CHURCH FOR ALL - INCLUDING YOU
## **ST BARNABAS' CLAPHAM COMMON**
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## 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING**
## 11 MAY 2025
This is is the annual report of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. Barnabas’ Church, Clapham Common for 2024. 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**
If this is the 2024 Annual Report, then this must be the 15th Vicar’s report I have written as incumbent of St Barnabas. And if my first one was produced in 2010, this means that all the young people in the photograph next to this were all under five years old at the time with one, in fact, still yet to be born!
[2010, to put it into context at St Barnabas, was the year Sarita Rampat started as Church Administrator, the year before Gerard Rundell joined us with his cajon, and the year when Sarah Hughes was still in Year 8!]
As babies, toddlers or little children, all of these young people were brought to St Barnabas (some with baptism in their parents’ mind, some already baptised) and ever since then have been very much a part of the church. Via a succession of family services, Sunday groups, Friday night clubs, and by just being a part of the intergenerational family of the church, they eventually found their way to a confirmation course with me. One movie ( _The Greatest Showman_ ) and a few bible studies later and come November last year, we were ready for Southwark Cathedral and a full-on (let the reader understand!) service of Confirmation with +Alastair.
For me personally, this was a real highlight of 2024 and sums up so much of what church is all about. From childhood, through the teenage years and into young adulthood, this was the fruit of 16 years growing in faith together. For those who brought them along and worshipped with them, this was the outcome of 16 years of faithful parenting. For those who have given up Sunday mornings and Friday evenings for the sake of the young people, this is what 16 years of sessions and clubs produced. It is this sharing of lives and gifts in order to pass on our faith until others make it their own which is so fulfilling for me as the vicar. It takes a church to raise a child like this. Let’s be encouraged and then, let’s do it all again. You with me?
_Richard Taylor_
## SERVICES FOR ALL
## **SUNDAY SERVICES**
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Our weekly Sunday services alternate Holy Communion and Morning Worship at 10.30am. In addition, we host a 9.30am family service on the 1st Sunday of the month and a 9.30am BCP communion service on the 4th Sunday of the month. Following a survey in early 2024, we decided to introduce an all-age communion service on the 3rd Sunday of the month, which brings the whole church family together. Outside the family and all age communion services, we run Splash & Grid, our Sunday groups for children and young people. The service start time has moved to 10.30am since August 2024 in order to fit with a wider range of people.
## **ADDITIONAL SERVICES**
We open for **Daily Prayers** between 12.30pm and 1pm, Mondays to Thursdays, open church for those who want to join prayers or sit in church.
The **Taizé Prayer & Communion** service is held once a month on the 3rd Thursday at 12.15pm. A service of reflection, silence and Taizé chants.
Weather permitting, we hold services on the Common, linking nature & worship, such as the butterfly service in July. In December, Advent prayers by the wildflower meadow included a short time of contemplative seasonal prayers linking ecology and spirituality.
## **FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE**
## COFFEE & CRAFT - STORY & SONGS
Our popular monthly Family Service is designed with children, babies and families in mind. The service starts with some craft and the sermon includes a short interactive talk with music and songs. Each month brings new stories as we create a fun and lively space for children to grow their faith.
## ALL AGE COMMUNION
Our all age communion is on the 3rd Sunday. It starts with a craft/activity before an interactive service that includes communion. With music, children, young people and the
wider church family in mind, it brings the whole church family together and is followed by a shared lunch.
## CYP GROUPS
On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, volunteers run groups for children and young people with age appropriate activities to learn about, discuss and engage with their christian faith and its values.
## THROUGH THE YEAR
## **Candlemas Service**
We celebrate Candlemas c. 40 days after Christmas, by inviting all those who were baptised during the year to come back with their baptism candle and relight it once again to remember their own baptism.
## **Lent**
For Lent, we discovered _The Art of Lent_ by Sister Wendy Beckett, a mixture of classic paintings and meaningful reflections and ran the Lent course _Difference_ . Through readings, stories and discussions, _Difference_ looked at equipping us to cross divides, navigate disagreement and prejudices to pursue a just and flourishing world.
## **Holy Week & Easter**
The Holy week services included a BCP Communion service on the Thursday, a Walk of Witness on Good Friday as well as an Hour at The Cross revisiting the art of Holy week. Easter Sunday was celebrated with a sunrise Communion service at 6am lighting the Easter fire, and later a Family Communion at 10am.
## **St Barnabas & Windrush Sunday**
As we have done in recent years, we combined the celebration of St Barnabas Day with the celebration of its Windrush heritage in June with a service followed by a Caribbean lunch.
## **Creationtide**
Over creationtide, we invited Rev Tif Ewins, Rev Ronald Nathan and Rev Vanessa Elston for a sermon series around creation, climate change and climate justice - 4 Sundays on the theme _To Hope and act with Creation_ that were also held in St Michael’s.
## **Harvest Sunday**
Harvest was celebrated with collections for the benefit of _Ace of Clubs,_ a day centre for the homeless and vulnerable in Clapham. The collection included donations from our services, but also from the local nursery, _Marmalade Cat_ and our playgroup, _Barney’s._
## **Advent**
Our Chirstingle service marked the start of Advent as we gathered together to step into Advent with songs, candles and prayers. The pre service activities included Christmas decorations and gift bags for Wandsworth prison. Then we made our own Christingle through the service and lit them as we sang _This little light of mine ..._
## **Christmas**
Advent was busy with services for all, from the family carol service to the evening carol service. This year, we were delighted to welcome London City Brass for some very popular sing-a-long carols and we celebrated Christmas with a Christmas eve nativity service and a Christmas Day Family Communion service.
## **SUNDAY WARDEN’S REPORT**
Last year, my daughter Ava and her choir, the St Margaret’s Choristers, became the first girls to lead worship at Westminster Abbey in its 1000year history. At the inauguration of the choir back in October 2023, the Dean of the Abbey preached. He said, ‘Tonight, there is rejoicing in heaven. Why do angels rejoice? Because the angels know that heaven is the sound of many voices. Heaven is the City of God, the Kingdom of God, a place where there is hustle and bustle, conversation and community. We are meant to hear many and different voices. We are meant to hear the voices
of girls and the voices of women... We are nearer to heaven now that this choir is singing here.’ Since that day, I have had the privilege of spending a lot of time at the Abbey and in its adjoining church, St Margaret’s. Listening to this world-class choir, surrounded by the beauty and splendour of such historic places, there have been definite moments of awe, wonder and deep peace – perhaps a small glimpse of the heaven the Dean was talking about. However, when I reflect on the true meaning of God’s Kingdom for me, I find myself far more drawn towards St Barnabas than to the King’s coronation church.
Last September, as part of a series of sermons for the season of creation, Rev Vanessa Elston spoke to us about reimagining the parish. She reminded us of the unique history of parish ministry, churches being called to particular places and people, cultivating a sense of belonging and story. She showed us a map of our parish, pointing out that it included part of Clapham Common and that part of this calling was to help restore harmony to nature. She also talked of the church being called to demonstrate a different way of belonging, where strangers are welcome and where there is no “us and them”.
At St Barnabas, there are people who know me and know my stories. People who pray for me. People who notice when I have been away or had a haircut, and who ask how my children are doing. Here I have the privilege of meeting people from different walks of life, generations, cultures and backgrounds, who generously share their time with me and widen my experience of life. Each week, I am humbled by people fully signed up to the call to ‘love your neighbour’ through everyday acts of service and kindness or by willingly giving up their time (often over many years) to welcome people and share God’s love in the everyday stuff that keeps our church alive - serving refreshments, ringing the bell, volunteering with our children and young people, connecting with community groups, picking up litter, faithfully turning up to daily prayers ...
It is that sense of belonging and community that makes me love being a church warden here. Thank you all for my small piece of Heaven on Earth. With love, Jo
_Joanna Burdett, Sunday Warden_
## **CHURCH MANAGER’S REPORT**
Compiling the annual report can sometimes feel like an administrative task. Yet as I start peering through 2024, thinking about who played a part, I am struck by the sheer volume of willingness, energy and creativity that inhabits St Barnabas. And I am always in awe of how much has happened throughout the year, not only on Sundays but also through the week and via the various committees.
St Barnabas, a _Church for all Including You,_ offered seven different types of services, introducing a new communion service as well as some reflective outdoor prayers. Through the year, there were 8 family services with varied themes aimed at engaging the younger ones. And in the community, St Barnabas opens its doors to various groups such as Barney’s toddler group, Place of Welcome or the Nightshelter. But this would not be possible without the wonderful pool of volunteers who, by offering to serve, support St Barnabas’ mission, on Sundays, through its committees and via the outreach projects. To all of you, thank you, we are very grateful for your support and we simply could not do it without you.
And thank you as well to all my colleagues without whom St Barnabas would not be the place it is: a wonderful space made by many wonderful people.
_Sandrine Simmons_
## **PASTORAL REPORT**
It is commonly understood that C of E clergy have an easy life - after all, they only work on Sundays and not all day at that! I hope nobody reading the last sentence believes it to be true: in my experience of being a full-time vicar there were never enough hours in the day to keep up with what there was to do. Added to that, the nature of the job means that things often crop up unexpectedly and you find yourself doing something totally different from what you’d planned.
Behind the scenes at St Barnabas, as in all parish churches, there is a lot going on. Thankfully, being retired, I’m not very involved with meetings or admin but I do help with some of the variety of pastoral work that takes place. This includes home and/or hospital visits to those who are unwell; taking Holy Communion to the housebound; meetings with wedding couples and parents bringing children for baptism; and time spent with grieving relatives as funeral services are planned and delivered. There are also the random events: for example, last year, Richard took a service of blessing for a couple celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary, who were married at St Barnabas.
I must also mention the unofficial pastoral work that is carried out by individual members of the congregation, who keep in touch with those who are no longer to attend, something that is much appreciated. Thanks to them – and especially to Richard, who does the lion’s share of the work.
_Ann Brodie_
## **MUSIC REPORT**
This year has been another fantastic musical year at St Barnabas. In-house, we have a budding group of new young musicians and singers regularly joining our Family Service Band, leading the worship with real gusto! We have added new songs to our set list, including 'Hosanna Rock', which proved a real hit in April's service. Our scratch choir has continued to feature at significant services, delivering a polished rendition of 'Ding Dong, Merrily on High' before Christmas this year.
We have been particularly excited to develop our relationship with London City Brass this year. We were fortunate to host their 5th Anniversary Concert in September this year. Within our worship, they provided beautiful accompaniments to our congregational carols at this year's Carol Service, and the bugle calls for our annual Remembrance Service.
Within the local community, we have offered music and lead worship wherever possible. Three musicians from St Barnabas played the accompaniments for Battersea's annual Good Friday Walk of Witness. In December, Sarah and Richard led a session of karaoke carols on the Common, to help runners over the finish line at the final Park Run before Christmas.
The building continues to be used as a rehearsal venue by local musicians and ensembles, including the Academy of StMary-Le-Bow, who enjoyed the acoustics and new lighting while preparing for their recent performance of Mahler's 1st Symphony.
If you would like to take part in the worship at St Barnabas, please do get in touch with the Director of Music.
_Sarah Hughes Director of Music_
## BEHIND THE SCENES
## FABRICS
It has been another busy year for the fabrics team. Thanks to the generosity of our congregation, as well as grants and legacies, we were able to upgrade the church lighting – the first of our projects celebrating the 125th anniversary of the church. This was not simply for aesthetic reasons. The previous system, over 30 years old, relied on energy-intensive halogen bulbs that frequently failed—requiring no small amount of faith before anyone dared climb the ladder to replace them. The improvement is, I think we can all agree, remarkable. The new lighting not only enhances the atmosphere of our services
and save us money via lower energy usage but also opens the door to broader uses of the space, such as evening concerts or community events. It has also significantly improved the warmth and comfort of the building. We are fortunate to worship in such an architecturally beautiful church, and the new system allows us to illuminate key features—such as the Last Supper reredos, the Ten Commandments panels beside the altar, and, a personal favourite, the church as it glows in the evening alongside the West Window. While the project was a major investment (£56,000 + VAT), it offers real flexibility in how we use the building. We can now create tailored lighting scenes for different services—baptisms, carols by candlelight, daily prayers, and Taizé—helping people to experience the beauty of the space as well as the service.
Looking ahead, we have a similarly active year planned. A mobile phone mast is being installed in the tower, which will generate c. £7,000 of income annually and improve access to the tower itself. We are also hoping to get started on the installation of solar panels, which we hope will pay back within 7–9 years. In addition, we are gathering quotes for a complete and much-needed overhaul of the toilets.
As ever, thank you for your continued support, and my thanks also to the (growing) fabrics team for all their work tightening, plastering, painting, fixing, and modernising this wonderful church for the benefit of all who use it.
_Mike Burton, Fabrics Warden_
## SAFEGUARDING
At St Barnabas, safeguarding is a shared responsibility and a vital part of our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for all. As a Church of England parish, St Barnabas adheres to the Diocesan guidance _A Safe Church_ when it comes to protecting vulnerable groups, children, and young people. Through an annual Safeguarding Review, the vicar, churchwardens, and Parish Safeguarding Officers ( Sandrine Simmons and Stephanie Wilson)
systematically review procedures and practices and throughout the year, they work closely with the Diocese to ensure any concerns are dealt with promptly and appropriately.
In November, we had our very first Safeguarding Sunday service. This was a very important time for us—a chance to bring to the fore our safeguarding commitments and a reminder to our parishioners that this is not a task we can do on our own. Parishioners also play a key role in promoting a culture of vigilance and care, helping to ensure that everyone—especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults—feels safe, respected, and supported within our church community.
Our safeguarding policy and procedures for raising and handling concerns are clearly displayed on the church notice board. Copies of the safeguarding manual are also readily available at the back of the worship area, in the church office, and online via both our church website and the Diocesan website. At St Barnabas, safeguarding is not just a policy—it is a core expression of our faith and our call to care for one another as a church family.
_Stephanie Wilson, Parish Safeguarding Officer_
## AN ECO CHURCH
## Eco-Church was busy this year!
We added new members to our team who gave us fresh energy and new ideas as we worked to earn our Silver Award. The hardest part in earning Silver was solidifying care for God's creation into our everyday way of working at St Barnabas and making sure we weren't just doing a box ticking exercise.
We worked many activities into regular Sunday worship such as the Great Butterfly Count on the common (which we hope is now a tradition) and held a series of sermon on the theme of _‘To Hope and Act with Creation’_ for creationtide.
There were additional eco-activities where we invited people to consider creation in other ways such as the bat walk, Epiphany prayers on the common, Lenten pilgrimage or meeting with our Councilor to discuss environmental issues. And if you paid close attention, you noticed creation references at regular services as well in songs, intercessions, and sermons.
The LED lighting project contributed significantly to our quest for Silver as it reduced our energy use through the installation of LED lighting throughout the church. We also received a grant from Ecclesiastical Insurance which we used to purchase the St Barnabas logoed hi-res bibs for our regular litter picks. We worked hard to ensure there were opportunities for all ages and abilities and we hope you were able to join us for some and now hold regular community gardening mornings throughout the year in partnership with Abundance Gardens. We encourage everyone to come and join us.
As we look toward Gold, we will have to dig even deeper so stay tuned for more opportunities to participate in the coming year.
_Monica McFarland_
## ST BARNABAS DURING THE WEEK
## CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY
_Thanks to our volunteers, some from within St Barnabas and others from the community, St Barnabas’ mission extends to various groups of our community to offer a welcoming space for all, not just on Sundays but throughout the week. Thank you to all those who create those spaces and without whom it could not happen. Do speak to us if you would like to join the pool of volunteers._
## **BARNEYS PARENTS, BABIES & TODDLER GROUP**
Running every Monday and Wednesday mornings 9.30am-11am during term time, Barney’s welcomes parents and grandparents looking for a warm and welcoming space to come to with their littles ones. In Barneys, parents find a supportive and caring group where they can meet and exchange with other parents whilst their little ones play, try out some craft and learn nursery rhymes with the Vicar and his guitar!
## **PLACE OF WELCOME AND COMMUNITY LUNCH**
Every Thursday, between 1pm and 3pm we open St Barnabas to our community. Part of the Place of Welcome network, we aim to offer a welcoming environment to regulars and visitors alike. Every week you can come and join us to share refreshments, play scrabble or dominos or simply sit with us. And every other week or so, we start by sharing a simple lunch of soup, bread and cheese prepared by our volunteers.
## **GLASSDOOR NIGHTSHELTER**
Our partnership with Glassdoor continues with St Barnabas part of the Wandsworth circuit, a group of 7 churches, opening once a week our venues in winter time, to host c. 35 guests, and offer a hot meal and a safe and warm space to spend the night. In 2024, 542 guests were provided with emergency shelter, whilst 376 moved off the streets and into housing and 2338 guests were individually supported.
## **SCHOOLS**
Throughout the year, Richard visits and invites schools to St Barnabas to support their religious studies, including Belleville, Macaulay and Marmalade Cat. It’s an opportunity to exchange and for many a chance to come into the church. Last year, we were also delighted to host Marmalade Cat nursery’s graduation and nativity.
## OTHER GROUPS MEETING IN ST BARNABAS
## **KEEP ON MOVING CLASS**
Subsidised both by Enable & St Barnabas, those classes for the 70+ offer a chance to improve balance/ flexibility.
## **SUPPORT GROUPS**
Five support groups meet once a week in St Barnabas to help those tackling alcohol and drug addictions.
The increasing number of participants is a testimony of the need for venues such as ours, let at a charitable rate, which enable its members to step on the road of recovery.
St Barnabas is also home to various groups offering activities such as ballet, karate or music and tuitions on a weekly or monthly basis welcoming children and adults from the area. The venues are also hired privately throughout the year for birthday parties, wedding anniversaries and private events.
## OUR MISSION PARTNERS
5% of unrestricted donations received goes to our Mission Giving and last year, the PCC allocated £5000 for our annual mission giving equally to _**Homestart Wandsworth**_ **,** _**GoMAD Tanzania**_ , _**Christian Climate Action**_ **,** _**Wandsworth Prison**_ **,** _**Share Community**_ **,** _**Devas Club**_ and _**Citizens UK**_ **.**
We asked Melissa Pike, from _**Homestart Wandsworth**_ to answer a few questions to let us know more about Home Start and what difference donations can make.
**What is Home-Start?** Home-Start Wandsworth provides tailored, practical and emotional support to vulnerable families with children under the age of 5. They work with families who may be struggling with poor mental or physical health, isolation, financial hardship and post-natal depression.
**Why is it important?** The first five years of a child’s life are the most important in shaping their future. During this time, children need nurturing care from their parents and caregivers. Home-Start makes sure that the early years count and that no child’s future is limited.
**How are you funded?** Thanks to the generosity of donors like St Barnabas, Home-Start staff and trained volunteers are able to offer vulnerable families a lifeline when they are struggling to cope. They help to rebuild confidence and self-esteem, enabling parents to acquire expertise and resilience that they can use in the future.
Donations also help to fund a weekly programme of group activities; including a weekly lunch club, a stay and play session, and day trips to Kew Gardens and West Wittering. These activities help to alleviate isolation and improve mental wellbeing by providing a safe environment for families to come together, creating a sense of community and belonging.
**Are there other ways to help?** The global pandemic and economic turbulence have acted as magnifiers, exacerbating existing challenges and creating additional pressures for many families who were already struggling. The number of families needing help is greater and the challenges they face are getting tougher. Please make a donation if you can. If you could spare 2-4 hours a week to support a local family and make a difference that lasts a lifetime, please do consider becoming a Home-Start Wandsworth volunteer.
## **Testimony:**
_“Home-Start Wandsworth has been my rock, keeping me going through the tough times. The support was unparalleled. The entire team is just incredible, and their dedication is what makes Home-Start such an amazing service. They truly caught me before I could fall. I never thought that I would need the services of a charity, but I was so wrong. The charity came through for me when I needed it the most.”_
## **FINANCE**
This past year was a productive year for St Barnabas. A notable achievement was the installation of LED lighting in the church, facilitated by the generous contributions to the 125 fund. As a result of this significant cost (£50k+), the accounts show a planned deficit of £27,543. However, this is not a cause for concern. This figure simply reflects our decision to invest in our facilities using funds received in 2023.
**Income** - Our total income for the year was £174,388. The reduction from previous year is mostly due to the absence of the legacy received in 2023. Donations and Gift Aid remained consistent, while church hall hire saw increased revenue from more bookings for support groups and parties. Although regular hirers slightly declined, overall income remained strong.
- **Expenditure** Expenditure totalled £201,841 — up 25% from the previous year. The most significant item was installing LED lights, costing over £50K. This project reflects our aim to keep the church a safe and welcoming space for worship and community use. Operational costs such as staffing, utilities, and supplies were carefully managed, and most remained within expected levels.
We contributed £75K to the Parish Support Fund which supports ministry and mission across the Diocese. In addition, we were pleased to allocate £5,000 towards mission giving, supporting several charities. These included: Wandsworth Homestart, GoMAD in Tanzania, Christian Climate Action, Wandsworth Prison, Share community, Devas Clubs and UK Citizens. These contributions reflect our commitment to extending our support beyond our immediate community.
Despite the year-end deficit, our financial position remains stable and healthy. Our reserves consist of both general and designated funds, set aside to support ongoing ministries and future projects.
We are grateful to your contribution to support the mission and life of our Church; your kindness and involvement are deeply appreciated, and we give thanks to God for your generosity. Looking ahead we will continue to be a welcoming place for worship and community, staying open to new ways we can grow, serve and support one another.
_Sosy Cholakian, Finance Co-ordinator_
## **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 £13.85/ hour) which is higher than the statutory minimum for over 21s (currently £12.21/hour).
## **ECO CHURCH BRONZE AWARD**
We are proud to have achieved in 2024 the Eco Church _Silver 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 installing LED lighting in the church, thereby reducing our energy consumption are all examples of actions that have led to the accreditation. Thank you to the Eco Church committee which continues to work towards now achieving the Gold award.
Statement of Financial Activities
Total
Unrestrltted Deslgnated Restrlcted Endowment 2024
Total
2023
Incorne
Income and Endowments
Incorne from Charitable Artivities
3.014
3.014
4,858
Income from Donations and Legacies
71.311
19,121
90,432 118,048
Income from Other Tradlng Actlvltles
70,546
S,060
75.606
76,211
Investment Income Other Fundraisin8
5,236
5,236
3,914
Income
100
100
Totsl Income
150,207
24.181
0 174,388 203,030
Expenses
Expendlture
Charitable Artivitie5
147,530
51,872
2,372
201,774 159,759
Éxpenditure on Raislng Funds
Totsl Empenses
67
67
705
14,597
51.872
2,372
0 201,841160,464
Net Recource Movement
2,610
-27.692
-2,372
0-27,452 42,566
Net movement Sn Funds
2,166
.27.248
-2,372
0-27453 42,566
Total Funds Brought Forward
101,008
51.340
2,385
0 154,734 112,167
Total Funds Carrled Forward
103,175
24.092
14
0 127,281154,734
Balance Sheet
2024
2023
Flxed Assets
Tangible Assets
Fixtures & Fittlll85
Other Assets
3,957
1,117
1,733
2,527
Current Assets
Debtors
Hlrers Account Recelvable
247
581
Account Receivable
11,366
6,849
Cash at Bank and in Hand
CAF Bank Current Account
14.901
59.244
CAF Donate
loo
CAF Gold
60,493
CCLAICBFI Deposit Account
Cash Iundeposited Recelpts
93,564
88,849
1,994
1,417
Goodbox
283
CredStors
Account Payable
Other Creditors
-267
-4,633
.57,750
Funds Held on bèhalf of BWR
-3,058
Net Assets
127,281
154.734
Funds & Resevers
Unrestricted Funds
103.175
101.tr)9
Restricted Funds
14
De518nnated Fund
Funds Provlded
24.092
53.722
127,281
154,734
## **BATTERSEA DEANERY**
Battersea Deanery Synod met three times last year at St Peter's in March, at Christchurch Batterea in July, and at St Barnabas in October. Our visiting speaker in March was Joseph Vambe, the Church Engagement officer for Christian Aid, whilst the Assistant Director of Lay Ministry, Ven Carol Coslett spoke about opportunities for lay ministry in October. July's meeting took the form of a garden party.
Rev Ian Luke-Macauley continues to lead the Deanery as Area Dean with Vasantha Gnanadoss appointed as the Lay Chair of Synod. Fr Philip Kennedy and Rev Richard Taylor were elected as clergy representatives on Diocesan Synod with the lay positions being filled by Vasantha Gnanadoss and Helen Goddard.
As ever, there are three spaces available on Deanery Synod for any members of St Barnabas who would like to serve in this way.
_Richard Taylor_
## **PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL**
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 with Joanna Burdett and Mike Burton as wardens, with responsibility for overseeing Sunday mornings and fabrics respectiverly.
## **PASTORAL OFFICES**
There were a total of seven baptisms, including one adult baptism, one wedding, a blessing and three funerals.
We alternate Holy Communion services with Morning Worship and hold a monthly family service and an all age communion. In addition, there is a monthly BCP Communion service and a Taize Communion service. Our services are live-streamed on our _YouTube_ channel.
## **ELECTORAL ROLL**
After revision, there are 126 members on the Electoral Roll at the time of the 2024 APCM.
## **STAFF**
There were no changes in the staff team in 2024. There are three part time staff, Sandrine Simmons, Church Manager, Sarah Hughes, Director of Music and Sosy Cholakian, Finance Coordinator.
We said good bye to Anna Mills after 3 years as Ordinand as she joined St Mildred as Curate in July 2024.
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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 & Instagram: @stbarnabassw4 Email: vicar@stbcc.co.uk St Barnabas’ Church, Charity Number: 1151362
## **St Barnabas Church Clapham Common**
**End of Year Financial Statements 31st December 2024**
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## **Statement of Financial Activities**
|**Income**
**Income and Endowments**
Income from Charitable Activities
Income from Donations and Legacies
Income from Other Trading Activities
Investment Income
Other Fundraising 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**
**2024**
**Total**
**2023**|
|---|---|
||3,014
3,014
4,858
71,311
19,121
90,432
118,048
70,546
5,060
75,606
76,211
5,236
5,236
3,914
100
100
0|
||**150,207**
**24,181**
**0**
**0 174,388 203,030**|
||147,530
51,872
2,372
201,774
159,759
67
67
705|
||**14,597**
**51,872**
**2,372**
**0 201,841 160,464**|
|||
||**2,610**
**-27,692**
**-2,372**
**0**
**-27,452**
**42,566**|
|||
||**2,166**
**-27,248**
**-2,372**
**0**
**-27453**
**42,566**|
|||
||**101,008**
**51,340**
**2,385**
**0 154,734 112,167**|
|||
||**103,175**
**24,092**
**14**
**0 127,281 154,734**|
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
CAF Gold
CCLA(CBF) Deposit Account
Cash /Undeposited Receipts
Goodbox
**Creditors**
Account Payable
Other Creditors
Funds Held on behalf of BWR
**Net Assets**
**Funds & Resevers**
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Designnated Fund
**Funds Provided**|**2024**
**2023**|
|---|---|
||3,957
1,117
1,733
2,527
247
581
11,366
6,849
14,901
59,244
100
100
60,493
0
93,564
88,849
1,994
1,417
0
283
-267
-4,633
-57,750
-1,600
-3,058
0|
||127,281
154,734|
||103,175
101,009
14
0
24,092
53,722|
||127,281
154,734|
Page 3
**Asset and Liabilities**
|**Assets**
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible Assets
Fixtures & Fittings
Chair Trolly
Chair Trolly Accumulated Depreciation
Table Trolly
Table Trolly Accumulated Depreciation
Dishwasher
Dishwasher Accumulated Depreciation
Other Assets
Notice Board
Notice Board Accumulated Depreciation
Megaflo
Megaflo Accumulated Depreciation
Vicar's Float
**Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Hirers Account Receivable
Account Receivable
Vicar's Float
Cash at Bank and in Hand
CAF Bank Current Account
CAF Donate
CAF Gold
CCLA(CBF) Deposit Account
Cash /Undeposited Receipts
Goodbox
**Current Assets**
**Liabilities**
**Creditors**
Account Payable
Other Creditors
Funds Held on behalf of BWR
**Current Liabilites**
**Grant Total**|**2024**
**2023**|
|---|---|
||504
504
-263
-137|
||**242**
**367**
518
518
-323
-195|
||**195**
**323**
2,658
2,658
-2,657
-1,805|
||**0**
**427**
2,474
2,474
-742
-247|
||**1,733**
**2,227**
3,640
0
-120
0|
||**3,520**
**0**
0
300|
||**5,690**
**3,644**|
||247
581
11,066
6,849
300
0|
||**11,613**
**7,430**
14,901
59,244
100
100
60,493
0
93,564
88,849
1,994
1,417
0
283|
||**171,052**
**149,893**|
||**182,665**
**157,323**|
||-267
-4,633
-57,750
-1,600
-3,058
0|
||**-61,075**
**-6,233**|
|||
||**127,281**
**154,734**|
Page 4
**Fund Balances**
|**Fund**|**Brought Forward**
**Transfers**
**Income**
**Expenses**
**Balance**|
|---|---|
|125 Anniversary
Barney's
Battertsea Welcome Refugees
Battersea/RT Area Dean
Flowers
General Fund
Nightshelter
Organ
Seniors
**Total**|45,730
89
22,089
51,050
16,859
1,598
352
1,787
-166
3,571
2,371
0
0
-2,371
0
14
0
0
0
14
150
0
0
-119
31
101,009
-444
150,207
-147,597
103,175
1,825
273
-155
1,943
167
0
0
0
167
1,871
2 5
32
-393
1,522|
||**154,734**
**0**
**174,388**
**-201,841**
**127,281**|
Page 5
## **Income and Expenditure**
||**Income and Expenditure**|
|---|---|
|**Income and Endowments**
**Income from Charitable Activities**
Baptism certificate Fees
Fees for weddings & funerals
Banns fee
Funeral Fees
Wedding Fees
**Total Income from Charitable Activities**
**Income from Donations and Legacies**
CAF Donate
Gift Aid Claimed
Gift Aid Donations - Envelopes
Card Donations (GoodBox)
Card Donations (Sumup)
Card Donations (Sumup Barneys)
Legacies
Loose Plate Collections
Non Gift Aid Donations - Bank
Non-recurring one-off grants
One off Gift Aid Donations
Other Donations/Contributions
Barneys
Seniors
Regular Gift Aid Donations - Bank
Regular Giving Envelopes
**Total Income from Donations and Legacies**
**Income from Other Trading Activities**
Antenna Income
Church Hall Letting Income (AD HOC Hire)
Church Hall Letting Income (Party)
Church Hall Letting Income (Regular Hire)
Church Hall Letting Income (Support Group)
Income From Fund-raising Events
Income From Parking Space
**Total Income from Other Trading Activities**
**Investment Income**
Interest Received
**Total Investment Income**
**Other Fundraising Income**
Book sale
**Total Other Fundraising Income**
**Total Income and Endowments**|**Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment**
**Total**
**2024**
**Total**
**2023**|
||0
17
865
865
1,125
1,525
1,525
1,879
624
624
1,836|
||**3,014**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**3,014**
**4,858**
9,428
9,428
12,622
13,602
3,750
17,352
15,952
3,335
130
3,465
2,102
894
663
1,557
2,851
1,510
56
1,566
0
0
717
717
0
0
0
30,500
3,213
77
3,290
3,116
1,160
1,160
1,020
764
250
1,014
2,190
1,200
13,000
14,200
9,771
1,033
45
1,078
1,393
0
295
295
939
0
29
29
315
31,093
31,093
30,298
4,078
110
4,188
4,977|
||**71,310**
**19,122**
**0**
**0**
**90,432**
**118,048**
5,488
5,000
10,488
0
598
598
0
3,368
3,368
0
42,569
42,569
56,515
9,356
9,356
8,420
0
0
1,603
9,167
9,167
9,673|
||**70,546**
**5,000**
**0**
**0**
**75,546**
**76,211**
5,236
5,236
3,914|
||**5,236**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**5,236**
**3,914**
100
60
160
3,914|
||**100**
**60**
**0**
**0**
**160**
**3,914**|
||**150,206**
**24,182**
**0**
**0**
**174,388 203,030**|
Page **6**
## **Income and Expenditure**
|**Expenditure**
**Charitable Activities**
125 Trees
Battersea Welcome Refugees
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/Equipments
IT & Software/Computer Expenses
Organists Fees
Printing & Stationary
Refreshments
Catering & Social
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|**Total**
**2024**
**Total**
**2023**|
|---|---|
||0
4,303
2,372
2,372
1,775
188
135
323
228
930
930
939
60
60
85
1,295
1,295
927
352
352
184
119
119
158
551
551
2,283
5,060
5,060
5,250
762
762
1,133
4,064
4,064
5,573
6,173
6,173
9,156
3,939
3,939
3,848
470
470
492
25
25
55
5,869
51,064
56,933
3,629
693
693
484
683
683
1,171
272
272
1,022
29
29
0
241
37
278
778
314
314
563
14,101
14,101
13,648
6,534
6,534
6,310
1,517
1,517
1,913
7,548
7,548
6,708
366
366
427
244
244
98
0
0
200
27
27
0
0
0
316
607
607
962|
Page **7**
## **Income and Expenditure**
||**Income and Expenditure**|
|---|---|
|Provision of services/Worship resources
Curate Costs
Courses (Lent,Alpha,…)
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
Parenting course
Pastoral
Senior Activities Cost
Place of Welcome
Staff Training
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)**|**Total**
**2024**
**Total**
**2023**|
||366
366
1,241
0
0
781
253
253
0
75,000
75,000
72,025
616
616
984
666
666
2,077
251
251
218
5,075
5,075
4,075
90
90
297
807
807
752
105
105
83
155
155
169
20
20
0
261
261
237
329
329
363
14
14
322
15
15
0
41
41
97
1,071
1,071
1,419|
||**147,529**
**51,873**
**2,372**
**0**
**201,774**
**159,759**
67
67
**0**
0
**0**
**705**|
||**67**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**67**
**705**|
||**147,596**
**51,873**
**2,372**
**0**
**201,841 160,464**|
|||
||**2,610**
**-27,691**
**-2,372**
**0**
**-27,453**
**42,566**|
|||
||**2,610**
**-27,691**
**-2,372**
**0**
**-27,453**
**42 566**|
Page **8**
**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 2024|**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 31/12/2024.
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:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- • 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:** 08/05/2025
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**Oct 2018**
**IER**
**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** .
2
**Oct 2018**
**IER**