quickly grown, creating spaces for people to deepen their faith, build community, and step into discipleship. In just a few months, we have seen significant growth, with 21 women regularly attending a bilingual Connect Group, alternating between Spanish and English on a bi-monthly basis. This group follows a structured Bible study book as part of a broader discipleship curriculum, alongside practical sessions focused on intimacy with God. A highlight of this period was the joint End-of-Year celebration, which strengthened relationships and demonstrated that language is no barrier to unity in Christ.

Alongside this, the Young Adults (20s-30s) Connect Group was launched as part of an initiative to integrate young adults more deeply into the church community. Led by Paula, Phillipe, and Sabrina, this group has created a space where people feel known, loved, and supported, sharing life together while growing in their understanding of God’s word. Originally focused on Sunday sermon discussions, the group is now working through the book of Matthew, using commentaries and sermons to gain deeper insight. The heart behind this group is to serve and support those ahead of us while guiding and encouraging those coming after us, building a strong and spiritually mature generation of young adults at CCP.

Beyond spiritual nourishment, Connect Groups serve as a leadership development platform, with the vision that members will eventually step into leadership themselves, establishing new groups and discipling others. This initiative also aligns with the upcoming Alpha programme, where Connect Group members could play a key role in mentoring and pastoring newcomers to the church.

As a new and growing ministry, we have already seen lives impacted through testimonies of personal and spiritual transformation. However, we believe this is just the beginning. Our vision is to expand the Connect Groups Ministry—growing in numbers and depth, equipping more people with biblical foundations, community, and discipleship opportunities. We pray that new groups will emerge, including those for men and those that are further on in their faith journey, and that Connect Groups will continue to be a place where people encounter God, grow in faith, and step into leadership.

Men's Ministry

Christ Church Peckham host a growing men’s ministry called Lions & Lambs, dedicated to building brotherhood, sharing testimony, and growing in faith together. Meeting once a month, this group has created a space where men can be open, encouraged, and strengthened in their walk with Christ. Each gathering is centred around sharing food, testimonies, and deep conversations, fostering an environment where men can grow in faith, accountability, and emotional and spiritual healing.

Through these gatherings, we have seen relationships deepen, vulnerability increase, and a strong sense of unity form among the men of the church. It has become a place where men can support one another, be sharpened in their faith, and step into the calling God has for them— whether in their personal lives, families, or workplaces.

The heart of Lions & Lambs is to go after men, bring unity, and see healing take place— spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. We want to see men step into freedom and restoration through Christ, breaking past wounds and stepping into their God-given identity. Our vision is to build a brotherhood of strong, faith-filled men who encourage and challenge each other to live boldly for Jesus.

In 2025, we pray for growth, reaching more men inside and outside the church. We hope to see lives transformed, relationships restored, and men walking in healing and purpose. As part of this, we plan to take the men on a weekend away, creating space for deeper brotherhood, personal breakthrough, and encounters with God.

Women’s Ministry

SEED (Sisterhood, Edification, Empowerment and Discipleship) is a place for women to grow in community. Our goal is to create a safe space to be vulnerable, where we can learn each other’s stories so that we can better encourage one another in our walks with God. We meet once a month with a bring and share dinner, a short time of worship and then a prepared testimony. In a world that tries to pit women against one another, we seek to build strong relationships between women of different cultures, ages and backgrounds, championing and building each other up, grounded in our faith.

We have had some beautiful evenings where women with amazing testimonies of how God has worked in their lives have vulnerably shared, teaching us how God can work in any and all situations. The year ended with a fantastic Christmas dinner where we had fun spending time together and playing games.

We’ve seen friendships grow within the group. Women have been empowered through the opportunity to share, seeing breakthroughs in their own faith as they prepared for their sessions. We have all learned more of the gracious and loving nature of God in seeing how He has worked powerfully in so many ways.

Our prayer for 2025 is to see every woman at church attending SEED regularly. We would like to have more social events and some ‘off-campus’ trips for conferences etc. We’d also like to have more varied sessions where we can learn from the skillset available in the group, eg. finance management from the CFO and writing and poetry from the spoken word artist.

Hello & Goodbye Team & Café Team

Since the church revitalisation in June 2024, the Hello & Goodbye Team has grown from 3-4 volunteers to around 10-14 regular volunteers, allowing us to create separate Welcome and Seating teams. The Welcome Team stands outside at the church entrance, creating an atmosphere of joy and warmth with signs, music, coffee, and conversation. This has had a tangible impact, as several Sundays have seen people walking past the church, drawn in by the welcome, and choosing to join the service. The Seating Team ensures that new visitors are met at the door, guided to refreshments, and introduced to someone who will help them feel at home. After the service, both teams intentionally connect with newcomers, introducing them to other members of the congregation and helping them join a Connect Group or serving team if they’re interested.

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive—many people have shared that the warmth of the welcome encouraged them to come back to church. In turn, team members have also expressed how serving has helped them feel at home in Christ Church Peckham, deepened their friendships, and even grown their confidence to minister to others and boldly invite people to church. This growth in leadership is reflected in the appointment of several new team leaders, who have embraced the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.

Alongside this, the Café Team has also expanded in volunteers, playing a vital role in creating a space of warmth and connection before and after church. The Sunday morning café has become more than just a place for refreshments—it’s a hub where friendships form, faith conversations happen naturally, and people find a sense of belonging. Additionally, the team leads Community Lunches, which are highly attended and always a time of joy and outreach. Led by the Café Team and our Lead Chef, these meals bring people together, strengthening relationships within the church family and offering hospitality to newcomers.

Both teams are instrumental in ensuring that people don’t just attend church but truly feel part of it—whether through a warm welcome at the door, an intentional introduction to a ministry or Connect Group, or the simple yet powerful act of sharing a meal. We have seen lives impacted by their kindness and hospitality, with many people returning because they encountered the love and joy of Christ through their welcome.

As we move into 2025, we pray for more volunteers to step into these ministries and for Christ Church Peckham to continue to be known as a place of joy, family, and Christ-like love.

Both teams are instrumental in ensuring that people don’t just attend church but truly feel part of it—whether through a warm greeting at the door, an intentional introduction to a ministry or connect group, or the simple yet powerful act of sharing a meal. We’ve seen lives impacted by their welcome, with many people returning to church because of the love and joy they experienced.

As we move into 2025, we pray for more volunteers to join these teams and for Christ Church Peckham to continue to be known as a place of joy, family, and Christ-like love.

Children’s Ministry

In 2024 Christ Church Children’s Ministry (S-Club) has continued to be a place where children learn about God, experience His presence, and grow in faith. Using Energize UK (Urban Saints) materials, we have taught on key biblical themes, helping children understand God’s Word and encounter the Holy Spirit in their daily lives. Some of the topics we have explored include:

• Jesus’ ‘I Am’ sayings

• The Easter Story

• Being part of God’s family

• Emotions & how God cares for our hearts

• The Christmas Story

Throughout most of the year, we typically had 6-8 children per session, but towards the end of 2024, we saw growth, a trend that has continued into early 2025, where we now welcome around 12 children each session.

It has been wonderful to see how naturally children engage with God! Whether through prayer, worship, or discussion, they are learning to recognise God’s voice and experience His love personally. As they encounter God in S-Club, we also know that this time enables parents to fully engage in the main service, receive prayer, and grow in their faith, knowing their children are being spiritually nurtured in a safe and joyful environment.

This ministry would not be possible without our dedicated team of leaders, who serve faithfully and diligently. A huge thank you to Beth, Clare, Chris, Jide, Lorna, Ngozi, Toyin, and Zsuzsa for their commitment in the past year. We are also delighted to welcome Amy, Melba, and Precious to the team in 2025!

As we continue to grow, we pray for:

1. That God would use our efforts to bring our children to faith—that they would not only learn about Jesus but develop a personal relationship with Him.

2. For more leaders—as the number of children increases, we pray for more passionate volunteers to step up and disciple the next generation.

3. That we as adults would learn from the children—embracing their simple, joyful, and faith-filled approach to Father God.

We believe God is at work in the next generation at Christ Church Peckham, and we are excited to see how S-Club continues to grow in number, faith, and impact in 2025

Youth

It’s an honour and a joy to work with the young people at Christ Church. They bring an incredible mix of energy, challenge, and opportunity. Seeing God working in them and through them is a huge encouragement. Our youth group, known as ‘ID’ (Identity in Christ), includes those in Year 6 and older. We have met, on average, twice a month throughout 2024. Obi Ozonzeadi and Fiona Foreman have led the sessions on Sunday mornings. Our goal is to encourage the young people to explore the claims of Jesus for themselves.

A question we often ask them is, “Who is Jesus, and what is He saying to you?” The hope is that they will develop a personal faith—one that isn’t inherited from their parents, friends, or from their leaders. As such, in the Spring term we undertook the 3-2-1 Course which invites you to see life the way Jesus does. It helped us think about God, the world and ourselves through immersive videos and thoughtful illustrations.

In the Summer term, members of the church family shared their story and testimony, ‘How to keep going in the Christian faith’. It was wonderful to hear from a mixture of people, including Lawrence, Lorna and Revd Heather. Then, in the Autumn term we explored the book of Philippians together - considering the race, being content and living in humility. Throughout this time, the young people’s confidence and maturity has grown, this is demonstrated through their willingness to take the lead, share their reflections, pray for one another and ask questions.

Our young people continue to be discipled through the opportunities and relationship with the Limpsfield Trust and Danehill CPAS. This relationship is in it’s sixth year. The trust exists to support young people to discover Jesus, be discipled and develop as young leaders. In August, 9 young people from Christ Church went on a week’s holiday, 2 went on the young leaders development scheme and later in the year 4 went on the Autumn holiday. In addition, Fiona took a group to the Easter Bitesize event in Bethnal Green and a group to the Autumn reunion in West London. Every meet-up our young people see old friends, laugh, play games, hear the Gospel and have the opportunity to go deeper in their faith. Many have testimonies of how God has worked in their lives whilst on Danehill and since.

In addition to these events, members of ID have also gone to ‘R1’, termly youth nights at The Salmon Centre in Bermondsey, gathering young people from the local area. There we played games, ate food together, worshipped and heard talks. These evenings have provided opportunities for further conversation…. And every time one young person sees someone they recognise from their school who they didn’t realise was a Christian.

We are truly grateful to see spiritual growth in these young people—their deepening faith, increased confidence in sharing their thoughts and experiences, and their openness to pray and receive prophetic words. We are so encouraged by the prayers and support of our church family. A particular highlight this year was to see them volunteer to join teams and serve at Christ Church. The Christmas Fair was an excellent example of this.

We trust that God will continue the good work He has begun. In the Summer, a key older member of the group will be completing her A levels and, God-willing, going to university. Her as a ‘big sister’ figure moving on will leave a gap. We pray that space provides opportunity for greater growth in others. We also pray that God provides additional leaders to disciple, love and lead with humility.

Creative

In 2024 the Creative Team has been shaping a bold and welcoming identity for Christ Church Peckham, ensuring that both our church building and digital presence reflect who we are—a thriving, diverse, and welcoming community. Our vision is that those who haven’t yet walked through our doors would see, hear, and experience the life of CCP from afar and be drawn in. We want them to see a home for all, where all ages and backgrounds come together to worship, love one another, and serve our community.

A key milestone in this journey has been developing a brand identity that encapsulates both the heritage and the newness of this season—from incorporating elements of the original logo to refining our signature orange accent to reflect the vibrancy of our church today. This identity has shaped printed assets, such as external signage, banners, team badges, posters, and leaflets (for Christmas Services, Mums & Tots, and more), as well as digital assets, including:

• A new website, providing a central hub for church information, events, and sermon recordings.

• Social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), sharing the life of the church with a wider audience.

• Monthly newsletters and weekly slides, ensuring clear and engaging communication.

• Video content, including weekly sermon uploads and event highlights, allowing people to engage with CCP beyond Sundays.

While 150 people may walk through our church doors each week, for millions globally, their only encounter with CCP is digital. Our Creative Team strategy is to serve each area of the church, helping us engage both locally and internationally:

• For locals, we want to encourage them to visit a Connect Group, attend an Easter service, or join a Community Lunch.

• For those engaging from afar, a sermon clip on Instagram, a worship moment on YouTube, or a newsletter story might inspire them to pray, give, or deepen their faith.

• For those in Peckham who have driven past CCP hundreds of times, our newly designed signage might be what catches their eye and sparks curiosity.

We’ve been overjoyed to hear that many new visitors found CCP through our website and social media! This confirms that the Creative Team’s work is not just about design—it’s about evangelism, connection, and discipleship.

In the next season, we are praying for more skilled creatives with a heart to serve—from graphic designers to videographers, photographers to help us expand this work. We are also praying for growth online, so that more people can be reached and blessed with the Good News of Jesus. Additionally, we seek funds to increase our capacity—both by hiring for creative roles and investing in equipment and resources to continue improving the quality and reach of our content. Our prayer is that through creativity, more people will see that Christ Church Peckham is alive, thriving, and a place where they belong—before they even step through the doors.

Social Media

In 2024, Christ Church Peckham made significant strides in expanding its online presence to better connect with both our church family and those outside the church. We have updated and expanded our social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, and formed a WhatsApp Community, ensuring that we are actively reaching people where they already are. Our Instagram has been a powerful tool for showing the culture at Christ Church, snippets of Sunday Sermons and special moments throughout the week, while our YouTube channel has allowed us to make sermons and worship sessions more accessible, helping people engage with church even if they can’t be there in person. WhatsApp has also become a key communication tool, making it easier for members to stay connected, receive key weekly updates, and engage with church life throughout the week.

The impact of these digital platforms has been significant. We’ve seen newcomers join our Sunday services after discovering us online and members staying more informed.

As we move forward, our vision is to expand our reach even further, ensuring that our social media presence continues to reflect God’s heart for the Church. We pray that these platforms would not only inform and connect but also inspire and draw more people to encounter Jesus through Christ Church Peckham.

Prayer, Worship & Production

At Christ Church Peckham, prayer and worship are at the core of our identity. Our vision is to see 24/7 prayer and worship established, ministering to God’s heart and hosting His presence in all our church activities. Over the past year, we have witnessed incredible growth and

provision—from securing funding for a new sound system to welcoming gifted individuals onto the team, and even creating a full-time role dedicated to fulfilling our vision for prayer and worship.

A major milestone was the launch of our first prayer room launched this year, guided by the Upper Room Prayer Room manual and the TWI model ( Thanksgiving, Worship, and Intercession ). This dedicated space has become a hub for intercession, where we cry out for revival in Peckham, London, and beyond.

Each week, we gather to seek God’s presence and intercede for our community through:

• ‘Hungry for God’ (Tuesdays) – a night of acapella worship and intercession, where we lift our voices in unity.

• Thursday Morning Intercession – where early risers meet to pray over Peckham, our church, and global revival.

• Friday Prayer Room Sessions – a time of deep worship and prophetic prayer, where God has been speaking and releasing songs for our church.

The Production Team ensures that these powerful moments of worship and intercession are experienced both in-person and beyond. They oversee:

• Sound & Visuals – managing soundchecks and balancing the audio throughout services, worship rehearsals, and sermon visuals.

• Service Recordings – capturing each service so that people can access teaching and worship even after Sunday.

Thanks to generous donations, we upgraded our sound system, significantly enhancing the quality and impact of worship. This has also enabled us to livestream the service in our Back Hall for parents / carers with their children in Creche.

Beyond their core roles, both the Prayer & Worship and Production teams also play a vital role in supporting other ministries within the church. From providing worship and technical support for Women’s Ministry gatherings to ensuring seamless sound and visuals for various church events and special services, these teams help create an atmosphere where every ministry can flourish in God’s presence. Their dedication enables the wider church community to engage more deeply in worship, prayer, and teaching, strengthening the collective impact of Christ Church Peckham.

Our next step is to live stream our Sunday services and all prayer & worship sessions. This will enable people to engage with worship, teaching, and intercession in real time, rather than waiting for recordings to be uploaded. This expansion will allow us to spread God’s word more effectively, reaching both our local community and a wider online audience.

This year, we have seen God move powerfully—establishing a culture of prayer, worship, and excellence in production. As we step into the future, we trust in His provision to take this ministry even further, making 24/7 prayer and worship at Christ Church Peckham a reality.

Outreach & Community Engagement

Christmas Carols

Our Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 15 December 2024 was a major outreach event, widely advertised within the local area. We were delighted to welcome 183 adults and 60 children (under 16), including representatives from the Ledbury Tenant and Residents Association, strengthening our connections within the community. The service provided a meaningful opportunity for people to encounter God, with several individuals responding to an altar call at the end.

This was also the first major event using our new AV system, and the Production Team played a key role in enhancing the worship experience through creative use of audio-visual technology. The community meal that followed was a tangible expression of hospitality, allowing us to connect with newcomers and local residents in a warm and welcoming environment.

Looking ahead to 2025, we aim to make seasonal services even more intentional in welcoming first-time visitors, ensuring they feel encouraged to return and engage further in the life of the church. As we prepare to run Alpha on a termly basis, we hope to use these large services as a bridge to invite attendees into our next Alpha Course, offering them a clear next step in their faith journey.

Christmas Fair

In December 2024, a week before our Christmas Carol Service, we hosted our first Christmas Fair! The vision for this was to engage those locally who might not otherwise walk into a church, by organising an event which wasn’t overt in Christian tradition but hosted with a heart to serve as Jesus did. In the weeks prior, we handed out over 1,000 invites in our local community by partnering with London City Mission.

Our stalls were run by many volunteers from our congregation, including our youth! We had a variety of stalls with clothing, crafts (bauble decorating, jewellery making etc.), food, festive drinks and sweet treats. We even had a fitness challenge; there was something for everyone.

Throughout the afternoon, we had performances from a group of musicians and singers, and Santa made time to visit with presents for all of the kids!

After speaking with many locals, we realised how many families are looking for low cost activities in the festive period and we were so excited to see many who’d visited CCP for the

first time at the fair, attending the Carol service the following week. The fair provided an incredible way to meet and bless our community.

In 2025, we’re wanting to go bigger, reaching more people by launching a campaign much earlier in the year, developing our team and coming up with more creative ways to bring joy and Jesus to our area.

Community Lunch

Since Rev Fernando Carrillo’s installation on 23 June 2024, monthly Community Lunches have become a firm fixture in our church calendar. These shared meals are a vital opportunity to welcome friends, family, and neighbours into a low-pressure, social setting, strengthening relationships and fostering a deeper community within the church. They also provide a space for extended fellowship, encouraging people to form new connections and integrate more fully into church life.

In 2025, our goal is to take Community Lunches beyond the church walls, hosting them in the Ledbury Estate playground area during Spring and Summer. By doing so, we hope to engage more local residents, particularly those living on the Ledbury Estate, and create an environment where church and community naturally come together. We also plan to introduce children’s activities, making these events more accessible and enjoyable for families.

Tuesday Night Outreach – Going into the Community

On 1 November 2024, Christ Church Peckham entered into a partnership agreement with London City Mission (LCM), equipping us to reach those with the least access to the Gospel in Peckham and the nearby Old Kent Road Ward.

Through this partnership, we engaged in outreach activities, including:

• Delivering invitations for our Christmas Fair and Carol Service to local residents.

• Distributing Good News newspapers door-to-door, which was received positively by the community.

Looking ahead, our goals for 2025 include:

• Expanding outreach activities, with more door-to-door engagement and event invitations. ● Running training courses to equip church members with confidence and tools for outreach, enabling more people to share their faith boldly in our local community.

Stay and Play

Stay and Play is a parent and carer group for babies and toddlers (0-4 years), originally set up by Hugh and Helen Balfour. While it continued to run through the interregnum period, since

June 2024, it has been widely advertised through Southwark Family Hubs and other parent networks, resulting in growing attendance.

We have also hosted visits from charities and council-run organisations, including:

• Ann Bernadt Children & Parent Centre, which provides parenting courses and early help support.

• Southwark Breastfeeding Network, offering guidance and support to new mothers.

Most parents attending live locally, having found us through:

• Social media and online platforms (WhatsApp, church website, community forums).

• Personal invitations from friends or word-of-mouth.

• Existing church members who bring friends along.

Our priority for Stay and Play in the coming year is to:

• Increase attendance from parents who are not regular Sunday church members, particularly non-churchgoers.

• Reach out to more Spanish-speaking parents and carers, with Melba (a bilingual Spanish-English volunteer) joining Amy to co-lead the group starting January 2025.

Spontaneous Baptisms

In 2024, we celebrated a total of 11 baptisms, including 6 adult baptisms and 5 child baptisms (under 16 years old).

Notably:

• 2 adult baptisms and 1 child baptism took place at Focus 2024, reflecting the sense of community and spiritual impact of the event.

• On Sunday 8 September 2024, Rev Fernando Carrillo led a baptism service, where 4 adults and 4 children made the decision to be baptised. More than one of these individuals responded to an invitation during the service.

These spontaneous baptisms are a powerful testimony to how God is moving in our church, and we pray for even more people to take this step of faith in 2025.

Focus & David’s Tent – Community & Worship Gatherings

Since joining the HTB Network on 23 June 2024, Christ Church Peckham attended Focus 2024, a church holiday that brings together the HTB Network churches. Around 35 individuals and families from our church joined the CCP community pitch, taking part in a weekend of worship, teaching, fellowship, and activities.

We are incredibly grateful for the £2,500 in bursary funding from Revitalise Trust, which made it possible for many more individuals and families from our parish to attend.

In August 2024, we also attended David’s Tent, a worship gathering where similar numbers from Christ Church Peckham attended as the numbers that attended Focus 2024. This event provided another opportunity to build community, as well as to engage with ministries that Christ Church Peckham has been actively involved with, such as Sozo Inner Healing Ministry.

Our hope is that in 2025, we will:

• Continue to offer bursary support to enable more individuals and families to attend Focus and David’s Tent.

• Encourage wider church participation, ensuring that these events serve as a space for deepening faith, community, and worship.

Parish Safeguarding Measure

The PCC confirms that it has complied with the requirements imposed by the code under section 5A of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.

08/05/2025

Obi Ozonzeadi (Church Warden)