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11 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 31 DECEMBER 2025 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HACKNEY CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1158545

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hackney ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and administrative information Report of the Parochial Church Council Auditor's report to the Parochial Church Council Consolidated Statement of financial activities 13 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 14 Statement of Cashflows 15 Notes to the financlal statements 16

The Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Hackney (also known as Hackney Church). The Parish of Hackney is part of the Diocese of London within the Church of England.

1158545

Hackney Church House, 1 Spiller House, Prodigal Square, London E8 1FX

Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) and Church Representation Rules.

The PCC has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

Rev’d Al Gordon - Rector Rev’d Nathan Hayes - Curate Rev’d Farida Matthews - Curate Rev’d Naomi Maxwell - Clergy Rev’d Jackie Parmiter - Clergy Rev’d John Parmiter - Clergy Rev’d Vera Preedy - Clergy Rev’d Ryan Rodrigues - Curate (until Jan 2025) Rev’d Temi Taiwo - Curate

John Roe

Jennifer Jamie – Churchwarden Samuel Lawson Johnston – Churchwarden

Ayo Afolabi Anntoinette Bramble - Lay Vice Chair Desmond Brown Ben Coombs Natasha Duursma Ebube Egwuonwu Michelle Fontaine John Fyson Gloria Gaspard Peniel Gebreselassie Sophie Howard Zoe Huggins - Secretary Danielle Jinadu Graeme Nicoll - Treasurer Tolu Obafemi Joshua Olomolaiye (until June 2025) Esther Opuku-Gyeni Olufisayo Sonuga Yvonne Tapper

Andrew Busk Linda Harris Polly Lorimer Alastair Marsh Ellie Page

Yvonne Tapper

HSBC Bank Plc, 69 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5EY

Brewers Chartered Accountants, 3 Birtley Courtyard, Bramley, GU5 0LA

The objective and vision of Hackney Church is to bring hope to the people of East London.

The Parish of Hackney consists of two church buildings, St. John at Hackney and St. Luke’s Hackney. St. John at Hackney has extensive grounds including a front garden area with parking, and a rear walled garden which is open to the community. The church offices and halls are located adjacent to the St. John at Hackney within Spiller House, and are known as Hackney Church House. The objectives and activities of Hackney Church take place in all locations within the Parish.

Hackney Church Experience Limited (HCEL), a related party consolidated in the financial accounts attached to this report, was incorporated in October 2020 to promote and manage events held within the church building of St. John at Hackney. The directors of the trading entity are also trustees of Hackney Church and any profits generated by HCEL are to be donated to Hackney Church.

St. John’s Housing Trust (SJHT) is a charitable entity whereby the trustees are also trustees of Hackney Church and therefore SJHT is consolidated in the financial accounts attached to this report. The objectives of the trust are to provide, through two Leasehold properties held in the Hackney Gardens housing development, reasonably priced accommodation to church clergy and/or employees or to other people in need. Any profits generated by the trust are to provide support to people in need in the Hackney community and to assist with the advancement of Christianity through the maintenance of accommodation for the Church of England.

Hackney Church belongs to a collaboration of five parishes where the Rev’d Al Gordon is the incumbent. The concept of SAINT is for all parishes to deliver ministry with a collaborative approach to content, excellence and outreach objectives. Each parish is encouraged to press into the needs of their individual local parish, whilst also displaying the SAINT logo so that people moving around East London know that the churches operate with similar standards.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility, with the Rector, of promoting in the parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical; maintenance, care and upkeep of the church and churchyard; financial responsibilities and duties as Charity Trustees. As a Church of England Parish, the PCC and Rector follow the requirements of Church of England Canon Law.

The PCC consists of Clergy, Churchwardens, Diocesan Synod Representatives and Deanery Synod Representatives as exofficio members and elected lay representatives from the congregation. PCC members are elected at the APCM, having been nominated by people entitled to attend the annual meeting.

At each full meeting, the PCC received reports on Finance, Building and Churchyard, Deanery Synod, Safeguarding and other items as necessary.

The management of the church is overseen by the PCC and delegated to Rev’d Al Gordon. During 2025, the church clergy team consisted of Rev’d Naomi Maxwell, Rev’d Vera Preedy, Rev’d Nate Hayes (until June 2025), , Rev’d John Parmiter, Rev’d Jackie Parmiter, Rev’d Temi Taiwo and Rev’d Farida Matthews whose roles are to look after the internal ministries and community outreaches of the church. Other clergy in training are Ordinands Cyril Farrar, Lauren Burnett and Temitope Taiwo. As of December 2025, the lay staff team consisted of 35 staff members operating within various ministries including Kids, Youth, Worship, Outreach, Discipleship, Evangelism and Central Services. In addition, many on the lay staff team also serve as Pastors within their ministry and support the work of other SAINT parishes.

The salaries for key management personnel are commensurate with similar positions in other charitable entities of a similar size and economic location.

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. Hackney Church benefits the community by the activities described in this report.

The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, in relation to having due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The PCC has in place a Safeguarding Policy which is reviewed each year and appointed Safeguarding Officers and Children’s Champions. The Policy is displayed in the church and available from the Parish Office.

There were 345 names on the Electoral Roll at the end of the revision process in 2025 (552 in 2024).

Three in person services took place at St John at Hackney on Sundays throughout 2025 along with a service at St Luke's Homerton from Easter onwards and a Youth service at Hackney Church House. These services were: 10am Communion; 11am Family; 6pm Informal, the 11am Youth Service. From Easter the 10am Communion service moved to St Luke’s, Homerton and the 11am Family service planted into two services at 9.30am and 11.30am. Kids and Youth work continues to thrive, with around 300 0-18's engaging with services and events in the parish each week.

In October 2025, the average in-person Sunday attendance across SAINT parishes was 1,324 (October 2024: 1,224), with an attendance of 744 in the parish of Hackney (October 2024: 672).

Our live online community continues to thrive, with several hundred people still engaging with church digitally each week.

In 2025 there were three weddings, seventy baptisms and two funerals officiated.

The contemporary worshipping life at SAINT has developed in a significant way over the last year. The worship crew is made up of over 80 volunteers who serve across eleven contemporary Sunday services every week. Alongside this, the staff and volunteers serve in midweek services and events such as Alpha and Prayer Gatherings. The team is well trained with regular training nights throughout the year which invest in their skills as musicians and in their faiths. We have also recently begun the journey of writing new songs that have been written by the department and volunteers.

2025 was another exciting year for the choir and for traditional music in Hackney. Our choral scholarship scheme has continued across the year, providing a very valuable opportunity to young aspiring singers. The 10am Communion service has continued with the addition of new musical elements with new Mass settings by the Director of Music David Halstead. In addition, we have continued to work with the development of new commissions and musical partnerships to support the worship of this service, including links with the worship team.

We have also had an increased number of organists join us for various services over the year. The Choir combined both traditional and contemporary worship elements with great success in Hackney, as well as supporting the SAINT parish of St Mary’s, Leyton for Holy Week services. The congregations have commented on the high quality of the choir’s contribution, and we look forward to another year of similar work in 2026.

Hey Baby is our toddler and baby group (4 years and under) that meets on Monday mornings in the church with the purpose of forming a community in a safe place. Hey Baby continues to meet the demand of provision for the very youngest in our community with over 100 babies, along with their parent or carers, lining up outside the doors on a weekly basis. We aim to work at expanding our volunteer team, so we are able to better support and encourage the parents that attend. We continue to see large number of our Hey Baby families attend our special Sundays such as Superhero Sunday, Easter Sunday, Carol Services and Nativity.

We continue to see the kids’ work grow in our Hackney Church, with regularly seeing over 80 children in attendance each week. A team of staff and dedicated volunteers continue to grow our work into more local schools providing emotional literacy short programs and continuing to carry out weekly clergy assemblies in our local Church School.

We saw a record number of families attend our Easter Sunday and Nativity services from our local community based on our connections with the local schools.

Our Youth Sunday Service at St Luke’s, Homerton, experienced continual growth, where Sunday mornings became a foundational gathering for youth, with worship, games, teaching, and prayer. Our youth gatherings continued to meet in Hackney Church House alongside groups dedicated to mentoring youth and introduced midweek gatherings to teach into creativity and to create more spaces to worship. Additionally, we organised midweek outings during school breaks, such as picnics, trampolining, and road trips to connect with other youth ministries.

On average, 38 youth were engaged each week (45 youth in 2024).

In 2025 Youth East continued to be an encouraging and faith building space among young people in East London, focusing on Encounter, Evangelism, and Empowerment. Hackney Church hosted four gatherings, including a two-day youth conference and a gathering at one of the churches who attend Youth East, attracting several hundred attendees from over a dozen churches across East London. These events witnessed numerous first-time commitments to Jesus, distribution of Bibles, and empowerment of youth ministries to impact their local communities.

Our students and young adults ministry continued to thrive across the year, marking our first full year of ministry since its launch, creating a space for people between the ages of 18-25 to find community and intentionally gather weekly. The young adults community are inspired to explore their faith, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact both within the congregation and wider community.

Joint Prayer Gatherings with KXC and IMPRINT Church continued throughout 2025, with five taking place throughout the year, including through the night in May, which attracted over 1000 people. ‘House of Prayer’ also ran throughout the year on Monday evenings.

In 2025, online and digital platforms continued to be a major focus, and our reach and engagement grew throughout the year. Multi-platform communication has helped to increase attendance at services and events. We regularly hear stories of people discovering SAINT and church events through our social media, flyers, and banners. We believe that excellent communication helps people to discover the church and build a stronger community within the Hackney Parish.

The Alpha course ran three times in 2025. Alpha has been instrumental in growing the church, with a significant number of those attending joining the church by attending on a Sunday, volunteering on one of our crews or joining a connect group where they continue to study scripture and form community. Alpha continues to be a key area of focus going forward.

Lighthouse is the ministry of SAINT which works with vulnerable and marginalised people, helping to alleviate need through our pioneering Drop-in Lunch and food pantry. Lighthouse models a culture of hope; honour, openness, proximity and empowerment to all those who use the services provided. We focus on building lasting relationships with our guests, providing practical assistance, restoring dignity and guiding individuals toward relevant services so they can build a future filled with hope.

Our Weekly lunches gather people from a wide range of backgrounds, all facing challenging circumstances and creates a community of belonging and support. We provide the sit-down meals once per week at Church House in Hackney and St Mary’s Leyton. During 2025, Lighthouse again distributed over 5563 meals to people in need across East London, including in the parish of Hackney. At each session, guests are encouraged to access much needed support through clear signposting.

In 2025 we launched our creative women's night, based in Church House to create a space for wellbeing and wider community support for the women on Lighthouse. We also developed Dwell: Lighthouse furniture project - delivering 34 items across East London, supporting families in need.

Lighthouse is exceptionally grateful to all of those that volunteer and donate much needed funds and supplies, including the generous ongoing donations of Hackney Parochial Charities and Church Revitalisation Trust, who enable our work to thrive..

Churches from around the world have been visiting Hackney Church (as SAINT) since 2018 to explore creativity in the context of parish ministry, taking it back to their local church. In response to this, Renaissance Conference first took place in 2021 to gather many of these leaders and churches from across the world for 'Two Days of Wonder', with a vision to help people encounter their creator, equip creatives, and empower local churches to become cathedrals of creativity. The latest conference in 2025 attracted 1005 leaders from over 120 churches all around the world.

In 2023, RENAISSANCE began exploring what it would look like to launch the conference and other activities elsewhere in the world. Events took place in Peru, the USA and Australia for the first time in 2024 and each of these events returned in 2025. The big idea is to see a new renaissance that flows from the church into culture and around the world, equipping leaders, creatives and churches to make an impact on their communities by releasing the power of creativity.

All the courses, activities and events outlined above could not take place without the much-appreciated help of volunteers from the congregation.

The Quinquennial inspection for St. John at Hackney Church was carried out in March 2017 with a number of recommendations that were actioned through the Restoration project. The next Quinquennial Inspection was due in 2024 but has been deferred to 2026. The Quinquennial inspection recommendations for St. Luke’s, Homerton have been made and are in the process of being implemented.

Hackney Church Experiences Limited (HCEL) was launched in 2020 for the purpose of opening up our church to the wider community for large scale concerts, conferences and community events. Throughout 2025 we were able to host a number of really special concerts with artists including Coldplay, welcoming over 50,000 guests. We have also been able to serve as a space to host community events such as Hackney Council’s Windrush celebration, and numerous away days to support the staff of the NHS and CAMHS. We have also partnered with corporate clients such as Kraft Heinz, and charity concerts in conjunction with Crisis. These events have allowed us to rebuild bridges into our local community, with the church returning to the centre of the community for arts and culture.

Pay and Display car park continues to operate via a contract with JustPark. The kiosk in the churchyard is being used for garden storage and the front portion being let to Bad Manners Restaurants Ltd. The church permits the usage of cabling under the footpaths for additional church revenues.

The principal source of funding is from the congregation members and other supporters in the form of regular donations and collections, standing orders and direct debits. The total amount raised in this way for the ministries of Hackney Church in 2025 was £1,502,876 (2024: £1,378,047). We are immensely grateful to God and to all those who gave so generously. Other funding was from grants. Income was also generated from the rental of the churchyard and parking areas. These activities were able to generate income of £113,005 (2024: £148,047).

In 2025, Hackney Church Experiences Limited generated a profit of £29,239 (2024: £25,259). The accumulated net assets of £20,857 (2024: liability of £8,382) are expected to increase throughout 2026 as we continue to rent the church building on a regular basis for commercial purposes.

All expenditure was in support of the key objectives. It is analysed into different church activities in note 3 of the financial statements. Most of the spending meets more than one of the key objectives.

PCC policy is to not deliberately build up reserves. Any reserves that may exist, result from accumulated giving at any one time. Total unrestricted and designated PCC accumulated deficit at 31 December 2025 amounted to £280,588 (2024: £438,612).

The Paro¢hial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hackney ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Rl$k assessment and mlll9atlon The risk5 which the or8anisation faces h4¥e been con5iLlered and rnea5ures will be implernented to ensure that appropriate system5, policie5 and procedure5 are in place to rnanage and miti84te the ri5k5. Specrfically, where there is financial risk, this is managed by strong financial systems and controls. These risks, including health and safety and ernployment, are being rnitigated through modern management systems and practices. Ns 3 matter of general policy, independent professional advlce is raken where approprlate. The trustees are confident that with the continued support of the congregation and appropriate management of expenditure, the church is a going concern and will continue to be financially viable. The budgets continue to be p￿pared in line wlth the flnanclal circumstances and trustees are confldent that they will be able to prepare a balanced budget gfven the continue0$ 5UPPOrt ol the con8re6ation. Investrnents H8ckney Church has Investments that are held with CCLA. These Investments are held at market value. Grant making policy The task of deciding how to distribute grants is done by the Rector with reference to the Treasurer. Grants are awarded to organisations, church members and community members based on an evaluatiofj of each case. All giving follow5 Hackney Church'5 rn155ion pclicy of the profflotion of the Christian gospel in proclamation and social action throughout the world. Sustainability policy Hackney Church encc>urages the adoption o15UStainable practice in all areas of church life and work. to contribute to the overall reduction in carbon emissions and dealing with the growing evidence for man-made climate change. Measures taken Include recyclin8* ener8y audits, solar panels. encouragingthe use of public transpDrL cycling and walking. Plans for future perigd5 The short and medium term plan is to continue with the same objectlves and activities in 5UPPOrt of them. PCC trustee responsibllities Charity law requires the PCC, the charlty trustees, to prepare a ststement of flnancial activities and statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year, whith Élves a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the church and of its financial attivities for that year and adequately distinguishes any material Special trust or other restricted fund ol the church. In preparinE those financial statement5 the PCC is required to.. select suitable occountin8 policies and then apply thern consi5tentlyi make judgements antl estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the appropriate Statement of Recommended Practlce on Accounting by Charities and the Accounting Regulations and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed 3nd explained In the financ131 statements.. prepare the account5 on the going concern basis unless Ir is Sn3ppropriate to presume thatthe church will continue to operate. The PCC 15 responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose. with reasonable accuracy at any time, the finzncizl position of the church, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements cornply 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 tskin8 reasonable 5tep5 lor the prevention and detection of fraud and other irre8ularitie5. Approved bythe Trustees and PCC rnernbers of Hackney Parish on 19th May 2026 and signed on their behalf bv.. Re¢d Al Gordon Rector

We have audited the financial statements of Parochial Church Council of Hackney Church (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated and Charity Balance Sheets, The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

• give a true and fair view of the state of the charity’s affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended;

• have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and

• have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:

• the information given in the trustees’ report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or

• sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or

• the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

• we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 9 the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Our approach to identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations is as follows:

• We identified those laws and regulations considered to have a material effect on the financial statements and operations of the parent entity, including the financial reporting framework, data protection legislation, health and safety and safeguarding regulations.

These matters were discussed amongst the engagement team at the planning stage and the team remained alert to noncompliance throughout the audit.

Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which include fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations) comprised of: inquiries of management and Charity members as to whether the charity complies with such laws and regulations; enquiries with the same concerning any actual or potential litigation or claims; inspection of relevant legal correspondence; review of Charity meeting minutes; testing the appropriateness of journal entries; and the performance of analytical review to identify unexpected movements in account balances which may be indicative of fraud.

No instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the likelihood of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the effectiveness of the entity’s controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to

detect than irregularities that result from error. As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).

A further description of our responsibilities is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Andrew Skilton (Senior Statutory Auditor)

For and on behalf of Brewers Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditor

Unit 3 Birtley Courtyard Bramley Surrey GU5 0LA

Date:

Brewers Chartered Accountants is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hackney CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestrlcted Funds 2025 Designated Restricted Funds Fund5 2025 2025 TOTAL FUNDS 2025 Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Designated Restrlcted Funds Funds 2024 2024 TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Note INCOME FROM: Congregational Giving Charitable Activities Other Fund5 Generated Investments Other Income Collections for other SAINT parishes Other Trading Activites TOTAL INCOME 21al 21bl 21cl 2{dl 21el 1,476,982 14,433 376,221 1,126 29,521 539 25,356 78,481 562,620 1,502,876 92,914 938,841 1,126 33,076 1,359,013 12,121 531,636 5,047 145,n3 19,034 60,187 264,147 1,378,047 72,308 795,783 5,047 145,713 277,397 3,556 277,397 2(f) 2191 251,287 34,859 956,159 251.287 746,625 3.566,746 711,766 712,304 1,013,761 1,013,761 34,853 655.617 1,048,614 3,722.908 1,898.282 2.053.530 EXPENDITURE ON.. Church activities Expenses for other SAINT Parishes Other Trading Activities TOTAL EXPENDITURE 31al 1,694,490 240 583,375 2,280,105 1,698,467 385,223 2,083,690 3{bl 31cl 5,375 40,394 1.740.259 429,912 9,605 1.024,892 435,287 732,526 3,447,918 372,668 15.340 773,231 372,668 1,003,842 3,460,200 682,527 682,768 988,502 988,502 1,698,467 NET (EXPENDITURE)I INCOME 158.024 29.537 168.7331 118,827 355,064 25,259 1117,6141 262,709 Other recognised 6ainsl (Losses) 170 170 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 158,024 29,537 (68,7331 118,827 355,234 25,259 1117,614) 262,879 Total funds brou9ht forward 1438,612) 22,475 3n,470 144,667) 1793,8461 (2,784) 489,084 (307,546) Total funds carried forward 1280.5881 52.012 302.737 74,161 {438,6121 22,475 371.470 {44.667} 12

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hackney STATEMENTS OF ASSEfs AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 Grou 2025 Hackne 2025 Church 2024 2024 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible AsseTS Investments 463.981 3.377 467.318 465,662 3,377 469,039 64.190 3,377 67,567 56,911 3,377 12 CURRENT ASSETS Current account and Cash on Hand Church of England Cash Deposit Fund Debtors Prepayments 168,435 7,839 261,427 5,145 442,845 502,no 7,839 316.870 10,740 93,152 7.839 216,304 5,145 322.439 257.889 7,839 269,835 10,590 11 11 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLIN DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 131a) (324.070} (578.776) (250,192} (294,084) NEf CURRENT (LIABILITIES) I ASSETS 118,775 259,393 72,247 252,068 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 131bl (511,932) 17r3,098) 1511,932) (773,098) NET ASSETS 74,161 (44,667) (372,118) (460 742 FUNDS Unrestricted Designated RestTrcted Designated Non-charitable Trading ReseNes (430.838) 30,857 453.285 438,611 30.857 489,084 (360,877) 120 {11,360) (473,336) 120 12,474 20,858 74,161 (8.382) (372,117) 1460,742) The notes on the subsequent pages form part of these financial statements. Approved y the Parochial Church Council on 19th May 2026 and Signed by.. Rev'd Al Gordon Vicar

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hackney STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOWS ASAT 31 DECEMBER 2025 6rou 2025 2024 Cash Flows from OperatingActivities.' Note Net Income {Expenditure) for the Year Adjustrnents for". Depreciation Dividend and Interest Income from Investrnent Activities Interest Paid on Financing Activities Disposal of investment Assets Interest Reinvested into Investment Assets Unrealised IGainsllLosses on Investment Assets Iincrea5ellDecrea5e in operating activity debtor5 Decrease/lincreasel in operating activity prepayments IncreasellDecreasel in operating activity creditors Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities.. 118,827 262,709 28,535 11,1261 40,414 (5,0471 14,7471 21d) 11 55,443 5,595 1254,7061 {47,4321 11 13 293,329 Cash Flows from /nvestingActivities.' Purchase of other fixed assets Interest received on Investment Activities Net Cash from Investlng Actlvlties.. 126,8141 1,126 {25,6881 116,6881 5,047 {11.641) 21d) Cash Flows from Fin8ncing3ctivities.' Interest Paid Loan movement Net Cash Flows from Financing activities: 4,747 1250,0001 1245,2531 1261,1661 1261,1661 Net increase in Cash and Cash equivalents (334,2861 36,435 Movernent in cash and cash equivalents.. Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at be9inning of period 1334,2861 510,559 103,759 406.800 Cash and cash equivalent as at end of Period 176,2n 510,559 14

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. The PCC meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. The consolidated financial statements includes the results, assets and liabilities, including that of Hackney Church Experiences Limited and St. John's Housing Trust, for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of other charities or Church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members over which the PCC does not have operational or financial control. Saint Music Collective Limited (SMC), Company Number 13448340, was formed in June 2021 for the purpose of recording and promoting Christain worship music. The majority of SMC's directors are also trustees of Hackney Church. At this time, the activies of SMC are immaterial and the accounts of SMC have not been consolidated as the amounts are immaterial. Transactions made between Hackney Church and SMC are disclosed in Note 7.

The PCC considers that Hackney Church is a going concern as it has prepared what it considers a viable budget that shows that the current level of income and unrestricted reserves are sufficient to support the activities planned for 2025 and for the foreseeable future. The trustees are confident that with the continued support of the congregation and appropriate management of expenditure, the negative unrestricted fund position will be managed without adversity. Therefore, the accounts are prepared based on Hackney Church being a going concern. Budgets will continue to be prepared in view of wider financial circumstances. The trustees are confident that future balanced budgets will be possible given the continued support of the congregation.

Unrestricted and designated funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Restricted funds are those endowments, legacies, donations or grants for specific purposes. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they are given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The details of the funds are set out in note 9.

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. An estimate of income tax recoverable is recognised when the related donations are recognised. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is probable. Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for gross.

Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.

Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is due. Other income is recognised when received.

Income from charitable activity is accounted for as it accrues. Income from fundraising events are accounted for at gross value.

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when the award has been notified to the recipient, whichever is sooner, if the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC

The diocesan Common Fund is accounted for when paid. Any Common Fund unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.

The properties within this class are the church building. Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10 of the Charities Act 2011.

Moveable church furnishings held by the Rector and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings or on the repair of movable church furnishings is written off.

Only items of greater than £500 are capitalised. Church production equipment comprises a number of electrical and other items connected with sound, vision and worship. They will be depreciated over three years from date of first use. Computer and office equipment and furnishings are depreciated over three years from date of first use. Vehicles are depreciated over 6 years using the reducing balance method.

Leasehold properties are depreciated over 50 years from date of acquisition.

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.

Except where otherwise indicated in the notes to the financial statements, investments are valued at market value as of 31 December.

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

There were no specific judgements, estimates and assumptions that were critical to the preparation of these financial statements.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hackney NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2 CONSOLIDATED INCOME Unrestricted Funds 2025 Designated Restricted FLJnds Funds 2025 2025 TOTAL FUNDS 2025 TOTAL FUNDS 2024 21al Congregation Giving Regular donations One-off donations Collecfions (open plate) at all services Gift Aid from HMRC Special appeals 844,781 485,152 9,283 137,766 539 14,290 859,610 485,152 9,293 157,766 11,056 1,502,876 565,928 669,548 11,657 130,308 606 1,378,047 10 11,056 25,356 1,476,982 539 2(b} Charitable actlvitles Church Events Wedding, baptlsm and Funeral Fee5 8,714 5,720 14,433 78.481 87,195 5,720 92,914 67,353 4,955 72.308 78.481 2(c) Other Funds Generated Property income Grants Resource Church Income Listed Places of Worship Tax Refund 113,005 130,152 129,548 3,516 376,221 113,005 508,959 309,805 3,516 938,841 152,354 528,174 108,617 6,638 795,783 378,808 180,256 562.620 2(d} Investments Investment Income Bank Interest Income 617 4,430 5,047 1,126 1,126 1,126 1,126 2(el Other Income Other Income 29.5 29,521 3,556 3,556 33,076 33,076 145,713 145,713 2(n Donations Collected for Other SAINT Parishes cyrher Income 251,287 251,287 251,287 251,287 277,397 277,397 2(gl Trading Activity Incorne HCEL SJHT 711,766 711,766 34,859 746,625 1,013,761 34.853 1,048,614 34,859 34,859 711,766 Total Consolidated Income 1,898,282 712,304 956,159 3,566,746 3,722,908 17

The PCC, through nominees, manages 100% of the issued share capital of Hackney Church Experiences Limited (registered number: 12470018) ("HCEL"), whose principal activities during the year were those of operating as a venue coordinator for gigs, music events and other hiring of the church spaces. All distributions from trading reserves are donated to the Parish of Hackney.

The PCC, through trustees, manages 100% of St. John's Housing Trust (Registered Charity number 1172228) ("SJHT"), whose principal activities during the year were to supply affordable housing to Hackney Church employees. Although the objectives of the charity are aligned to the church, the Parish of Hackney and SJHT transact as independent entities.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hackney NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 41a) Hackney Church Experiences Limited 2025 2025 Turnover Venue Hire Music Event Income Other Income 162,627 549,139 89,063 924,494 203 Total Turnover 711,766 1,013.761 Operating Expendltures Administrative Expenses Music Consultants Event Marketing and Communications Music Event Expenses Staff costs Depreciation Total Operating Expenditures 10,696 54,000 1,636 517,328 98,867 20,691 39,SOO 4,864 813,314 105,243 4,890 988,502 682,527 Net Profitl(Loss) Retained in HCEL 29.239 25.259 Distributions to the Parish of Hackney Accurnulated ILoss) Brought Forward Non-charitable Trading Reserves 18,382) 20,857 183,6401 (8,3821 41bl St John's Housing Trust 2025 2025 Income Rental Income Interest Income Total Income 34,800 59 34,859 34,800 53 34,853 Expenditures Administration Expenses Repairs and Maintenance Grants Distributed Deprecation of Leasehold Buildings Total Expenditures 720 114 24,661 9,000 34,495 1,396 4,944 25,200 9,000 40,540 Net IDeficit)ISurplus Retained in SJHT 364 15,6871 Accumulated Surplus BroLJght Forward 424,456 430,143 Charitable Trading Reserves 424,820 424,456 19

The remuneration to the auditors for the audit of the 2025 accounts was £17,325. (2024: £17,325)

During the year the PCC employed the full time equivalent ("FTE") of 31.2 people (2024: 25.3) and on the basis of actual number of people employed regardless of FTE the number of people employed in the year 35 (2024: 29). HCEL and SJHT did not have any direct employees in 2025 (2024:nil).

Two (2024: Two) employees earned in excess of £60,000 in the year 2025. Total remuneration for key management personnel was £68,000 in the year. (2024: £68,000)

Clergy members are employed by the Diocese of London and not by Hackney Church so their costs have not been included in the salary figures shown above. Hackney Church is also obliged to provide accommodation to its ordained staff and its policy is to provide similar accommodation to its off-Common Fund clergy as to that provided by the Diocese to the rector. As clergy are ex-officio members of the PCC they are in effect related parties in relation to their accommodation, but the details of this benefit provided by Hackney Church has not been separately analysed in these statements.

Two members of the PCC are also trustees of the Hackney Parochial Council. Hackney Parochial Council charity is not a related party as defined by the Charities Commission however, the transactions are disclosed in the interest of transparency.

The known amount given to the church by the members of the PCC and Clergy during their time in office in 2025 is £154,314 (2024: £119,125). There were no other disclosable transactions in respect of PCC members, persons closely connected with them or other related parties.

In 2025, no trustees received remuneration for employment at Hackney Church for work unrelated to trusteeship. The governing documents of Hackney Church permit a trustee to also be an employee provided that the salary is at fair market and the other trustees of the church are in approval. No other amounts in regards to employment or expenses were reimbursed that were not incurred directly on behalf, and for the benefit of, the Church.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hackney NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSEtS pcc IT and Computer Equiptnen pcc Productio pcc Furniture and Fixtures HCEL Furniture and Fixtures SJHT Leasehold Property Equiprnen pcc Vehicles pcc Subtotal Total 2025 Cost at 1 January 2025 Additions during year Disposals during year Cost at 31 December 2025 30,623 10,357 203,552 646,191 16,457 19,518 899,884 26,814 450,000 16,474 1,366,358 26,814 40,980 203,552 662,648 19,518 926,698 450,000 16.474 1,393,1n Depreciation at 1 January 2025 Charge for the year Disposals during year Depreciation at 31 December 2025 127,197) 15,622) 1179,3861 13,8711 1625,6311 110,5821 110.7591 11,460) 1842,973) 119,5351 141,2501 19,0001 (16,4741 1900,6961 128,535) {30,819) 1183,2571 1636,2131 (12,219) 1862,5081 150,2501 116,4741 1929,231) Net Book Value at 1 January 2025 3,426 24,167 20,559 8,759 56,911 408,750 465,662 Net Book Value at 31 December 2025 10,161 20,296 26,434 7,299 64,190 399,750 463,941 21

The Lighthouse Project is to support local people in need within the local community. The Hackney Parochial Charity Fund supports local people living below the poverty line and is used for helping people within the Church Ministries. The St. John's Housing Fund represents the support from and paid housing costs to St. John's Housing Trust.

The Retirement Fund has been in place for some time and is from special retirement collections.

The All Saint's Church West Ham is for monies received and incurred for the support of All Saint's Church in West Ham

The St. Leonard's Church Shoreditch is for monies received and incurred for the support of St. Leonard's Church in Shoreditch

The St. Mary's Church Leyton Trust is for monies received and incurred for the support of St. Mary's Church in Leyton.

The West Ham School Supplies fund is for donations within the West Ham area for children in need of school materials and equipment.

The Renaissance SPARK grant are funds given to launch the Renaissance movement outside of the church parish.

The Clergy Professional Support represents funds given for the support, career development and mental health of the Clergy.

The Special Collections fund are monies that are collected on behalf of another charity and are forwarded on accordingly.

The Congregation growth fund is funds given to support the planting of new congregations across SAINT

Investments Activity CCLA - Home Mission Deposit Account	Market Value as of 1 Jan 2025 Unrealised Gains on Investments Dividend and Interest Income Disposal Market Value as of 31 Dec 2025 £ £ £ £ £ 3,377 - - - 3,377
	3,377 - - - 3,377

A long term drawdown facility was agreed with an unrelated party in late 2019. The amount of £1,000,000 was drawn in December 2019. In September 2024, £250,000 of this loan was converted into an unrestricted grant. During the year, in August 2025, a further £250,000 was converted into an unrestricted grant. £500,000 of this loan remained outstanding at the year end.