Magdalene
WANDSWORTH COMMON
Parochial Church Council
St Mary Magdalene Church, Wandsworth Common
Annual Report and Accounts 2024

ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2024
ON PCC PROCEEDINGS AND PARISH ACTIVITIES
The Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common IPCCI present5
this report on its proceedings for the calendar year to 31, December 2024 and on the
activities of the parish generally in that year. The PCC'S duties and details of how the PCC
works, its meetings and membership, its officers. the electoral roll and other matters are set
out atthe end of this report.
Introduction
We have much to give thanks for in 2024 especially the remarkable voluntary effort5 of so
many ofour congregation. Whether it be Sunday worship, weddings, 'Come and Sing, events,
humble Jurnble Sales, the Christmas Tree Festival, cleaning, flowers, and maintenance, we are
blessed with over a hundred volunteers from the congregation, the parish, and the wider
community. Volunteers serve regularly in the community too
in Springfield Hospital, the
Meadowcroft, with a valiant volunteer in HM P Wandsworth. For some it is a lifelong duty-
some of our volunteers are in their gos 5 For others it is a willing duty and service to our
neighbours in Christ whenever they are able.
As we give thanks for our local parish life, we also remain deeply aware of the suffering and
violence everywhere on earth, and we pray for a just peace for all.
2024 saw the continued commitment to our Mission Action Plan IMAP), details of which are
in the following pages. The weekly Circle Time sessions for young children and their parents
and carer5 continues to go from strength to strength. Music continued to resonate, with
Come-and-sing's performance of the most beautiful melodies in Faure's Requiem, conducted
by our Director of Music, with 270 singers raising their voices in songs of faith in eternal rest.
We give thanks for the service of Rev'd Philippa Boardman, our much-loved Vicar, who retired
at the end of September. We remember her in our prayers, and in happy reminiscences of
her time with us seven fruitful years in which we grew together as a congregation and
parish. The direction Philippa set for us continues,. to make our place at the heart of the
community, accessible to all to worship, and to become a touchstone for the values and
activities of those we seek to serve. God bless you, Philippa.
We rememberthe dear departed in 2024 and theirfamilieswhose lives go on. We give thanks
for them, and for the service ofTom Roberts who gave so much of his time to the work of our
church in his six years tenure as a churchwarden including during the considerable challenges
of the Covid pandemic. We wish him a long and well-deserved rest.
We rejoiced with Dr Paul Mitchell when he was licensed at Southwark Cathedral as a Lay
Pastoral Minister in our parish. We give thanks to him for his teaching, and to our curate
Rev'd Sam Parker, to Rev'd Dr Nadim Nassar and to Wendy Stephens, licensed to our parish

for her service to HMP Wandsworth. We are blessed by the gift of their gracious service to
our congregation and to the wider community.
Rt Rerfd Dr Rosemarie Mallet, Bishop of Croydon and Dr Paul Mitchell
Our nominated church charity in 2024 was The Awareness Foundation, which works in Syria
and Iraq, under the dedicated leadership of the Rev'd Dr Nadim Nassar and Miss Huda Nassar,
working with children and young people on their journey of peacebuilding. More on their
work can be found on their website. www.awareness-foundation.com
As we work to supply our Vacancy, we pray that our work with the Diocese will bear fruit in
2025. To expand on the theme of fruitfulness, our curate Re¢d Sam Parker suggests that
'pruning' is a particularly relevant image- it captures something of the loss and stripping back
we have experienced. As Jesus reminds us: 'Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make
it bear more fruit., (John 15.21. Pruning can be uncomfortable, but with God, it is purposeful.
Seasons of change, whether expected or unexpected, may feel like times of being stripped
back, yet they a150 prepare us for new growth.
As we step into the future, we do so with confidence, trustingthat God is shaping and forming
our church and community to bear even greater fruit in due season.

Vacancy Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, a5 we look to You through this period of vacancy.
may we be inspired by Your servant, Mary Magdalene..
As she and other disciples walked alongside You, Bive u5 joy in each other,
as we play our part in Your church here in Wandsworth Common.
As she stood at the foot of the Cross.
give us courage to face our future together and embrace the unknown.
As she stood and watched bythe tomb.
give us patience to wait and wisdom to live and trust in the waitin8.
As she witnessed You In the stillness of the early morning, grant that we may witness
Your presence with us at all times. Amen.
Mission Actlon Plan 2021- 2026
We continue to address the priorities set out in our Mission Action Plan for 2021 to 2026
IMAP). This work Is encouraged by the Church of England and remains an essential guide to
our work over the next three years, both for the church and within the local community.
The MAP is based on ourvision for the future:
To become afocal pointfor the community in Wondsworth Common.
A beoutiful Space which inspires, uplifts and energi5e5 our outreoch through the Glory of God.
A caring ploce of worship, sUPPOrt, safety and opportunityfor everyone- including the
most vulneroble.
The MAP sets out our five mission prlorltles:
l.To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom and grow in faith as we engage with
Wand5worth Common and its institutions, especially the three thousand new people coming
to live on the new Springfield Village housing development.
2.To teach. baptlse and nurture new believers with a fresh focu5 on welcoming those
currently under-represented in our con8re8ation, especially children, families and young
people encouraging them to make SMM their home and to grow in faith and love in Jesus
Christ.
3. To create a welcoming and inspirin8 place of worship and support especially for those who

are vulnerable, lonely and in need.
4. To develop a range of inclusive activities in our buildings to support those on the margins
of society. Strengthen links to existing SMM ministries in prison, hospital, care home and
schools.
5.To energise and be active in our care of creation by participating in the Eco-church awards
scheme and engaging With global issues via a safe space for learning and discussion.
Each priority 15 SUPPOrted by specific actions we plan to undertake in the years to 2026. For
further information, hard copies of the MAP booklet can be found in the church pews and
details are also available on our website.
How we achieved our objectives in 2024
Proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom (MAP priority l}
Regular and Special Services: Throughout 2024, we have maintained our regular pattern of
services, including the Parish Eucharist (Sundays at 10.OOaml and the Midweek
Eucharist Iwednesdays at 11.OOaml. Furthermore, we say Morning Prayer at the church on
Monday and Tuesdays, now at 9.00am. Come and Sing Choral Evensong, typically held once a
month, continues to draw lots of different voices, including participants from beyond our
regular worshipping comm unity (see more details belowl.
Continuing our tradition from previous years, we held a series of special services throughout
the year..
Lent". including Ash Wednesday and Mothering Sunday.
Easter: Marked with services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter
Sunday. As in previous years, we partnered with our neighbouring church, Holy Trinity, for
their Easter Morning Sunrise Service.
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Pet Service: We ran our annual Pet Service on Sunday 6 October- one week following Rerfd
Philippa's departure.
Harvest: Alongside our Harvest Sunday Service, we hosted a special Harvest Sing-along for
the children of Marmalade Bear Nursery School. Both events helped raise donations in
support of Earlsfield Foodbank.
All Souls: We held a special Choral Evensong for All Souls, honouring the memory of loved
ones who had passed. The service included the reading of names, the lighting of candles in
remembrance,
and
moving
choral
offering, featuring four
movements
from Fauré's Requiem.

Remembrance: We were honoured to welcome Rev'd HHJ Sarah Whitehouse as our guest
preacherfor our Remembrance Day service, together with representatives from Eighth Upper
Tooting Guides and Brownies for their church parade.
Advent Caro15: We began our advent season with a beautiful Choral Evensong service,
featuring Advent Carols, readings, poems and prayers.
Christma5: Following the Christma5 Tree Festival, which brought our festive celebrations to
new heights, we continued our cherished Christmas Services, including the Carol Service, Crib
Service, Midnight Mass, and Christmas Day offerings. Additionally, we were delighted to host
the Marmalade Bear Nursery Nativity and the Finton House School Carol Concerts in the
church. Furthermore, members of our congregation came together for carol singing in
Springfield Village, lending their voices to the Christmas Tree Light Switch-on, and spreading
joy with Carols on the Wards at Springfield University Hospital.
The Meadowcroft: We continued to host monthly services at the Meadowcroft Care Home,
with hymns, a thought for the day, Eucharist, and time for fellowship with residents, their
families, and staff.
Prayer: We have continued in our pattern of Morning Prayer, now held at the earlier time
of 9.00am on Mondays and Tuesday5 in the church. A small group gathers to pray using the
Church of England's 'Daily Prayerf app. Alongside set prayers, we regularly pray for one
another, offer intercessions for those on our church's prayer list, and remember in prayer
those who have died, as well as their bereaved families and loved ones.
As a church, our times of prayer are often enriched by special observances, such as the 'Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity,, which frequently inspires themes in Choral Evensong and
shapes our worship and services. We also remain deeply attentive to the world around us,
holding in prayer both local and global concerns.
Pastoral Care: It is important to acknowledge that, vacancy notwithstanding, we have faced
bereavements that have deepened our sense of loss this past year. As a community, we share
in both joys and sorrows. We have said goodbye to several members of ourcongregation who
have died, and our ministry team and volunteers have sought to support bereaved families
by providing pastoral care and assisting with funeral arrangements at the church. On one
such occasion, we were privileged to welcome back Rerfd Philippa, who, following her
retirement, returned to co-lead a funeral service.
Our regular sunday services, midweek worship and daily offices would not be possible without
the amazing volunteering of over 60 church members including cleaning, choir, sidesmen,
servers, Social media, pew sheet, linens, flower team, maintenance and coffee teams together
with our ministry team augmented by support from Rev'd Dr Nadim Husar and Dr Paul
Mitchell.

Church Music:
Adding 800 sets of sheet music to our library. One challenge of our musical life has been a
relatively small library of sheet music at SMM for a choir ambitious to perform more. Non-
copyright works can be photocopied but that's not always practical for e.g. a work of 8 pages
or beyond. Thankfully this year our sister church of St Michael's Wandsworth Common has
granted a long-term loan of its extensive and well-catalogued choral music library. This has
already reduced photocopying and allowed us to broaden further our repertoire.
Monthly 'Come-and-Sing' Choral Evensong. This monthly event attracts additional singers
into our orbit and allows our Sunday morning choir a chance to sing longer, more challenging
works. Our list of 60 singer5 results in a month ly turnout of 25 - 35 singers every Evensong.
We hold faith in our 'no-audition' approach to singing in the choir, but that has not stopped
us making rapid musical progress. Indeed, Evensong always involves one unfamiliar work to
give a sense of challenge and stretch.
In January 2024 we even fielded a choir of 35 for Evensong at our mother church, Southwark
Anglican Cathedral, singing Canticles by Murrill and Wesley's 'Blessed be the God and Father,.
Come-and-sing Events. Following the success of the Vivaldi Gloria in 2023, we held another
ticketed event in February 2024, attracting a capacity 270 singers to learn and perform Faure's
Requiem in the span of a Sunday afternoon. SMM was filled to the brim with glee, smiles and
an impressively large-scale rendition of Faure's masterpiece. This event was made possible
by the tremendous generoslty of parishioners who gave their time and talent to steward
participants safely to our many tea stations where they could eat home-made cakes at half
time and still be back in position for part 2. A surplus of over £2400 contributed to the "pews
on wheels" works, giving flexibility of spaces at front and back of church for performances
and indeed future come and sing events.
Ultimately, our rnission is still to lead our Sunday worship on a typical 10am service. Our
thaNk5 are due to singer5 who arrive every Sunday at 0915am, often learning a new anthem
before 0945am. We benefit tremendously from having our new organ and from Keith
Mitchell who often takes on the organ playing, allowing the Director of Music to stay out front
and guide our musicians.
Teaching• baptising and nurturing new believers (MAP priority 2)
Lent Café Church: We hosted a three-part Lent Cafe Church, where members of our
congregation gathered in a relaxed, cafe-style setting to explore the Christian faith together.
Using video-based teaching from the Sycamore Course, this series provided a meaningful
opportunity to deepen our faith, strengthen our community, and engage in open and
thoughtful discussions. Each session focussed on key Christian themes, such as The Light of
Christ, and 'The Power of Prayer,, blending group discussion5, prayer, and informal Christian
worship music.

Circle Time: Since its launch in 2022, Circle Time h3s become a fun and welcoming group,
where adults with babies and toddlers gather in the church for nursery rhymes, live
in5trurnents, stories, and fun activities for little ones to enjoy. Each week, sessions revolve
around a fun and interactive theme to create a joyful and enriching experience for both
children and their caregivers. Sessions take place on Wednesdays from 9.30am
10.153m,
often followed by tea, coffee, and conversation in the local area. reflecting the genuine sense
of community that has flourished.
Advent Course: Susanne Mitchell led a three-part online Advent Course in December,
exploring the Stars from both Biblical and ecological perspectives. The course provided a
meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and ponder.
Junior Church: Welcoming children aged I to 12, Junior Church provides a nurturing space to
explore faith through storytelling, creativity, and play. Each week, at least two leaders guide
the session, with parents often accompanying younger children. Topics range from Jesus,
parables and Old Testament figures to key moments in the church calendar. Engaging Bible
stories are brought to life through hands-on crafts and free play before the children rejoin the
congregation for the Eucharist. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team for their
commitment and inspiring creativity.
Young Adults Group: The Young Adults group is a community of people in their 20s to 40s
who gather several time5 a year over a meal for fun and fellowship. A highlight of the year
was watching a film produced by one of our members as part of her university trainin&
showcased on the big Screen in the Vestry Hall. Another memorable moment was watching
the extended edition of The Lord of the Rings- The Fellowship of the Ring, la full 3 hours and
48 minutes!). But what makes these gatherings truly special is the way we take turns hosting
in different homes, creating a warm and welcoming space to connect and share life together.
Home Group: In 2024 our group continued to meet one afternoon per month to study the
Bible together and to share fellowship. For the first part of the year, we carried on with the
study book, Prayers of the Old Testament by Lynne M. Baab and following the completion of
this, we took up OLsr current book, I Peter. Confidence in a Complex World by Joe Warton.
Group members enjoy the opportunity to explore unfamiliar areas of the Bible. The
framework of the study books with the questions for group discussion, allows us to share our
faith and lived experience with one another. An initiative to add more Home Groups is
planned early in January 2025.
Men's Bible Briefing: Hosted by Tom Roberts, this welcoming group meets every other
Tuesday at 7.30am in Caffe Nero, just around the corner from the church. Over coffee, they
share a 40-minute session of fellowship and faith-building, reflecting on the upcoming
Sundafs Gospel reading and its meaning for daily life.
Baptism5, confirmations, weddings 3nd funerals: In 2024, seventeen children and one adult
were baptised at the church. The church also celebrated five weddings, along with a special
renewal of vows for one couple. Additionally, our ministry team had the privilege of

participating in a wedding in Warwickshire. Throughout the year, we led five funerals and one
memorial service at the church, along with a service at a crematorium.
HMPW Prison Team: The team meets weekly on zoom to study the bible and pray for the
prisoners. We continue to look for opportunities to return to the prison and recommence
bible study with the prisoners.
Creating a welcoming and inspiring place of worship (MAP priority 3)
One of Rev'd Philippa's lasting legacies was the innovative 'pews on wheels, initiative. This
carefully planned project, undertaken in collaboration with professional contractors, has
been ongoing and continued in 2024 to ensure the church's beautiful wooden floor is both
preserved and revitalised. With more pews now moveable, we have unlocked exciting new
possibilities for utilising our church space in dynamic and meaningful ways. From
transforming the front of the church for interactive Lent Café Church events to reimagining
the layout for our Circle Time sessions and school partnerships, this flexibility enables us to
create a more engaging and inclusive environment for a wide range of gathering5.
Despite our main church heating system generally serving us well, 2024 brought moments
when we relied on it more than ever- particularly in December, during Finton House School's
carol concerts. With hundreds of children gathered for the rehearsals, the heating system,
though recently serviced, unexpectedly failed just hours before the event. In what felt like a
Small miracle, we were able to enlist the help of an engineer who managed to restore it just
in time. Since then, additional work has been carried out to ensure the system functions
reliably. This experience even inspired Rev'd Sam Parker to reflect on the power of prayer
yes, even for heating systems-when he opened both concerts for Finton Housel
Developing a range of inclusive activities in our buildings (MAP priority 4(i))
Christma5 Tree Festival: The 12th Christmas Tree Festival was held on 7th December. Once
again, we had twenty-five beautifully decorated trees to cause oohs and aahhs as people
came into the church. As well as the trees there were the attractions of Santa's Grotto, mulled
wine arsd tea accompanied by delicious cakes, home produce and Christmas floral
arrangements for sale, a fairtrade stall. children's activities, including watching the steam
driven model railway, the prize draw and the Beatrix Potter choir.
The Festival raised £6,800 for the Awareness Foundation and in addition it brought many
people into the church. The trees remained in place over the Christmas period and so were
also seen by those attending the Finton House carol concerts and our own Christmas Services.
A huge thank you to everyone who made the Festival possible. The trees, activities and Santa
bags were sponsored by local businesses and church groups and Savills made a generous
donation to the Festival. There was an army of volunteers who helped put up and later
dismantle the trees and provided mulled wine, teas, cakes, flowers, manned stalls, assisted

Santa in the Grotto, sold prize draw tickets, entertained children and welcomed people on
the door.
A particular thank you goes to Phil and his team of lumberjacks for their work in putting up
the trees and then later taking them down I
Grateful thanks go to Ann Carrington Brook and Charlotte Flowers who are stepping back
from organising the Festival.
Exhibitions:
Our church was honoured to host the HMP Wandsworth Art Exhibition, curated by Alison
Stratton and Mary Brodrick showcasing artworks. We a150 held a private viewing on behalf of
the HMP Wandsworth which was attended by over fifty guests, including staff, chaplaincy
members, volunteers, and the Bishop of Kingston, Right Reverend Martin Gainsborough.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors were invited to share their thoughts and encouragement
on feedback sheets, which were passed on to the Prison Art teacher to inspire and support
the artists.
Strengthening links to existing SMM ministries in prison, hospital, care home
and schools (MAP priority 4(ii))
HMP Wandsworth:
In partnership with several local churches, our church provided twenty-five Christmas gift
bags filled with requested items, including socks, chocolate bar5, and a Christmas devotional
book. These were distributed to the 82 men who attended the prison's Christmas Day service.
Thanks to generous contributions, there were enough bags to a150 support men and staff in
healthcare and segregation, as well as the officers who joined the service, offering a small but
powerful sign of encouragement and care throughout the prison community.
Springfield University Hospital:
The team of Springfield volunteers continued to visit Jupiter Ward on Wednesday evening
and play games, including cards, dominoes, banagram and scrabble whilst talking with service
users.
In addition to the evening visit, volunteers have also led a gardening activity during the day
which has been a great success and both the activity, and its results have been enjoyed by
service users.
The team together with some other members of the congregation, a150 went Carol Singing
again around some of the hospital wards, including Jupiter.
We are very well supported by the Chaplaincy Team and feel welcomed by the staff.
Feedback from both staff and service users is very positive and the group itself gets a great
deal from the time spent at Springfield.
The year has seen some service users and former service users attending our services. The
Mental Health Training Day held in October and attended by members of the congregation,
includ ing PCC members and sidespeople, was a very valuable event providing plenty of food
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for thought about how we can provide appropriate support for those who are vulnerable
because of mental health issues.
The Meadowcroft:
Our dedicated outreach team visit this modern, purpose-built care home on the newly
developed Springfield site every month to bring a welcome communion service.
The Meadowcroft replaced the original Ronald Gibson House, which we had been visiting
since the 1980,5. Over the past seven year5 we have re-worked our services to match the
needs and desires of the residents. Services are simplified to make things comfortable and
easy to follow for both physically frail residents and those, wherever they may be, on their
dementia journey.
We include hymns accompanied by the piano and serve tea (plus the inevitable cake)
following the service to make our visit into a social occasion and foster meaningful
connections, offering spiritual and emotional nourishment to residents, their families and
carers alike.
We also aim to mix things up a little with fun elements such as pop-up singing exercise5, guitar
music and visual interpretations of the Service that involve everyone there. We are
predictably unpredictable I So popular has this service become that we often have resident's
family members and care staff joining in with us and are thought of as an activity for patients,
as well as a welcome and regular church service. Our aim is to keep up this joyous
momentum.
Relationships with local Schools and organisations:
Flnton House School: Throughout the year, we have welcomed Finton House students into
our church for several recitals. We also hosted a Year Two visit focused on baptism and Easter,
as well as a school-wide Easter assembly. Later in the year, the church was the venue for the
Finton House Carol Concerts, bringing together 290 children and 370 adults for a wonderful
and inspirational celebration.
Marmalade Bear Nursery: We welcomed the Marmalade Bear Nursery School for a special
Harvest sing-along service in the church, with generous donations collected for Earlsfield
Foodbank. Additionally, for the second consecutive year, the nursery held its Christmas
Nativity in the church, bringing together 41 children and 120 adults for a joyful and
memorable celebration.
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8 Upper Tooting Girlguiding units: In 2024 the Brownies and Guides continued with their
regular meetings, following the Girlguiding programme covering 6 theme areas. We were
delighted to present one Brownie and four Guide Gold Awards, the highest award girls can
gain in each section which require completing at least 6 interest badges, 6 skills builder badges
and 18 hours (for Brownies) and 24 hours Ifor Guide51 of unit activities plus some extra
challenges. For the Guides this included paddleboarding and the Brownie running a unit
meeting.
We reopened the Ranger unit for those aged 14 - 18 years with the four older Guides being
joined by girls from other units.
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Three Jack Petchey Awards were also celebrated. These are accompanied by grants and which
were used to fund indoor skydiving, paddleboarding and a trip to Chessington. The leaders
didn't miss out either with Sarah Bell being presented with a Guide County Outstanding
Leader award and Rebecca Cuthbert a Jack Petchey Leaders Award. Barbara Littlechild was
presented with her Laurel Award at a County Thank you event in April when she a150 took on
the reigns as joint County Commi55ioner for London Southwest County.
A Tree Planting Day for the county was hosted with over 100 young members & leaders
helping to fund & plant 4 tree5 on Tooting & Wandsworth Common who then enjoyed a day
of nature themed activities from litter-picking, making seed bombs and bird fat balls, a
scavenger hunt, nature spotting and trails.
Also, this year the Brownies enjoyed a sleepover at the Science Museum and a vi51t to the
zoo. The Guides made body scrubs and sold them to raise £246 for Royal Trinity Hospice. We
made nature themed decorations for the Christmas Tree festival, tested new badges. took I"
and 2nd place in the outdoor cooking competition and much, much more....
Support for charities and other causes
The Awareness Foundation Iwww.ow3reness-foundation.coml A Christian charity which
specializes in building lasting peace through education in Syria and the wider Near East. It
runs well-crafted courses for 6- 12-year-olds, Little Heroes, 18- 35-year-olds, Ambassadors
for Peace and an Enterprising Women course to teach women, of all ages, how to build
businesses. Operating for over 21 years it has produced outstanding results which includes a
significant number of young "Ambassadors" actively involved in reconciliation and peace
during a difficult transition to a new Government in Syria. The courses are open to and
attended by Christian and Muslim children and so they bring benefits to the whole
community. It is the charity selected by the PCC as SM M's chosen charity to support 2024-
2026. Its Executive Director and Founder, Rev'd Dr Nadim Nassar is part of the ministry
team, and some members of the congregation are trustees and volunteers.
Other causes: The church continued to support a number of other charities including:
Royal Trinity Hospice, through the proceeds of Sunday after church coffee.
Earlsfield Foodbank, through our collections at harvest, weekly donations and volunteering
by church members.
Christian Aid Week, through street collections by church volunteers and online giving.
Macmillan Coffee morning, with great support from the local community.
Children's Society, through collecting boxes.
Energising and being active in our care of creation (MAP priority 5}
Eco Church Group 2024- we got silver!
What that means is we scored sufficient points in the A Rocha survey to qualify. The survey
Seeks responses underfive heJdings. You may score more highly in one than another, the total
is aggregated.
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Worship & Teaching
The hymns and songs in our services enabled us to celebrate God's creation.
Our intercessors included prayers about the environment and the climate
crisis. Junior Church planted sunflower seeds and watched their progress.
Some plants transferred to the garden and bloomed in a cheerful way that
was timely. The leadership team continued its commitment to Eco Church.
In Advent this year we considered the Cosmos.
Buildings
Still the most challenging area, there is an ongoing commitment to make improvements as
and when we can. The coffee cup collection points are used, and we were able to take all
those used for mulled wine at Christmas to Balham Costa for proper recycling. The cycle rack
was installed and occasionally used I We continued to work on using environmentally friendly
consumables Ipaper, loo rolls, & cleaning products).
Land
We added a pond to the front garden with stone5 decorated by
Junior Church. We planted tomatoes and lettuces. We also built an
herb tower. A large wooden crate was upcycled and decorated by
the nursery for their use. We carried out a 'Count on Nature, study
in June and discovered 14 different species of wildflower. The
children a150 enjoyed looking at bugs. Bee5 have visited and we
added a bird feeder, a nesting pod and a mini bug house. The Best
Exotic Magdalene Bug Hotel attracted foxeslsquirrels that play
with the fir cones
Community and Global Engagement
We continued our commitment to Fairtrade with occasional stalls
and $31e of The Real Easter Eggs and Real Advent calendars.
Decorating the downstairs loos reminded us that they need
twinning. We were represented at the national March for Nature
which brought together over 100 organisations in central London.
We also keep in touch with Wandsworth's Environmental network
attending a training and resourcing event at Battersea Arts Centre.
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Lifestyle
Recycling was the focus for the first half of the year, we then switched to plastlC5 and
promoted 'Plastic Free Advent, Once again we prornoted a Green Christmas, making tree
decorations from repurposed materials- cork reindeer and felt trees decorated with buttons.
Alternative trees also featured. Jumble sales continued as a major recycling event.
To Go for Gold is a big step up. With continued support we will consolidate and embed OL¢r
progress so far. Thanks & well~done.
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PCC'S Financial Report for 2024
The accounts show another year of generosity, with an overall increase of £14,356 in funds held at
the end of the financial year. This includes the legacy from the late Kay Griffin of £10,000 which hB5
been Set aside into a designated fund to be spent specifically on improving access to the buildings so
they can be better enjoyed by the whole community of Wandsworth Common.
As with most charities, we report by a variety of funds.. unrestricted, designated and restricted with
each having different aims and uses.
Restricted funds: These are those which are given or raised for a specific purpose only. In 2024 we
were able to obtain a matched funding grant from the Archbishops, Council of £3,665 under an
initiative they called 'Give to Go Green" This was to replace light fitting5 in the church 50 that we
could complete the process of replacement of all lamps to LED. But we raised more than the £7,330
originally required for the church light fittings and so expanded this project into replacing fittings in
the Parish Hall as well. In the year, £10,388 was raised and £8,505 spent and we have completed the
works funded by this initiative in 2025. We also generated a surplus on the "Come and Sing Faure's
Requiem" held in March 2024 which has been spent on works to put more of the pews in church on
wheels so they can be moved to accommodate performances and events- this also required repairs
to the floor under those pewsl
Designated funds: These are set aside and used by decision of the PCC and in 2024 the PCC decided
to designate the legacy into MAP projects and £15,000 of the surplus for the year into future
maintenance spending- hence both those funds increased during the year. We also spent on the MAP
project of pews on wheels - thereby improving the flexibility of the buildinE for greater use by the
local community. The other fund is cryptically named 'Re'. Capitalised Assets" which simply reflects
the purchase of the diEltal organ in 2023 and that it is being depreciated over a 10-year period. The
net book value of the organ (see note 4 of the accounts) at £34,037 is matched by this designated
fund.
Unrestricted funds: These are the day-to-day income and running costs of the charity. Income here
increased to £196,953 from £184,913 with notable increases in use of the church building,. interest
earnt on deposlt accounts,. and Parish Hall lettings. However, income from collection5 and planned
givinE plug tax recovery under the Gift Aid scheme fell back by £6,339 compared to 2023. A number
of the donors have left the scheme leither deaths or moving away from the Parish during the yearl.
Expenditure in the year increased by £7,055 with increases on Parish Support Fund (the mechanism
by which all parishes in the Diocese of Southwark contribute to the central costs of the employment
of all paid priests within the Diocese wherever they are based) of £3,200 and on costs of maintaining
and rLJnning the hall of £6,548 being mitigated by savings in other areas. More detai15 on this can be
found in note 2 of the accounts.
The PCC has designated most of the overall surplu5 of £25,824 to designated funds as indicated above
so retained 5urplu5 for general purposes rose by only £824 for the year. This results in the unrestricted
fund rising to £83,885 at the end of the year,. giving a good level of reserves for the future activities of
the PCC.
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Buildings
During 2024, the PCC resolved to re-direct its efforts away from re-development and towards
renewal of the church estate, consistent with the MAP objective to create a welcoming and
inspiring place of worship. This has brought into focus a burden of repair that has accrued
over the last decade.
The maintenance of the St Mary Magdalene church estate proceeds largely unseen by the
congregation. This work is essential as we strive to make sure that St Mary Magdalene
remains at the heart of the Wandsworth Common community for more people, attending
more events, for more time in a warm, dry and safe environment.
The yearly maintenance schedule is vital in ensuring that there are comprehensive checks
including PAT testing, boiler servicing and the regular clearance of gutters and downpipes.
Unfortunately, there has been extensive water ingress during the year, including the Parish
Hall lin four placesl, the perennial inundation of the Flower Room, and a blocked downpipe
saturating the wall around some of our loveliest stained windows at the west end.
General cleaning of gutters and removal of plastic bags and vegetation from the roofs,
downpipes and gutters is a regular task for the volunteer church maintenance team.
However, the height and inaccessibility of some of these rainwater goods, and the lack of
redecoration for decades, calls for more comprehensive solutions by a third-party contractor.
Accordingly, the Standing Committee has authori5ed the commissioning of separate surveys
of the underground drainage installation, and of the Parish Hall roof and all above-ground
rainwater goods in the church estate. The survey reports will include a specification and
scope of works so that competitive tenders can be obtained. It is expected that complete
renew31 of the Parish Hall roof and fenestration will be needed, for which a discrete
fundraising exercise will be undertaken in 2025126.
Penetrating damp to the north wall of the stairs down to the basement of the Parish Hall was
remedied by tanking and replastering the wa115, although this work had to be re-done lat no
additional cost to the church), as the correct plaster was not used. On completion, the stairs
themselves were re-carpeted, and new n05ings were fitted to the steps down from the Middle
Hall to the Parish Hall, to improve safety.
Various electrical works were undertaken during the year. These included feature-lighting
concealed in the arches above the stained-gla55 windows, in the west wall and other lighting
in the entranceto the nave, and replacement of all halogen bulbs with LED bulbs in the nave
and chancel. The downlighters in the nave and chancel were replaced with new LED fittings,
and LED floodlights to increase the light level and illuminate the queen post roof trusses, to
dramatic effect. New LED track lighting was installed in the Parish Hall, to replace obsolete
fittings and provide greater flexibility.
There were also general repairs and annual servicing arising during the year. These include
installing thermostatic radiator valves to the Parish Hall radiators, repairs to Wcs and re-
decoration of the double doors to the front and back of the Parish Hall.
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The 'Chain-gang' of church volunteers visited the church individually and met on numerous
occasions to carry out a myriad of other repairs and improvements, including the installation
of new cupboards in the Vestry, and the relocation of older metal cabinets to the choir
passage, in order to accommodate a printed music library on loan from St Michael's.
The reconvened Fabric and Maintenance Committee met in 2024 under its Chair, Robin Gisby
and is planning a busy programme of work5 in 2025. We are grateful to him and to all the
unsung heroes in his team who turn out at all hours of the day and night to attend to the
needs of the church estate.
Safeguarding
Ann Carrington Brook and Charlotte Flowers have continued as joint Safeguarding Officers
IPSOS).
The aim of their safeguarding plan remains to 'enthuse the congregation about safeguarding
155ues ond ensure safeguurding is on integral part of the DNA of Saint Mory Ivlagdalene
Church,. In order to realise this aim the congregation have been provided with opportunities
to consider and engage with safeguarding- recently a member of the Diocesan Safeguarding
team came to preach about safeguarding, and we have also held a Mental Health Training
Day run by Dr Kate Kelly, a senior clinical psychologist from Rock and Refuge which included
considering safeguarding within the context of our work with Springfield University H05Pltal.
The day-to-day work of safeguarding continues with the PSOS updating DBS checks, and
encouraging PCC members, Junior Church Leaders and Sidespeople to complete safeguarding
courses run by the Diocese.
People having any concerns about the safety of children or vulnerable adults are always
requested to speak to our Safeguarding Officers, Ann or Charlotte, directly. Their contact
details are on the church safeguarding noticeboard in the church entrance and on our
website. They can also be emailed at safe
uardin
smmwandsworth.or
The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline
Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding
children and vulnerable adults).
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The Duties of the PCC
How the PCC works and our congregational volunteers
Much of the day-to-day work of the PCC is usually delegated to various groups, but the PCC
retains the responsibility for receiving reports from these groups and for taking all major
decisions at its regular meetings. The principal groups to which the PCC has delegated
authority are-
Standing Committee (which prepares the agenda for PCC meetings, and which is authorised
to transact the business of the PCC between meetings)
Finance and Risk Committee
Fabric and Maintenance Committee
Further informatlon
Constitution: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene,
Wandsworth Common is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It operates
under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure and is a registered charity, registered
with Charity Number 1140530.
Addre55: St Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common is situated on Trinity Road, London,
SW17 7HP. It is part of the Diocese of Southwark (Kingston Episcopal Areal within the Church
of England. The address for correspondence is the Parish Office at loa Wiseton Road, London,
SW17 7EE.
Electoral Roll.. This year marks the creation of a whole new Electoral Roll, as required every
six years under Church regulations. The total number of individuals included on the new roll
forthis year is 122.
Church attendance: The annual churchwarden's count undertaken in 2024 showed an
average attendance of 75 adults and 6 children.
PCC Meetings: During 2024 there were seven ordinary meetings of the PCC12023.' 71. AII
meetings of the PCC were held face to face. 80% of PCC members on average attended these
seven meetings12023: 80/1.
Member5 of the PCC: The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church
Reprosentation Rules. At St Mary Magdalene the membership of the PCC consists of al the
incumbent Vicar and other licensed clergy, bl the Churchwardens, cl the licensed lay minister,
dl the lay representatives of the parish elected to the Tooting Deanery Synod and el lav
members. In the case of dl and el, these are elected by those members of the congregation
who are on the electoral roll of the church or co - opted to the PCC. All those who worship
regularly at St Mary Magdalene are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and stand for
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election to the PCC.
During 2024, the PCC consisted of..
Chair:
October)
Recd Philippa Boardman (until 30, September 20241 Jeremy Tonge (from 1st
Curate:
Rev'd Sam Parker
Churchwardens: Tom Roberts (until May 20241 Jane Cooper and Jeremy Tonge (from May
20241
Licensed Lay Minister.. Paul Mitchell (from November 20241
Deanery Synod Representatives: Nicola Pattinson and Nicholas Higton throughout the year.
Susanne Mitchell was nominated and elected pursuant to the procedure set out in the Church
Representation Rules in September 2024.
Elected members of the PCC: Alicia Drewitt (nee Birchalll, Charlotte Flowers, Matthew
Heard, Nicholas Higton, and Richenda Tonge throughout the year. Charles Congdon, Keith
Mitchell and Sarah Parson5 were elected at the APCM 2024 (having previously been coopted
members). Ann Carrington Brook was elected at the APCM 2024. Veronica Mills stood down
in May 2024. Graham Dick resigned in November 2024.
Officers elected by the PCC during 2024:
Vice Chair:
Jeremy Tonge
Treasurer:
Keith Mitchell
Secretary:
Sarah Parsons
Elertoral Roll Officer: Carolyn Chambers
Deputy Churchwarden: Nicholas Higton
Safeguarding Officers: Ann Carrington Brook and Charlotte Flowers
th
Members of the Standing Committee.. Rev'd Philippa Boardman (until 30 September 20241,
Jane Cooper, Keith Mitchell, Jeremy Tonge, and Sarah Parsons
Sides people: Barbara Littlechild (head sides person), John Ager, Alison Blair, Ruth Bowdage,
Lucinda Byron-Evans, Carolyn Chambers, Alex Cox, Graham Dick, Charlotte Flowers, Jill Gould,
Nick Higton, Veronica Mills, Maha Nassar, Jane Ogram, Nicola Pattinson, Serena Perkins,
Gabrielle Richards, Jake Stratton, Joan Taylor, Michael Taylor, Lynn Tilling and Nick Wood
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Mernbers of the Fabric and Maintenance Committee: Robin Gisby. Nicholas Higton, Hugh
Birchall, Simon Child and Phillip Mills
Members of the Finance and Rlsk Committee: Keith Mitchell, Charles Con8don, Nick Higton,
Jane Player, Alicia Drewitt and Andrew Beney
Members of HMP Wandsworth Bible Study Group: Olivia Pethybridge, Peter Carpenter.
Serena Perkins, Huda Nassar, Alicia Drewitt, Veronica Mills and Tom Roberts
Members of Sprlngfield Hospital CHATS IChaplaSncy Activitles Team) Group: Rosemary
Birchall, Mary Broderick. Ann Carrington Brook, Graham and Katie Dick, Jill Gisby, Matthew
Prescod. Louisa Russell, Richard Sweet and Richenda Tonge
The Meadowcroft Wednesday communion volunteers: Rev'ds Philippa Boardman and Sam
Parker, Pat Crosswell, Marion Cahill, Jane Cooper, Lynn Tilling, Rosie Tillin& Joyce Mason, Nell
Wells, Doreen Bush and Susanne M itchell
Report ofthe Deanery Synod 2024
Meetings were held, on 31st January at St Mary's Balham, 30th April, at St Mary Magdalene's,
26th SeptemberatAscension Church Balham Isoclal and synod meeting) and 27th November,
at St Mary Magdalene's.
At the January meetin& the focus was Eco Church and Eco Deanery. We heard that
Southwark Diocese, via Diocesan Synod, has cornmitted to becoming an Eco Diocese and
working towards the A Rocha Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. We looked at how we can
become an Eco Deanery, supporting one another and taking some collective actions. We
shared our eco successes and our eco challenges and came up with some suggestions for
collective actions.
At the April meeting. following on from January, churches shared information on what they
have achieved and what areas can be worked on by church Eco teams/champions to gain the
A Rocha Bronze, silver and Gold. The subject for the rest of the meetin8 was Racial Justice.
The topic was introduced by members of the Kingston Racial Justice Group: Lorraine Thomas,
Mark Eminson and Michael Phillips. The informative talk5 and discussion covered the Anti-
Racism charter. Visible Signs and Diversity, Unconscious bias and trainin8, Missing
Dimensions and Representation. A list of resources was circulated.
Anne McGregor (St Augustine's) and Rosemary Wilson {St Nicholas) were elected as Lay
Representatives on Diocesan Synod.
The September meeting was our annual social event and commenced with a meal at The
Ascension Church. Then Marcus Gibson interviewed Carol Coslett, Assistant Director for Lay
Ministry in Southwark Diocese, Carol explained the wide range of possibilities for lay ministry.
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Ethan Glackin- Mccolgan has been appointed as Tooting Deanery Lay Ministry Champion.
In November we heard from Sophie Sutherland from the Anna Chaplaincy, who talked to us
about how our churches support and minister to elderly and housebound parishioners. In the
following discussion we shared experiences and insights from our own parishes
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St Mary Magdalene- Wandsworth Common
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31" December 2024
Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
2023
Incoming Resources
(Notes 2&3J
Income from donors
Other voluntary income
Government grants
Income from operations
Income from
investment
100,447
14.918
13,091 113,538 146,853
14.918
6,122
3,000
65,461
73,069
2,443
75,512
8,519
8.519
4.796
Total income
196.953
15,534 212,487 226,232
Resources Expended
(Notes 2&3J
Costs of generatin8
funds
Work of the Church
Church Mana8ement &
Administration
Other expenditure
230
128,603
230
200
128,603 129,913
5,529
36,767
5,529
63,769
3,742
36,173
12,116
14,886
Total expendlture
171,129
12,116
14,886 198,131 170,028
Net
incoming/loutgoingl
resources
25,824
112,116}
648
14,356
56,204
Balances at 1st January
2024
83.061
95,791
39,640 218,492 162,288
Transfer between funds
(25,0001
25,OC
Balances at 31,
December 2024
83,885
108,675
40,288 232,848 218,492
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St Mary Magdalene- Wandsworth Common
Balance Sheet at 31st December 2024
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets, at cost less
depreciation
Note
34,037
38,291
Current Assets
Debtors
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
Petty cash
15,963
152,926
40,773
267
209,929
17,328
145,290
30,941
267
193,826
Less..
Liabilities
Creditors falling due
within one year
Net current assets
11,118
13,625
180,201
198,811
Total Net Assets
232,848
218,492
Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Designated Funds
Maintenance Fund
West Window Fund
MAP Projects Fund
Re: Capitalised Assets
83,885
83,061
3A
45,000
10,000
19,638
34,037
30,000
10,000
17,500
38,291
95,791
108,675
Restricted Funds
3B
40,288
39,640
232,848
218,492
hurch Council on 8 April 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Jeremy Tonge
Churchwarden
Jane Cooper
Churchwarden
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St Mary Magdalene- Wandsworth Common
Notes to the Accounts for year ended 31st December 2024
Accounting Policles
The Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations
2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP 2015.
The Accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The Accounts include
11 transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC'S responsible in law. They do not
include the accounts of other church groups that owe affiliation to another body, nor those
that are informal gatherings of Church members.
Funds
Restrictedfunds represent (al income from trusts or endowments which may be expended
only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest and Ibl
donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object.
The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given and any
balance remaining unspent at the end of each year much be carried forward. The PCC does
not invest separately for each fund.
Unrestrictedfunds are general funds which can be used for the PCC ordinary purposes.
Designoted funds are general funds that have been set aside by the PCC for particular
purposes. The aim and use of the designated funds is set out in the notes to the financial
statements.
Incomlng Resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are
recognised when the incoming resources to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies
are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Interest and all other
income are recognised when they are receivable. All income resources including funds raised
by sales and events are accounted for gross.
Resources Expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when they are paid over, or when awarded, if that
award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. The parish Support Fund is accounted for
when due. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted
for gross.
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St Mary Magdalene- Wandsworth Common
Notes to the Accounts for year ended 31st December 2024 Icontinuedl
Flxed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with
59612llal of the Charities Act 1993.
Moveable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwarden in special trust for the PCC
and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's
inventory, which can be inspected. For anything acquired before 2000 there is insufficient
cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the Accounts.
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a 5traight-line basis; individual
items of equipment costing over £1,000 over a period of four years and individual items
costin8 over £10,000 over a period of ten years. Individual items of equipment with a
purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset 15 acquired.
Parish Hall
The parish hall is approximately 100 years old. it is an integral part of the church building and
is not considered to have a separate identity which could have been consecrated, or which
can be individually valued.
Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31" December in respect of fees, rents taxes due or other
income are shown as debtors less provision for any amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Short term deposits include cash held on deposlt either with the CBF Church of England Funds
or atthe bank.
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St Mary Magdalene- Wandsworth Common
Notes to the Accounts for year ended 315t December 2024 {continued)
2A Unrestricted Funds
2024
2024
2023
Income frorn Donors
Church open collections
Tax efficient giving lillcluding stewardship)
Tax Rebates received and due
11,361
71,605
13,111
73,947
100,447
106 786
Other Voluntary Income
Fees
Donations and bequests
2,958
2,477
14,918
Government grants
Income from Operations
Trading
Use of photocopier
Bookstall
4,863
64
75
5,002
40
40
Fund Raising
Jumble Sale (Note 2BI
Other fundraising
Quiz Nights
Parish Hall Lettings
4,827
310
942
4,186
77
73,069
Income from Investments
Interest..
On deposit
Total Income
196 953
184 913
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St Mary Magdalene- Wandsworth Common
Notes to the Accounts for year ended 31" December 2024 (continued)
Resources Expended
2024
2024
2023
Cost of Generating Funds
Fund Raising (Note 2BI
Jumble Sales
230
200
Activities Directly related to the
Work of the Church
Parish Support Fund
Clergy expenses
ioo,ioo
96,900
110 698
108 501
Church and Services
Choir and organ
Mission and Worship
Communication
2,944
1,159
151
2,723
1,238
685
General running expenses
Heat and Light
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
3,839
3,600
4,877
3,600
128,603
129 913
Church Management & Admin
Administration
Examiners Fee
Parish Office
Photocopier maintenance
Bank Charges
Depreciation (note 41
1,232
360
3,535
241
161
1,611
360
1,192
381
198
5,529
3,742
Resources expended carried f/d
134,362
133,855
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St Mary Magdalene- Wandsworth Common
Notes to the Account5 for year ended 31st December 2024 (continued)
2024
2023
Resources expended brought forward
134,362
133,855
Other Expenditure
Parish Hall expenses
Total Payments
171129
164 074
Surplus/ldeficitl of receipts over payments
25,824
20,839
Unrestricted funds at l January 2024
83,061
69,722
Transfer to Designated Funds (Note 3A)
{25,0001
{7,500)
Unrestricted funds at 31" December 2024
2B Trading/Fund Raising
Net income from Jumble Sales £4,597
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st Mary Magdalene- Wand5worth Common
Notes to the Accounts for year ended 31" December 2024 {continued)
3A
Designated Funds
Movement of designated funds
Fund
Balance
Income I
at 01.01.24 Transfers
Expenditure
Balance
at 31.12.24
Maintenance Fund
West Window Fund
MAP Projects Fund
Re.. Capitalised Assets
30,000
10,000
17,500
38,291
15,000
45,000
10,000
19,638
34,037
10,000
7,862
4,254
Total Designated Funds
108 675
3B
Restricted Funds
Movement of restricted funds
Fund
Balance
at 01.01.24
Income
Expenditure
l Transfer
Balance
at 31.12.24
Roof and Fabric
Organ
Children and young people
Sewing
Chair
Rood Screen
Servers
War Memorial Maintenance
Music Fund
Accessibility Fund
Give to Go Green Fund
30,638
4,440
4,228
30,850
1,481
163
90
1.160
937
35
2,805
2,331
1,481
163
90
1,160
937
35
2,881
1,998
1,883
706
630
333
8,505
10,388
Restricted Funds
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St Mary Magdalane- Wandsworth Common
Notes to the Accounts for year ended 31. December 2024 Icontlnued}
Fixed Assets
2024
2023
Makin Thirlmere Digital Organ - book value b/f
Depreciation of Digital or8an in year
38.291
42.545
Debtors
2024
2023
Tax rebates due
Debtor re VAT
Debtor re PAYE
Sundry debtors
15,000
17,290
963
Credltors
2024
2024
Marmalade Bear Nursery School
Rental deposits
Examiner's fee
Diocesan fees payable
Sundry creditors
3,000
1,962
360
3,fJ)O
1.762
360
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St Mary Magdalene- Wandsworth Common
Notes to the Accounts for year ended 31, December 2024 {continuedl
Money held in Trust~ Charity Projects Fund
The Charity Projects Fund does not form part of the accounts and is only included here to
show rnonie5 received for and paid to other charities.
Charity Projects Fund income and expenditure
2024
2023
Balance b/f from prior year
134
360
Specific Collections
Other income
2,490
2,736
25
Christmas Tree Festival
Less expenditure
9,700
9,360
Total available to distribute
9,433
10,169
Donations paid and payable
Christian Aid (Note 11
Children's Society
British Red Cross Gaza emergency
DEC Turkey Syria Earthquake
Trinity Hospice
Awareness Foundation
177
1,205
216
250
746
1,108
Total donations made
142
135
Less
Bank Charges
Balance carried forward
£142
£134
Notes
in addition. with Gift Aid, £4,044 was raised and sent directly to Christian Aid.
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J A Steward MA FCA
Chartered Accountant
'Hydal', 26 Woodcote Hurst, Epsom. KT18 YDT
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Parothial Church Councll of St Mary Magdalene Church,
Wandsworth Common
I report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of
Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and associated Notes.
Respecti¥e responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner
As members of the Parochial Church Council, the Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act
2011 (the 2011 Act) and Regulations 3 Icl and 4 of the Church Accounting Regulations 2011 and that an
ndependent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under sectiorb 145 of the 2011 Act and Regulations 3lcl and 4 of the Church
Accounting Regulations 2011,-
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under
section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent Examlnerfs Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Ch8rity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disc105ures in the
accounts and seeking explanation5 from the Trustees concernlng any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not
express an audlt opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examinerf5 Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
iii
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement5:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section s.130 of the 2011 Act and Regulations
31cl and 4 of the Church Accounting Regulations 2011 or
to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and to comply with the
requirement5 of the Act. as also contained in the Church Accounting Regtjlations 1997 have
not been met,. or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Yours sincerely
121
J A Steward
7 May 2025
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