THE PAROCHIAL CIIURCH COUNaL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
TRU￿EE5. ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ST MARY'S
WEST KENSINGTON
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY.
WEST KENSINGTON
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1139480)
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
CONTENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Pa9• No.
Reference and admislralion inlormalion
Annual rttptsrt
Report of the Indep8ndent auditors
&11
Statement ol financial actwi1185
12
Balance sheet
13
Noles to the financial 81818ments
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ECCLESIASMCAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEsf KENSIN￿oN
TRUSfEE5' ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2025
Prfnclpal Addre86
St. Mary's Church
147 Hammersmith Road
London
W14 OQL
Members of thè Parochlal Church Council
InDJmbent'.
Rev. G J Daly (from 9fT125}
Vacancy from (until 08107125
chU￿hwa1derns..
Ed Green OBE
Dr Jenny Ireland
Elected Members:
Dave Pearson (Lay Vlce Chairl
Rachel Cooper
Elvzabeth-Ann@ Haldane
Tom Butler
Jeremy Sharp
Nicola Walworth
Eleanor Davies lunlil 181051251
Kyra Bryan (until 181051251
PCC Secretary
Dave Pearson
Co-opt8d.'
E￿anOr Davies {from 181051251
Kyra Bryan (from 18105r251
Deanery Synod Representatives..
Ed Green OBE
Accountants
Hetherington and Co Ltd
Chartered Certified A¢countants
289 Grean Lanes
N134XS
Audltor:
Georgiades Charalambou & Co LLP
Charte￿d Certified Accountants and Reglslefed Auditors
283 Green Lanes
N134XS
Bankers:
Barclay5 Bank PLC
191 Earls Court Road
London
SW5 9AW

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLÉSIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Parochial Church Council IPCCI of St Mary. West Kensington pres8nt their report and the audited
financial stalèmenls for the year 8nded 31 December 2026.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEKr
The Parochial Church Council IPCCI of Sl Mary, Wesl Kensington is a corporate body established by the
Church of England. The PCC is a registered charity (Charty Number 1139480}. The PCC is governed by the
Parochial Churth Council {PoweTS) Measure 1956, the ChurGh Represgntation Rules and the Ch8ritiesAcl
2011.
Appolntmgnl ofPCG Mombers
M8mbers of the PCC are eleGlÈd by the AnnLtal Parochial Churth Meeting IAPCMI in accordance with the
Church Representation Rules. Church members are invited to nominate candidates for elect￿1￿ lo the
Parochial Church Council (PCCI. Nominations ts membership of the PCC are advertised in the Church and
any person wishing to be considered completes the relevant application which require5 both a propDsèr and
seconder to be named. Ballot papers8re then provided at the APCM for persons to be elecled or re-elected to
serve on the PCC. Once elected, each member Is provided with details of the wofkings of the PCC and their
responsibilities.
Those persons who served a$ membws of the PCC during the year or were appointed since were as follr)w$'.
Incumbenl..
Va¢8ncy (until 081071251
Rev. G J Daly (from 091071251
Dave Pear50n
Lay Chairman:
Church Wardens..
Dr Jenny Ireland
Ed Green OBE
Safrguaiding Offieer..
Kyra Bryan
Deanery Synod Represent8tiv8S'.
Ed Green OBE
PCC s￿retsry..
Dave Pearson
Treasurer..
Eleanor Davies
Elected Members..
Dave Pèar$on ILay VI￿ Chairl
Kyra Bryan {until 181051251
Tom Butler
Rachel co0￿r
ElÈanor Davies (until 181051251
Eliz8b8lh Ann8 Haldane
Jeremy Sharp
Nicola wa￿Orth

THÉ PAROCHIAL CHIJICH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY. WE¥f KENSINGTON
TRUSTEE5' ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR EhlDED 31 DECEMBER 20Z5
Organsalion
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance lo
the parish, including deciding on h¢)w the funds of the PCC are to be spent.
The PCC carries out bts aims and objèctives through regular prayer, informal convers81ions, formal meetings,
and variou5 groups. A draft agenda for each rneeling is construded by the lay vice chaimian inc(wporating any
mallers raised by PCC members. The full PCC met six limes Lyuring the year for iegular meetings - with four
extra￿jinary meetings called for speofic malters.
It rnel to discuss mallefs including, the future leadership of Sl Mary's, Parish Profile, adverlising for a new
car, ongoing church operational matters, finance, risk managernenl, property maint8nance,
safeguarding and staffing.
The annual budget is presenteé to the PCC lo b8 Cons￿ered and approved, Management accoun18 and
financial updates 8r& regularty presented to the PCC.
The PCC operates by financing a paid team of employees, togetherwith a team olvolunteèrs. The teams
develop the ministry ol the ChLSrch within the parameteis sel by the PCC.
Gwen its wide responsibillties, the PCC has a St*nding Comrnittee. which rneet5 as required b8tween PCC
meelings.11 is responsible lo the PCC and reports back to it with minutes of ils decisions being r8ceived by
the PCC and discussed a5 neG6ssary.
Risk Policy
Thg PCC 8Stabllshed procedures in order lo identify and minimise the major risks lfinancial and non-financiall
vthich could impact the work Df the ChLJreh in the parish.
Reseno Pol
As with many other churches, St Mary's has adopted a poltcy of not buikling up re58rves ume¢essarily.
Consequently, the reserve5 of the church will havè resulted from accumulated giving at any one tirne. The
church remains dependent on th& continued support of the congregation. The PCC considets that the
reserves held at 31 December 2025 together with its forecasted cash Ilow will be sufficient to fund its work for
the en$ulng y88r.
Grnnl Policy
Eac4) year the PCC. at the disGretion of the Vicar, provides grants for missionary work. In addition. further
grants are made availabl8 throughout the year via dedicated ¢ollectKJns for specsfiG causes.

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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
TRUSTEES, ANNLIAL REPORT
YEAR EP4DED 31 DECEMBER 2025
S81egu&nSing
The PCG has complied wllh the duty under Sec11on 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure
2016, ITh relalK)n lo having due regard lo the House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding childrert and
vulnerable adults. To comply with the Charity Commission recommendations all PCC rnembers, as Charity
Trustees, are asked to apply for a DBS check. Ml who work with children al Sl Mary's Church ar8 required
lo obtain a DBS check prior to being on the children's roster. It is also a requirem8nl that paid and
voluntary stsff completè the Basic and Foundallons Safeguarding online training ¢ourses. The Basic
training course can be completed by all members of thurch. The purpose of the course is to raise an
awaieness of what conslilutes a safeguarding concern and lo be vigilant, thus ke8ping the Church of
England and St Mary's safe places lo be. Safer churches is a key priority for the Church of
Eng18nd'$ 2030 vision. The Church is 8 place where everyone should be safe from harm. Safeguarding
chlldren, young people and vulnerable adults is everyone's responsibillly.
Sl Mary's Church continues lo be using the Parish S8feguarding Dashboard. The Dashboard gives ) fast
and easy view of 011 safeguarding procedures, e.g training, DBS checks, church activities, risk ass8ssmenls
el¢. St Mary's ChLJrch is currently al a high level 2 and is Working towards the final lev813. Kyra Bryan was
safeguarding off1cer for 2025. regularly updating the PCC.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
st Marfs Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the ￿sPonsIbl11ty of promoting in the ecclesia$lical parish and
the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, SOGial, and ecumenlcal. The PCC is also spe¢ifica11y
responsible for the maintenance of the buildings and asseis (namely 3 Edith Road and 72 Edith Roadl of Sl
Mary's, Wesl Kensington.
STRATEGIES ADOPTED TO ACHIEVE THE AIMS AND 0￿EcT￿Es OF THE PCC
The PCC is ttimmitted to enabling as many people as possible lo worship at our church and lo bacome part
of our parish community at Sl Mary's. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and
makes suggestions on how our services can irwolve the many groups that INe wthin our parish.
Our seNices and worship put faith into prartice through prayer and scripture. music. and sacrament. When
planning our aclivities the year, we have considèred the Cgmmission's guidanc8 on public benefrt and, in
particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. More specifi(ally, we try
lo erlable ordinary people to1Sve out their faith 8s part of our parish community through..
worship and prayer, learni￿ about the Gospel, and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.,
provision ol pastoral care for peopl8 lThring in the parish.,
mi8sionary and outreath work.
To facilitate this work. il is importarst that we maintain the fabric of the Churth of St Mary's.

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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER Z025
Ouring 2025 wtth the nèw Vicar Rev Gaz Daly, the church continued to build on its vision and Mission Action
Plan IMAP). Our MAP identified three core values and three areas for mission for our parish of St Mary's West
Kgnsington.
Corn values..
Being centred on Jesus
Being a compassionate community
Celèbrating the Local
Ar8as for mission..
Families
Young Adults
Vulnerable People
The locAI communty
Publc Benef
Th8 Charities Commission in its Charities and Public Benefit Gu￿anc& requires thal there are Iwo principles
lo be met lo show that the organisation's aims are for the public benefit. Firstly, there must be an identffjable
benefit. Secondly the benefit must be to the public or a section of the public.
When planning the ath'vities and in ex8rcising their duties and powers in order to meet th8 Stat8d objedive of
the church for the year under review, the members of the PCC confim that they have had due regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefft. Additionally. they will Continue lo ensure that
each year they considw how the PCC continues lo meet the public benefft objectives oullineQ in Section 4 of
the Charities Act 2D11.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE: 2025 REVIEW
Op8rations
2025 was a year of waiting and praying, led by Ihe Wardens, PCC and staff te8m as St Mary's was in vacarty
from 07101124 wilhoul any clergy team. As a Parish we are very grateful lo the rnany visiting der9y who sup-
ported us and lo the Diocese for their ongoing help. Daily operalp?ns w&re kept simple and limited Ihroughout
2025. because of the period of vacancy.
Throughout 2025, we were grateful lor the hard work and support of our staff team.
Sandra Crewe- OpeTalions Manager until March 2025
Kate Green- ChuTch Coordinator- off on ill health until October 2025
Janis Hui- Chil￿￿en.$ and Youth Worker until February 2025
Millie Jevons-Admin support from February 2025
Apwntmenl of g n8w ViGar
Intervièws w8r8 held in November 2024. Rev Gaz Daly was offered and accepted the role Stas￿ng in Ju
2025
MissKin Aclion Plan
The PCC reniained commitied to the Mission Action Plan throughout 2025. The October sermon Series
reflected each of the 3 Main vlsion points. During the autumn theAlpha course was run in the Church
with about 18 participants.

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ECCIESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20Z5
Outreach
Dumg the vacan¢y this was limitsd. W+th our Christmas services we had Carols in the Car Park. During
early December members of the church d1d a parish door drop advertlslng all our Chrislmas Services. The
Mayor of Hammersmilh was welcomed to cur Carol seNice and did one of our readings.
The church continues lo rent out the Hall to a number of hirers. Th8se indude the U3A. Wesl London Strings,
local lot5 group. and other local people for party celebrations. We try lo work closely wlh them and build up
reiationshlps where we can. The Vicar (Gazl has been workiro with U3A, they are helping to clear the garden
behind the Hall.
W0￿h1p
Sl Mary's continues to hold regular infomial Sunday serylce at 11 am. On many occasions this was c8lebraled
hLly Gommunion led by visiting clergy, untrl July . A number of fun8rals and one baptism was held during the
year. Our talented group of muslclans continued lo support our worship in a variety of different styles.
Ward8ns & PCC
The Church Warden$ and PCC have worked tirelessly during the interregnum- and continue to be a support
for our new Vicar During and following the APCM held in May 2025 the followng appointrnenls were made..
Ed Green OBE and Dr Jenny Ireland were r&elected a5 Church Wardens.
Six members of the PCC were re•appoinled.
The PCC appointed Dave Pearson a5 Lay Vice Chair
The PCC appointed Eleanor Davies as Treasurer
The PCC appointed David Pearson as PCC Secretary
The PGC appointed Nicola Walworth as Electoral Roll Officer
The PCC appoin18d Kyra Bryan as Safeguarding Officer
chU￿h Allendance
Average attendance a¢ross ow Sunday s8ivices in 2025 was 35 adults and up to 6 d)Ildren.
El8clor81 Roll
In May 2025. the Electoral Roll stood at 45.
Fèbhc Report
During this year of vacancy, no major projects w8re carried txrt on the church building b8yond necessary
mainlen8nce work as and when requlred.
Church houses (No. 3 and No.72 Eijhh Road)
Continued maInten￿Ce on the church houses was appioved by the PCC in 2025 as required, these were
8greed by elther StaThJing Committee OT full PCC.
Urban Home manage and malnlain the properlfjes on the PCC'S behalf.

THE PAROCHIAL CHiJRCH CQUNaL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ￿ MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Deangry Synod
The Deanery Synod met 4 limes in 2025 and disGussed a range of issues relating to the delivery ol the 2030
visK>n and other mallers relating lo church life, including discip￿ship, safeguarding and the appointment of
governors to Church of England schools wthir) the deanery.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The results for the year can be found on page 12. During the year under review the PCC'S main Sour￿ ol
income ￿ntInued to derive from generous donations from the congregation as well as from church hall, car
park, 8nd propety lettings. Total income generated in the year was £258,98512024.. £274.8621 of which
£248,931 12024.. £261.478) rekled to gen8ral funds and £8,05412024.. £13,384) related to restl￿ted funds.
The PCC continued to manage the resources of the church t2refully, in accordance wlh ils annual budget. In
QV8iall terms the PCC gen8Tated a surplus of £16,746 {2024". defiat of £15,052) on genèra5 funds, before
takin9 account of revaluation losses of £289,038 on its investrnent property. The operational surplus was
mwnty attnbutsb18 to reduced propèrty repairs and church Maintenan￿ costs and reduced professiorkil fees.
At the year-end date, general reserves stood at £3.915,521 anrl roslridèd resetves at £35,612.
FUTURE PLANS
In 2026. we will Gontinue with the v8rious ministries and inili8tNes In pursuing our vision in worship, prayer.
and evangelism, and mission. There are key priorities..
gfowth in chuich lrfe
development in prayer
enabling the thurch for ministy. and
engagement in mission
STATEMENT OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS. RESPONSIBILITIES
Chartty law requires the PCC members to prepare financial statements for each f nancial year that give a true
and fair view of the PCC'S finanLMa1 activities during the year and ils f5nancial position al the end of the y8ar. In
preparing financial statements gwing 8 true and fair view, the PCC rnembers should follow best practice and..
$el&ct suitable accounting policie5 and ap them consisteDtty,'
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare financial slalemenls on a going concem basis unless it 18 inapproprfate lo presume that the
PCC will continue in operation.
The PCC rnemberg are r8sponslble for keeping accounting records, which disdose wf(h reasonabb accuracy
the finaneial position of the PCC. This enable5 them lo ascertain the fin8ncial position of the charity to ensure
that the finanaal statements comply with the Charilies Act 2011 and the Chureh Accounting Regulats"ons 2006.
They are also cespon51)le for safeguarding the assets of the PCC, and hènce, for taking reasonable steps for
thè prevention and detectton of fraud and other Nregulariliès.
We are immensely grateful to G¢)d for all He has done throughout the year.
Signed on b8h
Ifof
Mary, West Kensington on 28ihApril 2026 by Rev. G J Daly (Incumbonll

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH
OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
INDEPENDEKf AUDrroR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER'S COUNCIL OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
Opini(
We have audited the finanaal statements of The Parothlal Chur¢h CoLtncil Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary,
Wesl Kensington (the '¢harity'l for thè year ended 31 December 2Q25 which comprise the statefflent of linanrial
activities, the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements. including significant accounting policies. The
finanual rèporting fratnework that h8s been applied in their preparation Is applicable law and Uniled Kingdoffl
AccounliDg Standards, #ic1uding FirTranLyal Reporting Standard 102 The Flnancial Rewrting Standard gppli¢ab16 In
Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland {UnilEd Kingdom Generally Accèpted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the finani?al statements,.
give a and lair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its in¢oming
resources and application of rèsources, for the year then ended-,
have been properfy prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Gen818lly A¢xepted Ac£ountin9 Pract￿￿.
and
have b¢en prepared in accordance with the requirements ofthe Chatities Act 2011.
Ba$TS for oplnion
We conducted our audit in a¢o)rdance with International Stsndards on Auditing (UK) IISAs IUKII and applicable
law. Our resporisibilities under those standards are further des¢iib6d In the At￿lI0￿S Trsp(Jnsibililies for th8 audif ol
Ilje fM7ancial slat8m&nts sedion ol our ieport. We are independent of the charity in accordan￿ wNh the elhical
requiiements that are ￿levant to our audit of the finxncial slalwents in the UK, including the FRC'S E*hical
Standard. and we have fulfilled our other 8thi(*l responsibllrfies in accordance with thesè requirements. We bdleve
that the audit evidence we have oblalned is SLrffiaenl and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
C¢)nclusions relating to golng cone•m
In auditing Ihe financial statements, we havé concluded that the council members, use tsf the going concem basis of
accounting in th8 preparation of the finanlial staternents is approprfate.
Based on the wod( we havÉ perfomied, we have not idenliffed 8ny malerfal uncertaintles relaling to events or
conditsons that, individually or Collectively. may cast significant doubt on the thariiy's ability to continu• as a gokng
concern for a peTiod of at lea8t tsyefvo month$ from when th• financial slatements are aulhorised for issue.
Our resptsnsibilities and the responsibilities of the memborfs counth wilh respoct to going con￿r￿ are describèd In
the relevanl section& of this reporl.
Other inlorrnatlon
The other information o)mpris89 ihe inlom8tK)n ir￿lUded in the annual report olher than the financial statements
and our auditor's rèport thereon. Th& member's council are respon$lble foi the other Infomation eentained w[1￿"n
Ihe anllual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover other inlormalion and we do not
express any fomi of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our responsibility is lo read the other information and. in doing
$0, consider whether the other information is mat8ri8lly Ir￿on￿lstent with the financial statements or our knowledge
obtained in the ￿Urse of tha audit. 01 othetwise appears to be materially Misstat￿1. If we identify such material
inconsislencie5 or apparént malerial misstatements, vle are r8quired lo determine whether this gives rise to a
mAterial misstatement in th¢ financial statements themse￿es. If, based tsn the work we have performed, we
c￿nClude that there Is a malwial misstattrment of this other informatlon. we arè requir8d to report Ihat fact.
Wè have nothing lo report in this regard.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH
OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT {CONTINUED}
TO THE MEMBER'S COUNCIL OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
Matters on whiGh we are roqu1r￿ to roport by gxc8Ptlon
We havè rbothing to repDrt in respect of tho following matters in relalioft lo which the Ch8rities (Accounts aThJ
Reports} Regulations 2008 fequire us lo report to you if, our opinion..
the informalon given in thè financjal slalemEnls is incnnsislent Ml any material re5Pe¢t wlth the counal
members. repDrt", or
sulfiuènt accounting records have not been kept-. or
the financial slalemÈnts are not in agreement with tho a￿untIng records- or
we have not re￿1¥&d al tre information and explanations we requlre lor our audit.
Re$ponslbllltles of msmberfs coun¢il
As explained more fully in the stat8ment of wunGil members, r8sponssbilthes, the members ￿Uncl arè r8sponsible
for the preparation ol the financial stalemenls 8nd for beiTrJ salisfied that thèy gwe a true and fair view, and lor such
inteinal control as thè mernberfs council detefftiinè is ne￿SSary to enable the prepardlion of financiJl statements
Ihal are free from material misslalement, whethet due lo frdud or error. ln pieparing the financial statements, the
membei'5 council are re&pDnsible for ass&ssing the Gharty's abiSity to continue as a going ￿>n￿rn, disdosing, a5
applirAbl8. matter5 related lo going u)ncern and using the going Goncern basis ol accounting unless memberfs
council either intend lo ceasè operations. 01 hgve no 1è81istk allernatsv8 but to do sts.
Audltorfs r¢$pon8ibllltEe$ for the audEt of thè flnancSal ¥tatements
We have been appointéd as aLsdilor under seclion 144 of the Charib"es Act 2011 and report in accordance with IhÈ
Act relevant regulations mad8 OT having effect thereu)der.
Our objectsvès are to obtsin reasonable assurance about whether the fi[Tra￿l81 slatèmenls as a whole are frèe from
material misslaternent, whelher due to fraud or error, and to issue aLJditc¢5 report that indudes our opin￿n.
Reasonable assurance is a high level ol assurance but Is not a guarantee Ihal an audit conducled in accordance
with ISAS IUK} will always delect a rnat8rial misstatement when it exists. Missl8lements can arise from frgud or
error and 81è considered material rf, individually or in the aggregate, they could r88sonably bg expected to influence
the 8conorni¢ deosions of usèrs tsken on the basis ol the$8 finarKial ststements.
Irreguladties, ineluding fraud. are Instantss of non<ompllanc? with laws and regulation?
We design procèdures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, lo detect materoal misstatements in resped of
iThegularilies, including fraud. The extent to whiGh our procedures are capable of detècting irregularities. indudin9
fraud is detailed below..

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH
OF ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBER'S COUNCIL OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
The extent to whlch the avdlt wa8 con8id•Md capablg of dotocting Irr•yularl￿o8 including fraud
Our approach to identrfying and ass8ssing the risks tsf material misstatement in rospect of irregLl¥rllies. Includng
fraud and non-Gownpliance with laws and regulations, was as follows..
the engagement partner ensured that the engagament team (x)Ileclively had the appropriate Competence,
capabilitiés and skills lo idents.fy or recogniso non-compliancé with applic8tAe laws and regulatsons:
we idenlrfied the laws and regulations applicablè lo the charity through discussions with ￿UnCIl members
and other management, and from OUT knowledge and experience ol the ¢h8rity sector,.
we frM￿sed on spe¢ilc laws and regulations whith we considered may have a direct material effect on the
finan￿81 stalemenls oi the operations of the charity. induding Ihe Charrties Act 2011. tsxalign legislation.
data prot&ction, anli-bribery, ernploym&nl and health and safety legislation-
we asse55ed the extent of Compliance wlh the laws and regulalions identified above through making
enquiries ol management and inspecbng leg81 corresponden￿., and
identified laws and regulations were eommunicaled wrthin the audit team regu18rly and the teom remained
alert to instance8 of non-compliance throughout the audit.
We assessed the susceptibility of the Gharity's finanri81 statements to material misstatement. including
otxaining an undèrstanding ol how fiaud Might occur. by..
making enquiries of management as to wheTe ihey considered there was susceptiblllty to fraud, their
knowledge of adual, suspected and alleged fr8ud.' and
considerin9 the intemal eontrols in plaTr lo mitr"g818 risks of fi8ud and non-compliance wtth ￿w5 and
regulations.
To address risk of fraud ihiough managemenl bias and riverrKle ol controls. we..
P8rfomied analybral Pfocedtjres to identify any unusual or vnexpected relati(x)ships',
tested journal entri8s to identfy unusual transactions..
assesse¢J whether judgements and as3urr4)tions made in detenninlng the accounling eslim8tes sot oul
in note 1.15 We￿ indicative of potential bias.. and
investigated Ihe Talionale behind significant OT unusual transaLllons.
In response to the risk tsf irregulaTit1&5 and non-com￿lance Wbth Saws and regulations. we designed proc*ures
whith indudèd. but were n¢t limited lo-
agreeing fjnancAal stalewt*nl disdosures lo underlying supporting ￿0￿Mentation-
reading the mmutes of meellng$ of those charged with governanTr',
enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and daims.. and
reviewing correSponder￿e with HMRC. relevanl regulators includin9 the charity commission, fundraising
regulator and the charty's 18gal advisors.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH
OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBER'S COUNCIL OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
There are Inherent limilati9Tr5 in our audil procedures de5cfibed abovg. The more removed that law¥ and
regulations ale from financial transactions. the less likely Tt is that we would become aw8ie ol non-complisnce.
Avditing standards also limil the audil proceduiès r•quired to identify non-eompliance with laws and regulations to
enquiry ol the eounal members and other management and the inspection of regulatory arwl 18gal correspondence,
if any.
Material misstatements that arise due lo fraud can be harder to delecl than those that arlge from ettor as they may
involve deliberate concAalment or collusion.
A further desuiptlon of our iesponsibiif(ies is available on thts Financ481 Repo￿ng COU￿11'S websitè at.. https-.11
w¥¥w.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsiblliknes. Th18 de8Grfption foms part of our auditor's report.
Other matters
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accovnting
and Reporting by ChaTlties". Statement of Recommended Piactice applicable to charities preparing their arxounts in
accordanco wrth the Finanual Reporting Standard appliGable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (as
amended) in preference lo the Accouoting and Reporting by Charities.- Statement of Recomrnended Pradice l$sued
on 1 April 2005 which is rgfeFrèd to in the extant regulations but has now been wthdrawn.
This has been done in order for the financA81 slatemenl$ lo provide a Iwe and fail vi8w in a¢cordance with cur￿1
Generally AC￿pted knourrting Practi￿.
•..kn (U 4t. LLf
Masud Abdul-Karfm (Senlor Statutory Auditor)
for and on behaK of GÈtsffJlades Charalambou & Co LLP
28°Aprfl 2026
Chartered C•rtified Accountants
ststutgry Auditor
283 Green Lanes
Palm8rs Green
London
N134XS
Georgiades Charalambou & Co LLP is Èligible lor appointrnent as audrtw of the tharity by Mrtug of its eligibility for
appointmènt as audrtor ol a company under section 1212 ofthe CompaniesAct 2006.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Gener81
Funds
2025
Re5tritted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Fund5
Notes
2025
2025
2024
Incomt
Voluntary income
20,S37
8￿54
28,591
40.588
Activities for generatingfunds
84,659
84,659
83,172
Income from investrnents..
106,S42
106,842
108,332
Church actSvlties
36,893
36,893
42,770
Totsl Incomlni resources
248,931
8.054
256,985
274.862
Expendlture
Churth activitKes
139,839
8.107
147,946
166,417
Raising lunds
92,346
92.346
123,322
Totsl expendhure
232.185
,107
240.292
289,739
Net{expendlturel lintome before
Investrnent iJln51llosses)
16,746
1531
16.693
114,8771
Net1105sllgain5 on investments
1289.0381
1289,0381
404.038
14et leKpendiwrel l income
1272,2921
1531
12r2,34SI
389.161
Transfer between funds
Net movemÈnt In fvnds
1272.2921
1531
1272,3451
389,161
Total tunds as at l January 2024
4,187.813
35.665
4,223.478
3,834,317
Total lund5 as at 31 December 2025
3,915.521
35,612
3.951,133
4.223,478
The notes form part of these financial statements.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIAsficAL PARISH OF
ST MARY, WE￿ KEN51NGTON
BALANCE SHE
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSEts
T*8ible fixed assets
InvesEment property
1,284,295
2.615,000
3,899,295
1,286,844
2,904,038
4.IY).882
CURRENT ￿ETs
Debtor5
Cash at bank and in hand
13.701
69.737
26,185
69,243
TOTAL CURRENT ASSEf5
83.438
95,428
OIEDITORS: Amounts fallin8
due within one year
131.6001
156,1651
NET CURRENT ASSETS
51,838
39,263
CREDITORS: Amounts fa15in8
due after one year
io
16.6671
NET ASSETS/ ILiABILITIES}
3,951,133
4,223,478
REPRESENTED BY ',
General Funds
Restrltted Fund5
14
3,915,521
35.612
4,187,813
35,665
15
3.951.133
4,223.478
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 28th April 2026 and signed on its behalf bv..
Rev. G l Daly Ilncumbentl
The notes form part of these financial stotement5.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
ST MARY. WEsf KENS5NGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The PCC is a public benefit entity Wlthln the meanlng of FRS 102. Accordingty the financial statement5 have
been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Begulations 2(K)6
governin8 indlvldual account5 of PCC'S and with the said Regulations true and fair provisions, together with
FRS 102120161 asthe applbcable accounting standards and the 2019 version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities ISORP IFIiS 10211.
The fbnancièl statEment5 have been prepared underthe historical cost convention and include all
transaitions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts
of church 8fDUPS that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gaiherings of
church member
The financial statemenls are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the PCC. Monitory
amounts in the financial statements aTe rounded to the nearest £.
1.1 Goln8 concern
The Trustees have assessed whetherthe use of the 80ing coneem basis 15 appropriate and have con5Trd£red
POS54ble events or conditions thèt might cast doubt on the ability of the Pccto continue a5 a going concem.
Naving 35sessed the PCCS foiecast anil projettlons, the Trustees have concluded that the Church has
sufficient resources to corttiriue In operat￿Onal existence lor the foreseeable future and consequently It
appropriate to continue to adopt the going concein basis in prep￿Ing it5 firbanci31 statements.
l.Z Fynd5
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrittlons regardlng their vse and
are avallable for 3pplicatSon on the general purposes of the PCC.
Restricted funds represent lal income from trusts and endowments which may be expended only on those
reSt￿Cted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest. and Ibl donations or grants ieceivÈd for a
specific object or invited by thÈ PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the speciflc
object forwhich they were given. Any balance remainin£ unspent at the end ol each year must be carried
forward as a balance of that fund. The PCC does not usually invesr separately for ea(h fund.
1.3 IncomlnR ￿soUrCeS
Voluntary income. including planned giving. (ollectlons. legacies and donations are rocognised where there is
entitlement, certainty of receipt and where the amount can be measured with sufficient ieliability. Tax relunds
are recognised when the Incoming resource ro whiih they relate is receivable.
Grants to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified ol its legal entitlement, Ihe amount due 15
qUantif￿ab1e and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonabty certain.
Such income is only defeTred when-.
al The donor 5pecifio5that the grant or donation must only be used in fijture accounting period5.
bl The donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity ha5 unconditional
entitlement.
IncDme generated from fund raising attivities 15 recognSsed when earned.
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TrIE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECcLESIA￿lCAL PARISH OF
ST MARY, WE¥f KENSINGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ACCOUNnN6 POLICIES IContlnuÈdl
1.3 Incomin8 resou￿￿5 I contSnuedl
Gifts given for conversion into cash are included as receiydble and, where matefial, an adjustment made
pon subsequent reali5ation of the gift. Where the PCC receives 8oods and services in kind. then in the
Interest of transparency. these are included at the value to the PCC where QUa￿tif5ab1e. where the PCC
receives donated a55etsthese are recognised at their fairvalue a5 determined by the trusteos at the lime of
the transfer.
All other income is recognised when it Is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted lor gross.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the PCC has been notified of an impendine distribution,
the arnount Is known, and rec￿pt is expected. If the amount is not known. the legacy 15 treated as a
contingent asset.
IA Resour¢Ès expended
Liabilities are recognised 35 Tesources expended a5 soon as there Is a legal or construclive ouigation
committing the Pccto the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis anij has been
cl355ified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Grants 3nd donations are attounted for when paid over or when awarded, rf that award creates a binding or
constructwe obligation to the PCC. The diocesan common fund is accounted for when payable. Any common
fund unpaid at 31 December is provided in these accounts as an operational (though not a le8all liabilitv
nd Is shown 35 a creditor in the balance sheet.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.
111 Cosr of ralsing funds
These relate to those speclfic costs incurred in renting and maintaining properties or church facilities whlch
may be sub-let by the PCC durin8 any part of the year.
1111 Chailtable artlvltlès
These costs relate to those specifK direct costs incurred by the PCC in older to promote the mission of the
church within the parish. These costs also It)clude those specific direet costs incurred in maintaining and
developing the churth bulldin8.
Charitable costs also include Costs relating to public accountability of the PCC and its compllance with
regulation and good practice
1.5 Fixed assets
111 tand and builrfin8s and other church property
The PCC belnE an Ecclesiastical Corporation b5 exempted under settion 10 of the Charrcies Act 2011 from
accounting for ecclesiastical property (including consecrated or benefico property).
Moveable thurch ftjrnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on Special Trust for the PCC and which
requlre faculty for disposal are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated.
The Vicar's accommodation 15 held in trust by The London Diocesan Fund on behalf of the PCC. The property
15 essential For the Mission of the church and no value has been placed on it as there is no likelihood of the
property being realised.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLE51ASTICAL PARISH
ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ￿ATEmENTs
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBÉR Z025
1.6 Depreclatlon of fixed assets
Funttlonal tangible assets used for the work ol thE PCC are depreciated over their estimated useful lives as
follows..
Computer and musical equipment
OffKe lurniture & equipmert
on a 5tr6ight line basis over 3 years
25% reducing balance ba515
Purchases of functional fixed assets cvsting less thèn £SIKI are written off to the Statement of Financial
Activities.
Tangible f(%ed asset5 include freehold land and buildin85. The proportion of the property use(1 for functlonal
purposes le5timated to constitute 75% of the building areal srfcuated at 3 Edlth Road is stated at the f8ir value
of the property when it wa5 donated to the PCC. Depreciation is prowded on the value of the freehold property
Iless the value of the land and the estimated resldual valuel over its Useful life at the rate of 2% per annum.
The prOport￿n of the property situated al 3 Edith Road, is regarded as functional property this part is only
used by or let to members of the con8re8ation who provide assistance to the church.
1.7 Impalrment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date. the PCC review5 the carrying amounts of ￿S tangible assets to determine whether
there 15 any indicarion rhat those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If aThy Such indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the Smpaimient1055 lil any).
1.8 Investment propertles
The propertie5 Sltuated at 72 Edith Road and the basement flèt at 3 Edith Road. held primarily fortheir
investment potential and to generate income. are st*ed at open ma**et. The properties are valued annually
by the Trustees. wlth any gains or losses taken to the SOFA.
1.9 Pension scheme
rhe PCC operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the PCC'S pension Scheme
are charged to SOFA in the per6od to which they rel*e.
1.10 tssh and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equbvalents include cash in hand. deposlrs held at call with banks, other 5hort-term liquid
Invesrments with origlnal maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrnfts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in curreni Ilabilitie5.
1.11 Flnanclal instruments
The PCC has elected to apply the provisions of Section Il'Basic Financial Instruments, and 5ecrlon 12 '0ther
Financlal Instruments issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Flnanclal instruments are
recognised in the PCC'S balance sheet when it becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and Ilablllties are Dff5Et, with the net amounts presented in the financial 5tateffjents, when
there is a legally enforceable right tts set off the recogni5ed amounts and there is an intention to settle on a
net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability 5imultaneously-
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIAsncAL PARISH
ST MARY. WEsf KENSINGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs
YEAR ENDED 310ECEM8ER 2025
1.12 Baslc financial assets
BÈ51t flnanclal assets. which include debtor5 and cash ènd bank balances, are inbtially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amrtlsed cost LJ5ing the
eflective interest method unle55 the arrangement constitute5 a financin8 transaction. where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a markÈi rate of interest. Fihancial assets
classified as ￿CeIVabLe withrn one year are not amortised.
1.13 Basic financlal Ilabllltle5
Basic financial liabilltie* Including creditors and bank loan5 are initially reCOgn￿ed at transaction prlce
nless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument Is mÈasured at the
presèntvalue of the future payments discounted at a market rate of lftterest. Financial liabilitie5 cla55ified a5
payable within one year are not amort15ed.
Debr instruments are subsequently carried 3t amortised cost. using the effective Interest r*e meth(MS.
Tr*le treditors are obligations to pay for good5 or 5ewvices that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from Suppliers. Amounts payable are Classlfled as current Ilabilities il payment is due within one
year or less. If not. they are presented as non-current liabilitie5. Tiade creditors are recogni5ed initially at
transartion price and subseovently rneasured at amorti5ed cost usin8the effertive interest method.
1.14 Derecognltlon rjf financlal liabilltles
Flnancial liabilities are derecognised when the Pcc'scontractual obligations explre or are discharged or
cancelled.
I.IS Cfklcal a¢countln¥ Èstlmates and judgements
In ihe application of the PCC'5 3£coiintin8 policie5, the Trustees are required to make ludgéments, estimates
and assumption5 about the carrying amount of as5et5 and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
50urtes. The estimate5 and associated a55umption5 are based on historical experience and other lattors that
aTe considered to be relevant. Artual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying as5umption5 are reviewed on an ongoinE basi5. Revisions to accountlng
estimdt￿ are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision afleits only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affect5 t)oth current and future
periods.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
ST MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
I. INCOME
General
Funds
Restritted
Fund
Total
Total
2024
2025
1.1 Voluntary Intome
Planned giving..
Covenants and gift aid donations
Tax recoverable
Uncovenanted and non 6ift aid donations
Sundry offerings
Youth Groups
Missionary siving
Other voluntGry Jrtcoming resources
Grants
11,511
3.311
5,389
326
11,511
3,311
8,008
326
14,993
4,847
6,650
25
2,619
864
165
5,435
5,43S
13,044
20,537
8,054
28,591
40.588
22 Attlvlttes lor generatlnff funds
Rent from functional property
Car park and gara8e
46.479
38.J80
84,659
46,479
38.180
84,659
42.767
40,405
83,172
2.3 IncLime Irom Investments:
Rent from investment propertv
UK Bank interest
104.819
104.819
2,023
106,842
104,995
3,337
108,332
2,023
106,842
2.4 Church ACtiv￿tieS
Fees (Met of LDF proportion)
Letting of church hall
Sundry income
824
36.￿9
824
36.069
4L146
1.180
42.770
36.893
36,893
248,931
8.054
256,985
274,862
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASficAL PARISH OF
sr MARY, WEsf KENSINGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ExPEND￿Ul1F
General
Funds
Re5trieted
Fund
Tot81
Totsl
3.1 Church adivkle5
2025
2024
Iincluding 5upptsrt costs-see note 4.11
External & charftable giving
Worship, pastoral & discipleship work
Church serviies
Cornmunity & Children's Work
1,3(X)
49.212
69.869
19,458
270
1.570
51.521
71.069
23.786
1.140
47.119
73.402
44.756
2.309
1,2LK)
4,328
139,839
8,107
147.946
166,417
32 Rè151ng funds
lincluding support cosis-see note 4.11
C0510l renting and maintaining
properties Sub-let by the PCC
Cosr of rentiThg Church Hall
Fundraising costs
58,117
15,883
18.346
58.117
15,883
18,346
75,311
21,117
26,895
92,346"
92,346
123,322
SUPPORT COSTS
The charity Initial￿ identifies the costs of its supporr functiuns.1t then identifies those costs which relate to
the 8ovemance function. Having identified its 8ovemance tosts, Ihe remaining support C05ts are apportioned
between fundraising and church activiti@s undertakÈn in the year. Refer to the table below foithe basis of
apportionment and the analysis of support and governance costs.
Basis of
allocatlon
Support
Costs
2025
2024
Governance
Total
Total
Statt costs
Oflice overheads
Building & site maintenance
Audit & accouniancy fees
APCM and PCC govemance c05t5
rime
Usage
Usage
U5a8e
Llsage
10,269
7,512
19,109
8,598
18.867
7,512
19,109
12,035
2,878
29.703
7,766
38,993
12.508
6,720
12.035
2,878
36,890
23,511
60,401
95.690
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL OF
ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
NOTE5TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENIS
Y￿R ENDED 31 DECEMBER 202S
4,1 SIJPPORT COSTS Icontlnuedl
Building
Office
& site
Overheads maintenance
2025
Total
2024
Salaries
Governante
Total
Church Artivities
Worshiy, pastoral &
discipleship work
Church services
1.027
3.081
751
1,911
5,733
2,351
7,053
6,040
18,121
9,569
28,70?
2,254
Community & Child￿n,5 Work
3.080
7,J88
2,254
5,259
5,732
13,376
7.054
16.458
18.120
42,281
28,707
66,983
Buildirbg
& site
office
Overheads MaIn￿nanCe
2025
Total
2024
Total
Salaries
Governance
Cost of Eeneratlng funds
Fundraisin8 C05t
Cost of renting Church Hall
Cost of maintaining properties
sublet by the PCC
924
676
1,720
2,293
2,351
2,351
5,671
6,778
8.936
10,835
1.232
902
925
675
1,720
2,351
5.671
8,936
3,081
2.253
5,733
7,053
18.120
28,707
Total 5UPPOrt costs
10.269
7.512
19,109
23.511
60,401
95.690
4.2 STAFF cosrs
2025
2024
Salèrles and related costs Ilncluding cler8y costs)
Social security costs
Pension cost
127,162
134,824
435
1,165
127,597
L3S,989
Of the to￿1 salary costs above, £18,86712024.. £29.70313re included within 5UPPOrt Costs lincludlng governance
Co￿$>. wilh the balance of £108,70312024'. £106,286) chargod directly to attributable charf(able attivities.
The average number of staff employed throughout the year was 312024.. 31. None of the employed staff earned more
than £60,000 per annum.
Sèlaries incorporate the cost of the clergy lincludin8 associated training and hou51n8 Costs) and have been
alSo¢ated across expense headings based on estimated proportion of tTrme occupied on each luKction.
The PCC pald £90,000 35 part of the quota payable to the London Dioce5e12024.. £75,100). Durin8 the yearthe Vicar
wa5 reimbursed £96312024., £Nill for travel and hospitallty expenses inCur￿d in connection with carrying out his
duties.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
ST MARY, WEST KEN51NGTON
NOTES YO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 D£CEMBER 2DZ5
5. NET INCOMING RESOURCES
2025
2024
Net incoming resources ore stcted uftercht7rginq.'
Accountancy fees- FinaTKial statem￿tS
Accountancy fees- Other seNices
Auditors, remuneration- audti
DÉpreciation
5.160
875
5,460
6.000
3,S54
6.000
3,404
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs
Office
eoulpment
LatKI and
buildings
Freehold land and bLFildlngs-held for the PCC'S own use.
Total
C05t
Opening balance l January 2025
Addition5 in year
C105tng balance 319ecember 2025
3,396
1.005
4.401
1,312.500
1,31S,896
I,IM)5
1.316,901
1.312,500
Depreclatlon
Opening balance l January 2025
Charge for year
Closing balance 31 tlecember 202S
2,802
929
26,250
2,625
28.875
29.052
3,554
32,606
3.731
Net Book Value
At 31 December 2025
670
1,283,625
1,284.295
At 31 December 2024
594
1,286,250
1,286,844
Tangible fixed a55et5 consisE of a Ireehold property and cornputer equipment. The property situated at 3 Edith
Road. 15 partly used for functional purposes. with the basement flat let commercially. The proportion of the
property Ltsed for functlDnal purposes has been determined as 75% of the total area and theiefore this
proptsrtlon ol the property is stated at cost.
The property was capltaltsed at fairvalue, as determined by a profe￿lOnal valuation of the property followinB
the trènsferof the asset to the PCC by St. Mary's Churth House Trust on 4th December 2014.
Depreciatitsn is provided on pmperties on a straight line basis at the rate of 2% per annum on the capitallsed
value of the property lexteptthe value of the landl less its estlmated residual value and the end of it5 expect
useful life.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ECCLESIASTICALPARISH OF
5T MARY, WEST KENSINGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL5TATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2025
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
2025
2024
Atvaluatlon..
Opening balance l January 2025
Revaluation in year
2.904,038
1289.0381
2,500,000
404.038
Closing balance 31 December 2025
2.615,0(M)
2,9(H,038
The year end value of the properties sltuated at 72 Edith Road and 3 Edith Road, London.W14 OSU were
determined by the Trustees on an Dpen market value basis.
The valuation for 3 Edith Road, relates to the proporticn of the property being held for V(5 inve5ttnent
potential and for generatin8 rental income.
DEBTORS
2025
2024
Taxation recovernble
Accrued income and prepaid expenses
5,589
8,112
13,701
3,450
22.735
26,185
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING
DVEwrrHIN ONEYEAR
2025
2024
Taxation, Social secvrity and pensions
Monies received in advance
Other credrtor5 and accruals.
326
343
2.810
16.798
27.917
21,239
6.666
Loan from Diocese
Other Loan (see note 181
31,fOO
56,165
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING
DUÉ AFTER ONE YEAR
202S
2024
Loan frorn Diocese
6,667
6,667
The above loan is repayaNe in thTee equal annual installments frorn July 2024.
IL PENSION COMMITMENTS
The PCC operates a defined contrlbutlon pension scheme lor it5 employees. The assets of Ihe scheme
are held Separately frorn those of the PCC. Atthe ba13n£e sheet date £142 was due to the fund12024..
£2311.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
12. CApifAi COMMITMENYS
At the year end date there were no unprovided capltal commitments for whlch the PCC had author¢sed or
contTarted for12024.. £Nill.
13. ANAiYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
General
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
Fixed assets
3.899,295
47,826
I31,6￿}
3,915,521
3.899.295
83.438
131,6001
3,951,133
Current a55ets
35,612
Creditors
Fund balance
35.612
14. GENERAL FUNDS
General Fund5 comprise those funds which the PCC Is free to use in order to further the work of the Church.
Funds
Surplus I
Funds
Brought
Forward
Carrled
in year
Forward
Accumulated funds
Churih -operating reserves
19,468
19,468
19.371
19,371
38,839
38.839
Investment property reserye
2,882,095
2.882,095
1289,0381
1289,0381
2,593,057
2,593,057
Funttional property ￿serve
1.286.250
1,286,250
12,6251
12.6251
1,283,625
1.283,625
Total 8eneTal funds
4,187,813
1272,2921
3,915,521
Churth reserves represent the free reserves of the PCC.
Investment property rese￿e5 relate to the unrealised surplu5 attributable to the let part of the property
situated at 3 Edith Road and the entire let property Sltvated at 72 Ediih Road.
Funttional property reseNes relate to ihe capitali5ed proportion of the property situated at 3 Edith
Fload used by the PCC.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
ST MARY. WEST KENSINGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2025
15. RESTRicfED FUNDS
Funds
Brought
Forward
Funds
Receiveil
in year
Funds
used
Carried
Forward
Children'5 worker
5,435
4.328
1,107
Kitchen and flower room
refurbishment fund
6,305
1.200
5,105
Church Refitrrblshment
5,648
5,648
Chvrch weekend lund
143
143
sp￿lfi¢ missionary
Sound Systern
270
270
20.155
20,195
Outreach fund
3,414
3,414
Vicara8e bi115
2,309
2.309
35,665
8,054
8.107
35.612
Children'5 worker.. ThSs refers to donations received to cover the cost of the chlldren's worker salary
and expenses.
Kftichen andflower room relurbishmentfund.. Thi5 fund relates to monie5 received speclflcal
iowards the refurbishment and up8rade ol the church kitchen and flower room.
Church Refvrbi5hment.. This relates to monies received toward5 replacemenvrefurbishment of the
church chairs.
Church weekend.. Th15 fund relates to the unexpended monies collected for the church weekend.
Specific missiont7ry = This relate5 to monies specthcally collected and expended for mission giving.
the details of which can be found in note 17.
Soundsystem.. This relatesto monies collected towards the installation of a sound system.
Outreoch Fund.. This relatesto monies collected towards outreach activlries of the church.
Vicorage 8i11s.' Thi5 relates to a 8rant from HolyTrinity Brompton to cover t*e costs of a VKara8e EDF bill.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
ST MARY, WE￿ KEN51NGTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
17. GRANTS
During the year, the PCC made the following external and charitable 8iving=
To UKorgunls•tlons ondlnd1v1dt￿1s.'
Tear Fund
300
300
300
CMS
csw
Baron'5 Court Proje
Shelter Comrnunity
Bishop's Discretionary Fund
Overseos Mlsslons
300
loo
270
GLO
Total
1,.570
18. RELATED PARTIES
As permitted by the provision5 of srftion 3a of the Parochial Church Councils IPower51 Measure 1956. no
members of the PCC were remunerated during the year in their capacity as employees of the Church.
Donatlons received frorn related parties Ipcc Members) for the year totalled £4,58012024-. £7,532).
Cfeditors include £5,C4JO owed to Ele8r￿r Davies (Treasurer and PCC memberl for an interest Iree loan
received in the year under review. The amount owed wa5 fully repald after the year end.
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