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CHURCH FOR ALL - INCLUDING YOU

ST BARNABAS' CLAPHAM COMMON

WWW.STBCC.CO.UK

2023 ANNUAL REPORT

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

28 APRIL 2024

This is is the annual report of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. Barnabas’ Church, Clapham Common for 2023. 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

One thing that started up during the first COVID lockdown was the production of The Commoner. The very first issue ran the headline Church for all - wherever you are and it was circulated on 24 March 2020. The front page stated its aim as finding ‘new ways of keeping in touch and different ways of keeping the faith’, and it concluded with this hopeful sounding sign-off: ‘Social distancing doesn't have to prevent spiritual community. St Barnabas can continue to be what it always was too: a church for all, wherever you are.’

Four years on (give or take a fortnight at the time of writing) The Commoner may not appear quite as regularly as it did in the early days, and we are no longer obliged to do the whole social distancing thing as were were back then (where’s a Phew! emoji when you need one, Canva?) but six times a year it is still doing its thing: reporting back on recent events and highlighting whatever is coming up next. Whether dropping into your inbox or delivered through your letterbox, if you are in receipt of The Commoner it is because our aim with every issue is the same as it always was: to be a church for all, wherever you are.

So last year, The Commoner was very much about the 125th anniversary (with the exception of the one in March which was about... er...joining the Electoral Roll). January’s issue started the year by introducing the 125th Anniversary which would include new external signage as shared the following month. June reported back that to start our 125 Days of Celebration we had raised £4000 to plant 800 trees in Tanzania, and also previewed our Windrush 75 Service & Celebration on Sunday 2nd July. After the summer break, October extended the invitation to come to the joint birthday party of the building and its current incumbent (that would be me) whilst also summing up a whole host of other activities that had taken place, too: music concerts, park-running, local history talks and tours, outdoor summer services and the launch of the 125 Legacy Fund. You’ll find more reminders of all of this in the report that follows, along with an overview of church life in all its fullness as well. And if you find it has something of a familiar ring about it, well maybe that’s because you were there - or maybe because you read about it in The Commoner. You see what I mean? Church for all - wherever you are. And if you are reading this, that means including you.

Richard Taylor

1898-2023 ST BARNABAS’ 125

1898-2023 125 YEARS OF CHURCH

ST BARNABAS

CLAPHAM COMMON

CHURCH FOR ALL INCLUDING YOU

A BRIEF HISTORY

The story of the Church is closely linked to that of The Shrubbery next door. One of the grand houses on the edge of Clapham Common, The Shrubbery was built in the 1790s and enlarged in the 1840s. As London expanded it became part of the built-up area and, in 1885, was sold to the Vicar of Battersea and used as a school.

The parish was formed in 1895. There was already a building in Rush Hill Road (St Matthew's, opened in 1877 and not finally abandoned until 1941) but it was felt that something more substantial was needed. St Barnabas' was built in the grounds of The Shrubbery and opened in 1898. It is one of some twenty churches built by William Bassett-Smith (1830-1901) and is in the fourteenth-century Decorated Gothic style. The reredos of the Last Supper was carved in Caen stone by a local sculptor, Thomas Rudge, and is contemporary with the Church.

The Shrubbery served as parish halls until it was sold in 1986. The money raised by the sale paid for the Church to be completely refurbished in 1994. The organ was restored in 1997.

Recently embarking on the journey to become an Eco Church, in April 2023 the church was awarded the A Rocha Bronze award. Now aiming for Silver, the plan is to celebrate 125 years of our building by raising the funds to install solar panels on the roof, LED lighting in the church and to refurbish the toilets.

125 DAYS OF CELEBRATION 11 JunE - 15 OctOBER 2023

The year 2023 marked the 125th anniversary of the consecration of the parish of St Barnabas for which 125 days of celebration were planned. These are extracts from the flyer that was produced for the anniversary. It outlines not only the celebratory events but also the vision behind them: celebrating St Barnabas’ history, heritage and people.

The celebrations started with a Gift Day on 11 June, St Barnabas’ day. All the giving on that day were raised to support GoMAD with their goal to plant 25,000 trees in Tanzania, to help farmers become self sufficient. This project was chosen both for the difference it made to local farmers and for its ecological impact. Not only did we raise enough to plant 800 trees but we also chose to start gifting a tree to every child being baptised in St Barnabas.

THE 125 LEGACY

Celebrating 125 years of our history is not just about looking backwards.

Grateful for everything that has brought us to this point and thankful for the blessings of everything we have inherited here, we are responding with three projects which we hope will leave a legacy for the St Barnabas Church of the future.

Deepening our commitment to being an eco church, we hope that installing solar panels on the roof, fitting LED lights throughout the church and refurbishing the toilets, will equip St Barnabas to continue being an effective church many years from now.

This is our 125 Legacy and our fundraising target to complete these projects is - guess what - £125,000 which we plan to raise through a mixture of gift days, fundraising, grants and reserves. You can donate anytime using the QR code below here and using the reference 125.

125 DAYS OF CELEBRATION

11 JUNE GIFT DAY

The celebrations were kicked off with a gift day for GoMAD Tanzania and the attendance of Archdeacon John Kiddle who blessed the new wooden doors recently installed.

01 JULY CLAPHAM COMMON PARK RUN

Our aim to run 125kms with a team of 25 was more than met with 30 turning up to run together the 5km course and raise money for St Barnabas’ 125.

24 JUNE RECITAL

Celebrating the wonderful music of St Barnabas, Director of Music Sarah Hughes, treated us to a delightful organ recital, for the pleasure of all who attended.

02 JULY WINDRUSH SERVICE

Honouring our strong ties with the Windrush generation we held a service that included stories from west-indian members and was followed by a Caribbean buffet and exhibition.

23 & 30 JULY OUTDOOR SERVICES

The two outdoor services included joining the national ‘Butterfly count’ and a guided ‘tree’ walk on Clapham Common, linking our faith to God’s creation.

08 SEPTEMBER EVENING CONCERT

In September, we were delighted to welcome the London City Brass for a great evening of musical entertainment, raising money both for St Barnabas and for the band.

125 DAYS OF CELEBRATION

23 SEPTEMBER GUIDED HISTORY TOUR

Stephen King, tour guide and historian, took us on a guided tour of the parish, learning how St Barnabas came to exist and the stories of well-known figures of the time.

30 SEP TALK

Local historian Jeanne Rathbone came to speak about Isabelle Gilmore, sister of William Norris and from Elspeth Rd/Northside who established the female diaconate in the CoE.

30 SEPTEMBER OPEN ARCHIVES

Open afternoon to browse through the archives of St Barnabas, discovering its history through pictures, architectural plans and monthly newsletters.

14 OCTOBER JOINT PARTY

As the period of celebrations came to its last week-end, we celebrated St Barnabas’ anniversary and the current Vicar’s birthday with music, quiz and friends.

15 OCTOBER GIFT DAY

Bishop Martin Gainsborough joined us to close the period of celebration and officially open the 125 legacy fund, raising funds to continue a lasting legacy through 3 projects.

THE 125 LEGACY FUND

Thank you to all of you who took part in our 125 days of celebrations, whether by organising the events, joining in the festivities, or donating. At the end of the year, t he fund, which also includes legacy payments from the estates of Zephaniah Richards and Rosemary Goodfellow has so far raised £45,000. To donate go to our website or click on the QR code.

WARDEN’S REPORT

Not long after becoming church warden, Pat shared with me a (rather fat-looking) handbook that she had acquired while her sister, Cicely, was in the role. She explained that she had bought it with the hope it might shed some light on what the responsibilities of the post were, but it hadn’t!

I admit that the very existence of such books, along with my limited knowledge of ecclesiastical law, and general panic in the face of any kind of rota, made me question whether it was a job for me. We have a fine legacy of excellent churchwardens at St Barnabas and the prospect of stepping into their shoes felt more than a little daunting. Fortunately, Richard and Ann were quick to reassure me that because the role can be so varied, there would be plenty of room for me to do it in my own way. So, safe in the knowledge that Mike would handle the building (phew) and Sandrine the organisation (not my strongest suit), I agreed to give it a go.

It has been a varied year, beginning with the Archbishop’s Visitation service back in June where Mike and I were formally admitted to office. I found the service highly enjoyable and remember looking around the church and being heartened by the diversity of those signing up. It seemed Richard and Ann had been right, there really wasn’t one type of person or one way of doing it!

It has been an exciting year at St Barnabas and it was wonderful to be part of the team during the 125 days of celebration. Helping to plan Windrush Sunday and the joint birthday party stand out as particular highlights for me. I have also loved getting to know our brilliant staff team better. It has been a real privilege to be part of the weekly staff meetings and to contribute to the life of St Barnabas in that way.

As a newbie to the role, I have appreciated the wisdom and encouragement of Yvonne and Hopey (two of the aforementioned excellent churchwardens) and the experience and kindness of many other longstanding members of our congregation. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to get to know members of my church family in new and deeper ways. Sharing life over a coffee or community lunch and welcoming new faces at the door on a Sunday have provided some of the best moments. I don’t know if such activities are explicitly mentioned in the church warden’s handbook, but I like to think that’s ok.

Joanna Burdett

THE TEAMSHEET

Writing about a church‘s team sheet extends well beyond writing about those on the pay roll and must include the roll of volunteers that support in one way or other St Barnabas‘ mission. With its outreach projects, St Barnabas shines in the community thanks to its volunteers who, with their enthusiasm, engagement and willingness to serve, run various groups (such as Barney‘s, Places of Welcome, Glass Door nightshelter) and projects (Eco-church, Community Gardening to name a few). Volunteers also play a fundamental role on Sundays, whether by serving directly during the service or before and after. So to all of you who contribute to the fullness of St Barnabas‘ life, thank you.

Just as Joanna expresses her gratitude at joining the team as warden, we want to reciprocate our gratitude to her stepping in so gracefully into the role. Her contributions to the weekly staff meetings, fresh perspectives and encouragements are very much appreciated. Mike continues as Fabric‘s warden and we are very grateful for his lead and experience with the three 125 projects. Thank you to you both for your continued service and support.

Anna’s spell with us is sadly coming to an end as she wraps up her training with us and moves on for her curacy, which means we will be saying our good-byes to her and Jim in a couple of months. We will very much miss you both and wish you the best. There is no other change to a team that enjoys working, serving and praying together, with Sosy looking after the church‘s finance, Sarah leading our worship music, myself trying to pull it altogether and of course our clergy: Ann with her continued ministry and support and Richard who leads the church and the team to make St Barnabas what it is!

Sandrine Simmons

ORDINAND'S REPORT

I've continued to enjoy being an ordinand at St Barnabas during this last year, being part of the community here. It has continued to be a busy period for me, juggling work, studies and church - which has meant at times that I've felt I've not really been able to give as much as I would like to St Barnabas activities or have time to get to know the congregation in the way someone full time could.

My training during the year has included modules on Doctrine, the Bible in Context, Sacramental Theology and Inter Faith Relations, as well as a placement at Goldsmith's University to observe the chaplaincy work there. It’s been enlightening and challenging. It's involved weekends away, and a residential week in Derbyshire, assignments and Tuesday evening's during term time. Through my time at St Barnabas, I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to gain experience at a church that follows liturgy more than I've been used to.

We will sadly be moving on in the summer - with more details coming soon! When I look back on my time at St Barnabas, I'll remember a supportive community with many great people and a church that tries to include all the congregation in its worship and activities, encouraging them to grow. It’s also the church that has great coffee! We will look forward to keeping in touch as best we can and popping back from time to time.

Anna Mills

FABRICS' REPORT

2023 was a year of preparation, inspired by our 125th anniversary and a collective desire to create a lasting legacy for future generations. We are currently progressing with three pivotal projects: lighting, solar panels, and toilet upgrades.

The design phase for revamping our church lighting is complete. This project will replace the 40year-old wiring and introduce energy-efficient LED spotlights. We anticipate completing this project by the Remembrance Day service in November.

Chris has been spearheading the installation of solar panels on our roof. These panels will not only reduce our electricity bills but also bolster St Barnabas' reputation as an Eco-Church. We have completed the technical roof survey, selected the solar panel specifications, and finalised cost estimates.

Our toilet facilities, frequented by many including Glass Door guests and Barney's parents with babies, are also due for an upgrade. We've started gathering quotes to refurbish these facilities, which are in dire need of repair. With community support, we are confident we can secure the necessary funds to transform this vision into reality.

However, the total project costs have risen from the initial £125k budget to an estimated £140k. We'll need to engage in fervent prayer, pursue grant applications, and rely on the community's generous donations to the 125 fund. Timing the projects and raising the money will keep us busy through 2024 and on into 2025.

On a brighter note, the quinquennial review of 2023 brought few unexpected maintenance issues. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the fabric team—Chris, Glynn, Jim, Rod, Richard, and Sandrine. Their unwavering dedication and handy troubleshooting have been invaluable in maintaining our cherished church.

Mike Burton

LETTINGS

St Barnabas continues to be a popular venue for the community. The Claris Hall, Ascension Hall and Choir Vestry host activities for children (music classes, karate and ballet), adults (ballet and embroidery) and 4 different support groups to help with different addictions. Since 2023 we also have a new subsidised exercise activity class for the 70+ and the Windrush room hosts a new monthly support group. St Barnabas is also a venue of choice for the NCT antenatal classes, which take place at various times during the year, as well as for birthday parties. After many years welcoming babies and toddlers, we said goodbye to Tin Pan Annie in December. We wish her the best in her new ventures and charitable activities.

We were also delighted to host 2 major events in 2023, welcoming back Care for the Family for An Evening with Rob Parsons and Citizens‘ Health Organising Assembly which each saw c. 200 people.

Overall we raised more than £76,000 through lettings in 2023 but more importantly we are hosting more support groups and subsidised activities than previously, and we open our venues to the community more regularly, with Mondays & Wednesday mornings for families & toddlers, Tuesdays for the elderlies, Thursday morning as a Place of Welcome and Thursday lunch for the community lunch.

CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY

PLACES OF WELCOME

Opening our doors to the community, we hold a Place of Welcome, every Thursday morning, offering a welcoming space where to meet, chat and enjoy a coffee. Part of a network, we aim to offer a friendly environment to anyone in the community.

COMMUNITY LUNCHES

Every fortnight on a Thursday, our volunteers prepare and serve a church made lunch, with soup, bread and cheese to anyone wishing to join us. It is a great opportunity to chat together, sometimes meet someone new and share food together.

GLASSDOOR NIGHTSHELTER

Continuing our partnership with Glassdoor, St Barnabas is part of the Wandsworth circuit, a group of 7 churches, opening once a week our venues to host c. 35 guests, offering them a hot meal and a safe and warm space to spend the night. The 2023 winter night shelter welcomed 461 guests.

BARNEYS PARENTS, BABIES & TODDLER GROUP

Running every Monday and Wednesday mornings during term time, Barney’s continues to attract many parents, grandparents and aunties looking for a welcoming and supporting toddler group, where they can meet others and chat in a safe and nurturing environment for their little ones.

SUBSIDISED CLASSES FOR THE 70+

Partnering with Enable, we welcome an active lifestyle class, Keep on Moving once a week. The class is aimed at the 70+ and offers a chance to work on movements to improve balance and flexibility. Opening in January 2023, it has grown in popularity with members from the church and from the community.

SUPPORT GROUPS

We are pleased to lend our venues to 4 different support groups a week for those tackling addictions. The increasing number of groups and members is a testimony of the need for venues such as ours, let at a charitable rate, which enables its members to step on the road of recovery.

OUR ENGAGEMENT WITH OUR MISSION PARTNERS

GLASS DOOR HOMELESS CHARITY

Partnering with churches and community centres, Glass Door helps those facing homelessness with professional support and winter night shelters. Their annual Sleepout is a major fundraiser attended by members of St Barnabas. Here, Phoebe Taylor explains why she takes part: In the autumn we participated in the Glassdoor 2023 Sleepout. We arrived and set up our sleeping bags and put down cardboard on the floor to make us more comfortable and keep us warm.

We were a team of 4 young people. I enjoy doing it every year because it's an eye-opening experience in which you think about things you might not have realised about rough sleeping; for example, the bright street lights (which were on all night!). We raised c. £2,000 for Glassdoor, so they can run the night shelter during the winter. I hope to be able to do it again this year!

CARE FOR THE FAMILY

Care for the Family supports family life in 3 key areas, marriage, parenting and bereavement with a range of support including courses, family breaks and events. We are delighted to support and partner with Care for the Family in diverse ways, including hosting events: In November St Barnabas hosted another Care for the Family's event, An Evening with Rob Parsons. As a regular worshipper at St Barnabas and a member of staff at Care for the Family, it is always a real pleasure for

me when these two wonderful organisations come together. The event road team from Care for the Family took over the church and set it up in their own preferred style, and we then welcomed over 100 people in the evening, which was a chance to hear from the charity's founder, Rob Parsons, who shared inspiring and often amusing stories from his life, as well as messages of hope from the many challenges he has overcome along the way. The Care for the Family team always love bringing events to St Barnabas, and always comment on the warm welcome and hospitality they receive. This time Rob and Robin, Care for the Family's CEO, were particularly touched by the church's thoughtful gift of two holding crosses. This came at a poignant time for Robin, who gave one of these to his mother, who at the time was in a hospice. We learnt later that she has been buried with her St Barnabas holding cross, while Robin retains the other one. Such a touching reminder of how the little things we do for others can mean so very much. Thank you St Barnabas for your ongoing support of Care for the Family, it is really appreciated, not just by me but by all the team!

CITIZENS

St Barnabas is a member of Wandsworth Citizens which is part of the broader Citizens UK an alliance of over 500 religious institutions, schools, charities, universities and more who come together to create change, develop leadership and relationships to build more resilient communities that tackle injustice together. St Barnabas works with other institutions in the area to take on issues that affect the people of Wandsworth and hosted the most recent Health

Assembly that saw 300 people from across the Southwest come together including senior leaders in the NHS, leaders of local councils and local people. They won commitments from key decision makers around:

This would not have been possible without St Barnabas and Wandsworth Citizens. This partnership is an important one and we hope to see many more of the St Barnabas community involved. If you want to know more please reach out to our Community Organiser claire.arkwright@citizensuk.org

Claire Arkwright

FINANCE

The celebration of St Barnabas’ 125th Anniversary brought not only a sense of joy and unity but also a significant increase in income. Many of our regular givers have also given donations to mark this special anniversary.

At the beginning of the year our aim was to raise £125K to fund 3 projects: solar panels on the roof; rewiring & LED lighting in church and refurbishing the toilets. So far, we have raised around £15,000 ourselves and hope to achieve our total in 2024-25 through a mixture of giving, fundraising and grants.

Our total income in 2023 amounted to £203,030 representing a 22% increase from the previous year. This mainly includes donations as well as income from letting out the church’s facilities. The regular donations amounted to £67,586. An extra thank you to our Gift Aid donors as we claimed £15,952 in tax rebate from HMRC. The interest earned from our CCLA saving account was £3,914, and as a result the total amount held in the deposit account has increased to £88,849; this is in addition to the income from charitable activities. The church experienced a slight decrease in letting income (10% compared to previous year) and totalled £74,608.

The total expenditure for the year was £160,464. As always, the largest component of our expenditure was the Parish Support Fund and last year, we contributed to Southwark Diocese our pledge of £72,025. A significant portion of our administrative cost is dedicated to paying the staff salaries, utilities and insurance.

The 5% of unrestricted donations received goes to Mission Giving. Last year the PCC allocated £4000 for our annual mission giving and given equally to:

Deanery Schools

A Rocha Glass Door Wandsworth Prison Welfare

Home Start Wandsworth

We were also very blessed to receive a legacy of £30,000 from Margaret Goodfellow.

Finally, we would like to thank all of you who have contributed to our financial success and shared in our mission. Your support is invaluable, and together we look forward to the journey ahead.

Sosy Cholakian

ACCREDITATIONS

LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER

We are pleased to announce that we are a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment sees 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 £13.15/ hour) which is higher than the statutory minimum for over 23s (currently £12/hour).

ECO CHURCH BRONZE AWARD

We are proud to have achieved in 2023 the Eco Church Bronze Award which recognises the steps we have taken to be an Eco church. The litter picks (transforming our community), outdoor services (embedding creation care in worship), or reviewing our energy consumption are all examples of actions that have led to the accreditation. Thank you to the Eco Church committee which continue to work to now achieve the Silver award.

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BATTERSEA DEANERY

Battersea Deanery Synod had plans to meet three times last year, in March, July and October, but some inclement summer weather meant that the intended garden party at St Mary‘s never took place. Prior to this, the Synod meeting in March (at St George‘s) took the form of a service of welcome for our new Area Bishop, Rt Rev Martin Gainsborough, whilst in October (at The Ascension), the meeting focussed on the Nine Elms Arts Ministry led by Rev Betsy Blatchley.

Meanwhile, November saw the appointment of a new Area Dean with our former curate, Rev Ian Luke-Macauley taking on the role.

Richard Taylor

PASTORAL OFFICES

THE LENT COURSE - Borders & Belonging

[...] I thought it was an interesting title; I read the preface, beautifully written by Padraig O Tuama, and found myself reflecting on what it means to belong, and wondering 'where do I belong'? [At the meetings] we read a chapter of Ruth, and then discussed how Ruth's story relates to us today; we looked at our thoughts and perceptions around borders and belonging in the current migrant crisis. It is a real pleaure spending time reflecting with, and getting to know other members of St Barnabas, most of whom I have only known by sight. [...] I will miss the Lent course when it finishes; but through attending this course I found the answer to my question: I belong at St Barnabas!

Wendy Hewitt (Extract from the Commoner)

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

There were a total of ten baptisms, including one adult baptism, three weddings and five 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 2024. Joanna Burdett joined Mike Burton as wardens, with responsibility for overseeing Sunday mornings and fabrics respectiverly.

ELECTORAL ROLL

After revision, there are 124 members on the Electoral Roll at the time of the 2023 APCM.

STAFF

There were no changes in the staff team in 2023. There are three part time staff, Sandrine Simmons, Church Manager, Sarah Hughes, Director of Music and Sosy Cholakian, Finance Co-ordinator.

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 & X (formerly 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 2023

Page 1

Statement of Financial Activities

Income
Income and Endowments
Income from Charitable Activities
Income from Donations and Legacies
Income from Other Trading Activities
Investment Income
Total Income
Expenses
Expenditure
Charitable Activities
Expenditure on Raising Funds
Total Expenses
Net Recource Movement
Net movement in Funds
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward		 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment
Total
2023
Total
2022
4,858
4,858
3,333
67,586
50,462
118,048
79,525
74,608
1,603
76,211
82,677
3,914
3,914
639
150,966
52,064
203,030 166,174
151,783
7,976
159,759
156,126
115
590
705
283
151,898
8,566
160,464 156,409
(933)
43,498
42,566
9,765
554
42,012
42,566
9,765
100,455
11,712
112,167 102,398
101,009
53,722
154,734 112,167

Page 2

Balance Sheet

Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Fixtures & Fittings
Other Assets
Current Assets
Debtors
Hirers Account Receivable
Account Receivable
Cash at Bank and in Hand
CAF Bank Current Account
CAF Donate
CCLA(CBF) Deposit Account
CCLA(COIF) Deposit Account
Cash /Undeposited Receipts
Goodbox
Soldo Prepaid Card
Creditors
Account Payable
Other Creditors
Net Assets
Funds & Resevers
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Designnated Fund
Funds Provided		 2023
2022
1,117
2,096
2,527
-
581
-
6,849
4,079
59,244
54,980
100
-
88,849
13,865
-
42,328
1,417
-
283
-
-
728
-4,633
-2,909
-1,600
-3,000
154,734
112,167
101,009
100,455
-
-
53,722
11,712
154,734
112,167

Page 3

Asset and Liabilities

Assets
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Fixtures & Fittings
Chair Trolly
Chair Trolly Depreciation
Table Trolly
Table Trolly Depreciation
Dishwasher
Dishwasher Depreciation
Other Assets
Notice Board
Notice Board Depreciation
Vicar's Float
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors
Hirers Account Receivable
Account Receivable
Cash at Bank and in Hand
CAF Bank Current Account
CAF Donate
CCLA(CBF) Deposit Account
CCLA(COIF) Deposit Account
Cash /Undeposited Receipts
Goodbox
Soldo Prepaid Card
Current Assets
Liabilities
Creditors
Account Payable
Other Creditors
Current Liabilites
Grant Total		 Net Amount
Net Amount
2023
2022
494
504
-126
-11
368
494
453
518
-129
-65
324
453
852
1,277
-425
-425
427
852
2,474
-
-247
-
2,227
300
300
300
300
2,910
2,096
581
-
6,849
4,079
7,430
4,079
59,244
54,980
100
-
88,849
13,865
-
42,328
1,417
-
283
-
-
728
149,893
111,901
157,323
115,980
-4,633
-2,909
-1,600
-3,000
-6,233
-5,909
154,734
112,167

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Fund Balances

Fund Brought Forward
Transfers
Income
Expenses
Balance
125 Anniversary
125 Tree
Barney's
Battertsea Welcome Refugees
Battersea/RT Area Dean
Flowers
General Fund
Nightshelter
Organ
Seniors
Stone/Fabric
Unrestricted total
Designated total
Total		 -
2,033
44,423
-726
45,730
-
755
3,548
-4,303
-
112
128
1,358
-
1,598
4,146
-
-
-1,775
2,371
13
-
-
-
13
108
-
200
-158
150
100,455
1,487
150,965
-151,898
101,009
1,766
8
220
-169
1,825
167
-
-
-
167
192
48
2,315
-685
1,871
5,207
-4,457
-
-750
-
100,455
1,487
150,966
-151,898
101,009
11,711
-1,487
52,064
-8,566
53,722
112,167
-
203,030
-160,464
154,734

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Income and Expenditure

Total Total
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2023 2022
Income and Endowments
Income from Charitable Activities
Baptism certificate Fees 17 17
Fees for weddings & funerals 3,333
Banns fee 1,125 1,125
Funeral Fees 1,879 1,879
Wedding Fees 1,836 1,836
Total Income from Charitable Activities 4,858 4,858 3,333
Income from Donations and Legacies
CAF Donate 9,308 3,314 12,622 11,805
Gift Aid Claimed 15,540 412 15,952 10,459
Gift Aid Donations - Envelopes 1,783 319 2,102 3,569
Goodbox Donations 1,938 913 2,851
Legacies 30,500 30,500
Loose Plate Collections 2,548 568 3,116 2,498
Non Gift Aid Donations - Bank 1,000 20 1,020 1,100
Non-recurring one-off grants 2,190 2,190 1,630
One off Gift Aid Donations 9,771 9,771
Other Donations/Contributions 246 965 1,211 8,503
Barneys 939 939
Garden Collection 182 182
Seniors 315 315
Regular Gift Aid Donations - Bank 30,298 30,298 32,685
Regular Giving Envelopes 4,743 234 4,977 5,200
Recurring grant 2,078
Total Income from Donations and Legacies 67,586 50,462 118,048 79,525
Income from Other Trading Activities
Church Hall Letting Income 56,515 56,515 59,747
Church Hall Letting Income (Support Group) 8,420 8,420 12,383
Income From Fund-raising Events
Crosses 1,004 1,004
125 Park Run 385 385
125 Raffle 214 214
Income From Parking Space 9,673 9,673 10,545
Total Income from Other Trading Activities 74,608 1,603 76,211 82,677
Investment Income
Interest Received 3,914 3,914 639
Total Investment Income 3,914 3,914 639
Total Income and Endowments 150,966 52,064 **203,030 ** 166,174

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Income and Expenditure

Expenditure
Charitable Activities
125 Trees
Battersea Welcome Refugees
BWR Finance Coordinator
Books & resources for congregation
Charity Management & Administration
Administration & Compliance
Bank Charges
Depreciation
Children & Youth
Church Flowers
Church Running Costs
Annual Church Maintenance
Church Cleaning Fees
Kitchen & Cleaning Supplies
Church Electricity
Church Gas
Church Insurance
Church Telecoms
Church Water & Sewage
Church repairs & maintenance
IT & Software/Computer Expenses
Organists Fees
Printing & Stationary
Refreshments
Church Hospitality
Sunday Refreshment
Staffing
Church Manager's Salary
Director of Music Salary
Employees NI & Pension contribution
Finance Co-Ordinator Salary
Clergy & Staff Expenses
Clergy & Staff Refreshments
Staff Travel Costs
Cost of Entertainment
Cost of Services
Church requisites
Organ / Piano Tuning & Repair
Provision of services/Worship resources		 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment
Total
2023
Total
2022
4,303
4,303
1,377
1,377
6,043
398
398
840
228
228
939
939
1,557
85
85
-
927
927
501
184
184
434
158
158
391
2,283
2,283
959
5,250
5,250
5,256
1,133
1,133
585
5,573
5,573
3,251
9,156
9,156
6,971
3,848
3,848
3,595
492
492
522
55
55
456
2,879
750
3,629
13,061
484
484
373
1,171
1,171
598
886
136
1,022
915
587
778
778
563
563
13,648
13,648
13,217
6,310
6,310
6,121
1,913
1,913
2,056
6,708
6,708
6,816
427
427
221
98
98
75
200
200
316
316
962
962
565
1,241
1,241
1,538

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Income and Expenditure

Curate Costs
Diocesan Quota (Parish Support Fund)
Diocesan Returns To SLCF
Gardening Fees
Gift
Mission Giving
Giving to Missionary Societies
Giving to Secular Charities
Mission Expenses
Night shelter
Pastoral
Senior Activities Cost
Place of Welcome
Vicarage Hospitality
Working expenses of incumbent
Total Charitable Activities
Expenditure on Raising Funds
Costs of Fund-raising
Costs of stewardship campaign
Total Expenditure on Raising Funds
Total Expenditure
Operating Profit/(Loss)
Total Other Income/(Expenses)
Net Profit/(Loss)		 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment
Total
2023
Total
2022
781
781
5,665
72,025
72,025
67,000
984
984
990
2,077
2,077
1,534
218
218
290
4,075
4,075
297
297
225
752
752
476
83
83
169
169
237
237
416
363
363
314
322
322
97
97
1,355
1,419
1,419
338
151,783
7,976
159,759
156,126
115
590
705
283
115
590
705
283
151,898
8,566
160,464 156,409
(933)
43,499
42,566
9,765
(933)
43,499
42,566
9,765

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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 2023 Charity no
(if any)		 1151362
2-8
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2023.
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:

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.

Signed: Name: Douglas Pearson Relevant professional ICAS qualification(s) or body (if any):

Date: 14/04/2024

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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 .

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