ST BARNABAS CLAPHAM COMMON
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 26 APRIL 2026
This is is the annual report of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. Barnabas’ Church, Clapham Common for 2025. 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 anyone is counting, this is my sixteenth annual report as the Vicar of St Barnabas, and the seventeenth year of my incumbency here. People’s reaction to this usually runs along the lines of, “Oh, that’s a long time…” And when I think of how little the children were when we arrived, a large part of me agrees—though, by the standards of my predecessors, it is not an untypical length of stay. Inevitably, this means that at different times throughout the year, certain parts of church life - the Lent Course, Windrush Sunday, the Remembrance Sunday choir, Christingle - now arrive with a certain sense of trusted familiarity.
And yet, for all that, when I look back at 2025, I am struck by how much was new, or still in its infancy. Seeds of Promise saw us praying on the Common throughout the year. Our eco-church activities took us to Barnes Wetlands Centre and walking along the Wandle, while Earth Keepers , an eco club for primary school children, began to take shape. We organised S ustainable Saturday for the wider community, supported by Dolphin School, and introduced Community Lunches following our All-Age Communion services. Our increasingly popular sing-along carols, accompanied by the excellent London City Brass, brought many together in joyful celebration.
Meanwhile, new local partnerships emerged: supplying the portable PA each week for Parkrun , and serving fresh bread provided by August Bakery at the winter night shelter. Other experiences were new in different ways. Taking the funerals of several of our own church members within the space of a few months was a profound privilege and challenge, while requests for adult baptisms began to come, unexpectedly, thick and fast. Add to the that the licensing of a new colleague, Rev David Cundill, and, for all that might well have been familiar, 2025 did it’s best to ensure it was as much a learning experience as any other year - a reminder, too, that God is always doing something new - and that seventeen years is not a long time for God!
When I was first ordained, the Bishop of Manchester reminded us of the calling to proclaim afresh the gospel in each generation. Looking back on 2025, there is plenty to suggest that this is what we are continuing to do at St Barnabas. I am very grateful to be able to do it here with you and I hope as you look over the following pages, your own sense of gratitude will resonate with mine.
Richard Taylor
WARDEN’S REPORT
As I reflect on the past year, I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who contribute to the daily life of our church. To echo Richard, while some of 2025 was new, most felt pretty familiar and I find much joy in this. Church should reflect everyday life and I don’t know about you but at least 90% of mine is quite ordinary! Reading the gospels, it is clear that Jesus lived his own life very much in the ordinary – building things out of wood, cooking for his friends, eating, drinking, sleeping … But not only was Jesus deeply embedded in the everyday ordinariness of life, he frequently asked others to demonstrate their faith, service and love, in similarly practical ways. It is the people who make our church what it is. It is the congregation that brings the Kingdom of God into this place, through ordinary, everyday deeds. Most of life is not worth writing about, but it all matters. When done in response to Jesus, these humble, ordinary acts become deeply significant. When you start to see God’s will in these everyday tasks, they begin to have purpose, producing cheerfulness, eagerness, generosity, humility, community… They make St Barnabas the wonderful place that it is.
Joanna Burdett, Warden
OUR CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICES
WEEKLY PRAYERS
FAMILIES, CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
MUSIC
COMMUNITY
Our 10.30am services alternate holy communion and morning worship offering a mix of tradition and modernity reflecting the diversity our worshipping community, across cultures and generations.
Beyond Sundays, we open every week, Monday to Thursday at 12.30pm, and once a month at 12.15pm for a Taizé Communion service, a chance to pray together and welcome anyone looking for a supportive space.
We want families to feel welcome in church - whether you prefer a 9.30am family service with craft and catchy songs; Sunday groups where children can gather and discover the bible or whether you want to experience a communion service together as a family - there is something for everyone, including you.
Music is an important part of what we do on Sundays, not only as a part of worship but also as a chance to get our budding young musicians to be part of our band.
Alongside our traditional services, we hold services which reflect our engagement in the community. With our eco stance in mind, our outdoor services celebrate our local biodiversity & our Common. Our strong link to the Windrush generation is celebrated with a Windrush service followed by a Caribbean lunch and, remembering the growing number of homeless in our local streets, our Harvest collection supports Ace of Clubs, and our evening carol service supports Glassdoor.
Thank you to all our young musicians and singers coming early on Sundays to rehearse before and play during our services
LENT & EASTER
SEED OF PROMISE Outdoor services
GO GREENER For Lent
LENT COURSE Books of the Bible
MAUNDY THURSDAY & GOOD FRIDAY Services
SOUTH BATTERSEA WALK OF WITNESS Good Friday
EASTER DAY Sunrise Outdoor Service Family Communion Service
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Every year, the donations of our Christingle Service go to the Children’s Society which supports vulnerable children and young people and the donation of our Sing Along Carols go to Glassdoor which supports the homeless.
Our congregation also collects goods and prepares gift bags for the men of Wandsworth Prison.
4 NATIVITY SERVICES with Marmalde Cat - 300 attendees CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 110 attendees FAMILY CAROLS 120 attendees
SING ALONG CAROLS with the London City Brass 155 attendees
CHRISTMAS EVE NATIVITY 105 attendees
MIDNIGHT MASS 50 attendees
CHRISTMAS DAY COMMUNION 102 attendees
ECO CHURCH
At St Barnabas, we recognise the pivotal point of the climate crisis and are committed to doing our part. Thanks to our eco team, made up with members from our congregation, St Barnabas was awarded the Eco Church Silver award in 2024 and has since taken steps to achieve gold.
In 2025, the team organised various events starting with Lent which took an eco focus with ideas for going greener, a clothes collection and a march against fossil fuel.
Proposed outings to discover our local fauna and flora included a pleasant afternoon at the London Wetland Centre in Barnes and a walk alongside the river Wandle, from Carshalton to the Thames.
SUSTAINABLE SEPTEMBER SATURDAY SPECTACULAR
One of the highlights of the year was our first Sustainable September Saturday Spectacular , sustainable fun day! Partnering with Dolphin School and Wandsworth Council, we welcomed Dr Bike available to do some repairs, the Wandsworth Council Air Quality Team spreading the word and a whole bunch of local volunteers making it happen with a plant sale, cake sale, book exchange, clothes repairs and more! The eco team secured a £500 micro grant, raised closed to £800 and paid the proceeds of the plants’ sale (£150) to GoMAD Tanzania - a successful Saturday Spectacular that saw close to 200 visitors coming in throughout the day.
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COMMUNITY
PLACE OF WELCOME & COMMUNITY LUNCHES
Our Place of Welcome opens every Thursday, welcoming our community with board games, friendly chats and refreshments. Twice a month we also share a simple but delicious lunch (often soup and bread) with both our regular and one-off visitors.
BARNEY’S
Our popular baby toddler group welcomes parents (and grandparents) twice a week in a safe and welcoming space.
NIGHTSHELTER
Our 1st night shelter season was in 2015 and since then numbers have never ceased to grow, both in the shelter (which now welcomes 35 guests) and outside with homelessness rising at an alarming rate. Thank you to all our volunteers who cook, bake and serve our guests during the winter months.
PLACE OF WELCOME
COMMUNITY LUNCHES
BARNEY’S PARENTS, BABIES & TODDLERS
SENIORS’ EXERCISE CLASSES
GLASSDOOR NIGHT SHELTER
BEHIND THE SCENES
THE STAFF TEAM
We are delighted to welcome Rev David Cundill who was licensed in November 2025. Richard Taylor continues to be supported by the Rev Ann Brodie, and 3 part-time staff, Sandrine Simmons as Church Manager, Sarah Hughes as Director of Music and Sosy Cholakian as Finance co-ordinator.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
The PCC Trustees share responsibility for promoting the mission of the church, its financial accountability, safeguarding, maintenance, preservation and insurance of the fabric of the Graded II listed building. The PCC met 8 times in 2025 with Joanna Burdett and Mike Burton as wardens, with responsibility for overseeing Sunday mornings and fabrics respectively.
THE FABRICS TEAM
Following the completion of the lighting project in late 2024 - the first of our 125 identified projects - 2025 has been, in large part, a year of planning and preparation for the next major phase of works, rather than one of extensive new building activity. The most notable development during the year was the installation of a mobile phone mast in the tower. This has brought an initial installation payment of £5,000 and will provide an ongoing annual income of £6,750 for the church.
As the mast has increased our electricity usage, it was logical to make the installation of solar panels the next priority. We have now submitted planning applications to both the DAC and Wandsworth Borough Council. The proposal is for 92 solar panels to be installed on the central and north aisle roofs. These will not be visible from ground level, although they may be glimpsed from Clapham Common during the winter months when the trees are bare. We are seeking, as far as possible, to minimise any visual impact. Particular thanks are due to Chris Winnington-Ingram, who has worked tirelessly to bring this project to this stage. The total cost is expected to be around £70,000, which will be met through a very generous legacy.
This project will strengthen our Eco Church credentials, reduce our energy costs and provide longer-term financial benefit to the church. As the mobile phone operator pays the spot rate for the electricity it uses, the solar installation should also improve the financial return from the mast itself. Taken together, these measures will support both the church’s environmental aims and its wider ministry.
Alongside this forward planning, we have also had to deal with unexpected matters. Most notably, repairs have been required to the railings and pillars after a car, while being pursued by the police, crashed into the wall. There was a lengthy delay due to the slow response from our insurers, but work is now underway and we expect it to be completed in early June.
We are also gathering quotations for a full and much-needed refurbishment of the toilets. This will be an important project, and we are looking for someone willing to act as project manager. Please do speak to Mike or Richard if you feel you may be able to help.
As ever, thank you for your continued support. I would also like to record my thanks to the Fabrics team for all their hard work through the year - repairing, painting, maintaining and improving this wonderful church for the benefit of all who worship here and all who use it.
Michael Burton, Warden
BEYOND SUNDAYS
COMMUNITY GROUPS
St Barnabas is home to many different groups that meet through the year during the week, providing regular activities such as ballet, music or karate, essential support such as AA and NA weekly meetings but also a space for one off gatherings. Last year, Spear London hosted a wellbeing day for people experiencing homelessness, the Battersea Society held its annual meeting, and Real Voices performed their Christmas concert. These are just a few examples of the ways our building is opened to our community.
SCHOOLS
Throughout the year we welcome different schools in St Barnabas as well as going into school, such as Macaulay Church of England School, for collective worship. Last year, we were delighted to continue to strengthen our links with Marmalade Cat nursery who held both their nativity services and their graduation ceremony in our church. We also welcomed Belleville School for a visit to support their religious studies and Eaton House to support their community volunteering.
PARISH SUPPORT FUND & MISSION GIVING
In 2025 the PCC voted to contribute £77,265, representing 47% of all charitable expenditure to the Diocese of Southwark through the parish support fund (PSF) which funds ordained ministry, training, and the shared infrastructure of the Church of England across the Diocese. St Barnabas also donated £900 to five charities: GoMAD Tanzania, St George's CE primary Schools Battersea, Action Against Hunger, Claudia Jones Organisation and Friends of Clapham Common, reflecting the church’s mission to support those beyond our walls.
FINANCE
Statement of Financial Activities
1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 2,932 | - | - | 2,932 | 3,014 |
| Donations and Legacies | 73,765 | 40,012 | 3,975 | 117,752 | 90,432 |
| Investment Income | 4,998 | - | - | 4,998 | 5,236 |
| Other Trading Activities | 72,519 | 777 | - | 73,296 | 75,606 |
| Other Incoming Resources | 7,784 | - | - | 7,784 | 100 |
| Total Income | 161,998 | 40,789 | 3,975 | 206,761 | 174,388 |
| EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 157,748 | 1,295 | 140 | 159,183 | 201,774 |
| Expenditure on Raising Funds | 18 | 411 | - | 429 | 67 |
| Total Expenses | 157,766 | 1,705 | 140 | 159,611 | 201,841 |
| Net Resource Movement | 4,231 | 39,084 | 3,835 | 47,150 | (27,452) |
| Net movement in Funds | 4,181 | 39,135 | 3,835 | 47,150 | (27,452) |
| Total Funds Brought Forward | 103,175 | 24,092 | 14 | 127,281 | 154,734 |
| Total Funds Carried Forward | 107,356 | 63,227 | 3,849 | 174,431 | 127,281 |
Note: figures are rounded to the nearest pound.
Balance Sheet
As at 31st December 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Fixtures & Fittings | 4,407 | 3,957 |
| Other Assets | 1,238 | 1,733 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 5,645 | 5,690 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Debtors | ||
| Hirers Account Receivable | 904 | 247 |
| Account Receivable | 7,259 | 11,366 |
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | ||
| CAF Bank Current Account | 16,402 | 14,901 |
| CAF Donate | 615 | 100 |
| CAF Gold | 56,729 | 60,493 |
| CCLA(CBF) Deposit Account | 97,799 | 93,564 |
| Cash /Undeposited Receipts | 831 | 1,994 |
| Total Current Assets | 180,538 | 182,665 |
| CREDITORS | ||
| Account Payable | (321) | (267) |
| Other Creditors | (8,254) | (57,750) |
| Funds Held on behalf of BWR | (2,448) | (3,058) |
| Funds Held on behalf of 3rd Parties | (728) | - |
| Total Creditors | (11,751) | (61,075) |
| Net Assets | 174,431 | 127,281 |
| FUNDS & RESERVES | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 107,356 | 103,175 |
| Restricted Funds | 3,849 | 14 |
| Designated Fund | 63,227 | 24,092 |
| Total Funds | 174,431 | 127,281 |
| Note: figures are rounded to the nearest pound. |
SAFEGUARDING
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. With our Safeguarding Sunday in November, we want to remind our parishioners that we all play a key role in promoting a culture of vigilance and care, ensuring that our church is a safe place.
St Barnabas adheres to the Diocesan guidance A Safe Church to protect vulnerable groups, children and young people. Our Safeguarding policies and procedures are displayed on our safeguarding board and reviewed annually by the vicar, PCC and the Parish Safeguarding Officers, Sandrine Simmons and Stephanie Wilson.
BATTERSEA DEANERY
Battersea Deanery Synod met 3 times in 2025. Speakers included Lisa Leaf from Compassion UK (February) and the new Archdeacon of Wandsworth, Ven Bridget Shepherd (October). In September, the deanery was pleased to welcome Rev Erin Clarke as the new Incumbent of St Mary’s. In October, St Peter’s hosted Unconscious Bias training run by Southwark Diocese. Rev Ian Luke-Macauley continues to lead the Deanery as Area Dean with Vasantha Gnanadoss 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.
PASTORAL OFFICES
There were fourteen baptisms, including two adult baptisms, one wedding, and thirteen 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 Taizé Communion service. Our services are live streamed on our YouTube channel.
ELECTORAL ROLL
A new electoral roll was prepared in 2025. There were 110 members on the Electoral Roll at the time of the 2025 APCM.
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 Email: vicar@stbcc.co.uk www.stbcc.co.uk Facebook & Instagram: @stbarnabassw4
St Barnabas’ Church, Charity Number: 1151362
St Barnabas Church
Clapham Common
End of Year Financial Statements
31st December 2025
Charity No: 1151362
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Statement of Financial Activities
1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 2,932 | - | - | 2,932 | 3,014 |
| Donations and Legacies | 73,765 | 40,012 | 3,975 | 117,752 | 90,432 |
| Investment Income | 4,998 | - | - | 4,998 | 5,236 |
| Other Trading Activities | 72,519 | 777 | - | 73,296 | 75,606 |
| Other Incoming Resources | 7,784 | - | - | 7,784 | 100 |
| Total Income | 161,998 | 40,789 | 3,975 | 206,761 | 174,388 |
| EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 157,748 | 1,295 | 140 | 159,183 | 201,774 |
| Expenditure on Raising Funds | 18 | 411 | - | 429 | 67 |
| Total Expenses | 157,766 | 1,705 | 140 | 159,611 | 201,841 |
| Net Resource Movement | 4,231 | 39,084 | 3,835 | 47,150 | (27,452) |
| Net movement in Funds | 4,181 | 39,135 | 3,835 | 47,150 | (27,452) |
| Total Funds Brought Forward | 103,175 | 24,092 | 14 | 127,281 | 154,734 |
| Total Funds Carried Forward | 107,356 | 63,227 | 3,849 | 174,431 | 127,281 |
Note: figures are rounded to the nearest pound.
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Balance Sheet
As at 31st December 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ |
£ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Fixtures & Fittings | 4,407 | 3,957 |
| Other Assets | 1,238 | 1,733 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 5,645 | 5,690 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Debtors | ||
| Hirers Account Receivable | 904 | 247 |
| Account Receivable | 7,259 | 11,366 |
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | ||
| CAF Bank Current Account | 16,402 | 14,901 |
| CAF Donate | 615 | 100 |
| CAF Gold | 56,729 | 60,493 |
| CCLA(CBF) Deposit Account | 97,799 | 93,564 |
| Cash /Undeposited Receipts | 831 | 1,994 |
| Total Current Assets | 180,538 | 182,665 |
| CREDITORS | ||
| Account Payable | (321) | (267) |
| Other Creditors | (8,254) | (57,750) |
| Funds Held on behalf of BWR | (2,448) | (3,058) |
| Funds Held on behalf of 3rd Parties | (728) | - |
| Total Creditors | (11,751) | (61,075) |
| Net Assets | 174,431 | 127,281 |
| FUNDS & RESERVES | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 107,356 | 103,175 |
| Restricted Funds | 3,849 | 14 |
| Designated Fund | 63,227 | 24,092 |
| Total Funds | 174,431 | 127,281 |
Note: figures are rounded to the nearest pound.
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Assets and Liabilities
As at 31st December 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ |
£ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Fixtures & Fittings | ||
| Chair Trolly | 504 | 504 |
| Chair Trolly Accumulated Depreciation | (389) | (263) |
| Net Book Value | 116 | 242 |
| Table Trolly | 518 | 518 |
| Table Trolly Accumulated Depreciation | (452) | (323) |
| Net Book Value | 66 | 195 |
| Dishwasher | 2,658 | 2,658 |
| Dishwasher Accumulated Depreciation | (2,658) | (2,657) |
| Net Book Value | - | - |
| Megaflo | 3,640 | 3,640 |
| Megaflo Accumulated Depreciation | (845) | (120) |
| Net Book Value | 2,794 | 3,520 |
| Chairs | 1,620 | - |
| Chairs Accumulated Depreciation | (189) | - |
| Net Book Value | 1,431 | - |
| Other Assets | ||
| Notice Board | 2,474 | 2,474 |
| Notice Board Accumulated Depreciation | (1,236) | (742) |
| Net Book Value | 1,238 | 1,733 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 5,645 | 5,690 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Debtors | ||
| Hirers Account Receivable | 904 | 247 |
| Account Receivable | 6,959 | 11,066 |
| Vicar's Float | 300 | 300 |
| Total Debtors | 8,163 | 11,613 |
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | ||
| CAF Bank Current Account | 16,402 | 14,901 |
| CAF Donate | 615 | 100 |
| CAF Gold | 56,729 | 60,493 |
| CCLA(CBF) Deposit Account | 97,799 | 93,564 |
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Assets and Liabilities
As at 31st December 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ |
£ | |
| Cash /Undeposited Receipts | 831 | 1,994 |
| Total Cash at Bank and in Hand | 172,375 | 171,052 |
| Total Current Assets | 180,538 | 182,665 |
| CREDITORS | ||
| Account Payable | (321) | (267) |
| Other Creditors | (8,254) | (57,750) |
| Funds Held on behalf of BWR | (2,448) | (3,058) |
| Funds Held on behalf of 3rd Parties | (728) | - |
| Total Creditors | (11,751) | (61,075) |
| Net Assets | 174,431 | 127,281 |
Note: figures are rounded to the nearest pound.
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Fund Balances
As at 31st December 2025
| Fund | Brought Forward | Transfers | Income | Expenses | Balance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Anniversary | 16,859 | - | 36,071 | (7) | 52,922 | |||
| Barney's | 3,571 | - | 1,837 | (255) | 5,153 | |||
| Battersea/RT Area Dean | 14 | - | - | - | 14 | |||
| Earth keepers Eco Club | - | - | 3,975 | (140) | 3,835 | |||
| Flowers | 31 | 51 | 100 | (182) | - | |||
| General Fund | 103,175 | (51) | 161,998 | (157,766) | 107,356 | |||
| Nightshelter | 1,943 | - | 652 | (117) | 2,477 | |||
| Organ | 167 | - | - | - | 167 | |||
| Seniors | 1,522 | - | 754 | (517) | 1,760 | |||
| Sustainable Saturday | - | - | 1,374 | (627) | 747 | |||
| Total | 127,281 | - | 206,761 | (159,611) | 174,431 |
Note: figures are rounded to the nearest pound.
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Income and Expenditure Account
1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME FROM CHARITABLE | |||||
| ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Fees for weddings & funerals | |||||
| Banns fee | 1,120 | - | - | 1,120 | 865 |
| Funeral Fees | 1,478 | - | - | 1,478 | 1,525 |
| Wedding Fees | 334 | - | - | 334 | 624 |
| Total Charitable Activities | 2,932 | - | - | 2,932 | 3,014 |
| INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND | |||||
| LEGACIES | |||||
| CAF Donate | 11,545 | - | - | 11,545 | 9,428 |
| Gift Aid Claimed | 12,923 | 868 | - | 13,791 | 17,352 |
| Gift Aid Donations - Envelopes | 3,759 | - | - | 3,759 | 3,465 |
| Card Donations | |||||
| Church Card Donations (GoodBox) | - | - | - | - | 1,557 |
| Church Card Donations | 3,915 | 140 | - | 4,055 | 1,566 |
| Barneys Card Donations | - | 1,558 | - | 1,558 | 717 |
| Legacies | - | 10,910 | - | 10,910 | - |
| Loose Plate Collections | 2,769 | 60 | - | 2,829 | 3,290 |
| Non-recurring one-off grants | - | 24,350 | 3,975 | 28,325 | 1,014 |
| One off Gift Aid Donations | 145 | 520 | - | 665 | 14,200 |
| Other Donations/Contributions | |||||
| Church | 3,414 | 1,591 | - | 5,005 | 1,078 |
| Barneys | - | - | - | - | 295 |
| Seniors | - | 15 | - | 15 | 29 |
| Regular Giving Envelopes | 3,437 | - | - | 3,437 | 4,188 |
| Regular Gift Aid Donations - Bank | 30,528 | - | - | 30,528 | 31,093 |
| Regular Non Gift Aid Donations - Bank | 1,330 | - | - | 1,330 | 1,160 |
| Total Donations and Legacies | 73,765 | 40,012 | 3,975 | 117,752 | 90,432 |
| INVESTMENT INCOME | |||||
| Interest Received | 4,998 | - | - | 4,998 | 5,236 |
| Total Investment Income | 4,998 | - | - | 4,998 | 5,236 |
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Church Hall Lettings | |||||
| AD HOC Bookings | 3,701 | - | - | 3,701 | 598 |
| Party Bookings | 2,875 | - | - | 2,875 | 3,368 |
| Regular Business Rate | 45,911 | - | - | 45,911 | 42,569 |
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Income and Expenditure Account
1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Support Rate | 10,261 | - | - | 10,261 | 9,356 |
| Antenna Income | - | - | - | - | 10,488 |
| Income from Fundraising Events | - | 777 | - | 777 | - |
| Income from Parking Space | 9,772 | - | - | 9,772 | 9,167 |
| Total Other Trading Activities | 72,519 | 777 | - | 73,296 | 75,606 |
| OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||
| Antenna Rental Income | 6,750 | - | - | 6,750 | - |
| Book sale | 180 | - | - | 180 | 160 |
| NETCS Administrative fee | 854 | - | - | 854 | - |
| Total Other Incoming Resources | 7,784 | - | - | 7,784 | 100 |
| TOTAL INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | 161,998 | 40,789 | 3,975 | 206,761 | 174,388 |
| EXPENDITURE — CHARITABLE | |||||
| ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Charity Management & Administration | |||||
| Administration & Compliance | 1,066 | - | - | 1,066 | 930 |
| Bank Charges | 77 | - | - | 77 | 60 |
| Depreciation | 1,665 | - | - | 1,665 | 1,295 |
| Subscription | 85 | - | - | 85 | - |
| Merchant charges | 286 | 34 | - | 320 | - |
| Church Running Costs | |||||
| Annual Church Maintenance | 1,078 | - | - | 1,078 | 551 |
| Church Cleaning Fees | 5,381 | - | - | 5,381 | 5,060 |
| Kitchen & Cleaning Supplies | 1,485 | - | - | 1,485 | 762 |
| Church Electricity | 3,887 | - | - | 3,887 | 4,064 |
| Church Gas | 6,879 | - | - | 6,879 | 6,173 |
| Church Insurance | 4,706 | - | - | 4,706 | 3,939 |
| Church Telecoms | 582 | - | - | 582 | 470 |
| Church Water & Sewage | 69 | - | - | 69 | 25 |
| Church repairs & maintenance/Equipments | 8,443 | - | - | 8,443 | 56,933 |
| Vicarage Maintenance | 1,097 | - | - | 1,097 | - |
| IT & Software/Computer Expenses | 881 | - | - | 881 | 693 |
| Organists Fees | 314 | - | - | 314 | 683 |
| Printing & Stationery | 407 | 66 | 91 | 564 | 272 |
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Income and Expenditure Account
1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Refreshments | ||||||
| Catering & Social | 98 | - | - | 98 | 29 | |
| Church Hospitality | 333 | 6 | - | 339 | 278 | |
| Sunday Refreshment | 585 | - | - | 585 | 314 | |
| Staffing | ||||||
| Church Manager's Salary | 14,407 | - | - | 14,407 | 14,101 | |
| Director of Music Salary | 6,737 | - | - | 6,737 | 6,534 | |
| Employees NI & Pension contribution | 3,465 | - | - | 3,465 | 1,517 | |
| Finance Co-Ordinator Salary | 5,957 | - | - | 5,957 | 7,548 | |
| Clergy & Staff Expenses | ||||||
| Clergy & Staff Refreshments | 267 | - | - | 267 | 366 | |
| Staff Travel Costs | 227 | - | - | 227 | 244 | |
| Cost of Services | ||||||
| AV-PA Lights | 179 | - | - | 179 | 27 | |
| Church requisites | 121 | - | - | 121 | - | |
| Organ / Piano Tuning & Repair | 625 | - | - | 625 | 607 | |
| Provision of services/Worship resources | 422 | - | - | 422 | 366 | |
| Courses (Lent,Alpha,…) | 191 | - | - | 191 | 253 | |
| Mission & Giving | ||||||
| Diocesan Quota (Parish Support Fund) | 77,265 | - | - | 77,265 | 75,000 | |
| Giving to Missionary Societies | - | - | - | - | 90 | |
| Giving to Secular Charities | 98 | - | - | 98 | 807 | |
| Giving to Other Charities | 4,500 | - | - | 4,500 | 5,075 | |
| Mission Expenses | - | - | - | - | 105 | |
| Diocesan Returns To SLCF | ||||||
| Diocesan Returns To SLCF | - | - | - | - | 616 | |
| Ministries & Activities | ||||||
| 125 Trees | 7 | 143 | - | 150 | - | |
| Battersea Welcome Refugees | - | - | - | - | 2,372 | |
| Books & resources for congregation | - | - | - | - | 323 | |
| Barneys Equipments | - | 207 | - | 207 | - | |
| Children & Youth | 77 | 24 | - | 101 | 352 | |
| Church Flowers | - | 182 | - | 182 | 119 |
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St Barnabas Church, Clapham Common
Financial Statements - Year ended 31st December 2025
Income and Expenditure Account
1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Earth Keepers | - | - | 50 | 50 | - |
| Gardening Fees | 1,092 | - | - | 1,092 | 666 |
| Waste Removal | 270 | - | - | 270 | - |
| Gift | 442 | - | - | 442 | 251 |
| Night shelter | - | 115 | - | 115 | 155 |
| Parenting course | - | - | - | - | 20 |
| Pastoral | 203 | - | - | 203 | 261 |
| Senior Activities Cost | - | 517 | - | 517 | 329 |
| Place of Welcome | - | - | - | - | 14 |
| Training and Courses | 215 | - | - | 215 | 15 |
| Vicarage Hospitality | 320 | - | - | 320 | 41 |
| Working expenses of incumbent | 1,258 | - | - | 1,258 | 1,071 |
| Total Charitable Activities | 157,748 | 1,295 | 140 | 159,183 | 201,774 |
| EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS | |||||
| Costs of Fund-raising | - | 411 | - | 411 | - |
| Costs of stewardship campaign | 18 | - | - | 18 | 67 |
| Total Expenditure on Raising Funds | 18 | 411 | - | 429 | 67 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 157,766 | 1,705 | 140 | 159,611 | 201,841 |
| Net Resource Movement | 4.231 , |
39,084 | 3,835 | 47,150 | (27,452) |
Note: figures are rounded to the nearest pound.
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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 |
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| 31stDecember 2025 | Charity no (if any) |
1151362 | |
| 2-10 (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 31/12/2025. 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: 17/04/2026
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Address: 3 Railway Cottages
Sulgrave Road
W6 7RJ, 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 .
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