The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill w West Twyford St Mary Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 Charity registration number:1138274
Objectives and Activities
The Parochial Church Council of the Ascension Hanger Hikll w West Twyford St Mary (the PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend S Reed, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community.
Public Benefit
The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill w West Twyford St Mary it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by:
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Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers; and
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Promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
Achievements and Performance
Financial Review
Reserves
Structure, Governance and Management
The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission, number 1138274. The PCC is governed by the
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Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2[nd] January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).
The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general xx concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meet times a year.
Reference and Administrative details
The Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill with West Twyford St Mary is situated in The northern part of the London Borough of Ealing and is part of the Willesden Area of the Diocese of London, within the Church of England. The correspondence address is the Ascension Vicarage, Beaufort Road, London W5 3EB. Registered charity number 11138274.
PCC members who have served from 1[st] January 2024 until the date this report was approved were :
Ex Oficio Members
| Vicar | The Reverend Simon Reed (Chair) | |
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| Minister at St Mary’s | The Reverend Pete Harris | |
| Churchwardens | Ms Phillipa Bird (Vice Chairman) | |
| Pastoral Assistants | Mrs Elizabeth (Liz) Williams (Secretary) | |
| Ms Rachel White | ||
| Deanery Synod Representative | vacant | |
| Deputy Wardens | Mrs Rosy Sookias (A) | |
| Mr Arby Ghazarian (M) | ||
| Elected Members | Mrs Denise Avanessian | |
| Mr Colin McKenzie | ||
| Mr Kester Worme |
Names and addresses of advisers
Bank
Co-operative Bank, PO Box 250, Skelmersdale WN8 6WT
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Solicitors Prince Evans solicitors LLP, Craven House, 40-44 Uxbridge Road, W5 2BS
Independent Examiner
Data Developments, The Chubb Buildings Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Approved by the PCC on ……………………… 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
………………………………. ………………………………. (Chair) (Vice Chair)
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Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill with West Twyford St Mary Registered charity number: 1138274
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 which are set out on the following pages.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility
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to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair” view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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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 come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 13[th] March 2025 Data Developments Wolverhampton WV1 1HT
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Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill w West Twyford St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Statement of Financial Activity
| Unrestricte d funds Designate d funds Restricte d funds Endowme nt funds Total funds Prior year total funds |
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| Receipts Giving CoA St M Parish Tax Recovery CoA St M Parish Church Halls CoA St M Investment Other income CoA St M Parish Total income Payments Churches CoA St M Church Halls CoA St M Parish Staf Work of the Church Miscellaneous Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Transfers between funds - in Transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investments Gains on revaluation, fxed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds |
- - - - - - 38,902 120 - - 39,022 39,084 20,041 - - - 20,041 8,082 10,593 5,061 - - 15,654 15,485 - - - - - - 3,761 - - - 3,761 5,431 795 - - - 795 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 50,128 - - - 50,128 43,084 8,840 - - - 8,840 4,856 - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,760 - - - 3,760 3,774 6,597 - - - 6,597 6,440 6,379 1,321 - - 7,700 7,965 |
| 149,795 6,502 - - 156,29 8 134,201 1,483 - - - 1,483 1,010 28,386 - 101 - 28,487 72,601 19,616 - - - 19,616 27,791 6,252 - - - 6,252 2,404 18,378 - - - 18,378 10,417 - - - - - - 17,957 - - - 17,957 8,526 60,408 3,424 300 - 64,132 60,328 6,378 8 204 - 6,590 6,509 |
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| 158,858 3,432 605 - 162,89 5 189,588 |
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(9,063) 3,070 (605) - (6,598) (55,386) 4,650 281 1,327 - 6,258 306 (1,608) (4,650) - - (6,258) (306) - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| (6,020) (1,299) 721 - (6,598) (55,386) |
Reconciliation of funds
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| Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General fund Designated Legacy Fund Open Door Restricted Agency collection Ascension Repair Fund Deanery Synod Grant Mission Fund Parish Assistants Parish Pastoral Fund Revaluation reserves St Mary's Restoration Fund |
10,585 71,859 (13,804) - 68,640 124,026 |
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| 4,564 70,560 (13,083) - 62,042 68,640 4,564 - - - 4,564 10,585 - 65,164 - - 65,164 68,493 - 5,396 - - 5,396 3,366 - - - - - - - - - - - (1,117) - - - - - 204 - - (101) - (101) (101) - - - - - - - - 1,424 - 1,424 1,615 - - - - - - - - (14,406) - (14,406 ) (14,406) |
Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill w West Twyford St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Balance Sheet (Summary)
| Balance Sheet (Summary) | |
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| As at 31/12/2024 As at 31/12/2023 |
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| Fixed assets Current assets Debtors Cash At Bank And In Hand Liabilities Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Liabilities Total net assets less liabilities Represented by Unrestricted Unrestricted - General Funds |
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| - - 13,407 18,685 50,971 52,382 |
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| 64,378 71,068 2,336 2,428 |
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| 2,336 2,428 |
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| 62,042 68,640 |
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| 62,042 68,640 - - |
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| 62,042 68,640 4,564 10,585 |
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| Designated Designated - Legacy Fund Designated - Open Door Restricted Restricted - Ascension Repair Fund Restricted - Deanery Syond Grant Restricted - Mission Fund Restricted - Parish Pastoral Fund Restricted - St Mary's Restoration Fund Fund Totals |
65,164 68,493 5,396 3,366 - (1,117) - 204 (101) (101) 1,424 1,615 (14,406) (14,406) |
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| 62,042 68,640 |
Approved by the PCC on ……………………… and signed on thir behalf by:
……………………………………… …………………………………..
Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill w West Twyford St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by code)
| Class and nominal code | General Designated Restricted Endowment | General Designated Restricted Endowment | General Designated Restricted Endowment | Total | Lastyear | |
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| Current Asset - Cash At Bank And In Hand | ||||||
| 6501: HSBC current account | (31,215) | 31,000 | 215 | - | - | - |
| 6502: Co-Op Bank | (2,503) | 5,739 | 1,326 | - | 4,563 | 8,261 |
| 6510: CCLA (CBF) deposit account | 12,870 | 33,242 | - | - | 46,112 | 43,743 |
| 6515: Pre-paid debit card | (1,040) | 1,137 | - | - | 97 | 178 |
| 6590: Cash in hand | 200 | - | - | - | 200 | 200 |
| Total | (21,688) | 71,118 | 1,541 | **- ** | 50,971 | 52,382 |
| Current Asset - Debtors | ||||||
| 6595: Tax Reclaim | 12,509 | - | - | - | 12,509 | 18,126 |
| Z05: Accounts Receivable | 898 | - | - | - | 898 | 559 |
| Total | 13,407 | - | - | **- ** | 13,407 | 18,685 |
| Liability - Agency Accounts | ||||||
| 6699: Agency collections | - | - | 218 | - | 218 | 218 |
| Total | - | - | 218 | - | 218 | 218 |
| Liability - Creditors: Amounts falling | due after more than one year | |||||
| 9902: LDF Loan | (14,406) | - | 14,406 | - | - | - |
| Total | (14,406) | - | 14,406 | - | - | - |
| Liability - Creditors: Amounts Falling | Due In One Year | |||||
| Z04: Accounts Payable | 1,561 | 558 | - | - | 2,118 | 2,210 |
| Total | 1,561 | 558 | - | - | 2,118 | 2,210 |
| Net total assets | 4,564 | 70,560 | (13,083) | **- ** | 62,042 | 68,640 |
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Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill w West Twyford St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Fund movement summary
| Fund | Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing |
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| ARepair Restricted Sub-totals Legacy Designated Sub-totals Mission Restricted Sub-totals Opendoor Designated Sub-totals Pastoral Restricted Sub-totals Rest Restricted Sub-totals Synod Restricted Sub-totals General Unrestricted Sub-totals |
(1,117) - - 1,117 - - - |
| (1,117) - - 1,117 - - - 68,493 1,321 - (4,650) - - 65,164 |
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| 68,493 1,321 - (4,650) - - 65,164 (101) - - - - - (101) |
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| (101) - - - - - (101) 3,366 5,181 3,432 281 - - 5,396 |
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| 3,366 5,181 3,432 281 - - 5,396 1,615 - 401 210 - - 1,424 |
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| 1,615 - 401 210 - - 1,424 (14,406) - - - - - (14,406) |
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| (14,406) - - - - - (14,406) 204 - 204 - - - - |
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| 204 - 204 - - - - 10,585 149,795 158,858 3,042 - - 4,564 |
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| 10,585 149,795 158,858 3,042 - - 4,564 |
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| Totals | 68,640 156,298 162,895 - - - 62,042 |
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Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill w West Twyford St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Analysis of income and expenditure
| Total | |
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| Unrestricte d Designate d Restricte d Endowme nt This year Last year |
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| RECEIPTS Giving 0101 - CoA Planned Giving 15,534 - - - 15,534 13,810 0103 - PGS Giving COA 21,315 - - - 21,315 21,960 0110 - CoA Gift Aid - - - - - 24 0301 - CoA Loose plate collections 298 120 - - 418 731 0550 - CoA Unrestricted Donations 1,755 - - - 1,755 2,759 0551 - CoA Restricted Donations - - - - - (200) 0102 - St M Planned Giving 15,081 - - - 15,081 7,263 0104 - PGS Giving St M 3,210 - - - 3,210 - 0111 - St M Gift Aid 251 - - - 251 61 0302 - St M Loose plate collections 609 - - - 609 492 0552 - St M Unrestricted Donations 890 - - - 890 267 0201 - Other planned giving 6,210 - - - 6,210 5,848 0555 - Parish Unrestricted Donations 4,320 - - - 4,320 121 0556 - Parish Restricted Donations - - - - - 150 0568 - On Line/card donations 63 - - - 63 321 0570 - Donations -Open Door - 5,061 - - 5,061 4,045 0701 - Legacies - - - - - 5,000 Giving Totals 69,535 5,181 - - 74,717 62,651 Tax Recovery 0602 - CoA Tax Recovered Other (1,500) - - - (1,500) - 0605 - Tax recovered on PGS Giving COA 5,261 - - - 5,261 5,431 0606 - Tax recovered on PGS Giving St M 795 - - - 795 - Tax Recovery Totals 4,556 - - - 4,556 5,431 Church Halls 1230 - CoA Church hall lettings 18,311 - - - 18,311 43,084 1241 - Montessori Rent 31,817 - - - 31,817 - 1240 - St M Church hall lettings 8,840 - - - 8,840 4,856 Church Halls Totals 58,968 - - - 58,968 47,940 Other income 0910 - CoA Fundraising/Events 388 - - - 388 1,057 1231 - CoA Church Lettings 3,372 - - - 3,372 2,717 0911 - St M Fundraising/Events 1,122 - - - 1,122 686 1233 - St M Church Lettings 5,475 - - - 5,475 5,754 08A1 - One-of grants - - - - - 2,000 0901 - Other funds generated 45 - - - 45 302 0902 - Parish Magazine 12 - - - 12 32 0912 - Parish Fundraising/Events 2,897 - - - 2,897 776 1020 - Bank and building society interest 488 1,321 - - 1,809 2,116 |
15,534 - - - 15,534 13,810 21,315 - - - 21,315 21,960 - - - - - 24 298 120 - - 418 731 1,755 - - - 1,755 2,759 - - - - - (200) 15,081 - - - 15,081 7,263 3,210 - - - 3,210 - 251 - - - 251 61 609 - - - 609 492 890 - - - 890 267 6,210 - - - 6,210 5,848 4,320 - - - 4,320 121 - - - - - 150 63 - - - 63 321 - 5,061 - - 5,061 4,045 - - - - - 5,000 |
| 4,556 - - - 4,556 5,431 18,311 - - - 18,311 43,084 31,817 - - - 31,817 - 8,840 - - - 8,840 4,856 |
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| 58,968 - - - 58,968 47,940 388 - - - 388 1,057 3,372 - - - 3,372 2,717 1,122 - - - 1,122 686 5,475 - - - 5,475 5,754 - - - - - 2,000 45 - - - 45 302 12 - - - 12 32 2,897 - - - 2,897 776 488 1,321 - - 1,809 2,116 |
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| 1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals |
1,141 | - | - | - | 1,141 | 1,068 |
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| 1250 - Magazine income - advertising | 350 | - | - | - | 350 | 399 |
| 1260 - Parish magazine sales | 645 | - | - | - | 645 | 316 |
| 3000 - Unidentifed Income | 801 | - | - | - | 801 | 957 |
| Other income Totals | 16,736 | 1,321 | - | - | 18,057 | 18,180 |
| Receipts Grand totals | 149,795 | 6,502 | - | - | 156,298 | 134,201 |
PAYMENTS Churches
| PAYMENTS Churches |
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| 2400 - CoA Church - Upkeep of Services 2401 - CoA Church - electric 2402 - CoA Church - gas 2403 - CoA Church - water 2404 - CoA Church - Insurance 2405 - CoA Church maintenance 2406 - CoA Church - Equipment 2407 - CoA Church - Cleaning 2408 - CoA Church - Misc 2409 - CoA Site - Routine Maintenance 2410 - CoA Site - Equipment 2592 - CoA Hall Running - Equipment 2108 - Parish Assistant Expenses 2439 - StM Church -upkeep of services 2440 - St M Church - electric 2441 - St M Church - gas 2442 - St M Church -water 2443 - St M Church - insurance 2444 - St M Church - Maintenance 2445 - St M Church - equipment 2446 - St M Church - Misc 2447 - St M Church - cleaning 2448 - St M Church - Consumables and general 2449 - St M Site - routine maintenenace 2502 - StM Fundraising Costs 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events Churches Totals |
309 - - - 309 235 2,582 - - - 2,582 1,287 1,293 - - - 1,293 (1,570) 602 - - - 602 181 1,555 - - - 1,555 1,471 19,996 - - - 19,996 67,416 908 - 101 - 1,009 534 1,053 - - - 1,053 1,120 70 - - - 70 - - - - - - 532 18 - - - 18 - - - - - - 1,395 666 - - - 666 - 234 - - - 234 92 5,882 - - - 5,882 12,036 840 - - - 840 598 288 - - - 288 257 5,303 - - - 5,303 5,219 1,726 - - - 1,726 6,112 497 - - - 497 1,089 245 - - - 245 221 1,925 - - - 1,925 1,812 335 - - - 335 260 1,277 - - - 1,277 95 400 - - - 400 - 1,483 - - - 1,483 1,010 |
| 49,485 - 101 - 49,586 101,403 |
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| Church Halls 2520 - CoA Hall running - Electricity 2540 - CoA Hall running - gas 2550 - CoA Hall running - insurance 2560 - CoA Hall running - maintenance 2580 - CoA Hall running - water 2590 - CoA Hall running - Cleaning 2591 - CoA Hall Running - Cleaning supplies etc 2140 - Water rates - vicarage 2150 - Vicar's telephone 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 2368 - Rubbish collection both sites 2710 - Church major repairs - installation Church Halls Totals Parish Staf 2101 - Working expenses - Vicar 2104 - Book Allowance - Vicar 2131 - Housing Assistant Minister 2132 - Secretarial Support 2561 - Parish Halls running - Hall Booking Secretary 2562 - Parish Halls running - Hall Booking Secretary Expenses Parish Staf Totals Work of the Church 2200 - Youth Work Expenses 2201 - Outreach/Mission 2202 - Children's Work 2203 - Upkeep of services 2204 - COA Director of Music 2205 - St M Keyboard player 2206 - Common Fund 2207 - Charitable giving 2208 - Open Door expenditure 2367 - Bookkeeping 2601 - Governance costs examination/audit fee Work of the Church Totals Miscellaneous 2360 - Admin - Postage 2361 - Admin - Telephone 2362 - Admin - Ofice Supplies 2363 - Administration - Misc 2364 - Misc/Subs/Licences 2365 - Printing costs 2366 - Loan Interest Miscellaneous Totals Payments Grand totals |
1,932 - - - 1,932 2,146 5,498 - - - 5,498 2,154 1,555 - - - 1,555 1,471 7,534 - - - 7,534 2,491 - - - - - 285 1,849 - - - 1,849 1,870 11 - - - 11 - 530 - - - 530 - 372 - - - 372 187 - - - - - 1,100 1,610 - - - 1,610 1,117 3,740 - - - 3,740 - |
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| 24,630 - - - 24,630 12,821 832 - - - 832 490 - - - - - 240 7,578 - - - 7,578 - 7,488 - - - 7,488 5,850 1,884 - - - 1,884 1,840 175 - - - 175 105 |
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| 17,957 - - - 17,957 8,526 1,085 - - - 1,085 454 345 - 300 - 645 788 328 - - - 328 200 1,376 - - - 1,376 255 5,318 - - - 5,318 6,955 3,344 - - - 3,344 2,962 45,000 - - - 45,000 40,000 442 - - - 442 2,646 - 3,424 - - 3,424 2,769 2,500 - - - 2,500 2,500 670 - - - 670 800 |
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| 60,408 3,424 300 - 64,132 60,328 4 - 162 - 166 - 318 - - - 318 684 379 - - - 379 884 2,362 - - - 2,362 1,313 702 8 - - 710 469 2,613 - 42 - 2,655 2,659 - - - - - 499 |
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| 6,378 8 204 - 6,590 6,509 |
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| 158,858 3,432 605 - 162,895 189,588 |
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Parish of the Ascension Hanger Hill w West Twyford St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Prior Year Statement of Financial Activity - 2023
| Unrestricte d funds Designate d funds Restricte d funds Endowme nt funds Total funds Prior year total funds |
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| Receipts Giving CoA St M Parish Tax Recovery CoA St M Parish Church Halls CoA St M Investment Other income CoA St M Parish Total income Payments Churches CoA St M Church Halls CoA St M Parish Staf Work of the Church Miscellaneous Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fxed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
- - - - - - 39,284 - (200) - 39,084 67,250 8,082 - - - 8,082 11,485 6,340 9,045 100 - 15,485 5,758 - - - - - - 5,431 - - - 5,431 8,304 - - - - - 2,619 - - - - - - - - - - - - 43,084 - - - 43,084 38,352 4,856 - - - 4,856 6,037 - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,774 - - - 3,774 6,098 6,440 - - - 6,440 6,940 3,849 4,116 - - 7,965 6,628 |
| 121,141 13,161 (100) - 134,20 1 159,471 395 - 615 - 1,010 591 28,022 44,579 - - 72,601 14,193 25,570 2,221 - - 27,791 20,463 2,404 - - - 2,404 - 10,417 - - - 10,417 14,118 - - - - - - 8,526 - - - 8,526 6,158 57,119 2,769 440 - 60,328 52,993 5,968 7 535 - 6,509 3,158 |
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| 138,423 49,575 1,589 - 189,58 8 111,673 |
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| (17,282) (36,415) (1,689) - (55,386 ) 47,797 - 96 210 - 306 8,025 (306) - - - (306) (8,025) - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| (17,588) (36,318) (1,479) - (55,386 ) 47,797 |
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| 28,173 108,177 (12,325) - 124,02 6 76,228 |
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| 10,585 71,859 (13,804) - 68,640 124,026 |
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