The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of St John The Evangelist Kensal Green I l.il, Newpedestrian entrance pathway and step-free access to the chureh ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS for the period ending 31 sl December 2025 Reglslered Charlty 1163185
One More Step It is said that a Bishop. advising a Vicar who had arrived at a new parish, suggested he should "change everything, but don't get found out". To live is to change, as St John Henry Newman famously stated. and 2025 was a year when many changes to the church grounds were completed. Change, however, is a word that does not do justice to what we can see today. Many comment that what is new seems to have always existed. We have not, we might say, been found out! It was five years ago that the new pedestrian entrance was installed and given its style, and it being inspired by the former gate installed at the time of the opening of the church. it does seem to have been here forever. In 2020 this new entrance opened onto a tarmac car park. Today the pedestrian entrance opens onto a York stone path between lawns (the car park having been relocated). On the Harrow Road side of the church a new pedestrian gate has been made using 19, century iron work that once formed the entrance to the school. Again, it looks like it has always been here. For the fjrst time since 1844 the entrance to the church through the west doors are step free, yet a new visitor would never know that there had once been a step. We live and we change. 2025 saw the installation of CCTV. an important security measure but a measure that reinforces our desire to be an open. welcoming safe church. Above all an open door points to what we welcome people to. and to be. For all that we live with change there are also constants. In the year that we saw the Bishop of London move to Canterbury, I recall words written by Bishop Geoffrey Fisher, the then Bishop of London in the year he moved to Canterbury. In 1944 as St John's celebrated its centenary he wrote°renew your faith in the unchanging things God's love, our redemption in Jesus Christ, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit in the Church, the duty to bear our faithful witness. For these things your Church stands,. That is our foundation and what motivates all we do. That cannot change. Changes to the grounds could not have happened without the financial support of Westminster City Council which over the past five years have invested over £150,000 through its Greening and North Paddington development schemes. For this we are profoundly gratefttl. As noted in this Annual Report. we are thankful for the support we receive frotn so many people and organisations and especially for the donations towards our Pipe Organ restoration appeal. To everyone who fornis a part of our ever changing yet ever the same church and community. thank you. The Reverend David Ackern)an Vicar and Chairnian of the PCC February 2026
Annual Report & Accounts 2025 Aims and Purpose St John's Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church,. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Objectives and Activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as posstble to worship at St John's and to become part of our parish community. Activities are guided by the following principles: Looking out - things we will do in mission to reach out to our community and beyond in service of the Gospel. Looking in - things we will do to build up the common life and fellowship of the church family. Looking up - things we will do with our pattern of prayer and worship to empower and sustain our mission and common life. In addition, St John's has embraced Capital Vision 2030; a collective agendafor every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ. Achievements and Performance The PCC'S charitable objects are focussed on the advancement of religion which is a charitable activity. Evidence of operation for the benefit of the public is demonstrated in this Annual Report for the purposes of good practice in demonstrating our commitment to public benefit. Our primary charitable purpose is through our prayer. donations. the offering of space (for school visits, assemblies, activities) the Playgroup, and preservation of a listed building. Our aims include the: prevention or relief of poverty advancement of education advancement of health advancement of citizenship or community development advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science advancement of amateur sport reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity advancement of environmental protection or improvement
relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health. disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Worship and Prayer St John s has remained open for worship and prayer through the year and weekly attendance has averaged 74 (excluding FAster and Christmas services as well as special services). The church also receives a number of visitors outside the regular cycle of worship for quiet contemplation. In addition to regular worship. the church provides a focal point for the community to mark the milestones of life. During 2025 there were 13 baptisms and five funeral services held in church. An additional eight funeral services were undertaken at the local crematorium. Following a revision of the electoral roll in March 2025 there were 76 enrolled. Deanery Synod The Deanery Synod provides an important link between the parish and the wider church community. During 2025 there were two meetings: in May there was a presentation from the Diocese of London Compassionate Communities Team and the speaker at the December meeting was The Reverend Fr Paul Davies. Two Cities Dean of Mission, who spoke about the Paddington Mission Corridor supporting deprived areas. Pastoral Care & Safeguarding Our tay Pastoral Minister has remained available to assist with arrangements for baptisms and funerals as well as devoting time to individuals and families in need of support. In addition, a weekly church newsletter is distributed by email and by post. 2025 was a full year of events and celebrations with highltghts including our annual May Family Fellowship in Brighton and the October Walsingham Pilgrimage. Special events for our younger members included a dinner for the Junior Choir and Servers in April and Christmas parties in December. First Holy Communion took place in June, when we were pleased to welcome the Bishop of Fulham for eight confirmations. In October Michaelmas was marked by a Choral Benediction and in November the Remembering Tree was placed in church for our month of remembrance. At the end of the year. St John's welcomed the Bishop of London (Archbishop of Canterbury designate) for an Advent Carol Service. Regular events have continued, including the Under-5s Stay & Play and the Monday Music Club. We are also grateful to the Paddington Charities for continuing to provide support to St John s welfare fund, helping those in need. 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. St John's is committed to nurturing, protecting and safeguarding all our members. particularly children, young
people and vulnerable adults. This is recognised as a responsibility of the whole church. The PCC has adopted the Diocese Safeguarding Policy, which is reviewed annually, and has appointed a Safeguarding Officer and Children's Champion. There were four recorded safeguarding incidents during 20Z5. Three of the incidents were referred to the appropriate authorities and no further action was taken on the other incident. Church Giving Regular giving in 2025 totalled just under £9.000 (of which nearly £500 was for special collections). This is an improvement against a 2024 flgure of just under £7,000 which is encouraging. There was, however. a fall in general donations ofsome £1,800 (£2,772 compared to £4.548 in 2024) following a trend from the year before. The PCC continues to recognise the challenges of stewardship during Current austere times, especially when individual giving forms only a small part of church income. The number of people giving regularly by standing order and by the envelope scheme remains constant. While stewardship remains a challenge. welfare needs are constant. There continued to be a demand for discretionary welfare payments supported by funds from the Paddington Charities. In addition, donations were given (or collected) for.. Aid to the Church in Need, Caritas Bakhita House. the DEC Burma Appeal, the Children s Society, the IFRC Jamaica Appeal, the Lord Mayor s 2025 Charities. Mary's Meals, the Mission to Seafarers. Mzuzu Diocese Malawi. Movember, SSAFA, Women's Aid, St Germain's Jamaica Appeal and the UNICEF Jamaica Appeal. Proiiects and Plans A fijrther grant of £78,000 was secured from Westminster City Council for the completion the church grounds 'greening' project, including a new pedestrian gate and stonework. The long-anticipated redevelopment of the church forecourt has now been completed with a reduced parking area. Tarmac along the south side of the church has been removed and replaced by an expanded lawn and shrubbery. The grant from Westminster City Council also contributed towards a long-planned project to build an accessible ramp for the church entrance. Work was anticipated to start during 2025 but is now scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. As reported in 2024, an Organ Appeal for restoration funds was launched. Although the organ restoration is closely aligned with work on roof and ceiling repairs (to maintain acoustics) the PCC has decided to focus on the organ and delay work on the ceiling since the organ Testoration has itself been delayed by other fabric priorities. It is anticipated that restoration of the organ will begin in 2026. CCTV was installed in the church at the beginning oF2025. The installation is discrete and primarily for the safety of church users as well as protection of the church property.
Financial Review Total receipts were just under £344,000 in 2025 compared to some £216,000 in 2024. In addition, funds in the savings account (reserves) were just under £10,300. The income figure is inflated by a one-off grant awarded in 2024 (£29,000 received in 2025) and a 2025 award of some £78.000. It was anticipated that much of the expenditure against the 2025 award would take place within the financial year. However, a problem with material supplies for the church entrance project led to work (and expenditure) being Postponed until early 2026. The church is also holding some £24,000 in the organ fund (grants and donations) but an initial payment of £12,000 was made towards the organ restoration in December. Consequently nearly £56.000 is being carried forward as restricted (committed funds). The church has also designated £15,000 towards the organ project. We are particularly grateful to Westminster City Council for supporting St John s greening scheme which is helping to transforni the church grounds and accessibility to this valued community resource. We are also grateful to all those who support our work and mission. especially our fundraising for the Willis Pipe Organ appeal.. All Soul's College Oxford, the Ascot Priory, the Benefact Trust. the Borwick Charitable Trust, the Church Buildings Council. Garfield Weston, Hymns Ancient and Modern, the Vinehill Trust, the Williams Church Music Trust, Mr & Mrs Don Young along with numerous individual donations. Rent from grounds and buildings leased to Bales College remains the church's main source of income. As part of the redevelopment of the Old Vicarage, Bales College has been using the car park area in return for a commitment to fund enlargement of the church entrance and new gates which is now complete. Overall expenditure was £265,500 in 2025 compared to 200.700 in the previous year. The incTease was mainly due to project expenditures against restricted income. Overall running and activity Costs have remained constant. Payment of the 2025 common fund offer of £50,000 was completed by the end of the year (in addition to a payment of £5,000 completing payments against the 204 offer). Gift Aid returns of just under £2,200 cover claims for 2025. Reserves Policy A review of the Reserves Policy concluded that some £io.000 should be maintained in the savings account to cover unanticipated (unbudgeted) expenditure. During 2025 it was not necessary to draw on these reserves. Structure, Governance and Management The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules) and is a charity registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Number: 1163185). The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in
the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. There is an induction process in place for new PCC members and each receives guidance on their responsibilities as trustees. PCC members are responsible for making dectsions on all matters of concern to the parish. including decisions on how church funds are spent. There were four meetings frotn March 2025 to February 2026 inclusive, with any additional urgent PCC business being conducted via email. Administrative Infonnation St John s Church, situated in Kensal Green, is part of the Diocese of London within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Vicarage. Kilburn lane. London Wio 4AA. The church website is Mryvw.stjohnskensalgreen.org.uk The following PCC members served during 2025: io Membe Rev David Ackerman Nigel Clark Sandra Payne (Incumbent & Chairnian) (Churchwarden & Vice Chairman) (Churchwarden & Deanery Synod Representative) em Anne Abel Heather Hatter Frances Ikemefuna Pam Mackintosh Sabeena Johnson Joanna Okello Natelle Peters Nigel Snuggs Daniel Turner Rieanna Wilkinson (Lay Pastoral Minister) (Playgroup Lead) (Treasurer & Children s Champion) (Safeguarding officer) (Youth & Families) (Grounds & Flowers) (Music Director) (Youth & Families) Yvonne Jarman served as PCC Secretary as part of her role as Parish Administrator. Approved by the PCC on 25th March 2026 and signed on their behalf by: The Revd David Ackerman Chairman Nigel Clark Vice-chairnian
Statement of Receipts and PanentS i January-y Deceniber 2025 Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Total Recelpts Payments Total Cash at Bank l Jan Cash in Hand l Jan 1,479.64 126.84 13.567.09 15,046.73 126.84 LDF Payments Running Costs Income Generating Costs Church Activities 57,087.C() 70,401.34 Regular Giving 8.326.04 493.92 8.819.96 175 GA Returns 2,172.84 2.172.84 40,054.79 Other Voluntary Receipts 2.772.09 2,749.91 5,522. Other costs 97,801.33 Income Generating Activity 161,$04.IXI 161,S04.IXI Fabric Church Activities 7,043.40 3,839.28 6,547.50 133,206.80 13,590.90 137,046.08 Other Income Sub Totols 187,264.13 156,565.22 343.829.35 265.519.46 Balance of Receipts over Payments 78,309.89 TOTAL 343,829.35 343,829.35 10
Recelpts Balance at Bank l Jan Cash in Hand l Jan 2024 2025 Payments 2024 2025 £4.596.05 £128 23 £15.046.73 £126.84 Ralar Glvlng Planned giving Tax refund IGift Aldl Collections Other Voluntary RKelpts Donatlons £3.132.87 £2.404.45 £3,603.20 £5.174.00 £2.172.84111 £3,645.9612) Fees £2.858.00 £65.Cth.00 £2.087.00 £55.000.(y)181 Commitment £4.$47.60 £l.W.50 £355. £2.772.09 £2.615.91131 £134.(KJ Office £31,263.04 £17,468.24 £10.743.93 £3.780.59 £2,421.20 £2,428.90 £34.282.19191 É17.748.031101 £9,899.90 £3,822.24 £2,055.41 £2.593.S7 Charity Flower Fund Maintenance Ichur¢hl Utilities Insuran Sacristy Maintenance Ivicaragel Income Generatl Income Generatlnl A¢tlvltles Rent £150,504. £2,075. £150,504.CQ £ii.c(o.c(Jl41 Facilities £175.) Church A¢tMtles Activitie5 £5,587.84 £3,859.00 £207.00 £6,015.431SI £3,101.(KJ £834.47 A¢iivities £15.700.15 £9,262.79 £3,058.89 £85.¢XJ E13.859.S6 £12,076.29 £4,380.01 £85.00 £4.201.62111 £4,731.25111 £130.89 Funeral & Weddings Fundraising Walsin8ham Welfare refund Music Charity givirva Donations £3.250.00 £iCQ.CKJ £3.185.00 £455.¢X) Clergy Expenses Walsin8ham Fundrai5in8 Visiting cler8V Ixher Costs £4,481.37 £6.670.80 £248.97 £282.03 £590.17 Other Income Project518rantsl Organ Music £17,836.75 £10,320.rxs £340. £107,208.40,°, £25,998.4017) £150. Projects Flower fund OT8an fund Bank charge5 Vicar refreshment £20.743.SI £424.00 £148.01 £81.207.161131 £368.00 £12,000.¢JO £259.19 £3,777.00 114 £189.98 n/a Clergy refund Maintenance & grounds Miscellaneous Bank rewards & interest £399.80 £301.55 £325.38 £1.293. £219.31 £3.190. £191.01 £6.72 £2.978.00 £271. Mis¢ellaneovs Interesi in deposit £205.47 £151.70 TOTALS Le55 Poyments Balance of Recelpts over Payments £215,969.07 -£2,795.50 £343.829.35 -£ 265,519.46 £200,795.50 £265,519.46 £15,173.57 £78,309.89
St John's Memorial Fund (Deposit) Account 2024 £ 2025 £ Receipts Balance at l Jan io,(Ko.00 151.70 10,151.70 133.60 Interest Transfer from current account Total 10.151.70 10.285.30 Payments Transfer to Cllfrent account Balance at 31 Dec 10,151.70 10,285.30 Statement of Assets as at y Dec 2024 £ 2025 £ Cash at Bank l¢urrent a¢¢ountl Cash in Hand Memorial Fund Isavin8s èccounil Total cash assets 15,046.73 126.84 78,168.59 141.30 10,151.70 25,325.27 10,285.30 88,595.19 Other Assets Leased buildings lin5urance value at year endl 2,513.995.00 2,677.405.00 Sumniary of 2025 Restricted Funds Restrlrted Grants & donotion5 Activity Payments Charities Flowers 147,284.31 7.397.50 3.526.73 184.20 rorAL 15839174 Restricted Funds clf to 2026 WCC 2025 Green Grant: £29,262.8J Organ Restoration: £24.170.39 GLA Funding (Eco Projects).. £ 2,395.10 Designated Funds clf to 2026 Organ Restoration: £15,000.00 12
Notes to the 2025 Accounts Gift Aid returnsfor 2025. Includes £493.92 special collectionsfor charity andflowers. Includes £9oofrom the Paddington Charitiesfor discretionary welfare payments. A £5,000 paymentfrom Pines and Needlesfor use offorecourt in 2024 (Christmas Tree sales) was received in January 2025. in addition to afvrther £5,ooofor forecourt use in December 2025. Activities covering.. Stay & Play (under 5s playgroup) Fellowship & outings returns £3,027.93 £2.987.50 Westminster City Council Green Scheme Gront receipts." 2024 GrantAward £29,069.40 2025 Grant Award £78,139.00 Organ Fund grants and donations. £5,000 balance o9ainst 2024 commitment paid Jonuary 2025. Includes administration costs and office/trustee expenses of£29.126.57 io. Church maintenance covering.. Grounds £7.462.86 Church £61472.32 Cleaning £3,812.85 JJ. Clersry expenses coverparish communications (parish phone use and WiFi rental). car usage, un-budgetedparish hospitality expenditure and wear and tear due to parish use ofvicarage. 12. Some £2,500 Walsingham expenditure remained outstandingfor transport costs. Projects expenditure covering.. Greening Scheme GL4 Community Engagement £80,207.16 £ 1,000.00 14. Includes £500 depositfor 2026 pilgrimage. (2026 Budget adjusted accordingly.) N.B. The balance of Green Scheme expenditure against Westminster City Council 2024 ond 2025 gront awards is £27,001.24. However, there was on overspend of£2,261.57 on the 2024-25 project which is not offset against the 2025 grant award (see note 6 obove). Thus the carriedfon¥ard balance to 2026 is £29,262.81. 13
11 rA Visit by the Bishop ofIA)ndon (then Archbishop of Canterbury designate) to StJohn s Advent Corol Service in 2025. St John's Kensal Green Kilburn lane IL)ndon Wio 4AA Reglstered Charity No. 1163185 14
The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of St John The Evangelist Kensal Green I l.il, Newpedestrian entrance pathway and step-free access to the chureh ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS for the period ending 31 sl December 2025 Reglslered Charlty 1163185
One More Step It is said that a Bishop. advising a Vicar who had arrived at a new parish, suggested he should "change everything, but don't get found out". To live is to change, as St John Henry Newman famously stated. and 2025 was a year when many changes to the church grounds were completed. Change, however, is a word that does not do justice to what we can see today. Many comment that what is new seems to have always existed. We have not, we might say, been found out! It was five years ago that the new pedestrian entrance was installed and given its style, and it being inspired by the former gate installed at the time of the opening of the church. it does seem to have been here forever. In 2020 this new entrance opened onto a tarmac car park. Today the pedestrian entrance opens onto a York stone path between lawns (the car park having been relocated). On the Harrow Road side of the church a new pedestrian gate has been made using 19, century iron work that once formed the entrance to the school. Again, it looks like it has always been here. For the fjrst time since 1844 the entrance to the church through the west doors are step free, yet a new visitor would never know that there had once been a step. We live and we change. 2025 saw the installation of CCTV. an important security measure but a measure that reinforces our desire to be an open. welcoming safe church. Above all an open door points to what we welcome people to. and to be. For all that we live with change there are also constants. In the year that we saw the Bishop of London move to Canterbury, I recall words written by Bishop Geoffrey Fisher, the then Bishop of London in the year he moved to Canterbury. In 1944 as St John's celebrated its centenary he wrote°renew your faith in the unchanging things God's love, our redemption in Jesus Christ, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit in the Church, the duty to bear our faithful witness. For these things your Church stands,. That is our foundation and what motivates all we do. That cannot change. Changes to the grounds could not have happened without the financial support of Westminster City Council which over the past five years have invested over £150,000 through its Greening and North Paddington development schemes. For this we are profoundly gratefttl. As noted in this Annual Report. we are thankful for the support we receive frotn so many people and organisations and especially for the donations towards our Pipe Organ restoration appeal. To everyone who fornis a part of our ever changing yet ever the same church and community. thank you. The Reverend David Ackern)an Vicar and Chairnian of the PCC February 2026
Annual Report & Accounts 2025 Aims and Purpose St John's Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church,. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Objectives and Activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as posstble to worship at St John's and to become part of our parish community. Activities are guided by the following principles: Looking out - things we will do in mission to reach out to our community and beyond in service of the Gospel. Looking in - things we will do to build up the common life and fellowship of the church family. Looking up - things we will do with our pattern of prayer and worship to empower and sustain our mission and common life. In addition, St John's has embraced Capital Vision 2030; a collective agendafor every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ. Achievements and Performance The PCC'S charitable objects are focussed on the advancement of religion which is a charitable activity. Evidence of operation for the benefit of the public is demonstrated in this Annual Report for the purposes of good practice in demonstrating our commitment to public benefit. Our primary charitable purpose is through our prayer. donations. the offering of space (for school visits, assemblies, activities) the Playgroup, and preservation of a listed building. Our aims include the: prevention or relief of poverty advancement of education advancement of health advancement of citizenship or community development advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science advancement of amateur sport reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity advancement of environmental protection or improvement
relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health. disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Worship and Prayer St John s has remained open for worship and prayer through the year and weekly attendance has averaged 74 (excluding FAster and Christmas services as well as special services). The church also receives a number of visitors outside the regular cycle of worship for quiet contemplation. In addition to regular worship. the church provides a focal point for the community to mark the milestones of life. During 2025 there were 13 baptisms and five funeral services held in church. An additional eight funeral services were undertaken at the local crematorium. Following a revision of the electoral roll in March 2025 there were 76 enrolled. Deanery Synod The Deanery Synod provides an important link between the parish and the wider church community. During 2025 there were two meetings: in May there was a presentation from the Diocese of London Compassionate Communities Team and the speaker at the December meeting was The Reverend Fr Paul Davies. Two Cities Dean of Mission, who spoke about the Paddington Mission Corridor supporting deprived areas. Pastoral Care & Safeguarding Our tay Pastoral Minister has remained available to assist with arrangements for baptisms and funerals as well as devoting time to individuals and families in need of support. In addition, a weekly church newsletter is distributed by email and by post. 2025 was a full year of events and celebrations with highltghts including our annual May Family Fellowship in Brighton and the October Walsingham Pilgrimage. Special events for our younger members included a dinner for the Junior Choir and Servers in April and Christmas parties in December. First Holy Communion took place in June, when we were pleased to welcome the Bishop of Fulham for eight confirmations. In October Michaelmas was marked by a Choral Benediction and in November the Remembering Tree was placed in church for our month of remembrance. At the end of the year. St John's welcomed the Bishop of London (Archbishop of Canterbury designate) for an Advent Carol Service. Regular events have continued, including the Under-5s Stay & Play and the Monday Music Club. We are also grateful to the Paddington Charities for continuing to provide support to St John s welfare fund, helping those in need. 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. St John's is committed to nurturing, protecting and safeguarding all our members. particularly children, young
people and vulnerable adults. This is recognised as a responsibility of the whole church. The PCC has adopted the Diocese Safeguarding Policy, which is reviewed annually, and has appointed a Safeguarding Officer and Children's Champion. There were four recorded safeguarding incidents during 20Z5. Three of the incidents were referred to the appropriate authorities and no further action was taken on the other incident. Church Giving Regular giving in 2025 totalled just under £9.000 (of which nearly £500 was for special collections). This is an improvement against a 2024 flgure of just under £7,000 which is encouraging. There was, however. a fall in general donations ofsome £1,800 (£2,772 compared to £4.548 in 2024) following a trend from the year before. The PCC continues to recognise the challenges of stewardship during Current austere times, especially when individual giving forms only a small part of church income. The number of people giving regularly by standing order and by the envelope scheme remains constant. While stewardship remains a challenge. welfare needs are constant. There continued to be a demand for discretionary welfare payments supported by funds from the Paddington Charities. In addition, donations were given (or collected) for.. Aid to the Church in Need, Caritas Bakhita House. the DEC Burma Appeal, the Children s Society, the IFRC Jamaica Appeal, the Lord Mayor s 2025 Charities. Mary's Meals, the Mission to Seafarers. Mzuzu Diocese Malawi. Movember, SSAFA, Women's Aid, St Germain's Jamaica Appeal and the UNICEF Jamaica Appeal. Proiiects and Plans A fijrther grant of £78,000 was secured from Westminster City Council for the completion the church grounds 'greening' project, including a new pedestrian gate and stonework. The long-anticipated redevelopment of the church forecourt has now been completed with a reduced parking area. Tarmac along the south side of the church has been removed and replaced by an expanded lawn and shrubbery. The grant from Westminster City Council also contributed towards a long-planned project to build an accessible ramp for the church entrance. Work was anticipated to start during 2025 but is now scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. As reported in 2024, an Organ Appeal for restoration funds was launched. Although the organ restoration is closely aligned with work on roof and ceiling repairs (to maintain acoustics) the PCC has decided to focus on the organ and delay work on the ceiling since the organ Testoration has itself been delayed by other fabric priorities. It is anticipated that restoration of the organ will begin in 2026. CCTV was installed in the church at the beginning oF2025. The installation is discrete and primarily for the safety of church users as well as protection of the church property.
Financial Review Total receipts were just under £344,000 in 2025 compared to some £216,000 in 2024. In addition, funds in the savings account (reserves) were just under £10,300. The income figure is inflated by a one-off grant awarded in 2024 (£29,000 received in 2025) and a 2025 award of some £78.000. It was anticipated that much of the expenditure against the 2025 award would take place within the financial year. However, a problem with material supplies for the church entrance project led to work (and expenditure) being Postponed until early 2026. The church is also holding some £24,000 in the organ fund (grants and donations) but an initial payment of £12,000 was made towards the organ restoration in December. Consequently nearly £56.000 is being carried forward as restricted (committed funds). The church has also designated £15,000 towards the organ project. We are particularly grateful to Westminster City Council for supporting St John s greening scheme which is helping to transforni the church grounds and accessibility to this valued community resource. We are also grateful to all those who support our work and mission. especially our fundraising for the Willis Pipe Organ appeal.. All Soul's College Oxford, the Ascot Priory, the Benefact Trust. the Borwick Charitable Trust, the Church Buildings Council. Garfield Weston, Hymns Ancient and Modern, the Vinehill Trust, the Williams Church Music Trust, Mr & Mrs Don Young along with numerous individual donations. Rent from grounds and buildings leased to Bales College remains the church's main source of income. As part of the redevelopment of the Old Vicarage, Bales College has been using the car park area in return for a commitment to fund enlargement of the church entrance and new gates which is now complete. Overall expenditure was £265,500 in 2025 compared to 200.700 in the previous year. The incTease was mainly due to project expenditures against restricted income. Overall running and activity Costs have remained constant. Payment of the 2025 common fund offer of £50,000 was completed by the end of the year (in addition to a payment of £5,000 completing payments against the 204 offer). Gift Aid returns of just under £2,200 cover claims for 2025. Reserves Policy A review of the Reserves Policy concluded that some £io.000 should be maintained in the savings account to cover unanticipated (unbudgeted) expenditure. During 2025 it was not necessary to draw on these reserves. Structure, Governance and Management The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules) and is a charity registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Number: 1163185). The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in
the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. There is an induction process in place for new PCC members and each receives guidance on their responsibilities as trustees. PCC members are responsible for making dectsions on all matters of concern to the parish. including decisions on how church funds are spent. There were four meetings frotn March 2025 to February 2026 inclusive, with any additional urgent PCC business being conducted via email. Administrative Infonnation St John s Church, situated in Kensal Green, is part of the Diocese of London within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Vicarage. Kilburn lane. London Wio 4AA. The church website is Mryvw.stjohnskensalgreen.org.uk The following PCC members served during 2025: io Membe Rev David Ackerman Nigel Clark Sandra Payne (Incumbent & Chairnian) (Churchwarden & Vice Chairman) (Churchwarden & Deanery Synod Representative) em Anne Abel Heather Hatter Frances Ikemefuna Pam Mackintosh Sabeena Johnson Joanna Okello Natelle Peters Nigel Snuggs Daniel Turner Rieanna Wilkinson (Lay Pastoral Minister) (Playgroup Lead) (Treasurer & Children s Champion) (Safeguarding officer) (Youth & Families) (Grounds & Flowers) (Music Director) (Youth & Families) Yvonne Jarman served as PCC Secretary as part of her role as Parish Administrator. Approved by the PCC on 25th March 2026 and signed on their behalf by: The Revd David Ackerman Chairman Nigel Clark Vice-chairnian
Statement of Receipts and PanentS i January-y Deceniber 2025 Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Total Recelpts Payments Total Cash at Bank l Jan Cash in Hand l Jan 1,479.64 126.84 13.567.09 15,046.73 126.84 LDF Payments Running Costs Income Generating Costs Church Activities 57,087.C() 70,401.34 Regular Giving 8.326.04 493.92 8.819.96 175 GA Returns 2,172.84 2.172.84 40,054.79 Other Voluntary Receipts 2.772.09 2,749.91 5,522. Other costs 97,801.33 Income Generating Activity 161,$04.IXI 161,S04.IXI Fabric Church Activities 7,043.40 3,839.28 6,547.50 133,206.80 13,590.90 137,046.08 Other Income Sub Totols 187,264.13 156,565.22 343.829.35 265.519.46 Balance of Receipts over Payments 78,309.89 TOTAL 343,829.35 343,829.35 10
Recelpts Balance at Bank l Jan Cash in Hand l Jan 2024 2025 Payments 2024 2025 £4.596.05 £128 23 £15.046.73 £126.84 Ralar Glvlng Planned giving Tax refund IGift Aldl Collections Other Voluntary RKelpts Donatlons £3.132.87 £2.404.45 £3,603.20 £5.174.00 £2.172.84111 £3,645.9612) Fees £2.858.00 £65.Cth.00 £2.087.00 £55.000.(y)181 Commitment £4.$47.60 £l.W.50 £355. £2.772.09 £2.615.91131 £134.(KJ Office £31,263.04 £17,468.24 £10.743.93 £3.780.59 £2,421.20 £2,428.90 £34.282.19191 É17.748.031101 £9,899.90 £3,822.24 £2,055.41 £2.593.S7 Charity Flower Fund Maintenance Ichur¢hl Utilities Insuran Sacristy Maintenance Ivicaragel Income Generatl Income Generatlnl A¢tlvltles Rent £150,504. £2,075. £150,504.CQ £ii.c(o.c(Jl41 Facilities £175.) Church A¢tMtles Activitie5 £5,587.84 £3,859.00 £207.00 £6,015.431SI £3,101.(KJ £834.47 A¢iivities £15.700.15 £9,262.79 £3,058.89 £85.¢XJ E13.859.S6 £12,076.29 £4,380.01 £85.00 £4.201.62111 £4,731.25111 £130.89 Funeral & Weddings Fundraising Walsin8ham Welfare refund Music Charity givirva Donations £3.250.00 £iCQ.CKJ £3.185.00 £455.¢X) Clergy Expenses Walsin8ham Fundrai5in8 Visiting cler8V Ixher Costs £4,481.37 £6.670.80 £248.97 £282.03 £590.17 Other Income Project518rantsl Organ Music £17,836.75 £10,320.rxs £340. £107,208.40,°, £25,998.4017) £150. Projects Flower fund OT8an fund Bank charge5 Vicar refreshment £20.743.SI £424.00 £148.01 £81.207.161131 £368.00 £12,000.¢JO £259.19 £3,777.00 114 £189.98 n/a Clergy refund Maintenance & grounds Miscellaneous Bank rewards & interest £399.80 £301.55 £325.38 £1.293. £219.31 £3.190. £191.01 £6.72 £2.978.00 £271. Mis¢ellaneovs Interesi in deposit £205.47 £151.70 TOTALS Le55 Poyments Balance of Recelpts over Payments £215,969.07 -£2,795.50 £343.829.35 -£ 265,519.46 £200,795.50 £265,519.46 £15,173.57 £78,309.89
St John's Memorial Fund (Deposit) Account 2024 £ 2025 £ Receipts Balance at l Jan io,(Ko.00 151.70 10,151.70 133.60 Interest Transfer from current account Total 10.151.70 10.285.30 Payments Transfer to Cllfrent account Balance at 31 Dec 10,151.70 10,285.30 Statement of Assets as at y Dec 2024 £ 2025 £ Cash at Bank l¢urrent a¢¢ountl Cash in Hand Memorial Fund Isavin8s èccounil Total cash assets 15,046.73 126.84 78,168.59 141.30 10,151.70 25,325.27 10,285.30 88,595.19 Other Assets Leased buildings lin5urance value at year endl 2,513.995.00 2,677.405.00 Sumniary of 2025 Restricted Funds Restrlrted Grants & donotion5 Activity Payments Charities Flowers 147,284.31 7.397.50 3.526.73 184.20 rorAL 15839174 Restricted Funds clf to 2026 WCC 2025 Green Grant: £29,262.8J Organ Restoration: £24.170.39 GLA Funding (Eco Projects).. £ 2,395.10 Designated Funds clf to 2026 Organ Restoration: £15,000.00 12
Notes to the 2025 Accounts Gift Aid returnsfor 2025. Includes £493.92 special collectionsfor charity andflowers. Includes £9oofrom the Paddington Charitiesfor discretionary welfare payments. A £5,000 paymentfrom Pines and Needlesfor use offorecourt in 2024 (Christmas Tree sales) was received in January 2025. in addition to afvrther £5,ooofor forecourt use in December 2025. Activities covering.. Stay & Play (under 5s playgroup) Fellowship & outings returns £3,027.93 £2.987.50 Westminster City Council Green Scheme Gront receipts." 2024 GrantAward £29,069.40 2025 Grant Award £78,139.00 Organ Fund grants and donations. £5,000 balance o9ainst 2024 commitment paid Jonuary 2025. Includes administration costs and office/trustee expenses of£29.126.57 io. Church maintenance covering.. Grounds £7.462.86 Church £61472.32 Cleaning £3,812.85 JJ. Clersry expenses coverparish communications (parish phone use and WiFi rental). car usage, un-budgetedparish hospitality expenditure and wear and tear due to parish use ofvicarage. 12. Some £2,500 Walsingham expenditure remained outstandingfor transport costs. Projects expenditure covering.. Greening Scheme GL4 Community Engagement £80,207.16 £ 1,000.00 14. Includes £500 depositfor 2026 pilgrimage. (2026 Budget adjusted accordingly.) N.B. The balance of Green Scheme expenditure against Westminster City Council 2024 ond 2025 gront awards is £27,001.24. However, there was on overspend of£2,261.57 on the 2024-25 project which is not offset against the 2025 grant award (see note 6 obove). Thus the carriedfon¥ard balance to 2026 is £29,262.81. 13
11 rA Visit by the Bishop ofIA)ndon (then Archbishop of Canterbury designate) to StJohn s Advent Corol Service in 2025. St John's Kensal Green Kilburn lane IL)ndon Wio 4AA Reglstered Charity No. 1163185 14
Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of St John's Kensal Green I report on the accounts for the year ended wt December 2025 which are set out in this document. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 44(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Art) and that an indendent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: &wnine the accoujjts under section 45 of the 20u ALt; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners sectlon 145(5)(b) of the 20ll Act. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Enminer's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the Genera] Directions given by the Charity Cotnmission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and secking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination. no llMtter5 have come to my attention which give mc reasonable cause to believe that in any tnaterial respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Aci. or to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. R Moore BSC, Westminster, London 16 MaTch 2026