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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}
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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
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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
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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**<br>CCLA - Home Mission Deposit<br>Account|**Market**<br>**Value as**<br>**of 1 Jan**<br>**2025**<br>**Unrealised**<br>**Gains on**<br>**Investments**<br>**Dividend and**<br>**Interest**<br>**Income**<br>**Disposal**<br>**Market**<br>**Value as of**<br>**31 Dec**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>3,377<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>3,377|
|---|---|
||3,377<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>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.