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2022 ANNUAL REPORT
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
23 APRIL 2023
This is is the annual report of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. Barnabas’ Church, Clapham Common for 2022. It was collectively written and contains a review of the year, the statement on the responsibilities of the PCC, a treasurer’s report and a summary of the church accounts. A full set of accounts with the description of the accounting policies and the independent examiner’s report on the church accounts is available separately.
VICAR'S REPORT
Of the various metaphors that the bible uses to describe the church (think: body with many parts, temple made of living stones, bride of Christ), the not-sure-how-it-works-but-it-does wiring diagram isn’t included. And there are, no doubt, good reasons for that; I dare say, you can probably suggest a couple yourself.
Be that as it may, perhaps I can suggest that the bible’s loss is our Annual Report’s gain. I’m not claiming inspiration, inerrancy, infallibility or anything like that but I do think the wiring diagram is a great visual metaphor of our church and how it works. With a multi-purpose building, an intergenerational congregation and 125 years of history, knowing how it all fits together – how it has come to be as it is over time, how it continues to operate week by week, how it is still evolving and always will be – does not necessarily make for a neat diagram of all its different and intersecting parts.
But if we wanted to try and put it into words, then what you are holding is probably the best attempt we can make: the 2022 Annual Report (compiled by a more than competent person). Think of it as a sort of diagram (approximate) of St Barnabas’ ministries and responsibilities as most recently expressed which, in 2022, included a big effort to instil some post-COVID momentum into shared life again. Browsing through, I’m sure, like me, you’ll be reminded of some things which you had forgotten we did, as well as informed of some other things that you never knew had even happened!
Church life is intricate and interdependent, and each Annual Report makes me grateful to be a part of things here with you in this parish, working closely with the staff team and the wardens, with the PCC and all our volunteers. You can’t quite capture that in a diagram but I hope that as you take the time to read this, my gratitude will be yours as well.
Richard Taylor
CURATE'S REPORT
2022 was my third year as curate, and it was much like a match with two halves. The first half (January - June) was played on St Barnabas’ pitch while the second half was (and still is) played on St Peter’s Battersea pitch.
A few highlights of the first half of 2022 were:
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The Lenten series (which I co-led with Richard) - we were small in numbers but rich in quality of fellowship and participation.
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Early sunrise Easter communion - this was my first having learnt from Richard the previous year but getting up at 4.00am is not one I usually greet with Alleluia!
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Wedding of Shaun & Ayesha in May - another first for me having journeyed with the couple from August 2021
Then came my move as Interim Minister to St Peter’s for the second half of the year but not before a typical St Barnabas ‘bring ‘n share meal’ on 19th June, which I had been waiting for since 2020 … but good things come to those who wait, and was it good!
So in closing I thank God who holds all things together and appoints our steps. St Barnabas has provided me with a rich and full placement experience under my wonderful Training Incumbent, Richard, a wonderful staff team, PCC and the entire Church membership.
I could have asked for no better starting block as I return briefly to thank you all and say farewell as my Curacy closes and opens up as Vicar of St Peter’s Battersea.
Revd Ian Luke-Macauley
FABRICS' REPORT
2022 saw the installation of our new solid oak doors which have made a welcome replacement to our 125yr old original doors. The old doors served us well and would have many a tale from the countless generations of people who walked through the entrance throughout their history. This history is being preserved and we have recycled these old doors into a new cross that will adorn the church. We are sure the new doors will be in place for the next 125yrs and will welcome countless more people into St Barnabas – as well as being more practical reducing draughts, adding to security and enabling easier access into the church.
2023 will be another busy year for the Fabrics team with projects well underway to replace the lighting in the church, to further improve our carbon footprint by installing solar panels on the roof as well as upgrading the toilet facilities for the many church users including our nightshelter guests. Combined, these are large projects and will cost in excess of £100,000 but given the lighting and toilets are 30yrs old, they are in need of an upgrade. In addition, we will have a mobile phone mast installed inside the tower which will not only improve access to the roof but also provide some much-needed annual revenue in a space that is not used. Finally, this year will also be the year of our quinquennial where the inspecting architect will assess the church structurally and highlight any issues that we should plan to address. The building is in a very good state of repair so we are hoping that issues will just be cosmetic.
Thanks to all those who have helped this past year – Chris, Glynn, Jim, Yvonne, Chris , Rod, Richard and Sandrine. Your support and hard work has been invaluable and I hope you are well-rested and ready for the heavy lifting of the new projects in 2023-24!
Mike Burton
WARDENS' REPORT
When Richard approached me to ask if I would consider becoming a church warden here at St Barnabas, he made it sound like the best job role after his. I think I became Warden in 2015 or 2016 to the current date but this role is soon to end.
Being a church warden is a really rewarding and humbling role. Some of the responsibilities of this role include recording visitors who attend service and those who take communion. It includes washing clean the Eucharist vessels after communion, counting and recording offering collected and putting this in the safe. It also includes most importantly, meeting the Archdeacon or Area Dean for the annual church inspection to ensure all our policies and insurance documents are current and up to date, and to discuss matters arising from the Articles of Enquiry. It also includes ensuring church is tidy at the end of service and the church is left secure at the end of service.
The highlight for me as a Warden is the annual visitation service where church wardens swear their oath for the coming year. Last year I was asked by the Venerable John Kiddle to read the second reading at the Visitation service. This was an honour! The delicious array of sandwiches, cakes and beverages provided prior to the service makes the commitment of the role worthwhile.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this learning opportunity in being a Church Warden. It has deepened my faith and humbled me to serve the Lord in this capacity.
I would like to thank Yvonne for training me to do this role so well before she stepped down as the previous Warden. I would also like to thank all the other Clergy members who also aided me in this role and to Sandrine for the smooth running of the Church administration making my role that much easier to do. Last but not least I would like to thank Richard for his confidence in me and seeing in me what I didn’t see in myself.
I wish Mike all the best as he continues his role as Warden amongst other roles and to welcome Jo Burdett as the new, younger, fresh-faced Warden that I know will do exceptionally well in this role. May God bless her and everyone who works so well in all roles paid or unpaid to ensure this is truly a church for all - including you.
Hopey Wilson
THE TEAMSHEET
Whether people are part of the St Barnabas team as a volunteer, on placement or on the pay roll, many all round thanks are due once again. With its slow evolutions and ever-changing composition, it has always been a group who enjoy working, praying and eating together and a happy collective to lead. On behalf of the church, big thanks to you all.
Sorry as we are to see Ian leave (and so soon!), we are pleased that he will be staying in Battersea as Vicar of St Peter's, and doubly pleased that he already has Sarita on his team there, too. Taking over from Sarita, it's amazing to think that Sosy has been with us a year already; and following on from Susan, great to see Anna into her second year of training now. Just as Hopey has said her farewell and thanks above, so I want to echo that here (especially to reciprocate the gratitude for doing a cheeky couple of years more than the allotted six years of service!). As faithful keeper of most of the fabrics secrets, it's great that Mike is staying on as Warden; and after starting Barney's, doing a variety of Sunday groups, playing the piano and leading the occasional family service, too, we are looking forward to Jo joining us as our other Warden now. Despite a couple of years living away from Battersea, Sarah's musical Sunday presence remains a much appreciated feature of our worship. Meanwhile, having returned a few years ago to live in the house in the parish in which she grew up, Ann's ministry, support and all round contributions are central to all we do. Which just leaves Sandrine who continues to manage so many things so very well, including me!
Richard Taylor
2022 AT A GLANCE
CITIZENS UK
2022 was marked by a close partnership with Citizens UK starting with a Community Organising evening in January, followed by an active participation in the Living Wage campaign during the local elections, and an Accountability Assembly in September. Yvonne, who was closely involved with Citizens, tells us more about what this has meant to her in relation to St Barnabas:
For me, worshipping at St Barnabas is not just about going to church every week; it’s about the organisations and communities we serve and support, focusing on topics and issues that are important to them and us. This is very much a part of our mission statement - faith in action that makes a difference to others. One of the organisations I had the opportunity to work with was Citizens UK who helped to organise an exercise called South London Listens. Through this we were able to look at issues affecting members of the local
community and identified problems around mental health for young people. We were then able to work with South West London & St. George’s Mental Health Trust at Springfield Hospital to create a virtual waiting waiting room under the umbrella of the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This much needed service will give young people, parents and teachers online space to get advice and guidance whilst they wait for help. This was a very involved process and after many meetings with Springfield governors and Trust members we were able to pilot a test virtual room which was so successful it has now been rolled out in many boroughs.
Yvonne Langley
GROWING GOOD LENT COURSE
Huddled around a map of the Parish, thinking about the church's physical and relational presence in our community, and asking how are we seen and what are we known for. That was session 1 of our Lent course, Growing Good (from the Church Urban Fund) in church last night.
from Facebook @stbarnabassw4
HOLY WEEK & EASTER
We began 2022 with the firm wish to use any opportunity to invite more people into our church. Easter was one of these and we printed thousands of Easter flyers to distribute to every household in our parish inviting neighbours to join us at one of our Easter services or to an open morning with an Easter egg trail. Over the week, we were delighted to welcome several neighbours from the parish including families, many who were visiting St Barnabas for the first time.
Holy week included a BCP communion service, a meal, a vigil, a walk and an hour at the cross before lighting an Easter fire at 5.30am on Easter Sunday and admitting 3 children to communion at the 11am service.
2022 AT A GLANCE
JUNE - CELEBRATING THE JUBILEE
The Queen's jubilee was another opportunity to invite our neighbours. In addition to the Sunday service in honour of the queen, we held a Jubilee Organ Recital and a Jubilee Funday. We are very grateful to all involved, especially to Sarah and Richard for the organ recital, and to the Matthews' family for the funday. Here are some pictures and an account from Liz on how special it was.
From facebook @stbarnabassw4 Sarah serenaded the Jubilee with some fabulous organ playing whilst Richard threw in a few well chosen trumpet pieces along the way for a very enjoyable concert.
From photos with the queen to face-painting with crown making, cup cakes, live music, a plant sale and some royal bingo thrown in for good measure, the Jubilee Funday was as you'd expect really - which is to say it was really fun!
The Jubilee Saturday funday and open church in June was truly a day to remember - a joyful and unforgettable celebration of community, fun, and togetherness that brought people of all ages together. The doors were thrown open, welcoming everyone with open arms, and even Queen Elizabeth 2nd herself (in the form of a cardboard cut-out) greeted visitors at the entrance where tea, coffee, and yummy cakes awaited! Inside, the church was a hub of activity, buzzing with laughter and excitement as children were entertained with a range of fun-filled activities, from balloon modelling and face painting to decorating their own crowns fit for a queen. The atmosphere was electric and filled with anticipation as the royal bingo was called in the Claris hall, complete with fabulous Jubilee prizes that had everyone on the edge of their seats.
But it wasn't just the activities that made the day so special - it was the sense of community and connection that permeated throughout. Everyone, from regulars at St Barnabas to newcomers who popped in for the first time, spoke of the wonderful feeling of warmth and belonging that filled the air. It was a day that brought people together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Liz Matthews
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP GARDEN PARTY
The traditional Thursday Fellowship garden party in July had a jubilee theme with a summer hat competiton, which Vera, our 100 years-old member judged. It was a lovely afternoon and Richard re-iterated his gratitude to Cicely, Margaret, Lena, Pat and Yvonne for leading it over several years, organising activities, inviting guest speakers and planning visits.
FROM OLD TO NEW
The old has gone and the new has come. Big thanks to Houghton's of York for their excellent work and to Garfield Weston Foundation for the grant towards the cost.
from Facebook @stbarnabassw4
2022 AT A GLANCE
ECOCHURCH
EcoChurch is a project of A Rocha UK - a charity committed to mobilising Christians to care for nature. In 2022 we set up a committee to become an 'Eco Church'. Chris, who is part of the committee tells us more about what it means.
It started with a coffee - Andrew, Monica, me, and with Richard too. How could St Barnabas tread more lightly in our beautiful world and through all aspects of our church life?
We're keen volunteers but how to work and what to do? Well, others have been before - thank you, A Rocha, for your Ecochurch guidance. Gosh, they even hand out awards!
So, from picking up litter and naming trees on Clapham Common, hearing from inspiring speakers at September Creationtide, speaking with boffins on solar panels and finding odd stuff out (now exactly how much energy does it take to run the winter night shelter?)….. we start our journey.
Are these then the ingredients for the practical Christian action that I like about St Barnabas…. A Faith and the desire to look after what we have been given…. Some willing hands…..Some expert guidance from those who know.
Oh, and a coffee, flat white please...
Chris Winnington-Ingram
CREATIONTIDE
From learning about trees with an outdoor service to listening to climate activism, Creationtide, with its eco church focus was an enlightening series. A journalist from Le Monde, who came to report on the death of the Queen was so impressed by it, that the ecochurch focus became a key point of her article!
REMEMBERING THE QUEEN
Queen Elizabeth died on Thursday 08 September 2022.
We opened the church in the evening and the following day, welcoming any who wished to light a candle, remember the Queen and pray. The bell was rung at 12.00 midday. Those who wished to, signed a book of remembrance. On the eve of her funeral, we held an evening service of remembrance and thanksgiving.
2022 AT A GLANCE
BARNEY'S BABY & TODDLER GROUP
Barney's is our baby and toddler group welcoming families twice a week for play, music and a chat. After the post covid restrictions, we were delighted to open up again properly. Laura and Richard who joined us in 2022 tells us what it has meant for them.
When we first moved back to Clapham after 10 years of being away in 2022 we were looking for a sense of belonging and support. We certainly got what we were looking for at St Barnabas Church. Especially at Barney’s playgroup. I remember walking in to Richard, Sandrine, Liz, Saffron & Jo and the huge welcome myself and my 2 younger children received, extending to my husband and son later on.
We would be completely lost without our brilliant support network. We have made a lot of friends at Barneys play group and try to attend as often as we can. We have also extended to joining the church on Sundays and feel so welcome to the church community that we have decided to get our whole family christened in the summer. We would just like to say a massive thank you for welcoming myself and my whole family to be a part of St Barnabas; we are truly grateful.
The Cottenham family
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
From a Knock Knock joke to a quiz about worms, our family services are as varied and fun as it shows on the posters. With coffee and a creative craft (prepared by Liz and Ciara, thank you!), a short talk and great songs with the band (with our talented young musicians, thank you!). The family service runs once a month on the 1st Sunday and is shaped with families with babies, toddlers and children in mind. On the last Sunday, the all-age service brings the whole church together for another interactive and children & young people oriented service.
On the 2nd and 3rd Sundays, school aged children and young people can join one of the Sunday groups including Splash for KS1 & KS2, Grid for KS3, Eco Youth for KS3 & KS4, and a Film Bible Study for Yrs 10-12. .
Here is a picture from a session where the Grid reflected together on Psalm 46:
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
In St Barnabas, children and young people play an active role in our services, reading bible passages and leading intercessions when possible, playing music and singing, and running the video and sound desk. In 2022, we also supported Ava, Ciara, Elise and Mina with their Duke of Edinburgh volunteering and we are most grateful for their commitment and help throughout the year.
2022 AT A GLANCE
COMMUNITY LUNCHES AND AFTERNOONS
After many years of 'Thursday Fellowship' and 'Tuesday Bible Study' we wanted to earmark those 2 afternoons for the elderly and create a warm community space. As such, in September we started alternating Thursday afternoon activities with Thursday lunch and partnered with Wandsworth Enable to bring an exercise class for the 70+ to St Barnabas on Tuesdays. Between 10 and 15 people regularly attend the Thursday lunch, a moment of companionship, celebration (Vera's 100th birthday) and remembrance (remembering Pat Roodenberg).
GLASSDOOR NIGHTSHELTER
After the restrcitions imposed during the previous 2 seasons we were relieved to hear that Glassdoor could open their shelters for the winter. Our involvement started with the 'Sleep Out' fundraiser for which Phoebe, Elise, Nick and Richard raised more than £2,000.
The nightshelter opened in December with Monica acting as volunteer coordinator and Chris, Nick and Mike as head chefs. Together with a team of c. 30 volunteers they cooked and served a delicious dinner to up to 25 guests who then bed down. Thank you to all volunteers and pudding providers for your time and enthusiasm. Here, Monica reflects of what it has meant for her:
I grew up believing mission work and social justice are crucial elements to any church. Since joining St Barnabas I’ve been excited about all the opportunities we offer in this space. I’ve learned by listening during services about Wandsworth Citizens and Battersea Welcomes Refugees and co-led the Eco-Church initiatives including litter picks on the Common. In particular, I've gotten loads of hands-on experience through our Night Shelter this winter. It's meaningful to not only see and feel the appreciation from the guests, but also the joy the volunteers express while serving this population. There's been a wonderful mix of people from our church as well as community members looking for a way to give back. It's been amazing to see what we can do together. St Barnabas truly has something for everyone and I’m proud of all the work we do in the community. It’s inspiring to see our members discuss, grow, and contribute to a greater understanding of our individual roles in God’s kingdom.
Monica McFarland
#REFUGEES WELCOME
This year's Carol Service told the Christmas story as a refugee story. With guest speakers from Iran and Syria sharing their own experiences, we explored some lesser told themes from the Christmas story combined, of course, with some more traditional lessons and carols. The service was preceded and followed by Syrian refreshments (home made by a resident Syrian family) the offering was split between Battersea Welcome Refugees and Safe Passage.
CHRISTINGLE
Christingle - perfect for a dark afternoon on the first Sunday in December. Great to support The Children's Society and to use the occasion to make gift bags for the men in Wandsworth Prison, too.
from Facebook @stbarnabassw4
LETTINGS
St Barnabas continues to be a popular venue for hire. The Ascension Hall, Choir Vestry and Claris Hall are used by a variety of hirers, including 4 support groups, various children clubs from ballet to music and since 2022 a knitting and embroidery group. The Claris Hall is also a popular venue for antenatal classes and for birthday parties. Last year, we were also delighted to welcome back Care for the Family for one of their most popular event A Mind of their Own.
Overall we raised more than £80,000 through lettings in 2022 and more importantly, St Barnabas plays a key role within the parish welcoming a variety of children and adults for different reasons. This testimony from J., who set up a new women's group of Narcotics Anonymous last year, shows how lettings are so much more than just financial gains.
After the pandemic, we wished to start a new face to face women's meeting of Narcotics Anonymous. We were delighted to find the church vestry room at St Barnabas. The quality of the venue and its location has helped to establish a very successful new meeting with around 30 regular members each week. We held a Christmas Women's Unity day and welcomed over 70 members. Whilst the NA fellowship advocates for unity, the women's groups offer essential support to many of our members. Thanks to Sandrine and the team at St Barnabas for making us so welcome.
J. from NA
WE ARE A LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER
We are pleased to announce that in November we received accreditation as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at St Barnabas, regardless of whether they are direct employees or third-party contracted staff receive at least the minimum living wage (currently £11.95/ hour) which is higher than the statutory minimum for over 23s (currently £10.42/hour).
FINANCE
2022 was the first year with no lockdowns when we were able to operate as normal. This allowed us to manage an excess of income above expenditure of £9,765.
Total income increased by 19%, as we had an increase in lettings with new groups hiring out space in the building. The total of income and endowments was £166,174: 40% came from giving which was £65,360 and we were able to claim £10,459 Gift Aid from HMRC, 50% was from Lettings and parking space hire totalling £82,675 and 10% came from Grant and other income received including £639 interest received.
Total expenditure was £156,409. We contributed £67,000 to Southwark Diocese through our Parish Support Fund and £3,995 to our mission giving, which was 5% of our donations. We faced an increase in our energy bills and other expenditures as a result of the increase in the cost of living but we have kept on top of our budget. We also installed new doors in our church which was a relatively big expense. Our main fundraising event was the Queen's Jubilee celebration for which we gratefully thank the Mathews family.
Uncle Richard left a legacy gift in his will, which does not appear in the 2022 accounts as it was received in 2023 but we are very grateful to Uncle Richard for his gift and to anyone considering making a gift to St Barnabas in their will.
In 2022, the PCC allocated £3,995 (5% of voluntary giving) for our annual Mission Giving, with £695 going to Deanery Schools, £600 to A Rocha, Safe Passage and Glassdoor and £1,500 to Citizens UK.
Sosy Cholakian
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BATTERSEA DEANERY
In February, Ian Christie (Kingston Environment Advisor) addressed the Deanery Synod about Eco Church and wider environmental issues. In June, Wandsworth Citizens joined us at the Garden Party and trained us in some community organising. And in October, Synod passed two motions asking the Diocese the divest from fossil fuels and to increase its level of ethical investment. At the end of the year, I was happy to step back as Area Dean after six enjoyable years.
Richard Taylor (Area Dean of Battersea, 2016-2022 )
PASTORAL OFFICES
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
There were a total of twelve baptisms, including one adult baptisms, three weddings and four funerals.
We alternate Holy Communion services with Morning Worship and we hold a monthly family service. In addition, there is a monthly BCP Communion service and a Taize Communion service. Our services are live-streamed on our YouTube channel.
The PCC Trustees share responsibility for promoting the whole mission of the Church, its financial accountability, safeguarding users, the maintenance, preservation and insurance of the fabric of the Grade II listed building. They met 8 times in 2022. Hopey Wilson and Mike Burton continued as wardens, with responsibility for overseeing Sunday mornings and fabrics respectiverly.
I find St Barnabas is a very friendly environment; not just because we got married there, but because it's been so easy to make friends and bring friends along to services. It feels more accessible than previous churches I have attended over the past 25 years since my baptism in 1993. There is a level of pastoral care that seems really nice, not least that I have been included on PCC and Fabrics and made to feel part of it, and the community work is very real to me even though I could do a lot more (if I was nearer). I hope to do more in future.
ELECTORAL ROLL
Jim Mills
After revision, there are 124 members on the Electoral Roll at the time of the 2023 APCM.
STAFF
In 2022, we welcomed Sosy Cholakian as finance co-ordinator, replacing Sarita Rampat. Sarita had joined St Barnabas in 2010 as administrator and took the role of finance co-ordinator in 2016. We are grateful to Sarita for her many years of service with us and wish her the best in her new role at St Peter's, Battersea.
SAFEGUARDING
St Barnabas adheres to the Diocesan guidance A Safe Church when it comes to protecting vulnerable groups within the church environment. Using the Diocesan Annual Safeguarding Review, the Vicar, churchwardens and parish safeguarding officers (Sarita Rampat and Sandrine Simmons) systematically check procedures and then the PCC as a whole re-affirms its commitment to safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and those at risk of domestic abuse. Measures include carrying out DBS checks on groups’ leaders, pastoral team members, PCC members and ensuring hirers agree to observe the church’s safeguarding policies. Policies of our practice and for responding to concerns can be found on the notice board and copies of the manual are available for reference at the back of the worship area, in the office, and online from our website and the Diocesan website.
The church is located on the north side of Clapham Common at the corner of Lavender Gardens.
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Rev. Richard Taylor, St. Barnabas’ Church Clapham Common North Side London SW4 9SW
Tel: 020 7223 5953 Facebook/twitter: @stbarnabassw4
Email: vicar@stbcc.co.uk St Barnabas’ Church, Charity Number: 1151362
St Barnabas Church
Clapham Common
End of Year Financial Statements
31st December 2022
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds total funds |
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| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 79,025 500 — 79,525 82,353 Income from charitable activities 15,716 — — 15,716 11,364 Other trading activities 59,747 — — 59,747 36,488 Investments 639 — — 639 12 Other income 10,547 — — 10,547 9,542 |
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| Total income 165,674 500 — 166,174 139,759 Expenditure on: Raising funds 283 — — 283 187 Expenditure on charitable activities 155,132 493 — 155,625 139,670 Other expenditure 501 — — 501 425 |
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| Total expenditure 155,916 493 — 156,409 140,282 Gains / losses on investment assets — — — — — |
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| Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer 9,758 7 — 9,765 (523) |
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Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in 4,961 — — 4,961 — Gross transfers between funds - out (4,961) — — (4,961) — Other recognised gains / losses Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use — — — — — |
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| Net movement in funds 9,758 7 — 9,765 (523) Reconciliation of funds |
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| Total funds brought forward 102,392 6 — 102,398 102,922 |
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| Total funds carried forward 112,150 13 — 112,167 102,401 |
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| Represented by Unrestricted General fund 100,454 — — 100,454 88,496 Designated BWR 4,146 — — 4,146 4,450 Barneys Group 111 — — 111 2,542 Fellow Ship 192 — — 192 — Flowers 108 — — 108 10 New Kitchen — — — — — NightShelter 1,766 — — 1,766 1,336 Organ 166 — — 166 351 Schools Worker — — — — — Stonework 5,207 — — 5,207 5,207 Restricted RT Area Dean — 13 — 13 6 Roof Fund — — — — — Youth Work — — — — — Endowment Restricted — — — — — |
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Balance Sheet
Class Description This Year Last Year
| Fixed assets 6430: Tables & Trolly 946 — 6432: St Matthew's Trust — — 6437: Vicar's Float 300 300 6438: Dishwasher 850 1,276 Total Fixed assets 2,096 1,576 Current assets 6501: CAF Bank Current Account 54,980 58,150 6510: CCLA (CBF) Deposit Account 13,865 13,685 6520: CCLA (COIF) Deposit Account 42,328 41,919 6590: Cash in hand — — 6591: Soldo PrePaid Card 728 728 Z05: Accounts Receivable 4,079 1,575 Z22: Late Income — — Total Current assets 115,980 116,057 Liabilities 6601: Grants/Loans received — 7,050 6699: Agency collections — — Z04: Accounts Payable 2,909 1,188 Z19: Mission Giving 3,000 6,995 Total Liabilities 5,909 15,233 Net Asset surplus (deficit) 112,167 102,401 Reserves Excess / (deficit) to date 9,766 (521) Z01: Starting balances 102,401 102,922 Z02: Other gains/(losses) — — Total Reserves 112,167 102,401 Represented by Funds Unrestricted 100,455 88,496 Designated 11,699 13,897 Restricted 13 6 Endowment — — Total 112,167 102,401 |
Fixed assets 6430: Tables & Trolly 946 — 6432: St Matthew's Trust — — 6437: Vicar's Float 300 300 6438: Dishwasher 850 1,276 Total Fixed assets 2,096 1,576 Current assets 6501: CAF Bank Current Account 54,980 58,150 6510: CCLA (CBF) Deposit Account 13,865 13,685 6520: CCLA (COIF) Deposit Account 42,328 41,919 6590: Cash in hand — — 6591: Soldo PrePaid Card 728 728 Z05: Accounts Receivable 4,079 1,575 Z22: Late Income — — Total Current assets 115,980 116,057 Liabilities 6601: Grants/Loans received — 7,050 6699: Agency collections — — Z04: Accounts Payable 2,909 1,188 Z19: Mission Giving 3,000 6,995 Total Liabilities 5,909 15,233 Net Asset surplus (deficit) 112,167 102,401 Reserves Excess / (deficit) to date 9,766 (521) Z01: Starting balances 102,401 102,922 Z02: Other gains/(losses) — — Total Reserves 112,167 102,401 Represented by Funds Unrestricted 100,455 88,496 Designated 11,699 13,897 Restricted 13 6 Endowment — — Total 112,167 102,401 |
946 — — — 300 300 850 1,276 |
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| 2,096 1,576 54,980 58,150 13,865 13,685 42,328 41,919 — — 728 728 4,079 1,575 — — |
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| 115,980 116,057 — 7,050 — — 2,909 1,188 3,000 6,995 |
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| 5,909 15,233 |
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| 112,167 102,401 |
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| 9,766 (521) 102,401 102,922 — — |
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| Total 112,167 102,401 |
Represented by Funds
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This Year Last Year
| This Year | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets 6432: St Matthew's Trust - Asset Stonework Designated General fund Unrestricted Intangible assets Tangible assets 6430: Tables & Trolly - Asset General fund Unrestricted 6437: Vicar's Float - Asset General fund Unrestricted 6438: Dishwasher - Asset General fund Unrestricted Tangible assets Cash at bank and in hand 6501: CAF Bank Current Account - Asset Fellow Ship Designated Flowers Designated BWR Designated Stonework Designated Organ Designated General fund Unrestricted RT Area Dean Restricted Barneys Group Designated New Kitchen Designated NightShelter Designated 6510: CCLA (CBF) Deposit Account - Asset General fund Unrestricted 6520: CCLA (COIF) Deposit Account - Asset General fund Unrestricted 6591: Soldo PrePaid Card - Asset General fund Unrestricted NightShelter Designated |
3,000 (3,000) |
3,000 (3,000) |
| — — 946 |
— | |
| — | ||
| — | ||
| 946 300 |
— | |
| 300 | ||
| 300 850 |
300 | |
| 1,276 | ||
| 850 2,096 192 108 4,768 2,207 166 45,323 13 111 500 1,588 |
1,276 | |
| 1,576 | ||
| — 10 4,775 9,257 351 39,858 6 2,021 500 1,369 |
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| 54,976 13,865 |
58,147 | |
| 13,685 | ||
| 13,865 42,328 |
13,685 | |
| 41,919 | ||
| 42,328 760 (32) |
41,919 | |
| 760 (32) |
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| 728 | 728 |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This Year Last Year
Z22: Late Income - Asset
| General fund Unrestricted Barneys Group Designated Cash at bank and in hand Debtors Z05: Accounts Receivable - Asset General fund Unrestricted NightShelter Designated Debtors Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year 6601: Grants/Loans received - Liability Stonework Designated Z04: Accounts Payable - Liability BWR Designated General fund Unrestricted NightShelter Designated Z19: Mission Giving - Liability General fund Unrestricted Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Grand Total |
— — |
— 114,479 1,575 1,575 7,050 1,184 6,995 15,229 (520) 520 1,575 — 7,050 325 859 — 6,995 102,401 |
|---|---|---|
| — 111,897 3,987 90 |
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| 4,077 4,077 — |
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| — 621 2,402 (120) |
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| 2,903 3,000 |
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| 3,000 5,903 112,167 |
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Fund Movement by Type
| Fund and type | Fund balances | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers | Gains and | Journal | Fund balances | Fund balances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| brought forward | Resources | Resources | Losses | Entries | carried forward | |||
| FellowSHIP | ||||||||
| Designated | — | 192 | — | — | — | — | 192 | |
| Sub-totals | — | 192 | — | — | — | — | 192 | |
| Flowers | ||||||||
| Designated | 10 | 310 | 211 | — | — | — | 108 | |
| Sub-totals | 10 | 310 | 211 | — | — | — | 108 | |
| SchW | ||||||||
| Designated | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sub-totals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| BWR | ||||||||
| Designated | 4,450 | 5,278 | 6,883 | 1,300 | — | — | 4,146 | |
| Sub-totals | 4,450 | 5,278 | 6,883 | 1,300 | — | — | 4,146 | |
| Stone | ||||||||
| Designated | 5,207 | — | — | — | — | — | 5,207 | |
| Sub-totals | 5,207 | — | — | — | — | — | 5,207 | |
| Organ | ||||||||
| Designated | 351 | 62 | 246 | — | — | — | 166 | |
| Sub-totals | 351 | 62 | 246 | — | — | — | 166 | |
| General | ||||||||
| Unrestricted | 88,499 | 158,452 | 148,576 | 2,079 | — | — | 100,458 | |
| Sub-totals | 88,499 | 158,452 | 148,576 | 2,079 | — | — | 100,458 | |
| Youth | ||||||||
| Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sub-totals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Battersea | ||||||||
| Restricted | 6 | 500 | 493 | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Sub-totals | 6 | 500 | 493 | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Barneys | ||||||||
| Designated | 2,542 | 950 | — | (3,379) | — | — | 111 |
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Fund Movement by Type
| Fund and type | Fund balances | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers | Gains and | Journal | Fund balances | Fund balances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| brought forward | Resources | Resources | Losses | Entries | carried forward | |||
| Sub-totals | 2,542 | 950 | — | (3,380) | — | — | 111 | |
| Kit | ||||||||
| Designated | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sub-totals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Night | ||||||||
| Designated | 1,336 | 430 | — | — | — | — | 1,766 | |
| Sub-totals | 1,336 | 430 | — | — | — | — | 1,766 | |
| Restr | ||||||||
| Endowment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sub-totals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Roof | ||||||||
| Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sub-totals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Totals | 102,401 | 166,174 | 156,409 | — | — | — | 112,167 |
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Analysis of Income and Expenditure
| Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | This year | Last year | |
| Income and endowments | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | ||||||
| 0101 - Gift Aid - Bank | 31,465 | 1,220 | — | — | 32,685 | 37,028 |
| 0102 - Non Gift Aid Bank | 1,100 | — | — | — | 1,100 | 3,926 |
| 0103 - CAF Donate | 11,555 | 250 | — | — | 11,805 | 11,715 |
| 0110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes | 3,479 | 90 | — | — | 3,569 | 1,230 |
| 0201 - Regular Giving Envelopes | 5,200 | — | — | — | 5,200 | 5,425 |
| 0301 - Loose plate collections | 2,498 | — | — | — | 2,498 | 2,799 |
| 0550 - Other Donations/Contributions | 2,841 | 5,662 | — | — | 8,503 | 8,179 |
| 0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid | 10,459 | — | — | — | 10,459 | 11,699 |
| 0801 - Recurring grants | 1,578 | — | 500 | — | 2,078 | — |
| 08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants | 1,630 | — | — | — | 1,630 | 350 |
| Donations and legacies Totals | 71,805 | 7,222 | 500 | — | 79,527 | 82,351 |
| Income from charitable activities | ||||||
| 1101 - Fees for weddings & funerals | 3,333 | — | — | — | 3,333 | 4,052 |
| 1230 - Church hall lettings -objectives | 12,383 | — | — | — | 12,383 | 7,312 |
| Income from charitable activities | 15,716 | — | — | — | 15,716 | 11,364 |
| Totals | ||||||
| Other trading activities | ||||||
| 0910 - Rummage/cake sales etc | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| 1240 - Church hall lettings-fundraising | 59,747 | — | — | — | 59,747 | 36,473 |
| Other trading activities Totals | 59,747 | — | — | — | 59,747 | 36,488 |
| Investments | ||||||
| 1020 - Bank & building society interest | 639 | — | — | — | 639 | 12 |
| Investments Totals | 639 | — | — | — | 639 | 12 |
| Other income | ||||||
| 1030 - Income from lands or buildings | 10,547 | — | — | — | 10,545 | 9,544 |
| Other income Totals | 10,547 | — | — | — | 10,545 | 9,544 |
| Income and endowments | 158,454 | 7,222 | 500 | — | 166,174 | 139,759 |
| Grand totals |
Expenditure
| Expenditure | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raising funds | ||||||
| 1720 - Costs of stewardship campaign | 284 | — | — | — | 284 | 187 |
| Raising funds Totals | 284 | — | — | — | 284 | 187 |
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Analysis of Income and Expenditure
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | This Year | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditure on charitable activities | ||||||
| 1801 - Giving to missionary societies | 225 | — | — | — | 225 | 4,189 |
| 1870 - Secular charities | 476 | — | — | — | 476 | — |
| 1901 - Parish Support Fund To Diocese | 67,000 | — | — | — | 67,000 | 61,100 |
| 2003 - Employees NI&Pension contrib | 2,056 | — | — | — | 2,056 | 1,159 |
| 2050 - Finance Co-ordinator Salary | 6,816 | — | — | — | 6,816 | 6,786 |
| 2051 - Church Manager's Salary | 13,217 | — | — | — | 13,217 | 12,046 |
| 2101 - Working expenses of incumbent | 338 | — | — | — | 338 | 1,165 |
| 2120 - Stationery & Printing | 915 | — | — | — | 915 | 403 |
| 2135 - Battersea Welcome Refugees | — | 6,043 | — | — | 6,043 | 3,180 |
| 2136 - BWR Coordinator | — | 840 | — | — | 840 | 840 |
| 2140 - Organists Fees | 598 | — | — | — | 598 | 515 |
| 2141 - Director of Music pay | 6,121 | — | — | — | 6,121 | 6,150 |
| 2145 - Cleaning Fees | 5,256 | — | — | — | 5,256 | 4,583 |
| 2150 - Vicarage's | 631 | — | — | — | 631 | — |
| 2170 - Education/Courses | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| 2201 - Parish training and mission | — | — | — | — | — | 76 |
| 2301 - Church running - insurance | 3,595 | — | — | — | 3,595 | 3,287 |
| 2310 - Church - Telephone & Wifi | 522 | — | — | — | 522 | 328 |
| 2320 - Organ / piano tuning | 565 | — | — | — | 565 | 262 |
| 2330 - Church maintenance & | 4,699 | — | — | — | 4,699 | 1,788 |
| equipment | ||||||
| 2331 - Kitchen and Cleaning Supplies | 585 | — | — | — | 585 | 704 |
| 2340 - Provision of services/Worship | 1,292 | 246 | — | — | 1,538 | 3,070 |
| resources) | ||||||
| 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard/Gardening | 1,534 | — | — | — | 1,534 | 906 |
| 2360 - Administration & Compliance | 1,557 | — | — | — | 1,557 | 1,339 |
| 2401 - Church running - electric | 3,259 | — | — | — | 3,251 | 3,254 |
| 2410 - Church running - gas | 6,981 | — | — | — | 6,971 | 3,034 |
| 2420 - Church running - water | 456 | — | — | — | 456 | 60 |
| 2430 - Diocesan Returns To SLCF | 990 | — | — | — | 990 | 1,041 |
| 2501 - Clergy&Staff | 221 | — | — | — | 221 | 86 |
| Lunches/Refreshme | ||||||
| 2510 - Church Flowers | 180 | 211 | — | — | 391 | 87 |
| 2520 - IT and PA Supplies | 373 | — | — | — | 373 | 1,345 |
| 2530 - General Refreshments | 534 | — | 53 | — | 587 | 470 |
| 2541 - Nightshelter | — | — | — | — | — | 170 |
| 2550 - Catering Events | 314 | — | — | — | 314 | — |
| 2580 - Children & Youth | 434 | — | — | — | 434 | 297 |
| 2590 - Vicarage Hospitality | 317 | — | 407 | — | 724 | 778 |
| 2601 - Thank You Gifts(x) | 181 | — | 10 | — | 191 | 783 |
| 2701 - Church repairs-building&struct | 8,344 | — | — | — | 8,344 | 70 |
| 2710 - Annual Building Maintenance | 959 | — | — | — | 959 | 309 |
| 2720 - Church interior & exterior | 18 | — | — | — | 18 | 5,078 |
| decora(x) | ||||||
| 2920 - Staff Travel Costs | 52 | — | 23 | — | 75 | 48 |
| 2921 - Curate Costs | 5,665 | — | — | — | 5,665 | 8,784 |
| 2941 - Pastoral | 416 | — | — | — | 416 | — |
| 2942 - Gift | 99 | — | — | — | 99 | — |
| Expenditure on charitable | 147,791 | 7,340 | 493 | — | 155,624 | 139,670 |
| activities Totals | ||||||
| Other expenditure | ||||||
| 2940 - Depreciation | 501 | — | — | — | 501 | 425 |
| Other expenditure Totals | 501 | — | — | — | 501 | 425 |
| Expenditure Grand totals | 148,576 | 7,340 | 493 | — | 156,409 | 140,282 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Responsibilities and basis of report |
Charity Name St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common |
Charity Name St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common |
Charity Name St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31stDecember 2022 | Charity no (if any) |
1151362 | |
| 2-9 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
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| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022. As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. |
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Name: Douglas Pearson Relevant professional ICAS qualification(s) or body (if any):
Date: 14/04/2023
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Address: Flat 2, Read House
Clayton Street
SE11 5SF, London
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of n/a any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Oct 2018
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