Parish of All Hallows Church Bromley by Bow
Trustees’ Report & Accounts 2025
Registered at the Charity Commission, no. 1153020
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Table of Contents
| Table of Contents ................................................................................... | 2 |
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| ANNUAL REPORT 2025 ........................................................................... | 3 |
| Reference and Administrative Information ............................................ | 3 |
| Responsibilities of the PCC ..................................................................... | 4 |
| Church Attendance ................................................................................. | 4 |
| Electoral Roll ........................................................................................... | 4 |
| Public Benefit .......................................................................................... | 4 |
| Our Vision ............................................................................................... | 4 |
| Rector’s Report ....................................................................................... | 6 |
| Wardens’ Report..................................................................................... | 8 |
| Ahaba Café Report .................................................................................. | 9 |
| Men’s Ministry ........................................................................................ | 10 |
| Our Father’s House Recovery Ministry ................................................... | 10 |
| Women’s Ministry .................................................................................. | 11 |
| Small Hallows (small groups) .................................................................. | 11 |
| Children’s Church.................................................................................... | 12 |
| Fern Street Family Centre ....................................................................... | 13 |
| AHB Youth ............................................................................................... | 14 |
| Homeless Outreach ................................................................................ | 15 |
| Safeguarding ........................................................................................... | 15 |
| Racial Justice and Equality Group (RJEG) ............................................... | 16 |
| Church Policies ........................................................................................ | 17 |
| Approval ................................................................................................. | 19 |
| Treasurer’s Report .................................................................................. | 20 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report………………………………………………………… | 26 |
| Statement of Financial Activity………………………………………………………….. | 27 |
| Balance Sheet……………………………………………………………………………………. | 28 |
| Notes to the Accounts………………………………………………………………………. | 29 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activity……………………………………………. | 42 |
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ANNUAL REPORT 2025
(January – December 2025)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. The following served as members of the PCC during the year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise indicated.
RECTOR: The Rev’d Cris Rogers
| RECTOR: | The Rev’d Cris Rogers | |
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| ASSOCIATERECTOR: | The Rev’d Beki Rogers | |
| CURATES: | The Rev’d Raff Chaves | To 30/06/2025 |
| The Rev’d Nicky Wong | To 27/04/2026 | |
| CHURCHWARDENS: | Isoboye Nonju | From 12/01/2021 |
| James Scrivener | From 27/04/2025 | |
| DEPUTYWARDENS: | Tracey Alwedo | From 26/04/2019 |
| Ellen Stornbrook | From 27/04/2025 | |
| REPRESENTATIVES ON | Hayley Collet | From 27/04/2025 |
| THEDEANERYSYNOD: | ||
| ELECTEDMEMBERS: | Philip Ball | Treasurer from 15/11/2024 |
| Louise Vinhas Chaves | From 30/04/2021 | |
| Hayley Collet | From 16/04/2017 | |
| Ian Devlin | From 29/04/2022 | |
| Mel Fenech | To 30/09/2025 | |
| Ina Markevica | To 24/04/2026 | |
| Amanda Clegg | From 30/04/2023 | |
| Daniel Davis | From 29/04/2022 | |
| David Garland | From 27/04/2025 | |
| Alice Dowden | From 24/04/2026 | |
| Jenny Bates | From 24/04/2026 | |
| Fiona Etienne | From 24/04/2026 |
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All Hallows Bow (AHB) is a charity registered in England and Wales (no. 1153020).
All Hallows Bow uses the banking services of the CAF Bank.
Stewardship was appointed to carry out the independent examination of the accounts for 2025.
The postal address of the church is: All Hallows Rectory, 248b Devons Rd, Bow, E3 3PN.
Responsibilities of the PCC
The PCC of All Hallows Bow, London E3 3PN, has the responsibility, together with the Rector, the Revd. Cris Rogers to promote, in the parish, the whole mission of the Church. This includes the pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical aspects. It is also responsible for the maintenance of the building of All Hallows Bow. As a Church of England Parish church, the PCC and Rector follow the requirements of Church of England Canon Law. The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (which sets out the PCC's obligations to safeguard children and vulnerable adults).
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
In 2025, the average Sunday worshipping community at All Hallows Bow, was 125 people, consisting of 98 adults (16+) and 27children and young people under 16.
ELECTORAL ROLL
This year’s electoral roll (as of 20[th] April 2026) has 158 registered members.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The PCC members confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, to have regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. The church of All Hallows Bow benefits the community, by the activities described in the sections attached, particularly through family work, children’s work, youth work, AHB food collection and distribution to local people in need, community engagement and working with other faith groups.
We also collaborate with the local Mosques in community work and engagement.
OUR VISION
All Hallows Bow is here to be an explosion of Joy, by making Jesus known in our local community, to see lives transformed.
Making Jesus Known
We are challenged to be a supportive, listening, and caring church.
We wish to behave like family towards each other.
We want to be strong in our welcome and extend deeper friendships.
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We want to invite other people into this family.
We will do this by:
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Youth outreach – the development of work done by our AHB Youth team and increasing engagement with Clara Grant Primary School.
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Continuing to engage with Fern Street Family Centre.
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Focusing on children and young families.
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Communicating more with local people through community parties and local events.
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Equipping the congregation to understand and engage with other local groups.
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Celebrating our Christian festivals publicly and loudly.
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Celebrating life visibly.
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Having parties, eating together and socialising.
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Joining in weekly small groups and regular prayer gatherings.
Within the Local Community
We are here to stay and be a part of the local picture.
Our life outside of the building will be of joyful celebration.
We will do this by:
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Living locally, shopping locally and socialising locally.
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Having whole community celebrations.
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Celebrating the ‘good news’ outside.
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Developing contacts with the police, doctors, and civic life. Being intentionally present on ward panels.
To See Lives Transformed
We aim to have worship that is accessible for all people locally, young, and old from all cultures.
We want to be inventive and try new things out whilst increasing the depth of our worship.
We want to see lives transformed emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
We will do this by:
● Actively pursuing freedom in worship that allows people to meet with God.
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Feeding people spiritually, giving good discipleship and teaching.
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Developing children’s worship and teaching, particularly with the growing age groups.
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Committing to creating services for the visually challenged and for those who are poor at reading.
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Collecting for the food bank.
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Engaging with new parents, carers, and toddlers.
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Working with young people on the edge of school exclusion.
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Mentoring at-risk teenagers.
QUINQUENNIAL 2019
The last quinquennial inspection occurred in 2019 by Chris Daley of TWD Architects. The inspection revealed brickwork deterioration on the outer Victorian street walls. The essential work to be completed was to undertake external redecorations, repair and redecorate areas damaged by water penetration, repair damaged glazed leaded light details and repair cracks to brickwork on the organ room. These were completed at the time. The parish are awaiting the London Diocese to action the new Quinquennial inspection.
Chris Daily visited All Hallows Bow in May 2026 to undertake the next inspection. At the time of publishing this report, the parish is awaiting its completion. Which we understand, at this time, to include some minor repair suggestions.
Rector’s Report
All Hallows Bow
2025 has been a vibrant year with plenty of life, energy, and moments of grace across our church family and wider community. At times it has felt full and demanding, yet also rich with stories of faith, creativity, and connection. One of the simple but meaningful highlights came in September with Back to Church Sunday. It gave space to reconnect with people we had not seen for a while and reminded us how important welcome and invitation continue to be in the rhythm of church life.
Teaching and Discipleship
Our Sunday teaching this year offered both depth and breadth. We began the year with an extended series on the Nicene Creed. Week by week we explored the great theological themes within the creed, reflecting on the mystery of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was a grounding start to the year and helped root us again in the historic faith we confess together. In the summer term we moved into the Confident Disciples series, addressing questions and challenges that shape confidence in our faith. This opened space for honest conversation while strengthening assurance in the gospel.
We ended the year in Revelation, focusing on the seven churches. These messages helped us reflect on what kind of church God is calling us to be today, inviting both encouragement and challenge.
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Family services also took on a fresh energy this year. Through the adventures of Detective Nick Nazareth, each month we explore a mystery story that led us into the heart of a Jesus narrative. This creative take has helped families engage Scripture in ways that are playful, memorable, and meaningful.
Baptisms
It has been a joy to celebrate around 17 baptisms this year. Each story represents a life touched by God’s grace and a community gathered in support, prayer, and celebration.
Events and Community Life
Our calendar once again reflected our commitment to gathering the wider community. The summer party stood out as an explosion of joy, complete with superheroes, a generous BBQ, and a slip and slide that kept everyone smiling. Serving over 500 halal burgers was no small task and highlighted both the scale of the event and the need to explore larger BBQ facilities in the future. Seasonal moments such as the Easter Egg Hunt and Christmas events continued to provide natural gathering points for families and neighbours.
Ahaba Café remained a vibrant hub throughout the year, hosting a range of events including the Spring Market, Pizza and Bingo nights, chilli evenings, and Mexican themed evening. This does leave us with the realisation that Ahaba could be used more for this type of evenings.
A particularly memorable moment came at Christmas when we wheeled the piano out into the rain to sing carols on the street and pray God’s blessing over local homes. It was a simple act of presence that captured something of our heart for the estate.
Goodbyes
This year also included some significant farewells. Raff and Lou, along with their boys, moved on as Raff began the journey of planting new Our Father’s House and starting a new congregation at SPS. Elena and Erik also returned to the United States after once again serving faithfully within Ahaba during 2025. Both couples have given deeply to our community and are greatly missed.
Buildings and Facilities
We were grateful to complete redevelopment work in the welcome area of church. Removing walls has opened the space and created a more accessible entrance, while the installation of new glass doors has improved warmth and hospitality. Looking ahead, exploring a disability ramp for the raised area is a natural next step in ensuring our building serves everyone well.
Schools and Community Engagement
A significant milestone this year was welcoming Clara Grant Primary School into the church building for curriculum visits. For the first time in memory, every class visited across the year, learning about the church building, Lent, Easter, Christmas, and the Bible. This has been a wonderful opportunity to serve the local teachers and deepen relationships with the school community.
New Ministries
Building on the legacy of Little Cherubs, Katie launched Little Lambs in 2025. Meeting on Thursdays as a stay and play for young parents and carers, this new ministry has grown steadily over recent months. It has been encouraging to see families gathering, friendships forming, and church becoming a natural place of belonging once more.
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Finances
We end 2025 aware of financial pressure. Tight budgets have required careful stewardship and the difficult decision to lower our Common Fund offer. This will be an important area of focus as we look toward 2026 and consider sustainable pathways forward. Alongside this challenge, Fern Street offers a story of provision and encouragement. Beginning the year with a significant deficit, the centre finished with a small surplus. This reflects considerable hard work from Abi as Centre Manager, alongside the steering group, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment and perseverance.
Gratitude
As always, none of this year’s ministry would have been possible without the faithful service of volunteers, staff, and leaders across every area of church life. From hospitality teams and children’s work to café volunteers, event organisers, and those who quietly serve behind the scenes, the life of All Hallows Bow continues to be carried by many willing hands and generous hearts.
2025 has been a year of movement, creativity, challenge, and grace. As we step into 2026, we do so with gratitude for all that has been and with hope for what God continues to grow among us in Bow.
REV CRIS ROGERS RECTOR
Wardens’ Report
Welcome to the 2025 AHB Warden’s Report. On behalf of James and Soby the AHB churchwardens, alongside Ellen and Tracey our deputy wardens, we want to thank God for another amazing year of loving Jesus and serving our community in 2025.
As a church we have started 2026, wrong year I know, with many of us reading Bible in a year. At the time of writing, we are reading Exodus and I am struck by Moses and Miriam’s song (Exodus 15) and the importance of remembering God’s working wonders in our community as well as looking ahead to living our future with Him and in expectancy of what He will do. Because its much easier to grumble when he doesn’t answer prayers immediately, as the Israelites do (see nearly all chapters in Exodus)!
So whilst this report is not a song it is a reminder to All Hallows of how faithful God has been this year!
Across the church we have seen 17 come to know God and be baptised. What is most amazing is that each testimony is unique and speaks to God meeting each of us where we are. We pray for continued transformation in their lives as their journey with God enters a new year.
Fern Street continues to be at the forefront of our mission to serve our local community. Families and children are provided with opportunity and community which often they would miss out on, and has seen increasing numbers of Bibles given out to attendees. Let us continue to pray for that brilliant team of staff and volunteers who lead Fern Street.
Ahaba is our light to all the community. Thank you so much to Elena and Eric for sacrificing themselves to come to the UK to lead this mission in 2025. Elena has done a superb job of diversifying our product and increasing revenue. More importantly, she has continued to focus on the cafe’s missional purpose and it’s so exciting to see people engage with All Hallows events after first stepping in for a coffee at Ahaba without knowing what AHB was! We are so excited to welcome (back!) Tim as he steps in to lead the cafe in 2026.
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Our Children and Youth are expanding. It has been brilliant to see the children become more mature in their faith and enthusiasm, from heart felt prayers to leading a church in God suit actions. Amanda, thank you for leading that community so well. Youth ministry has continued to go deeper and I am struck by how many of our team’s talks / hearts for new discipleship saying ‘When I was with the youth, they were talking about this topic’. Thank you to Lou for leading this ministry so well and a huge thank you to Joanna and Jon as they have picked up leadership in the second half of 2025, into 2026.
Our Father’s house. The fruit of this ministry gets me more excited every year. Katie and the team are brilliant leaders and the fruit is seeing so many of our OFH congregation come to serve and lead us on a Sunday. God is on the move here and we encourage you to pray for Katie, Raff and the other leaders as they continue to expand OFH across London and globally!
All Hallows. We are blessed by leaders who look to disciple us as our congregation to look more like Jesus. The quality of teaching via our Sunday series and small group series has led to a real depth of growth in transforming the Head and Hearts of this church. Hands up who feels more confident to read Revelation? We have also seen amazing engagement with all the events the team puts on, Christmas especially was a beautiful time where I was sat in services with more people that I didn’t know than knew, with the gospel been preached beautifully from the front and in the welcome each newcomer received from our members.
Let us continue to pray for our leaders who pour so much into the mission of All Hallows with exceptional leadership. We pray for rest, renewal of vision and joy in God’s presence.
Finances. We held prayer and fasting for our church’s finances and we saw God’s provision so that we can continue expanding the mission of our church in our community. We have also seen a turnaround in Fern Street’s finances, with the provision of generous trustees as well as more grants coming through.
Who’s excited about what God is doing at All Hallows? Our Saviour is on the move in East London and it is our prayer that his ‘Quiet Revival’ continues to be deafening and we see more lives transformed in His name.
SOBY NONU CHURCH WARDEN
Ahaba Café Report
It has been a year of more transitions for Ahaba cafe as we said goodbye first to Amal, who headed off to Jordan for six months to study Arabic, and then our cafe manager and her family, Elena, Erik and Dorothy, who headed home to Tennessee. We thank Elena for her energy, ideas, great bakes and faithful service. Over the year she hosted a Spring Market, a chilli cook-off, supper clubs, bingo and trivia nights, as well as supporting the Easter Egg Hunt and Christmas grotto.
In December, after a challenging time appointing a new Manager, we were grateful to have a small team (Hayley, Jess and Isaac) that held the space and continued to feed and water customers, pray for people, hand out free Bibles and carry on serving toasties, delicious soups and mouth watering bakes. We hosted the BBC for a documentary filming, along with birthday celebrations and training workshops in the space. We continued to receive excellent Google reviews throughout the year. The cafe space has become a place of peace and safety for people to work from and to reset. Many people received a free coffee from the Pray it Forward board and we joined the Tower Hamlets Community Toilet Scheme which is used by people with disabilities in our local community. It is with great joy that we welcomed our official Prayer Stop to our outside space, but also our new Cafe Manager, Timmy Niblett, in February. He has already
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brought a great new energy and an incredible Chocolate & Orange Bread and Butter Pudding to the space. We are excited to watch the cafe grow and thrive under his prayerful watch and management in the coming year.
HAYLEY COLLETT
Men’s Ministry
The AHB Men’s Ministry is dedicated to fostering fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual growth among the men in our church community. We have sought to ‘reboot’ the ministry after a bit of a pause; creating a new online group and running several events over the past year.
We have begun a series of events focusing on the themes raised by the book ‘Fighting Shadows’, which notes a number of key struggles such as shame, loneliness and hopelessness that can be particularly relevant for men in the 21[st] Century, yet are often not particularly talked about, especially between men. We aim to explore how we can better build each other up to respond to these challenges and how we can be chasing after Jesus' vision for our lives in these areas. These events are normally held in church on Saturday mornings and with a fry up
Over the next year we will continue to tackle the themes in the book e.g. Lust, Ambition and Apathy, but also to programme some more in the way of more general social events and potentially outreach events, we also are thankful to have seen growth in attendance over the last six months and diversifying of the group. Our aim is to see more of the men in our community included and equipped to be more like Jesus in their work, families and friendships.
DAVID GARLAND
Our Father’s House Recovery Ministry
Over the past year, Our Father's House Recovery Ministry has remained a beacon of hope and transformation within our community. We are pleased to report a steady attendance throughout the year, demonstrating the ongoing need for support and fellowship among those seeking recovery and spiritual renewal.
An important aspect of our ministry's outreach is providing nourishing meals to everyone who attends our gatherings. Sharing food together has not only met practical needs, but also fostered a spirit of unity, warmth, and care that strengthens our bonds as a community.
Most significantly, we have witnessed a remarkable movement of faith among our members. Many individuals have responded to the message of Christ, committing their lives to Him. It is with great joy that we celebrate several baptisms, marking these profound decisions and new beginnings in their spiritual journeys.
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We are deeply grateful for the steadfast commitment of our leadership team, volunteers, and supporters. Their dedication ensures that the ministry continues to flourish and that every individual who walks through our doors finds genuine fellowship, encouragement, and hope. We look forward to another year of growth, transformation, and lives changed through the power of Christ.
Average attendance weekly 18.
Baptisms 6
Christmas Dinner – We served over 45 dinners.
KATIE LOVELL OUR FATHERS HOUSE BOW LEAD
Women’s Ministry
We continue to meet to share fellowship with each other, taking time from the demands of everyday life and giving ourselves time to refresh spiritually and physically.
Our regular meetings in the church are a chance to catch up and pray with each other over coffee and snacks. In the summer we escaped the heat to walk and talk in Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park.
In December, we held an evening session where we made Christmas cards and decorations while relaxing together over hot chocolate and mince pies.
Our next planned session will be a Bible Journalling group led by Hayley giving us ideas on how to respond to what God is saying through scripture.
These follow the findings from our survey earlier in the year that women would value more opportunities to meet at different times, and to engage with God’s word together.
In July, to mark the end of another year, we will have a worship evening in church.
It is lovely to see the women of AHB come together in faith to support and love each other.
AMANDA CLEGG
Small Hallows (small groups)
We currently run 5 small groups, along with a range of midweek gatherings and seasonal ministries, including men’s and women’s groups. These groups are so important to us and play a vital role in our discipleship to create space for meaningful connection, encouragement and growth as we seek to become more like Jesus.
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We hope to see both the number of groups and overall attendance increase, while also raising up leaders who are themselves growing into confident, mature disciples. The big aim would be seeing the amount of small groups with have grow in number and depth!
Recently, as a church, we journeyed through the book of Hebrews using the Head, Heart, Hands approach - how Scripture shapes our thinking, feeling and moves us to action. We have now begun a new series on walking with the Holy Spirit, exploring what that looks like as we enter the new year. This series has a slightly different focus - while gathering on Sundays, reading the Bible, joining a small group and praying are all essential elements of discipleship, this series is especially focused on helping people recognise the Spirit’s presence in their everyday lives and experience genuine transformation.
A big thank you to everyone who has led, host and attends a group in any capacity. Your willingness to serve reflects exactly what small groups are meant to be - communities where faith is nurtured, shared and lived out together.
REV NICKY WONG CURATE
Children’s Church
Matthew 19:14
We have been blessed this year with a number of people who have offered to serve children’s church. These additional servers bring their own ideas and personality to the sessions. Thank you!
We have continued to encourage our young people in their faith and have seen a development in the questions being asked and their understanding.
It is a joy when children from visiting, or new families join the sessions.
Currently, we are following the series of sermons about Revelation. The children have enjoyed learning about this important book and completing craft activities.
We have two children who are demonstrating a readiness to move to the youth group, and this will be put in place next academic year as they move into Year 6 and prepare for Year 7.
The children continue to present the results of their activity to the church family at the end of the service. At least one of them prays at this time.
I continue to appreciate the prayers of our family for the work with children and feel blessed to be trusted with this valuable part of our mission. Our children are great and a valuable part of our church community.
AMANDA CLEGG CHILDRENS LEAD
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Fern Street Family Centre
It has been a year to be proud of, Fern Street Family Centre has continued to show up for the families of Tower Hamlets with the same warmth, creativity, and commitment that defines everything we do, and the impact has been felt across every strand of our work. As Centre Manager, it has been a privilege and an honour to serve this community, and to witness so many individuals take meaningful steps towards a better life for themselves and their families.
Our Early Years provision has gone from strength to strength, supporting 126 families through parenting classes, Little Explorers sessions, and the newly launched Little Explorers Lab on Thursdays, offering sensory play, creativity, and imaginative experiences in a nurturing environment. Meanwhile, our children's clubs, including the summer holiday clubs Global Explorers and Cosmic Adventurers, brought joy and discovery to 79 children, with parents telling us their children came home buzzing with excitement about what they had made, learned, and experienced. 72 children and families also enjoyed trips this year, including a memorable visit to the Planetarium that sparked real wonder and curiosity and a family trip to Summer Splash at Royal Docks.
Our ESOL programme supported 66 learners across Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2, and ESOL Café this year. These classes have become so much more than English lessons, they are a safe space where women grow in confidence, form friendships, and discover more about themselves. When we see transformation in our learners, it is one of the most encouraging things to witness as a team.
Health and wellbeing activities reached 38 women through our Coffee Mornings, Active Women sessions, and Art and Soul creative workshops. From Zumba sessions that had everyone laughing and moving together, to table tennis, community walks, and arts and crafts in a calm and nurturing space, these programmes offer a moment to breathe, connect, and be cared for. Our Food Club continued to support 27 families with weekly food provision, offering practical help in the face of real financial hardship. 24 individuals received one-to-one family support from our experienced Family Support Worker, receiving parenting support, comfort during bereavement and a vital connection to other services.
A highlight of the year was our participation in the Big Give matched fundraising campaign in the summer of 2025, through which we raised over £20,000! This was a tremendous community effort, supported by friends, families, and supporters of Fern Street from near and far. We marked the campaign with a series of events — a pamper day, a fancy dress walk around the community, face painting, and crafts — that reminded us all of the joy and togetherness that sits at the heart of this Centre.
Our Parent Volunteer Programme, delivered in partnership with Save the Children, has been one of the most rewarding developments of the year. Parent volunteers from within our community have received free training in First Aid, safeguarding, keeping children safe online and public speaking. Many are now co-leading sessions alongside staff, and the growth we have seen in their confidence, communication, and sense of purpose has been remarkable. They have reported feeling more confident speaking in groups, and every single volunteer noted a positive impact on their life beyond the programme.
One family’s journey has stayed with us particularly over this year - a woman who in the past had experienced domestic violence and coercive control, whose confidence had been deeply affected. Through participation in our programmes, she has grown enormously and is now beginning to want and expect more for herself and her children. Stories like hers are why this work matters.
None of this would be possible without our incredible staff team and volunteers, who have delivered across ESOL, family support, Early Years, Coffee Mornings, Food Club, after-school clubs, holiday clubs,
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and our crèche — achieving so much with a small team and an enormous amount of heart. We are also grateful to our funders, whose support has been vital. Securing sustainable funding remains one of our greatest ongoing challenges, and we do not take lightly the trust that our funders place in us.
As we look ahead, we do so with real optimism. More volunteers will step into co-leadership roles. Little Explorers Lab will continue to grow. Our ESOL classes, clubs, and community programmes will keep opening doors for the families who need them most. The needs in Tower Hamlets are significant — but so is the resilience of the community we serve, and it remains our greatest privilege to walk alongside them.
ABIGAIL CHAMBERS
AHB Youth
This year our youth have seen a lot of transition. First with Daisy leaving for her gap year in Hong Kong. Then with Lou stepping down as our Youth Worker. We currently have a small group of around 8 core young people who come on Wednesdays and Sundays. In the autumn term we spent some time doing bible studies looking at what idolatry means, based on Tim Keller's book "Counterfeit gods."
In the spring term we've spent time thinking about identity, sexuality, where we are going, who we want to be and what we want to do through a biblical lens. We have also been exploring a variety of ways we can pray, and it has been really encouraging seeing how our young people have stepped out of their comfort zones and grown in boldness.
We have also had several testimonies of things we have prayed for that we have subsequently seen God answer. If you need prayer for something, honestly get the youth praying for you, see what happens! We have a small art display near the altar in church which showcases some of the art and crafts that have come out of youth over the last couple of years. In the last year the youth have also led some All-Age Services, something they really love doing.
In July we had a sleepover in the church and in February half term we also had a wonderful trip to Flip Out E6 both of which were so much fun. We are keen to keep providing spaces for our young people to cultivate their friendships with each other, as well as seeing them growing in faith. We are grateful for all those who volunteer and support our young people on Wednesdays and Sundays investing in the next generation. We are so encouraged to see our young people eager to grow closer to God and investing in bible reading. The last year has seen a lot of laughter, fun and games, but our young people are also facing many challenges as they find their place in the world. Please be praying for them as they navigate being Jesus people amidst the stresses of peer groups, frustrating teachers, social media and global anxieties.
We look forward to another year of exploding with joy and going deeper with Jesus.
JOANNA HIGGINSON
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Homeless Outreach
Over the past year, our Homeless Outreach has continued to make a meaningful impact within our community. We are grateful to report that we received much-needed donations throughout the year. These generous contributions enabled us to purchase essential items, including sleeping bags and various sundry supplies, which were distributed directly to those living on the streets.
Through our regular outreach efforts, we were able to connect with many individuals experiencing homelessness. Beyond providing practical support, we remained committed to our core mission of sharing God’s Word, offering encouragement, and praying with those in need. The opportunity to minister spiritually as well as materially has allowed us to bring hope and comfort to many lives.
Our Christmas outreach was particularly successful. Thanks to the support of our donors and volunteers, we distributed many gift parcels, bringing joy and a sense of dignity to individuals during the festive season. The positive response we received was deeply encouraging and affirmed the importance of this work.
As we look ahead, we remain positive and hopeful about the future of the outreach. We believe that, with continued support and faith, this ministry will continue to touch hearts, transform lives, and extend compassion to those who need it most.
We sincerely thank everyone who has contributed through donations, prayer, and practical support. We look forward to another year of faithful service and continued outreach within our community.
MELISSA HAYMAN
Safeguarding
At All Hallows Bow the safeguarding of our church congregation and local community is paramount. We have been working hard to build a culture where we all have a duty of care and responsibility for safeguarding our community and each other. As the Church of England’s Safeguarding practices continue to be widely discussed and highlighted in the media, it is essential that we continue to provide a high level of training and are well equipped to offer ongoing support and knowledge in the future, and to ensure this, we work closely with our fantastic Diocesan Safeguarding Team. We aim to ensure that all staff and volunteers have access to appropriate training and are pleased to report that all members of our PCC have updated their Basic Awareness and Foundation Safeguarding certificates, and our church Wardens have completed the Safeguarding Leadership training. The PCC have complied with their duties under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016. Our Children and Youth teams have changed and grown over the last year and all new servers have completed the relevant online training sessions to ensure the safety and well-being of young people in our church. Our aim is to continue to provide a safe space for all people to be able to engage and enjoy church services and additional activities at All Hallows. We continue to encourage individuals and families to feel confident to raise concerns and feel heard when sharing sensitive information. We want to provide a space where victims can feel held and supported and everyone is able to look after each other with grace and love.
If you have any safeguarding concerns please speak to Hayley Collett, Rev. Beki Rogers or a member of the staff team.
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Finally, a huge thank you to our church family and staff team who continue to safeguard well and look
after each other. See it, say it, safeguard it!
HAYLEY COLLETT SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Racial Justice and Equality Group (RJEG)
Our activities in 2025 (just like in 2024) were guided by the five-point action plan agreed since 2021.
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Education, vision, & theology - We supported our church to reflect racial justice in the teachings. We explored ways to educate our community in a way they will understand and receive the message of racial justice and equality.
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Structures & governance - Ensured we had appropriate church policies that reflect racial equality (e.g., equal opportunities, grievances).
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Participation - Encouraged and engaged the equal participation of people with disabilities, adults and young people of colour so as to ensure those who participate in church reflect our diverse community, and we are fully inclusive.
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Language & terminology - We considered ways to express ourselves as a church in a way that is respectful, inclusive, and sensitive to all.
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Visibility - We championed racial justice publicly via several outreach events among others. Pupils, teachers and head of one of the local schools (Clara Grant School) enjoyed the Christmas Assembly and our use of a non-white baby Jesus.
Meetings
- We met a few times during the year and continue to maintain our WhatsApp group chat.
Racial Justice Themed Prayer Meetings
- Our Church has regular prayer meetings centred on various topics which takes place Thursdays 7.30pm. Occasionally we dedicated some prayer sessions to pray for racial justice in our communities, nation, and the world.
Black History Month & Windrush Day
As a church, we marked black history month and Windrush in different ways, incorporating themes to create awareness and promote love, respect, and inclusivity.
Sunday Services & Teachings
- The ethnicity of characters in the Bible are correctly portrayed in teachings. Different people are involved in the order of service activities to reflect the diversity of our congregation.
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Worship Songs
- Our worship team continues to include songs by Artists of diverse ethnicity.
Christmas
- The Christmas book used is more representative of Jesus’ ethnicity as a person of colour.
RJEG Membership
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A lovely couple who were two leading members of the team relocated their family outside London and are no longer members of this group and our church.
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We continue to be open to welcoming new members.
SOBY NONJU CHURCH WARDEN
Church Policies
DATA PROTECTION
AHB has a data protection policy in compliance with GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) legislation. The entirety of this can be read at All Hallows GDPR (www.allhallowsbow.org.uk/gdpr)
GRANT MAKING
The task of deciding how to distribute grants for missions is done by the Rector and Associate Rector, with reference to the Treasurer. Grants are awarded to organisations and church members working in mission based on an evaluation of each case. All giving follows the mission policy of All Hallows Bow, which is the promotion of the Christian gospel in proclamation and social action throughout the world. There are no PCC related trusts.
INVESTMENTS
The church’s endowment investments, both shares and cash, are entrusted to the Diocese of London. Our policy as regards money held for the general fund and under the control of the PCC is to place funds not needed in the near future on deposit.
RESERVES
The PCC has determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted net current assets of no less than approximately nine months of unrestricted expenditure, equivalent to a policy target of about £114k. At 31 December 2025, unrestricted net current assets stood at £111k (2024: £116k), approximately £3k below the target. The PCC therefore acknowledges a technical breach of its reserves policy at the year end. Having reviewed the position, the PCC considers the shortfall modest and manageable in light of current cash balances, the approved 2026 General Fund budget and the mitigating actions available if income or expenditure varies adversely. The PCC will monitor the position closely and seek to restore compliance during 2026.
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Where General funds are more than nine months' general expenditure (based on trailing three-year average), we expect to review our budgets and to consider designating the excess for a particular purpose. The restricted funds of AHB Youth and AHB @Fern Street are managed by the project leaders who aim to ensure their projects are viable for at least a year ahead and who are instrumental in raising additional funds as appropriate. Ahaba restricted fund includes balance sheet items which are not liquid and therefore should be excluded from our reserves position.
RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION
Risks associated with the operation of the church are reviewed regularly by the Rector and PCC. Policies and procedures are developed as appropriate to mitigate these risks. Areas assessed include risks associated with finance, information, buildings and contents, employed staff and volunteers, and members of the public. Good financial controls reduce the risks associated with handling money. Church property is protected with security systems, and insurance is held to reduce the impact of any physical loss that may occur. Staff and volunteers are trained in keeping themselves and others safe. As a matter of policy, independent professional advice is taken where appropriate.
CHILD PROTECTION AND ADULT SAFEGUARDING
AHB takes its responsibility to protect and champion the well-being of children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously. We will act promptly whenever a concern is raised about a child, young person or vulnerable adult or about the behaviour of an adult and will work with the appropriate statutory bodies when an investigation into abuse is necessary. We follow safer recruitment procedures and have clear procedures in place to identify, respond to and report concerns. Staff and volunteers receive annual safeguarding training, and our safeguarding policy and procedures are reviewed at least annually.
SUSTAINABILITY
AHB encourages the adoption of sustainable practices in all areas of church life and work. This is our contribution to reducing carbon emissions in response to the climate emergency. Measures taken include recycling, energy audits, encouraging the use of public transport, cycling and walking. In 2020 All Hallows achieved a Bronze Eco Church Award, reflecting the measures already in place. Using the resources and advice given, we aim to work towards Silver in the next few years.
The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the church, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice and the regulations made under the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Approval
Approved by the PCC of All Hallows Bow and signed on its behalf by
Cris Rogers Cris Rogers (Jul 21, 2026 12:03:52 GMT+1)
The Rev’d Cris Rogers Rector
Date: Jul 21, 2026
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Treasurer’s Report
This year has been a continuation of operating in a challenging economic environment. Cost of living pressures and elevated operating costs have continued to impact households, charities and churches alike. Despite these challenges, All Hallows Bow has continued to serve the local community through worship, discipleship, outreach, Fern Street Family Centre, Ahaba Café and a wide range of community activities, made possible through the generosity of our congregation, supporters and grant funders.
Income remains under pressure, particularly in relation to regular giving and grant funding, and the PCC continues to monitor the Church’s financial position carefully in line with its reserves policy.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the Church financially during 2025. The generosity of our congregation, grant funders and wider supporters continues to make our ministry and community impact possible.
GENERAL FUND
Total General Fund income was £148k during 2025 compared with £153k in 2024. Regular giving (Gift Aid and Payroll Giving) remained broadly stable in cash terms but did not keep pace with inflation.
Total General Fund expenditure remained broadly in line with 2024 at £146k. In addition, a net transfer of approximately £6k was made from the General Fund, principally to support the Ahaba Café. The Common Fund contribution increased to £70k (2024: £65k), representing a significant additional cost pressure.
Before transfers, the General Fund generated an operating surplus of £1.5k in 2025. After the net transfer of approximately £6k to other funds, principally Ahaba Café, the General Fund recorded an overall reduction in funds of £4.5k (2024: £6k surplus before transfers).
General Fund – 2025 Actual vs 2026 Forecast
Key Assumptions
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2026 forecast based on the approved PCC budget.
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Income broadly flat compared with 2025 actuals.
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Expenditure inflated by approximately 3%.
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Common Fund contribution reduced to £65,000 in 2026.
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Continued focus on expenditure control and operational sustainability.
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Parochial Church Council of All Hallows, Bow Accounts for year ending December 2025
Income Breakdown
| Category | 2025 Actual (£) 2026 Forecast (£) | 2025 Actual (£) 2026 Forecast (£) |
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| Gift Aid - Bank | 71,032 | 71,032 |
| Payroll Giving | 24,394 | 25,236 |
| One-off Gift Aid Gifts | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Tax Recoverable | 22,838 | 22,838 |
| Recurring Grants | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| Other Income | 13,985 | 13,985 |
| Total Income | 147,649 | 148,491 |
Expenditure Breakdown
| Category | 2025 Actual (£) 2026 Forecast (£) | 2025 Actual (£) 2026 Forecast (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Common Fund | 70,000 | 65,000 |
| Assistant Staff Salaries | 42,864 | 44,150 |
| Pension & NI | 4,211 | 4,337 |
| Cleaning | 1,693 | 1,744 |
| Utilities | 13,910 | 14,327 |
| Publicity | 380 | 391 |
| Bank Charges | 135 | 139 |
| Other Expenses | 12,972 | 17,220 |
| Total Expenditure | 146,165 | 147,308 |
Net Position
| Net Position | ||
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| Position | 2025 Actual (£) | 2026 Forecast (£) |
| Total Income | 147,649 | 148,491 |
| Total Expenditure | 146,165 | 147,308 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) | 1,484 | 1,183 |
The approved 2026 General Fund budget forecasts an operating surplus of £1.2k, compared with an operating surplus of £1.5k before transfers in 2025. The overall General Fund movement in 2025 was a £4.5k reduction after transfers. The 2026 position is supported by the temporary reduction in the Common Fund contribution together with continued expenditure control.
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
The investments referred to as the Table Fund continue to be held for the general maintenance of the church buildings. Income from dividends and interest remains restricted for this purpose.
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Parochial Church Council of All Hallows, Bow Accounts for year ending December 2025
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted Funds recorded total income of £290k and expenditure of £289k during 2025, generating an overall surplus position. The principal restricted funds are Fern Street Family Centre, AHB Youth and Ahaba Café.
Fern Street Family Centre
Fern Street Family Centre delivered a strong year in 2025. Income increased significantly to £148k, reflecting successful grant fundraising, contract income and community fundraising. Expenditure totalled £122k, resulting in a surplus of £26k. This represented a significant improvement on the previous year and reflects the hard work of the Centre Manager, staff team, volunteers and supporters.
Fern Street Family Centre – 2025 Actual vs 2026 Budget
Key Assumptions
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2026 figures are based on the approved Fern Street operating budget.
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Forecast expenditure reflects planned programme delivery and staffing requirements during 2026.
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Existing secured funding has been incorporated into the budget.
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Additional grant applications and fundraising activity are expected during the year.
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The budget does not assume that grant and donation income received during 2025 automatically continues into 2026.
Funding Position
| Position | 2025 Actual (£) 2026 Budget (£) | 2025 Actual (£) 2026 Budget (£) |
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| Total Income | 148,017 | 74,716 |
| Additional Funding Pipeline | - | 76,236 |
| Total Funding Requirement | 148,017 | 150,952 |
| Total Expenditure | 122,364 | 159,869 |
Commentary
Fern Street operates on a fundraising-led model and therefore differs from the General Fund. The 2026 budget distinguishes between funding already secured and funding expected through ongoing grant applications and fundraising activity.
At the point of budget preparation, approximately £75k of income had been secured, with a further £76k identified within the fundraising pipeline. The PCC remains confident in the continuing viability of Fern Street Family Centre given its track record of successful fundraising, established funder relationships and significant impact within the local community.
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Parochial Church Council of All Hallows, Bow Accounts for year ending December 2025
For clarity, the £76,236 Additional Funding Pipeline does not include grant or donation income received in 2025 and recognised in the 2025 accounts following the reversal of deferred income. It represents additional funding still required for 2026. Secured funding and the identified pipeline total £150,952 against planned expenditure of £159,869, leaving a residual gap of £8,917 to be addressed through further fundraising and, if necessary, phased expenditure or cost adjustments.
AHB Youth
Income remained low at approximately £2k during 2025 while expenditure totalled approximately £8k. The ministry therefore continues to operate with support from wider church resources and reserves. The PCC remains committed to supporting youth ministry as a core part of the Church’s mission and community engagement.
Ahaba Café
Ahaba Café continues to serve the local community by providing a welcoming space, hospitality and opportunities for engagement with Church life.
Income remained broadly stable at approximately £58k during 2025 whilst expenditure totalled approximately £68k, resulting in a deficit of approximately £10k, which was supported by a transfer of £6k from the General Fund.
Ahaba Café – 2025 Actual vs 2026 Management Forecast
Key Assumptions
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2026 figures are management forecasts.
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Sales increase modestly compared with 2025.
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Donations and support remain broadly stable.
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Continued focus on operational improvements and cost control.
| Position | 2025 Actual (£) 2026 Forecast (£) | 2025 Actual (£) 2026 Forecast (£) |
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| Total Income | 58,283 | 61,109 |
| Total Expenditure | 67,930 | 65,815 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) | (9,646) | (4,706) |
The Café is forecast to remain in a modest deficit position during 2026, although operational improvements and improved understanding of seasonal trading patterns are expected to reduce this deficit over time.
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Parochial Church Council of All Hallows, Bow Accounts for year ending December 2025
RESERVES
The PCC has determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted net current assets equivalent to approximately nine months of unrestricted expenditure, giving a policy target of about £114k.
At 31 December 2025 unrestricted net current assets stood at approximately £111k (2024: £116k), around £3k below the policy target. The PCC therefore acknowledges a technical breach of the reserves policy at the year end. Having reviewed the position, the PCC considers the shortfall modest and manageable given current cash balances, the approved 2026 General Fund budget and the mitigating actions available. The PCC will monitor reserves closely and seek to restore compliance during 2026.
The PCC reviews reserves regularly to ensure the Church can continue operating should income or expenditure vary adversely and believes the current level of reserves remains appropriate given the financial position and forecast outlook.
SOCIAL VALUE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
Alongside financial sustainability, the Parish continues to play a vital role within the local community through family support, youth work, recovery ministry, community outreach, Fern Street Family Centre and Ahaba Café.
Using the National Churches Trust methodology, the PCC estimates that Parish activities generate approximately £11 of social value for every £1 invested. Whilst indicative, this demonstrates the significant wider benefit created through the generosity of our congregation, supporters and grant funders.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The approved General Fund budget forecasts a modest surplus during 2026. Whilst challenges remain, including inflationary pressures, future Common Fund contributions and ongoing fundraising requirements, the PCC believes that the Church remains financially sustainable and well placed to continue delivering its ministry and community mission in the years ahead.
The PCC will continue to monitor income, expenditure, reserves and fundraising performance closely throughout 2026 and will take appropriate action where required to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Parish and its ministries.
THE PCC’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Charity law requires the Parochial Church Council (PCC) to prepare a statement of financial activities and statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year, which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the church and of its financial activities for that year and adequately distinguishes any material special trust or other restricted fund of the church. In preparing those financial statements the PCC is required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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Parochial Church Council of All Hallows, Bow Accounts for year ending December 2025
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State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the appropriate Statements of Recommended Practice (SORPs) on Accounting by Charities and the Accounting Regulations and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the church will continue to operate.
The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the church, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice and the regulations made under the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the PCC of All Hallows Bow and signed on its behalf by:
P B Ball
P B Ball (Jul 21, 2026 14:58:15 GMT+1)
Dr. Philip Ball
Treasurer
Date: Jul 21, 2026
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF
THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
('the Charity')
I report to the members of the PCC (who are also the charity's trustees) on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 on pages 27 to 42 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on pages 29 to 32.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As members of the PCC 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 examiner’s statement
Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
Lisa Darby
Lisa Darby (Aug 4, 2026 12:32:46 GMT+1)
Lisa Darby FCA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB
Date: Aug 4, 2026
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THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Note INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Other income 6 Total income and endowments EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities 7 Raising funds 8 Total expenditure Net gains/(losses) on investments Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds 16 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 16 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 109,701 35,106 2,398 444 147,649 146,165 - 146,165 - 1,484 (6,009) (4,525) 117,428 112,903 |
Restricted Funds £ 227,021 56,538 6,725 - 290,284 289,051 - 289,051 (91) 1,143 6,009 7,151 592,019 599,170 |
Endowment Funds £ - - - - - - - - 1,829 1,829 - 1,829 103,995 105,824 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 336,721 91,644 9,123 444 437,933 435,216 - 435,216 1,739 4,455 - 4,455 813,442 817,897 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 327,090 57,019 7,267 - |
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| 391,375 | |||||
| 430,943 - |
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| 430,943 | |||||
| (811) | |||||
| (40,380) - |
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| (40,380) 853,822 |
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| 813,443 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.
The notes on page 29-41 form part of these accounts.
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THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 9 CURRENT ASSETS Stock 10 Debtors 11 Investments 12 Cash at bank and in hand 13 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets / (liabilities) TOTAL NET ASSETS FUND BALANCES 16 Unrestricted Funds General funds Designated funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,643 1,643 - 34,224 - 84,765 118,989 (7,729) 111,260 112,903 112,903 - 112,903 - - 112,903 |
Restricted Funds £ 428,445 428,445 138 15,523 2,175 165,250 183,086 (12,361) 170,725 599,170 - - - 599,170 - 599,170 |
Endowment Funds £ - - - - 105,824 - 105,824 - 105,824 105,824 - - - - 105,824 105,824 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 430,088 430,088 138 49,746 107,999 250,015 407,899 (20,089) 387,809 817,897 112,903 - 112,903 599,170 105,824 817,897 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 432,752 |
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| 432,752 | |||||
| 400 61,745 106,261 223,664 |
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| 392,070 (11,379) |
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| 380,691 | |||||
| 813,443 | |||||
| 117,429 - |
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| 117,429 592,019 103,995 |
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| 813,443 |
The financial statements were approved by the members of the PCC and were signed on its behalf by:
Cris Rogers Cris Rogers (Jul 21, 2026 12:03:52 GMT+1)
--------------------------------------REV. CRIS ROGERS Jul 21, 2026 Date: ____
Charity number: 1153020
The notes on page 29-41 form part of these accounts.
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THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Statutory Information
The Parochial Church Council of All Hallows Church, Bromley by Bow is a charity registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. The charity's registered number and principal address can be found on the Charity Information page.
2 Accounting Policies
These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain assets, which are measured at fair value through the Statement of Financial Activities. The financial statements include all activities for which the PCC is legally responsible; the activities of informal gatherings of church members and groups that owe their main affiliation to another body and are excluded.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with The Church Accounting Regulations 2006, the 'Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)' ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102") and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.
The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (the '2008 Regulations') requires charities to prepare their accounts in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005' but this accounting standard has since been withdrawn and has been replaced by the Charities SORP mentioned in the preceding paragraph. The charity has prepared these financial statements in accordance with the new Charities SORP; this departure from the 2008 Regulations is believed to be necessary for these financial statements to give a 'true and fair view'.
The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.
a) Going concern
The PCC have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The PCC have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the PCC have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The PCC have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
b) Income
Income (which includes planned giving, collections and other donations) is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part income is generally recognised when it is received by, or on behalf of, the PCC. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.
Income from donations and legacies includes:
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i) Recoverable gift aid. This is recognised when the related donation is received. Gift aid that has not been recovered by the balance sheet date is included as a debtor.
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ii) Donated facilities, services and goods. Goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries are recognised as income when receivable at fair value (being an estimate of the amount it would cost to purchase those items). Goods donated for resale are recognised as income at the point of sale (as the sale proceeds cannot be estimated reliably before the goods are sold). Facilities, services and goods donated for the charity's own use are recognised as income when receivable at their value to the charity.
The charity relies on volunteers to carry out many of its activities. However, in accordance with the SORP, the value of these services has not been included in these financial statements as they cannot be reliably measured.
When donated goods, services and facilities are distributed or consumed, an expense in respect of those items is included in the Statement of Financial Activities. At the year end any goods that have not been distributed or consumed are recognised as stock; donated fixed assets are capitalised.
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THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2 Accounting Policies
iii) Legacies. Income from legacies is recognised when a distribution is received from the estate or, if earlier, when the charity has been notified that a distribution will be made and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
Income from charitable activities represents income receivable from goods, services and facilities supplied in furtherance of the charity's charitable objects. It includes income from church retreats, events and the Ahaba café.
Investment income represents income generated by the charity's assets and includes income from endowment investments referred to as the Table Fund.
Other income includes gains arising from the disposal of tangible fixed assets and the proceeds of insurance claims.
c) Expenditure
Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Contributions in respect of the diocesan parish share are included in the Statement of Financial Activities for all amounts agreed to being payable for the financial year. Any contributions that have not been paid over by the year end are included as a creditor.
The charity makes grants to other institutions and individuals to further its charitable objectives. Grants payable are recognised as constructive obligations arise, which is generally when the charity expresses a commitment to the recipient that can be measured reliably and then only to the extent that any conditions associated with the grant are outside of the control of the charity.
Expenditure on raising funds comprises the costs incurred on commercial trading activities, fundraising and managing investments.
Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.
d) Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the PCC in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the PCC for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects. Endowment funds are donations that are retained as capital in accordance with the donor's wishes. The nature of the restriction determines whether the endowments represent permanent endowments or expendable endowments.
e) Tangible fixed assets
Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in these financial statements by virtue of s.10(2) of the Charities Act 2011. All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
Movable church furnishings held by the incumbent and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are capitalised in accordance with the policy set out below. These items are regarded as inalienable property and are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected at any reasonable time. Inalienable property acquired prior to 2000 has not been capitalised as there is insufficient cost information available.
The church halls and certain clergy accommodation are held in trust by the Diocese on behalf of the PCC. These properties are essential for the mission of the church and have been in use for many years but they have not been included in these financial statements as there is insufficient cost information and their depreciated cost is unlikely to be material.
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THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2 Accounting Policies
Items purchased or donated for the charity's own use are capitalised when the cost of purchased items, or the fair value of donated items, is more than £500 and the item is expected to benefit the charity over more than one accounting period. Depreciation is charged on a straight line basis so as to write down the value of each asset to its estimated residual value (if any) over its expected useful economic life. To achieve this objective the following rates of depreciation are charged:
Freehold land Is not depreciated (because it is not consumed by use) Freehold buildings Over 50 years after taking account of the building's residual value Leasehold improvements Over the lease term or, if shorter, expected useful life Equipment Over 3 to 7 years
The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment in periods when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
f) Investments
Fixed asset investments are held to generate income and / or for their investment potential. Current asset investments are investments that are held specifically for sale or are investments that the charity expects to sell by the next balance sheet date. Investments, other than social investments (see below), are valued as follows:
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i) Investment property and listed investments are valued at their market value (fair value) at the balance sheet date.
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ii) Unlisted investments are measured at cost less impairment where it becomes apparent that the amount that could be realised is less than cost.
Social investments are investments where the primary motive is to further the charity's objects, not to generate an investment return. Social investments comprise :
Mixed motive investments are investments that are held both to generate a financial return and to contribute to the furtherance of the charity's objects.
Impairment losses and losses arising on the disposal of social investments are included in the Statement of Financial Activities under the heading 'Expenditure on charitable activities'. Gains arising on the disposal of social investments are included in the Statement of Financial Activities under the heading 'Other income'. All other gains and losses on investment assets are included in the Statement of Financial Activities under the heading 'Net gains / (losses) on investments'.
- g) Stocks Stocks of goods purchased for re-sale are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Stocks of donated items held for distribution to beneficiaries are measured at fair value; stocks of goods donated for the charity's own use are valued at an estimate of their value to the charity.
h) Pension scheme arrangements
The charity operates defined contribution pension schemes for its employees. Obligations for contributions to these schemes are recognised as an expense when the liability arises. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds.
The charity also contributes to the Church Workers Pension Fund, which is a multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. The charity is not able to identify its share of the Scheme's assets and liabilities and, therefore, as permitted by FRS 102, the Scheme is accounted for as if it were a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions to the Scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable. Futher information about the Scheme is disclosed in note 16 'Pension Commitments'.
i) Taxation
The charity has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.
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THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2 Accounting Policies
j) Financial instruments
The charity's financial assets and financial liabilities all qualify as basic financial instruments, as defined by FRS102. Except for loans, creditors and debtors are measured at their expected settlement value (normally the amount of cash that the charity expects to pay or receive). The charity recognises liabilities for the principal of those loans that remains outstanding at the year end (i.e. the liabilities exclude any interest chargeable on the loans in future years).
k) Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement
The charity has taken advantage of an exemption conferred by the Charities SORP and has not prepared a cash flow statement.
l) Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement
- The members of the PCC do not consider that there are any material sources of estimation or uncertainty at the balance sheet date that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period.
3 Donations and legacies
| Donations of cash and similar Donations in kind (note 3a) Other grants receivable Income tax recoverable a Donations in kind comprise: Diocesan grant for boiler repairs & associated costs 4 Income from charitable activities Church activities and events Hall hire AHABA Café Income Contract income 5 Investment income Dividends and interest |
2025 £ 150,219 - 160,670 25,833 336,721 2025 £ - - 2025 £ 19,360 399 56,538 15,348 91,644 2025 £ 9,123 9,123 |
2024 £ 161,167 4,500 134,198 27,225 |
|---|---|---|
| 327,090 | ||
| 2024 £ 4,500 |
||
| 4,500 | ||
| 2024 £ 2,525 1,499 52,995 - |
||
| 57,019 | ||
| 2024 £ 7,267 |
||
| 7,267 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
6 Other income
| Insurance claims 7 Charitable expenditure a Costs incurred directly on specific activities Ministry expenses: Common Fund Staff employment costs Clergy expenses Other ministry expenses Upkeep of services Property expenses: Operational costs for church & church hall Major repairs/improvements to church & church hall Donation in kind expensed for boiler repair & associated costs Operational costs for other PCC property (AHABA Café) Grants payable (note 8c) b Costs incurred on support & administration Governance costs Independent examiner's fee Printing, postage and stationery Subscriptions and professional fees Other administration costs Bank fees and charges Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Insurance Total expenditure |
2025 £ 444 444 2025 £ 70,000 210,621 46,789 7,976 6,232 341,617 30,210 13,192 - 15,895 59,296 10,433 411,346 4,140 2,970 1,853 7,414 377 4,312 2,804 23,869 435,216 |
2024 £ - |
|---|---|---|
| - | ||
| 2024 £ 65,000 193,511 64,091 13,470 7,994 |
||
| 344,066 30,627 - 4,500 17,627 |
||
| 52,754 7,317 |
||
| 404,137 | ||
| 3,720 2,235 1,110 11,387 341 5,309 2,705 |
||
| 26,807 | ||
| 430,943 |
The fee payable to the independent examiner for preparing and examining the accounts was £4,320 (2024: £4,200); in addition the charity paid £130 (2024: £125) to Stewardship for consultancy services.
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THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
7 Charitable expenditure (continued)
c Grants payable
| Grants payable | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to support church members Grants for UK and overseas mission The comparatives for the previous year are as follows: Grants to support church members The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised: St Paul's Shadwell |
Institutions £ - 5,052 5,052 Institutions £ - - |
Individuals £ 5,381 - 5,381 Individuals £ 7,317 7,317 2025 £ 5,052 5,052 |
2025 £ 5,381 5,052 |
| 10,433 | |||
| 2024 £ 7,317 |
|||
| 7,317 | |||
| 2024 £ - |
|||
| - |
8 Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration and expenses
The average monthly number of employees during the year was 13 (2024: 13). Most of the charity's activities are carried out by volunteers.
No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.
The charity's key management comprise the members of the PCC and the key staff named on the Charity Information page. Total employment benefits payable to key management for the year were as follows:
| Other Employer Wages & employment pension salaries benefits contributions Members of the PCC Louise Chaves 3,980 - 465 Hayley Collett 12,133 - - |
2025 £ 4,445 12,133 |
|---|---|
| 16,578 |
The following amounts were payable in the previous year:
| following amounts were payable in the previous year: | |
|---|---|
| Other Employer Wages & employment pension salaries benefits contributions Members of the PCC Louise Chaves 5,486 - 534 Hayley Collett 10,514 - - |
2024 £ 6,020 10,514 |
| 16,534 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
8 Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration and expenses (continued)
Louise Chaves served as a youth worker and Hayley Collett served as an ordinand in training and received the above payments for serving in those capacities, not for serving as members of the PCC; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.
Rev Cris Rogers, Rev Beki Rogers, Rev Raff Chaves and Rev Nicky Wong (who are clergy members of the PCC) receive stipends from the Diocese and so they are not employees; some of the contributions to the Common Fund paid to the Diocese is used to help meet the cost of these stipends. Rev Cris Rogers, Rev Beki Rogers, Rev Raff Chaves and Rev Nicky Wong were provided with accommodation (which is customary for clergy) and the cost of this accommodation to the PCC is included in note 7 'Charitable Expenditure'. The charity also reimbursed expenses to Rev Cris Rogers and Rev Raff Chaves; again these costs are included in note 7 'Charitable Expenditure'.
9 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost At 1 January 2025 Additions At 31 December 2025 Accumulated depreciation At 1 January 2025 Charge for the year At 31 December 2025 Net book value At 31 December 2025 At 31 December 2024 |
Freehold Property £ 428,445 - 428,445 - - - 428,445 428,445 |
Fixtures, fittings and equipment £ 42,780 1,648 44,428 38,473 4,312 42,785 1,643 4,307 |
Total 2025 £ 471,225 1,648 |
| 472,873 | |||
| 38,473 4,312 |
|||
| 42,785 | |||
| 430,088 | |||
| 432,752 |
The Ahaba Cafe building has not been revalued, it's carrying value at historical cost of £428,445
10 Stock
| Purchased for re-sale, at cost Debtors Tax recoverable Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2025 £ 138 138 2025 £ 27,465 10,885 11,396 49,746 |
2024 £ 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | ||
| 2024 £ 54,425 7,321 - |
||
| 61,745 |
11 Debtors
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
12 Current asset investments
| ent asset investments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Table Fund, Investments Development Fund, Investments Table Fund, Cash equivalent deposits |
2025 £ 86,824 2,175 19,000 107,999 |
2024 £ 84,995 2,266 19,000 |
| 106,261 |
13 Cash at Bank and in Hand
| h at Bank and in Hand | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cash at bank with immediate access Notice deposits (with a term of three months or less) Petty cash |
2025 £ 222,946 26,869 200 250,015 |
2024 £ 197,754 25,709 200 |
| 223,664 |
14 Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals Deferred income |
2025 £ 3,631 3,495 643 4,320 8,000 20,089 |
2024 £ 4,241 1,965 972 4,200 - |
|---|---|---|
| 11,379 |
15 Pension commitments
The Church Workers Pension Fund (CWPF)
The PCC participates in the Pension Builder Scheme section of CWPF for lay staff. The Scheme is administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the assets of the schemes separately from those of the PCC and the other participating employers.
The Church Workers Pension Fund has a section known as the Defined Benefits Scheme, which comprises a deferred annuity section known as Pension Builder Classic and a cash balance section known as Pension Builder 2014.
Pension Builder Classic provides a pension for members for payment from retirement, accumulated from contributions paid and converted into a deferred annuity during employment based on terms set and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from time to time. Bonuses may also be declared, depending upon the investment returns and other factors.
Pension Builder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that provides a lump sum that members use to provide benefits at retirement. Pension contributions are recorded in an account for each member. This account may have bonuses added by the Board before retirement. The bonuses depend on investment experience and other factors. There is no requirement for the Board to grant any bonuses. The account, plus any bonuses declared, is payable from members’ Normal Pension Age.
There is no sub-division of assets between employers in each section of the Pension Builder Scheme. The scheme is considered to be a multi-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This is because it is not possible to attribute the Pension Builder Scheme’s assets and liabilities to specific employers and contributions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution scheme. The pension contributions payable for the year, which have been charged to the Statement of Financial Activities, were £8,435 (2024: £10,058).
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
15 Pension commitments (continued)
A valuation of the Pension Builder Scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent valuation was carried out as at 31 December 2022.
For the Pension Builder Classic section, the valuation revealed a surplus of £34.8m on the ongoing assumptions used. At the most recent annual review, the Board chose to grant a discretionary bonus of 6.7% following improvements in the funding position over 2024. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.
For the Pension Builder 2014 section, the valuation revealed a surplus of £8.5m on the ongoing assumptions used. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.
The legal structure of the Scheme is such that if another employer fails, the PCC could become responsible for paying a share of that employer’s pension liabilities.
Summary of pension contributions payable for year:
The charity's pension contributions were as follows
| Church Worker's Pension Fund (see above) contributions payable for year Pension contributions to defined contribution schemes Summary of pension liabilities at the year end: |
2025 £ 8,435 - 8,435 |
2024 £ 10,058 191 |
|---|---|---|
| 10,249 | ||
The charity's pension liabilities at the end of the year were as follows:
| charity's pension liabilities at the end of the year were as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| in respect of defined benefit pension arrangements: Church Workers' Pension Fund |
2025 £ 643 643 |
2024 £ 972 |
| 972 |
16 Funds
During the year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:
| General Unrestricted Funds Total Unrestricted Funds |
Opening balance 2025 £ 117,428 117,428 |
Incoming resources 2025 £ 147,648 147,648 |
Outgoing resources 2025 £ (146,164) (146,164) |
Transfers in the year 2025 £ (6,009) (6,009) |
Gains and losses 2025 £ - - |
Closing balance 2025 £ 112,903 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112,903 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16 Funds (continued)
| Restricted Funds Fern Street Settlement AHB Youth AHABA Café Friends of All Hallows Little Cherubs Our Fathers House Development Fund Grocers Trust HTB church family events Church Revitalisation Trust Mustard Seed Carpet Fund Building Projects Apprenticeship Scheme Homeless Little Lambs Endowment Funds Permanent Table Fund Expendable Table Fund Aggregate of funds |
64,834 14,130 447,774 6,501 239 4,125 26,991 4,291 887 473 6,892 13,015 1,869 - - - 592,019 84,995 19,000 103,995 813,442 |
148,017 2,267 58,284 688 - 10,379 6,725 2,000 - 43,163 - 1,664 - 15,348 750 1,000 290,284 - - - 437,932 |
(122,364) (7,763) (67,930) (998) - (9,355) (3,817) (2,560) (550) (43,378) (3,653) (13,192) - (12,344) (396) (754) (289,052) - - - (435,216) |
- - 6,305 - - (595) - - - 299 - - - - - - 6,009 - - - - |
- - - - - - (91) - - - - - - - - - (91) 1,829 - 1,829 1,739 |
90,487 8,634 444,433 6,191 239 4,554 29,809 3,731 337 557 3,238 1,486 1,869 3,004 354 246 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 599,170 | ||||||
| 86,824 19,000 |
||||||
| 105,824 | ||||||
| 817,897 |
The transfers referred to above were made for the following reasons:
- a) Transfers totalling £6,009 from the General Fund to the Ahaba Café Fund to write-off an inter-fund debt.
Transfer of £299 from the General Fund to the Church Revitalisation Trust to repay previously incurred expenditure not b) recoverable from the grant provider.
- c) Transfer of £595 from Our Fathers House Fund to the General Fund as a contribution.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16 Funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets by fund
The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | |||
| funds | funds | funds | funds | 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,643 | - | 428,445 | - | 430,088 | |
| Stock | - | - | 138 | - | 138 | |
| Debtors | 34,224 | - | 15,523 | - | 49,746 | |
| Investments held as current assets | - | - | 2,175 | 105,824 | 107,999 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 84,765 | - | 165,250 | - | 250,015 | |
| Creditors falling due within one year | (7,729) | - | (12,361) | - | (20,089) | |
| 112,903 | - | 599,170 | 105,824 | 817,897 |
In the previous year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:
| General Unrestricted Funds Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Fern Street Settlement Fern Street: Nationwide AHB Youth AHABA Café Friends of All Hallows Grants for outreach Little Cherubs Our Fathers House Development Fund Grocers Trust HTB church family events Church Revitalisation Trust Mustard Seed Carpet Fund Building Projects Boiler Fund |
Opening balance 2024 £ 117,428 117,428 88,507 14,328 24,381 448,082 8,288 5,000 239 4,437 22,214 1,658 3,115 (112) 11,398 - - - 631,537 |
Incoming resources 2024 £ 152,714 152,714 77,293 - 2,674 60,957 - - - 5,948 6,798 4,998 488 61,991 - 13,015 - 4,500 238,661 |
Outgoing resources 2024 £ (146,484) (146,484) (105,326) (14,328) (12,925) (66,266) (1,788) - - (6,261) (2,071) (2,366) (2,716) (61,406) (4,507) - - (4,500) (284,459) |
Transfers in the year 2024 £ (6,230) (6,230) 4,361 - - 5,000 - (5,000) - - - - - - - - 1,869 - 6,230 |
Gains and losses 2024 £ - - - - - - - - - - 51 - - - - - - - 51 |
Closing balance 2024 £ 117,428 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117,428 | ||||||
| 64,834 - 14,130 447,774 6,501 - 239 4,125 26,991 4,291 887 473 6,892 13,015 1,869 - |
||||||
| 592,019 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16 Funds (continued)
Endowment Funds
| Endowment Funds | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Table Fund Expendable Table Fund Aggregate of funds |
85,857 19,000 104,857 853,822 |
- - - 391,375 |
- - - (430,943) |
- - - - |
(862) - (862) (811) |
84,995 19,000 |
| 103,995 | ||||||
| 813,442 |
Analysis of net assets by fund
In the previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | |||
| funds | funds | funds | funds | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,071 | - | 431,681 | - | 432,752 | |
| Stock | - | - | 400 | - | 400 | |
| Debtors | 42,736 | - | 19,009 | - | 61,745 | |
| Investments held as current assets | - | - | 2,266 | 103,995 | 106,261 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 81,975 | - | 141,689 | - | 223,664 | |
| Creditors falling due within one year | (8,353) | - | (3,026) | - | (11,379) | |
| 117,429 | - | 592,019 | 103,995 | 813,443 |
17 Operating lease commitments
The charity has operating leases for two residential flats used by clergy. The minimum amounts payable (until the next break clause and ignoring the potential effect of future rent reviews) in respect of these leases is as follows:
and ignoring the potential effect of future rent reviews) in respect of these leases is as follows: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Within one year Between one and five years After five years Payments falling due: |
2025 £ 17,400 - - 17,400 |
2024 £ 38,033 - - |
| 38,033 |
During the year the charity was charged £42,300 (2024: £58,800) for its operating leases.
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THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BROMLEY BY BOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
18 Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity:
-
a) received donations totalling £4,752 (2024: £6,790) from related parties (which includes members of the PCC, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).
-
b) paid no expenses (2024: £nil) for or to non-clergy members of the PCC for carrying out duties associated with being PCC members; reimbursements for expenses incurred when acting as agent for the charity or incurred when undertaking employment duties not connected with serving as a PCC member are not included in this disclosure.
During the year the charity also made the following payments to, or for, related parties:
- c) paid £3,730 (2024: £nil) to Ian Devlin, who is a member of the PCC, for building and maintenance services.
Except as disclosed in note 8 'Analysis of staff costs', there have been no other transactions with related parties during the year.
19 Fern Street Family Centre
| Income and Endowments Donations and legacies Donations and Gift Aid Grant funding Income from charitable activities Participants contributions Investments Dividends and interest Total income and endowments Expenditure Staff costs Outreach and events Maintenance and cleaning Administration and other costs Total expenditure Fund transfers Surplus / (Deficit) |
2025 £ 24,010 122,695 146,705 1,007 1,007 306 306 148,017 108,986 3,015 7,744 2,618 122,364 - 25,653 |
2024 £ 14,526 61,809 |
|---|---|---|
| 76,335 | ||
| 772 | ||
| 772 | ||
| 186 | ||
| 186 | ||
| 77,293 | ||
| 105,568 3,838 8,738 1,510 |
||
| 119,654 | ||
| 4,361 | ||
| (38,001) |
In 2024, the figures outlined above comprised those contained within the restricted funds Fern Street Settlement and Fern Street: Nationwide . In 2025, the figures outlined above comprised only the restricted fund Fern Street Settlement , as the latter fund had a £nil balance at 31 December 2024.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH COMPARATIVES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Note INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 6 Other income 7 Total income and endowments EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities: 8 Raising funds 9 Total Expenditure Net gains/(losses) on investments Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds 26 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 26 |
General 2025 £ 109,701 35,106 2,398 444 147,649 146,165 - 146,165 - 1,484 (6,009) (4,525) 117,428 112,903 Unrestric |
Unrestric | Designated 2025 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ted funds |
Restricted 2025 £ 227,021 56,538 6,725 - 290,284 289,051 289,051 (91) 1,142 6,009 7,151 592,019 599,170 |
Endowment 2025 £ - - - - - - - - 1,829 1,829 - 1,829 103,995 105,824 |
Total 2025 £ 336,721 91,644 9,123 444 437,933 435,216 - 435,216 1,739 4,455 - 4,455 813,442 817,897 |
General 2024 £ 148,221 4,024 469 - 152,714 146,484 - 146,484 - 6,230 (6,230) - 117,428 117,428 Unrestric |
Unrestric | Designated 2024 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - ted funds |
Restricted 2024 £ 178,869 52,995 6,798 - 238,661 284,459 284,459 51 (45,747) 6,230 (39,518) 631,537 592,019 |
Endowment 2024 £ - - - - - - - - (862) (862) - (862) 104,857 103,995 |
Total 2024 £ 327,090 57,019 7,267 - 391,375 430,943 - 430,943 (811) (40,380) - (40,380) 853,822 813,442 |
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