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← The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Edmund The King, Northwood Hills

2023-12-31-accounts

The Parish Church of

St. Edmund the King Northwood Hills

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023

INCUMBENT The Rev’d Michael Miller St. Edmund’s Vicarage 2 Pinner Road Northwood Hills Middlesex HA6 1QS

BANK
BANK CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
INDEPENDENT The Rev’d David Green
EXAMINER Gowers Ltd
The Old School House
Bridge Road
Hunton Bridge
Kings Langley
Herts
WD4 8SZ

Registered Charity No. 1169098

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CONTENTS
Annual Meeting of Parishioners 2024 – Agenda 4
Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2024 - Agenda 4
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners 5
Trustees’ Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year 2023 8
Aim and Purposes 8
Objectives and Activities 8
Who we are. 8
Sides People 9
Recording our Membership 10
PCC Meetings 10
The Year in Review 10
Financial review 13
Fabric Report 19
Harrow Deanery Synod 21
Reports from Church Organisations 24
2ndNorthwood (St. Edmund’s) Scout Group 24
Arrow Players 25
Mike Godden (Chairman) 26
Choir 26
Eco-Church 27
Carol Diggins 28
Flower Guild 28
Sunday School 29
Youth Group 30
‘The King’ Parish Magazine 30
Women’s Guild 31

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Annual Meeting of Parishioners 2024 – Agenda

  1. Apologies for Absence

  2. Approval of Minutes of 2023 Meeting of Parishioners

  3. Election of Churchwardens for the year 2024 – 2025

Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2024 - Agenda

  1. Approval of Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on Sunday 26th March 2023

  2. Matters arising from those minutes

  3. Notification of any other business

  4. Vicar’s report

  5. Consideration of Statutory Reports:

Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 including the revised Church Electoral Roll for 2023 Report of the proceedings of the Deanery Synod Parish Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 Report upon the Fabric of the Church

  1. Report from the Fundraising Committee

  2. Election of representatives to the Parochial Church Council, 3 for a 3 year term and 1 for a 1 year term.

  3. Appointment of Sides People

  4. Appointment of Independent Financial Examiner to the P.C.C.

  5. Presentations from Parish organisations

  6. Any other business

  7. Closing Prayer followed by a brief PCC Meeting

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Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners HELD IN THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY 26TH MARCH 2023

PRESENT: Fr Michael Miller in the Chair

1. Apologies for Absence

None

2. Approval of Minutes of 2022 Meeting of Parishioners

Proposed by Marjorie Pimm, seconded by Margaret Forsyth

Carried unanimously.

3. Election of Churchwardens for the year 2023 – 2024

Steven Castle - proposed by Carol Diggins, seconded by Andy Roberts Isaac Odeyemi – proposed by Wendy Jones, seconded by Anita Nicholas

Carried unanimously and duly elected

Meeting closed 11:16

Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting

HELD IN THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY 26TH MARCH 2023

ATTENDANCE : 41

1. Approval of Minutes of APCM held on Sunday

Proposed Ian Dawson, seconded by Connie Ambrose

2. Matters arising from those minutes

3. Notification of any other business

None

4. Vicar’s report

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Father Michael gave a summary of Church activities over the past year and thanked everyone who has participated in the running of the Parish.

5. Consideration of Statutory Reports:

These had previously been distributed electronically and in hard copy. No comments or questions arose

6. Report from the Building and Fundraising PCC Sub-Committee

In 2022 we held the following events

Bonus Ball £330, Plant Sale £1,060, Film Evening £329, Platinum Jubilee Lunch £151, Summer Fair £1,698, Book Sale& Eco Fair £469, Quiz Evening £491, Christmas Bazaar £2,258, Christmas Tree Festival £355 (£281+£74 in cash donations), Bring & Buy Sales (11 in total) £1,715, Total £8856

I (Steve Castle) would like to thank committee members Fr Michael, Carol Diggins, James Mair, Clare Moses and Sarah Wilson for their help in organising these events, and the wider St Edmund's congregation for their support in running and participating in these events. In addition to raising a lot of money the events brought in people from outside our congregation which is an important part of our mission to the people of our parish. Steve Castle, Sub-Committee Chair

7. Election of 3 representatives to the PCC for a three-year term

Nominations: Mark Hammond; proposed by Ann Hughes, seconded by Sarah Parnaby. Daniel Hansen; proposed by Peter Heath, seconded by Simon Wilson. Amanda Roberts; proposed by Margaret Forsyth,

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seconded by Ian Dawson. As there were no further nominations, all were duly elected.

8. Election of 2 representatives to the Harrow Deanery Synod

Nominations: Sarah Parnaby; proposed by Steve Castle, seconded by Marjorie Pimm.

Father Michael asked if anyone else would like to stand but nobody volunteered leaving one post vacant.

9. Appointment of Sides People

Margaret Forsyth, Hilda Greenfield, Colin Kirby, Carolyn Mount, Richard Mount and Marjorie Pimm were appointed Sides People.

10. Appointment of Independent Financial Examiner to the P.C.C.

The PCC nominated Father David Green of Gowers Ltd as the examiner. Vote carried unanimously.

11. Presentations from Parish organisations

The presentations have been distributed in both written and electronic forms. No further comments were made.

12. Financial Report

These had previously been distributed electronically and in hard copy. James Mair gave a brief summary. No further comments or questions ensued.

13. Electoral Roll 2022

The role now stands at 85 people

14.. Any other business

Meeting ended 11:44

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PCC of St Edmund the King, Northwood Hills Trustees’ Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year 2023

Aim and Purposes

St Edmund’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Rev’d Michael Miller, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, financial and practical tasks of being the parish church in this place. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church and Hall buildings and the grounds in which they are set.

Objectives and Activities

The Church of St Edmund the King, Northwood Hills, is a Christian community seeking to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in the diverse context of our parish and its surrounding areas.

First and foremost, we’re a group of people committed to worship, and at the heart of our life here is our meeting with Jesus in Word and Sacrament. As we journey together, we aim to provide opportunities for growth and fellowship for people of all ages, and strive to reach out in love to the parish we serve.

Part of the Diocese of London, our Liturgy and devotional practice reflects the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England, whilst striving to offer a home to all who seek a deeper life with God in Christ Jesus.

Who we are.

The PCC is registered charity number 1169098 with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. Registration with the Charity Commission was completed in September 2016, the PCC having previously been excepted from registration. Members of the PCC are

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either ex officio or are elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

During the year the following served as members of the PCC:

Incumbent The Rev’d Michael Miller Churchwardens Steven Castle (Vice Chair) Isaac Odeyemi Representatives on Sarah Parnaby Harrow Deanery Synod Elected members up Christopher Ambrose up to the APCM 2023 Helen Collier Carol Diggins Mark Hammond James Mair (Treasurer) Clare Moses (PCC Secretary) Anita Nicholas Indrani Prabhu Andrew Odeyemi

Elected members Christopher Ambrose after the APCM 2023 Carol Diggins Mark Hammond Daniel Hansen James Mair (Treasurer) Anita Nicholas Andrew Odeyemi Indrani Prabhu Amanda Roberts (PCC Secretary)

Sides People

We are grateful to the following Sides People who, elected at the 2023 APCM, have assisted in welcoming people to worship on Sundays and weekday festivals and who receive and assist in recording the offertory:

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Margaret Forsyth, Hilda Greenfield, Colin Kirby, Carolyn Mount Richard Mount, Marjorie Pimm.

Recording our Membership

PCC membership is drawn from the church Electoral Roll, and all those on the roll are entitled to vote in the election to places on the PCC.

At the 2023 APCM there were 91 on the roll, compared with 85 the previous year.

Average weekly attendance was 74 and average Sunday attendance was 53. During the year 66 services were live-streamed on our YouTube channel and received an average of 54 views.

PCC Meetings

In 2023 the PCC met on 6 occasions with an average attendance of 8. The PCC receives reports from the Incumbent on pastoral matters, from the Treasurer on the accounts, from the Churchwardens on Fabric and the Building & Fundraising Sub-Committee at each of its meetings. Safeguarding and Eco-Church are standing agenda items. In 2023 the Standing Committee met 5 times. The membership of this committee comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and Treasurer. It transacts PCC business between meetings (subject to directions of the PCC) and draws up the PCC agenda.

The Year in Review

2023 began with many parishioners involved in Arrow Players’ production of the St. Edmund’s Pantomime, ‘Humpty Dumpty’, which raised funds for the church and provided wonderful family entertainment for the parish and beyond.

All-Age Eucharists continued on the first Sunday each month – these were well attended and provided a slightly shorter service with more

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contemporary music and hymns, colourful orders of service, a more visual address, different styles of prayer and were attended by the whole congregation including Sunday School.

The season of Lent began in February. Our Lent appeal raised funds for “The Felix Project”, a London-based food charity and “Mozambique Trauma Support”, a partnership between the Diocese of London and the Mozambique Angola Anglican Association who are working to train leaders who can provide pastoral care and support for those who have been displaced by the violent insurgency. Our Lent course was “From Now On” by The Rev’d Rachel Mann which was based on the film “The Greatest Showman”. The course continued to form a key part of our teaching and the sessions over 5 weeks were well attended.

Our Sung Eucharist on Mothering Sunday was well attended by the regular congregation and members and families of our Scout Group.

The highpoint of the liturgical year was, as always, our celebration of Holy Week and Easter as we lived through the key events in the story of salvation. Our worship in Holy Week included the celebration of the Eucharist with an Address each day, The Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by The Watch of the Passion on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Meditation followed by the Good Friday Liturgy, The Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday and the Blessing of the Easter Garden and Sung Eucharist on Easter Day. These were poignant and well-attended services culminating in a truly joyful celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In stark contrast to the joy of Easter Day we learned with great sadness on Easter Monday that our Curate, The Rev’d Helen Hutchins had died on Easter Day.

In May we celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III with a Vigil of Prayer on the eve of the Coronation and with a celebration of the Eucharist with special prayers and readings on Coronation Day. A “Big Lunch” barbeque was held after the Sunday Eucharist on the Coronation weekend which was well attended by the congregation and from people in the local community. We enjoyed St Edmund’s Drama Group, Arrow

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Players’, production of The Importance of Being Earnest and had a successful Plant Sale in support of our Raise the Roof appeal. Our annual Parish boundary walk with stops for prayers “Beating the Bounds” was well attended and enjoyed.

St Edmund’s continued to host and support concerts and events for Community ConneX (formerly Harrow Mencap) throughout the year.

In June we enjoyed a fish and chip supper and sing-along film evening “The Sound of Music”. Our Summer Fair was blessed with fine weather and brought in people from across the community.

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessèd Virgin Mary was joyfully celebrated in August. We were joined by Fr Richard Norman, the Vicar of St Mary-the-Virgin, Kenton, who was our guest preacher. The service was followed by a barbeque and homemade puddings in the Vicarage garden.

In September we hosted a breakfast for Home-Start Hillingdon volunteers who were walking a half marathon in the Borough to raise funds for their charity who support and train volunteers who help families struggling with issues including isolation, mental health, multiple birth and disabilities. Our Women’s Guild celebrated their 50[th] Anniversary and continued to provide a rich programme of events each month throughout the year. Our Book Sale and Eco-Fair raised money for our roof appeal and brought in people from the local community.

Harvest Festival was celebrated at the beginning of October with an AllAge Eucharist which was well-attended and followed by a meal in the Hall. Gifts and cash donations were given to New Hope who provide services to the homeless in Watford and the surrounding area. At the end of October, pilgrims from St Anselm’s in Hatch End and 5 from St Edmund’s travelled together to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham to join other pilgrims for a weekend of prayer and devotion.

Remembrance Sunday was a solemn occasion during which we remembered the heroic World War I nurse Edith Cavell. The service was

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well attended by the Uniformed Organisations alongside their parents and regular congregation. That afternoon the annual Memorial Service provided a chance for both regular and occasional worshippers to join together in a friendly environment and reflect upon the loss of loved ones.

Our Patronal Festival was celebrated on Sunday 19[th] November, the eve of St Edmund’s Day, with a Sung Eucharist. We were joined by our guest preacher, the Rev’d Catherine Pickford, Archdeacon of Northolt. A wonderful meal was enjoyed together after the service.

During Advent we held a successful Christmas Bazaar and Christmas Tree Festival, both of which brought in many people from the local community who don’t normally come to Church. We also hosted Pinner Wood School’s Carol Service. Our own Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols was a wonderful occasion which was followed by a joyful Blessing of the Crib Service on Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass and a celebration of the Eucharist with Carols on Christmas Morning.

During 2023 we held 1 baptism, no weddings and 6 funerals in Church.

Financial review

After the experiences of recent years, 2023 saw circumstances gradually return to a more usual, if ‘new’ normal. However, as in Financial Reviews for recent years, there is still the need to explain some of the figures in the accompanying accounts, especially when compared with the figures shown for 2022.

For the third year in succession the effect of the “Raise the Roof” project still complicates the presentation of the results, most notably on page 3 of the Financial Statements, which shows the summary figures for the year. The differences arising between the two years start to become clearer with the detailed figures for income and expenditure on pages 4 and 5.

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INCOME

As mentioned in recent Financial Reviews, the reduction in the ordinary regular giving, (shown over the first four lines of page 4 and which therefore excludes the many other types of donations received), isn’t a surprise, given the changes in the congregation and the need to raise money to fund the roof project over recent years. All giving, whatever its size or nature, is always greatly appreciated, but as our last Stewardship Renewal Programme was in November 2020, it is clear that it is appropriate that in 2024 another appraisal of our regular giving is needed. In this respect, the ability for some to be able to sign up to allow Gift Aid to be added to their giving is of considerable benefit, since it increases the total St. Edmunds receives by 25%.

The apparent dramatic reduction in 2023 of the donations described as “Recurring grants” ( line 0401 ) is also unsurprising. Having completed Phase 1 of the “Raise the Roof” Project during the latter part of 2022, 2023 only had various preliminary investigations undertaken into the scope of works required for Phase 2 of the project. Consequently, our fundraising activities have continued, albeit on a different scale, but the PCC very gratefully acknowledges the receipt of an extremely generous anonymous donation in 2023 towards the funding of Phase 2 of £6,250 (including Gift Aid recovered). It should also be noted that within the figure received in 2022, £25,000 was specifically donated by Arrow Players, effectively in advance, towards Phase 2. Including both of these amounts, by the end of 2023 the total amount raised towards Phase 2, less interim expenditure, was £63,440, as reflected by combining the “carried forward” totals for the first and last lines on page 11.

No one-off grants were received in 2023. (Those received in 2022 both came from the London Diocese and were specifically for the “Raise the Roof” project (£9,000) and a special energy costs grant of £2,641).

On the other hand, in 2023, we were fortunate to receive an unrestricted legacy of £10,000 from the Late John Peters. The PCC is extremely grateful for this generous amount and has re-designated its use towards the future

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costs of funding other major maintenance work as referred to in the accompanying Fabric Report.

Turning to “Church activities”, the return after the COVID years of the St. Edmund’s Pantomime in January 2023, in conjunction with Arrow Players, resulted in nearly £1,600 of income. The retiring collections after the performances also raised £831 for “Raise the Roof”.

Church Hall lettings income increased again in 2023, this time by nearly £7,500 to £47,944. This represents around 51% of the total unrestricted income received in 2023, up from 37% and 44% in 2021 and 2022 respectively. As has been said before, this continues to emphasise the importance of this key source of income to St. Edmunds, since without an operational church hall, our day to day finances would not be sustainable. It also helps to bring many people into contact with St. Edmunds as part of the local community and underlines the importance of Phase 2 of the “Raise the Roof” project, which includes the necessary replacement of the church hall roof.

“Other trading activities” primarily refers to the monies raised by the various Church events held throughout the year, which continue to be in aid of the “Raise the Roof” project. They include the Plant Sale, Summer Fair, Christmas Bazaar, the regular Bring & Buy Sales and many other events. In total, these raised £9,506 less the associated costs of the events, which totaled £1,733 as shown at the bottom of page 4 under the first section of Expenditure ( line 1730 ). (For 2022 the income raised from the various church events was £10,274 and the associated costs were £1,470.)

The table below shows the net monies raised by each event in 2023:

Bonus Ball £280 Eco and Book Fairs £803
Bring &Buy Sales£1,399 FilmNight£333
Christmas Bazaar £2,317 Plant Sale £989
Christmas Tree Festival £283 Summer Fair £1,369

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It is also pleasing to report that the income derived from the use of the “easyfundraising” and “Amazon Smile” giving schemes to support St. Edmunds was £187 in 2023 (2022: £253). Unfortunately, during 2023 Amazon withdrew their scheme, hence why the total received in 2022 was higher.

Our thanks and appreciation go to everyone involved in all the above continuing activities.

Whilst the increasing interest rates may not be welcome to many people who are having to cope with the continuing increases in the costs of living, for St. Edmunds it has meant that our investment income has seen a sharp increase after several years of much lower returns. For 2023 it totalled £4,535, an increase of over 168% on that received in 2022!

EXPENDITURE

As shown on page 5, the total expenditure for “Church activities” in 2023 was slightly more than in 2022 at £96,851 (2022: £95,286); out of this figure our Common Fund payments to the London Diocese represented £50,000 (2022: £54,000).

Although the overall change year on year isn’t that large, within the figures there are several noticeable items, both positive and negative, which require mentioning.

In total, the major reductions within the costs were around £10,600 as follows:

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£2,597 on replacing other equipment which was covered by insurance monies.

Of the many individual cost increases in 2023, the main ones were:

Finally for expenditure, as shown at the end of page 5, is “Other expenditure”. This represents the final adjustment to the “Raise the Roof” Phase 1 costs of £203 and further preliminary costs for Phase 2 of £3,358.

In summary for 2023, from the more detailed breakdown of the funds and figures on page 4 the total Unrestricted income was £93,143 (for 2022 it was £90,857) and on page 5 the total Unrestricted expenditure was £86,161 (for 2022 it was £90,223). These then give a surplus on the General Fund of £6,982 (for 2022 it was only £634).

Returning to (the middle part of) page 3, the annual revaluation of Investments (which are shown under Fixed Assets on the Balance Sheet on page 8) to their market values at 31 December 2023 in total increased their value by £1,188. This reverses around 25% of the losses in value experienced in the previous two years, though it primarily affects

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investments held for Restricted Funds, such as those for Clean Water and for Overseas Aid, rather than the General Fund.

After accounting for the gains on the revaluation of investments, as shown at the end of page 3, the total overall Funds at 31 December 2023 have increased by £30,008 to £162,007 (2022: a decrease of £63,089 to £131,999). The analysis of the balances across the various funds at the end of 2023 is shown on the lower half of page 10 of the Financial Statements, whilst the overall movements on the individual funds in 2023 are shown on page 11 (2022: page 12).

Of the total funds held at 31 December 2023, as shown on page 9, £14,038 is held in unrestricted funds, with Designated Funds having £25,062, and £122,906 held in Restricted Funds. (For 2022 the respective figures were £7,056; £18,243 and £106,699).

Pages 6 and 8 provide details of the balance sheet at 31 December 2023. It should be noted that during 2023 the monthly repayments to the London Diocese for their interest free loan commenced. This loan was received in connection with the Phase 1 roof project in 2022. By the end of the year £1,500 had been repaid, with the remaining balance of £7,500 due to be repaid over the following 30 months. In the accounts, this liability is split according to what is repayable over the coming 12 months (£3,000) and what is due after then (£4,500).

RESERVES POLICY

In order to maintain cashflows and provide for emergency expenditure, it is PCC policy to try to maintain sufficient balance on free reserves (net current assets) to cover three months’ normal unrestricted expenditure, around £25,000. At the end of 2023 the balance on the free reserves was £39,100 (2022: £25,299).

Longer term major projects are subject to specific fundraising exercises as deemed appropriate.

Short-term investment fund balances are usually placed with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund, whilst longer term investments are mainly held in CBF Church of England Fixed Interest Accounts.

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As referred to earlier, in 2023 the General Fund ‘ordinary’ income exceeded ‘ordinary’ expenditure by £6,982 (2022: £634). At the end of year the General fund was £14,038 (2022: £7,056), which is still on the lower side of what it would be preferable to have available going forward, but is a considerable improvement upon earlier years.

However, this ‘change of fortune’ during 2023, together with the knowledge that our 2023 Common Fund payment had been reduced by £4,000, enabled the PCC to commit to increasing our 2024 Common Fund Offer by £2,500 to £52,500. This was in response to the request from the London Diocese for increased offers, due to the continuing rise in costs for their support activities across all the parishes of the London Diocese. Nevertheless, it should be noted that our 2024 Common Fund Offer is still well below the Diocese’s 2024 Standard Parish Cost of £91,300. It is also considerably lower than our Common Fund payments in 2020 and before, indicating that we continue to be a ‘net recipient’ according to the London Diocese’s calculations.

Of course, 2024, (and beyond), will also see the continuing need to fund raise for “Raise the Roof” and, no doubt, with the potential for some costs to rise further, it will be yet another financially challenging year.

Finally, the PCC wish to place again on record our very grateful thanks for the continuing extraordinary generosity of all of the supporters of St. Edmunds throughout what are still financially difficult times for everybody.

James Mair, Treasurer

Fabric Report

1. Condition of Buildings

The Hall and Lady Chapel pitched roofs continue to deteriorate with some rainwater ingress occurring. Significant electrical work is required before the next inspection in August 2026. Condition of the Hall kitchen continues to deteriorate and requires refurbishment.

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2. Service and Maintenance

The annual inspections of all central heating boilers were carried out in March 2023 with no issues found. Gas Safe certificates were received. Fire extinguishers were serviced in March 2023 with no issues found. Emergency lighting was successfully tested in March 2023.

3. Major Works

There were no Major Works undertaken in 2023.

4. Other Activities.

Minor maintenance works during the year has included:

More detail on all the above and other minor maintenance works is recorded in the Fabric Reports to PCC which are held electronically. These are available for inspection upon request via any member of the PCC Standing Committee.

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The Churchwardens would like to thank everyone who has helped with maintenance activities and particularly on the Gardening Day. We are grateful to Colin Kirby who continued to mow the lawns, to Mike Godden for assistance with various items of maintenance work and to Jenny Jones, Mike and Peter Gant, and all who have tended the grounds throughout the year.

5. Future Projects

Focus will remain on addressing the urgent items listed in the 2018 Quinquennial Inspection Report and the C3 Improvement items listed in the 2021 Electrical Inspection Report.

Steven Castle, Churchwarden

Harrow Deanery Synod

The Deanery Synod met for three sessions during the year with a time of worship led by the host church or school, who were invited to give a profile of the parish or school and its mission and ministries before the Synod prayed for them. Hosts also kindly provided refreshments. At each meeting reports were tabled or presented on the recent sessions by those elected to the Diocesan and General Synods. There was also a short business meeting held using the Zoom Software. During the year a new triennium started, and elections were held in preparation for the opening meeting.

The first meeting was held on 8 February at St Alban’s North Harrow with the theme of “Modern Slavery – what is it and what can we do about it?”. Pattie Gercke, Development Worker for the Compassionate Communities Team of the Diocese, gave a presentation on Modern Slavery. Modern Slavery is a serious crime in which people are coerced or deceived into a situation where they are exploited for the purpose of making a profit. The offence is punishable by up to life imprisonment under the 2015 Modern Slavery Act. She described the various forms of slavery, the victims, the signs to look out for, the resources available, and what we in the parishes can do about it. She then answered questions.

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At the Parish APCMs new lay representatives on the Synod were elected. Elections were made for the Triennium. John Dolling was elected as Lay Chairman; Robert May as Secretary; David Green, Barry Hingston, Ajay More and Emma Webber as Clergy Members of the Standing Committee; Mary Abbott, Toby Partridge and Clive Scowen as Lay Members of the Standing Committee; Derek Taylor-Mew as Independent Examiner; John Spencer as Representative on Bereavement Care Management Committee and Clementina Pagano as Foundation Governor of St John’s School Stanmore. The three representatives on Harrow SACRE (Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education) had agreed to continue and were confirmed (Revd James Power, Alison Stowe, and Mary Abbott).

A meeting to discuss Synod business was held using the Zoom software on 15 June. Five applications for a grant from the Deanery Mission Fund had been received from St Mary’s Kenton for notice boards, All Saints Harrow Weald for sound system improvements, St Peter’s West Harrow for Messy Church equipment, Re:Generation Schools Work for equipment and materials and Holy Trinity Wealdstone for outreach events.

These were all approved. The Deanery Accounts for 2022 were received and approved, subject to Independent Examination. Toby Partridge was confirmed as the Deanery representative on the Area Finance Committee.

The triennium opened with the 4 July session, which was held at St Mary the Virgin Kenton and started with a Eucharist. Bishop Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy addressed the Synod and answered questions. Synod agreed to coopt the Headteachers of two Church of England Schools to be members of the Synod. – Jo Hester at St John’s Stanmore and Daniel Norris at St Jerome’s Harrow.

The third meeting was held on 23 November at Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Ruislip. Dr Hilary Macaulay, Headteacher, gave an introduction to the school and its vision and activities. These included three projects:- The Big Feast providing a different experience of worship; the Willesden Area Church of England Choir Project where over two days twelve schools in the Area worked with the London Gospel Community Choir; Common Good Schools which was designed through the lessons

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and assemblies to get schools working with their community. Synod was then given fifteen minutes for conversation in groups to consider three questions:- “ What is your response to these projects? ”, “ What volunteering opportunities could your church offer for students in your community? ” and “ Do you have any other ideas for how your church community could link with your local schools ?”. Alison Stowe gave a report from Harrow SACRE (Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education). Ann Lynes announced that she is stepping down as Area Dean and the Bishop will appoint a successor. A By-Election had been held to fill a vacancy for a Lay Representative of the Synod on the London Diocesan Synod. Noah Kelly of St Alban’s North Harrow had been elected to fill this vacancy.

Robert May, Honorary Secretary to Harrow Deanery Synod

Approval of the Annual Report by the Parochial Church Council

The Annual Report set out on pages 8 to 23 were approved by the Parochial Church Council of St. Edmund the King, Northwood Hills on 5th March 2024 and will be proposed for adoption by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 17th March 2024.

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The Rev’d Michael Miller Chairman of the Meeting 5th March 2024 (PCC)

The Rev’d Michael Miller Chairman of the Meeting 17th March 2024 (APCM)

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Reports from Church Organisations

2[nd] Northwood (St. Edmund’s) Scout Group

We have had another busy and active year during 2023 continuing to provide a wide range of interesting, adventurous, and challenging activities for all our Scouts to enjoy. These experiences provide opportunities for them to develop new skills and self-awareness that will help them positively navigate the many life challenges ahead.

This year saw a move from the Scout Hut to temporary accommodation in the Church Hall and the Scout Hut at 1st Northwood whilst work is undertaken to replace our old hut with a new building. This was a bitter pill following on so soon after the end of lockdown with all its concomitant problems. Our grateful thanks as always go to the leaders, parents and trustees for their continued resilience and enthusiasm.

It is particularly gratifying to see our young leaders developing into fully fledged leaders having joined 2nd Northwood as Beaver Scouts many years ago. What better recommendation.

We give a special thank you to Mike Evans, our Treasurer, who has decided to stand down after 30 years of dedication to the Group. We are delighted that he has accepted the role as our President. It is also goodbye and thank you to Barry, our Auditor, who is retiring after many years of faithful service to the Group. We have a sub-committee dealing with the new hut project. Our thanks go to Phil Lee, one of our Cub Leaders, who has kindly volunteered to use his project management skills to lead on this. Our original plans have been scaled back due to rising material and building costs. The revised plans have been submitted to Hillingdon Council for approval, and we are also applying to the Diocese for a new lease.

As a Group we thank Christine Bennett, our District Commissioner, for giving us additional support whilst our role of Group Scout Leader remains vacant. Christine already puts many hours into scouting and should be

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highly commended. We are also very grateful to Paul Spencer, District Chairman who is helping to guide groups through the recent rule changes.

Marjorie Pimm, Group Secretary

Arrow Players

Our year started with the return of the St. Edmund’s Pantomime after 2 years absence due to covid. Then pantomime was “Humpty Dumpty”; it was most successful, with many satisfied customers. The show made a profit of nearly £3200, of which the customary half-share was passed to the PCC. The retiring collection at the show was in aid of “Raise TheRoof”, the result was an astounding £831.15 (just over £1000 with Gift Aid) - more than £200 more than any other collection at previous Pantomimes. A big “Thank you” to everyone in our most generous audiences!

In May, we presented the classic Oscar Wilde play “The Importance of Being Earnest” - a play with some challenges - several settings, late Victorian costumes and dialogue that took much concentration to master. But in the end, another successful production, much enjoyed by our audiences.

From September to the end of the year, our main activity was the rehearsal and preparation of the 2024 St. Edmund’s Pantomime “Little Red Riding Hood” - a new pantomime for us, written by Mike Warrick.

We awarded a 25-year Long Service Medal to Donna Bryk. We held our usual Annual Dinner, at Pinner Hill Golf Club, in February. We have enjoyed a number of social events, including a summer barbecue and visits to “Dinosaur Golf” and ten-pin bowling.

Our participation in Church activities included running our usual sideshows at the Summer Fair, construction of stalls for the Plant Sale, and Father Christmas and his Grotto at the Christmas Bazaar in November, and serving Sunday morning refreshments on each 5th Sunday of the month.

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We have also made a number of contributions, both practical and financial, to the running of the Church, the Hall and the grounds, including the funding of the annual Church gardening day, and we also arranged for the large Christmas tree in the Church - the third (and last, for the time being) of our home-grown trees.

Mike Godden (Chairman)

Choir

The choir’s most important function continues to be in providing the music for the Sung Eucharist on Sundays, other major festivals and Holy Week services. One of the highlights of the year was undoubtedly the carol service with a number of memorable performances, including a new arrangement of my carol “The Holy Star”.

In October the choir took part in the Harrow Deanery Choirs Festival at St John’s, Greenhill. The theme of the service was “The Light of the World” and it included music by Tallis, Murrill, Wood and Harris. This year’s Festival Evensong will take place at St Edmund’s on Saturday October 12th as part of the church’s 60th anniversary celebrations and it would be good to have as many people there as possible. The choir play an active role within the wider church and continue to run the Grand Draw stall at the Summer Fair and Christmas Bazaar. I would like to thank the dedicated members of the choir who make such a valuable contribution to services at St Edmund’s. We are all indebted to them. I would particularly like to thank Simon Wilson for his unfailing support of the choir over many years and I wish him and Sarah all the best for the future.

We are always looking for new members. There is no audition and there is no requirement to be able to read music. We rehearse for forty-five minutes before the Sunday morning service – do speak to me for further information. I would also like to thank all those who help behind the scenes and for those who prepare tea after our afternoon rehearsals.

Mark Hammond, Director of Music

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Eco-Church

In March 2023 St Edmund’s was given the Bronze Eco Church Award and during the rest of the year we have been working to maintain our initiatives and to begin looking towards the Silver award.

At the beginning of 2023 the team included Jenny Jones – Eco Champion, Sarah Wilson and Carol Diggins. We were joined at our October meeting by Amanda Roberts, Madeline Roberts and Wendy Jones. If anyone else would like to join the team please let one of us know.

A plan has been drafted to show the areas where we are likely to achieve the Silver award and the Eco Care Group will now try to implement some initiatives to achieve this. We have introduced recycling of food waste when we have church events that involve catering.

The Recycling Centre in the foyer is working well and we have been able to send over 100 Gently Used Bras and 100 spectacles to the appropriate recyclers. We are no longer able to recycle toothpaste but this has been replaced by recycling cosmetics. We have also collected enough printer cartridges to send off and photocopy toner cartridges are being taken to New Years Green Recycling Centre.

We are looking into cost effective ways of introducing recycled paper for documents and are encouraging double sided printing where - appropriate. We would also like to introduce eco friendly toilet paper in the foyer toilets.

We were able to sell some of the leaf mould we had made during the year at the annual P lant S ale as well as recycling plant pots and bowls.

At the Book Sale and Eco Fair we had stalls that encouraged mending, recycling and reusing of laptops, clothes and items sold on our bring and

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buy stall. We also supported wildlife through the selling of bat, bird boxes and bug hotels which had been made by 2nd Northwood (St Edmund’s) Scout Group, while a member of Harrow Conservation for Nature brought along some pond water for people to study.

Eco Church was represented at the Christmas Tree Festival with a tree designed and decorated by a member of the Eco Church Group. Thank you to Wendy Jones.

We would like to thank Sarah Wilson for all that she has done in getting Eco Church off the ground particularly in setting up the recycling centre and the bring and buy sales held every month. We wish her and Simon best wishes for their new life in Bristol.

Carol Diggins

Flower Guild

Floral arrangements were created throughout the year to mark significant religious dates, anniversaries and festivals. As in 2022, use of both fresh and artificial flowers ensured a variety of blooms, colour and longevity for the displays, whilst keeping expenditure down. The commercial prices for fresh flowers in 2023 increased by around 35% on previous years. Use of artificial foliage and garden grown foliage/flowers was employed when possible.

The Guild was pleased to assist the Sunday School with the making of Mothering Sunday floral gifts, and had a stall at the Book Sale and Eco Fair event. The Christmas Bazaar decorations stall was successful, and we displayed at the Christmas tree festival.

With the semi-retirement of Elizabeth Wastell from the group, more volunteers are now required to join the team for 2024. No experience is necessary, and tutoring will be given. Please contact Glenda Greenfield on 07850 581 551 for more information.

Glenda Greenfield

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Sunday School

In 2023 we had a roll of 9 children. Our regular core of 4 have been joined by others who attend intermittently and two of our older members are now training to be Altar Servers. During the year we learned about the disciples of Jesus and how some of them were chosen. We also learned about the Parable of the Prodigal Son and we followed Jesus’ journey in the desert and later what led up to Easter Day. We also learned about the Story of Noah and how he followed God’s instruction to create the ark and protect the animals from the flood.

At St Edmund-tide we had a Horrible History lesson about how King Edmund became a saint and martyr. In Advent we acted out the Christmas Story and the children were keen to perform a short nativity play in church for which there is a video!

Sunday School joined in with the Christmas Tree Festival. One of the parents created the tree and was helped by the children who contributed wise men they had coloured.

We joined in with the Big Volunteer during the King’s Coronation weekend by covering boxes for the presents we give to the families of Home-Start Hillingdon. This year 58 boxes were filled and delivered to Home-Start. We ran the toy stall at the Summer Fair and Christmas Bazaar.

In 2024 we have been joined by a member of the Youth Group who is undertaking his Duke of Edinburgh Award. He is volunteering with us and has quickly become a firm favourite with the children particularly after designing an obstacle course for them to complete when we talked about the challenges of life. We learned how Jesus can help us if we speak to him through prayer. A big thank you to Sarah Wilson who has run Sunday School with me over the last few years. Sadly she is not able to be with us so often, now that she has moved, but will still be coming along when she

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can. Aline Hammond-Gilles and Shannon Jones have kindly agreed to help out when needed.

Carol Diggins, Sunday School Leader

Youth Group

Youth Group ran in the Hall and met 7pm – 9pm every fortnight during term time. The leadership of the Youth Group continued to benefit from Madeline and Oscar Roberts’ continued assistance as valuable Young Leaders. The number of children attending remained steady throughout the year with a slight reduction towards the end of the year. Activities included pool, air hockey, football, dodge-ball, table tennis, bomb-ball, table football, and a film evening, once again complete with hot dogs and popcorn. The Youth Group also supplied a mini Christmas Tree for the Christmas Tree Festival.

About half of the Youth Group members worship at St Edmund’s – we remain open to anyone between the ages of 10 and 16 of any faith or none.

I am very grateful to Fr Michael for joining us each week, running sessions when I have not been available, and to the helpers Carol Diggins, Aline Hammond-Gilles, Sarah Parnaby and Jo Wilson, without whom the group could not run. I would also like to pay particular tribute to Madeline Roberts for her dedicated support every week.

Steven Castle, Youth Group Leader

‘The King’ Parish Magazine

The magazine has been published each month on the last Sunday of each month during 2023. The Editor receives the material within 14 days of publication. This then is sent to Mike Godden who prepares the items for printing. He also adds a couple of interesting articles, some derived from a publication called ‘The Parish Pump’ which is supplied to parishes who produce a magazine. The latter is received by Terry Diggins and sent on to

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Mike. The draft returns to the Editor for checking and is then sent to Steve Castle for publishing on the website and to Mark Hammond for publishing within the weekly e-Newsletter which has 92 subscribers. Steve also produces the magazine in print and collates them. Some are placed at the back of church for those without internet access. Others are posted to past members of St. Edmund’s who have moved away and the remainder are delivered to local people. Approximately 40 copies are printed each month.

Many thanks are due to our regular contributors, Father Michael, Sarah Parnaby and Mike Godden, also to Mike and Steve for their sterling work on the production and distribution. Finally, many thanks to you dear reader! The effort of all mentioned above would not occur without you! The Magazine is a part of the effort of all at our church to reach people and persuade them to come to join our friendly community.

Jenny Jones, Honorary Editor

Women’s Guild

The Women's Guild meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with a few exceptions. We have a loyal membership and enjoy a varied programme followed by tea. In March Colin Richards gave a most interesting talk on Pinewood Studios. In June David Steward our Panto Pianist entertained us. August saw us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Women's Guild with a splendid cake and beautiful floral display. In September Glenda Greenfield held us spellbound with an account of her expedition to the Galapagos. The year ended with a Carol Concert led by Peter Heath and was followed by a festive tea. Our members are all supportive of each other and really enjoy meeting once a month.

Connie Ambrose, Women’s Guild

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Edmund was the devout young King of the East Angles, martyred by the Danes for his allegiance to Christ in the year 869 when he was 29 years old.

The crown and arrows of the church crest symbolise his Kingship and Martyrdom.

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The Church of St. Edmund the King has been serving The Parish of Northwood Hills since 1934.

The Parish is in the Harrow Deanery of the Willesden Episcopal Area of the Diocese of London.

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS, DIOCESE OF LONDON (WILLESDEN AREA)

Registered Charity No. 1169098

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

INDEX
Page
Approval of the Financial Statements by the PCC
1
Independent Examiner’s report to the PCC
2
Statement of Financial Activities
3
Analysis of Income and Expenditure
4
Balance Sheet
6
Fund Movement Summary - 2023
11
Fund Movement Summary - 2022
12
Notes to the Financial Statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS, DIOCESE OF LONDON (WILLESDEN AREA)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

The Financial Statements set out on pages 3 to 14 were approved by the Parochial Church Council of St. Edmund the King, Northwood Hills on 5th March 2024.

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Fr. Michael Miller Chairman of the Meeting 5th March 2024

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INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF ST EDMUND THE KING NORTHWOOD HILLS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 set out on page5 3 to 14. Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees (the members of the Parochial Church Council) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actll and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission lunder Section 1451Sllbl of the 2011 Act): and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions grven by the Charity Commission. 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentty no opinion is ENen as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Independent examlner's statement In connertion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: whith gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respett, the requirements to keep accounting retords in accordante with Section 130 of the 2011 Art,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Art have not been met- or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ev. David M Green FCA Gowers Limited Chartered Accountants The Old School House Bridge Road Hunton Bridge Kings Langley Herts W04 85Z 14th July 2024

St Edmund the King. Northwood Hills Statement of Financial Aclivilies For the period from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Unrestrl￿ed lurKIs Restricted funds Endowment Totsi furKIs Prior year totsl funds kneom8 and 6tklowm6r•l8 frc4n: Donations and legaties I￿omIng resources from church athiwues Income trom Church 8CtiVrties Olher IradirvJ ad1vil￿5 Invesimerns Other Income 52.624 13.409 66.034 106.206 50.796 187 1.848 50.796 9.694 4.535 41.598 10.526 1,691 3,327 9.506 2.686 Total vKorne 105,457 25,fj02 131.1)60 163.350 E¥penthture on.. Cosis of generaiin9 funds Cos15 of generaiing V￿Un￿ry inc(Mme 94 91,625 1.733 5.225 3.561 1.828 96,851 3.561 1.637 95.286 126.398 Other eXpe￿Il￿re Total expendriure Gainsl losses on invesiment asseis 91,720 10.520 102,240 223.323 1.124 1.188 Net income I lexpenditurel resources before transfer 15,801 16.206 30.of 163,f09) Tran8f8r8 Gross transfers beiween funds- in Gross transfers beiween lunds. 203 12031 203 12031 22.794 122.7941 Cther r8CtY4n188d galn8 110888$ Gains on rÈvaluaiK)n, fixed 8ssÈts. charivs own use Net movement in funds 13,801 16,206 30.0( 163,089) RecorKiliation ol funds Total h￿dS brought forward 25,299 706,699 131,999 195.OB8 Total 1￿mIS carried forward 39,101 122,￿6 162,IX17 131,999 There LY minor di¥¢rewncip¥ in the to14Lg rf the pence •re not bwng ¥hvwn

St Edmund the King, Northwood Hills Analysis of income and expendiiure Selected period.. 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Total vnr•thLÉd RèSttht#d Thls ye¥ Lastyèar Incorne and endowments Donatkins anil logaclos 0101 Gift AvJ- Bank 0110- Gift AKI- Envelopes 0201 - Other planned gwiry 0301 L￿se plaie Collections 0401 - Recurriry gran 0410- Lent Saving5 & Miss￿n5 0501 - One-off G￿ Aid gifts 0510- Non-retutring granis 0601 Tax retoveratAe on Gift Aid 24.Z52 2.442 2.453 2,658 1.293 24.252 2.442 2.453 2.658 13.B55 570 27,685 2.39J 1.961 1.437 51,704 1,802 10,759 570 7.723 2.079 9.802 10.orN) 8.707 5(h) 0701 Legacies 10.CXXJ Donations and legacies Totals 40.822 11.802 13.409 66.034 106,206 Incoming resources from church actrvities 0420- PanlomitnÈ Profit 1101 Fees for weddings & fur￿raIS 1201 Church hall leitings 1,596 1.256 47.944 1,596 1.256 47.944 40,469 In¢omkng resources from church aetlvltlos TotaLs 50.796 50.796 41,598 oth•r tr*dlNJ aetlvltlos 0901 Fairs eic. 0910- Concerts & min(K events 5.758 3.748 5.758 3.936 6.241 4.28S 187 Other tradiThJ activities Totals 187 9.506 9.694 10,526 Investments IU)l DividÈnds & IniÈrÈst 1010- Bank & ￿lIdIng stt inierest 1,268 68 357 153 2.407 278 4,034 soo 1.591 Investments Tots 1.236 2.686 4.535 1.691 Other I￿ome 1301 Ins￿an￿ claims 3.327 other irKom8 Totals 3.327 Income and endowments Grand totals 93.143 12.314 25.fA)2 131.060 163.350 Expenditure Costs of generating funds 1701 Regular giving 5UPPQrt Costs 1730- C0510l fetes & othpr even15 74 74 147 20 1.733 1,753 1.49D Costs of gon•ratlng funds Totals 94 1.733 1,828 1.637 Thèra may be mlnor dtscmpanckls In totals M tho poncè are not $htrAtn

Total unres￿¢Trd Desigrwed RFsrrithd Endowrnem Trus yeir Church activities 1810- Giwng-relief & dev a￿nCle$ 1820- Home mission 1830- Secular charrties 1850- Bishop of Wille5(Jen Mi5SI Fund 1901 - Common Fund 2010- Salaries. hornrari8 eic 2101- Clergy expenses 2130- Vicarage expEnses 2260- Parish training and mi55ion 2301 - Ch￿ch running costs- In5LJran 1.054 410 380 1.054 41D 380 574 540 S0,(KM) 4.945 526 534 So.￿0 4.945 526 3.134 145 2.125 54.000 4.895 2.6LKI 498 105 1,932 145 2.125 2310- s￿Vic1ng 2320- Org8nlpiano tuni 2330- ChLYch mainienan 2340- Upkeep ol services 2350- Upkeep ol chuchyard 2360- Administr8tion 2365- Accounts Examination 2401 Chwch running costs- E￿Ctr 2410- ChLYch running costs- Gas 2420- Chwch running costs- Wa 2501 Parish New51etter 2510- Hall runnirwJ costs- Gas 2520- Hall runniTrJ cosis- Elettr 2530- Hall running cosis- Waier 2540- Hall running cos15- Insurance 2550- Hall running cos15- Oiher 429 429 640 7.W4 2.622 1.475 3.701 350 144 975 2.560 866 250 390 2.SLK) 345 4.404 1,902 1.475 2.366 6( 622 1.830 227 374 1.334 8.360 594 485 2.332 249 1,494 6.998 1.456 747 622 1.830 227 996 5.449 1.866 681 5.449 1.866 1.416 3,165 1.416 3.165 1.288 3.526 Church actlvltles Totals 86.066 5.559 5.225 g6.B51 95.286 Other expenditure 2701 Major Repair5 & redpcDration 2801 M8j<Y Rep8irs Ètr- Hall 203 3.358 203 3.358 126.398 other expendSture Totals 3.561 3.561 126.398 Expenditure Grand totals B6,161 5.559 10.520 102.240 223.323 There may be minor di¥crepancieg in the total¥ ifthe pence are n(1 being Shown

St Edmund the King. Northwood Hills Balance sheet Isummaryl As at: 31 December 2023 As at 31nw2023 As at 3111212022 Fixed a$set5 Inv￿￿￿￿15 21.502 20.313 21.502 20.313 Ctstteni assÈts Debiors 7,159 80.987 64.733 6,783 77,434 42.471 Inve5tsnÉnts Cash 81 bank and In hand 152.881 126.689 Liabilitses CrediiNs.' AnNJunts fallirvJ due In one year 7.876 7.503 Netcuirert asset5 less cwrent Ilabllllle5 145.LTh 119,185 Toi8185sets les5 CLirrent liabilnies 166.507 139,499 Liabilities CrediiLws'. An￿unts falliry due after more lttan one year 4.5LKI 7.SLY) Total net assets1855 liabilities 162.tK17 131.999 Represenled by UnrÈstricted Unrestricted- General fund 14,038 7,056 Designated Design8tsd- Prini Unll Designaied- The Roof Fund Designaied- Vicarage Iniernal Decorati￿ Fund De5i9naied. SaCrI￿Y Fund De5i9nated. Maintenance [Fabr￿] DÈsignatÈd- Organ Repair Designated- PoteniKg1 Projects De￿gnated- Refreshment Fund 2.873 2.873 1.150 450 10.268 3.990 5.972 356 3.750 824 4,080 5.710 ReStrlcted Re5tritied. Churth Roofs & Hall Antillary Roofs RÈstritied- Lenien Propcts Restricied- Amy Hayward Bequesi Restricied- Hall Main Roof Replacemeni Fund Reriued- Vicars Disuetionary Fun¢J Re51ricted. Classic Concert5 Re5tricled. Agency co1￿cti RÈstritied- Clean Water Restricied- Flower Fund Restricied- Maintenance IFatfficl Reriued- Mernorials Re*riaed- Overseas 52.7g6 35,537 220 21.649 13.419 2.441 6,818 22.292 10.644 2.741 6,630 1D.926 660 10.462 664 3.203 13.006 3.069 12.416 There may t• mlnor dls¢repan¢kry8 In tho totaL8 W ihe pen￿ are not befjno sh￿n

As at 3111212023 As at 3111212022 Fund5 ofthe clwr¢h 162.(M)7 131.999 Th8re may b8 mfin￿ dl$¢r8panck86 In the tot918 Ifth8 p8nce are not belng Shown

St Edmund the King, Northwood Hills Balance Sheet delailed Asat 3111212023 Asat 3111212022 Fixèd a5set5 0031001S.. CBF InvÈsimÉnt Fund, 35 0041002S.. CBF Invesimwi Fund, 35 791 723 791 723 005100IF.. CBF Fixed Ini. 8464 share5 12.251 11.604 0061002F.. CBF FLYed Ini. 5297.79 shares 7.668 7,263 T(rtal Fixed assets 21.502 20.313 Curreni assets 0020A.. DÈbiors and PrÈpayments 0071001D.. CBF C ol E Dep Fund Al 1510.. CAF Bank Curreffl AJC 1,254 BO.987 77.434 24.303 27.474 1515.. CAF Bank DerM)Slt ￿t 1550.. Cash in hand 35.487 10.055 1650.. Lloyds Bank Att(xJnt- Classit Concerts Z05". Accounts ReCeiVa￿e 4,841 4,841 5.9J5 5,979 T¢Mal Curreni assets 152,881 126,6Bg Liabilities QOIOB.. Hekj for Church Oryanisations 6fA11.. Loan recewed LDF due over 1 year 6602.. Loan recepied LDF due vAtrin 1 year 6699.. Agency collection5 Z04". Accounts Payable 473 473 7,500 1,SOD 1.396 3.LKJ5 4,662 Total Liabilitips 12,376 15.W3 Net Asset surplus (deficit) 162.OJ7 131.999 Reserves Extess I (def￿1￿ 10 date Zol.. Slattiry balantes Z02.. ￿tter gainslllossesl 28,819 131,999 159.9721 195.088 1.188 T¢)tsl Reserves 162,007 131,999 There may Ee rninor thscreF0nc￿S in th2 totals ifthe pence are mt b￿n9 5hv*n

Asai 3111212023 Asai 3111212022 Rèpr•sanied by Funds UnrestrKied 14.038 7,056 DesvJnaied Restricted 25.062 122.906 18.243 106,699 ÈrKlowment rotsl 162,IX>7 131.999 Th•rn may b• mlnor d6screpanch8 In the totals Ifth• pen￿ ar• bolnu Sho

St Edmund the King. Northwood Hills Balance sheet (Separate funds) As at: 31 December 2023 General Fund DesI￿ated Restricted Endowment Funds FurKIs AI 3111212023 A13111W2022 Ax•a ass4ts InvÈgtsnent% 20.284 21.502 20.313 Fixed assets 1.217 20.281 21.502 20.313 Cwrdrt a53ets Debtors 1rNes￿￿enIs Cash ai bank in hat¥J 45 6S.299 39.381 7.159 80.987 64.733 S,783 77,434 42.471 7.0 8.855 7.597 c￿￿ent assets 23￿0 24.095 IOS.725 151601 126,689 abilit5 Cre￿i￿rS." Anmxjntsfalling thje in oneyear 4.520 250 3.105 7.876 7,503 Ne¢¢urrertJ55915 le55 ￿rren4 IKibil￿es 18.510 23.845 102,fj19 145.QDI 119,185 Totsi asséts lèss Currért114JilltièS 18,510 156,507 uabiitts Ciediio15." Ar[W￿￿la11Iry ￿ after more ihan£ 4.5LK) Toiil IlBtAssets lèssli*Jllft￿s 14,040 i22,￿4 162,OD7 131,999 R4pr•s•nt4d by urnstri￿ed Unresiricied- General fund 14.038 14.038 7,056 DE51Urnated Des￿na￿ed- ￿lrI Unn De5wJnaied- The Rool Fund DeSyna￿￿- Wi¢ar¥g> Inietn¥i Dtr¢CttIWYI Fund DoswJnatod- Satristy Fund DeswJnated- Ma￿tenanCe IFabricl Des¥Jnaied- (hgan Repair De5wJnaied- Po￿￿￿181 Pr￿e￿5 De5ynaied- Refrp5hmElli Fund 2.873 2.873 2,873 3.750 824 45D 10.26B 3,990 5.972 356 450 10.26B 3.9 5.972 356 4,080 R4StNct•d ResIr￿ted- Church Roots & Hall Ancilkry Roof5 Re51rKied- LeNen PtoJec15 RÈStr￿tÉd. Amy Hawaid BÈquèSt RestrLt&l. Hall Rwl Replacement FuThl Restr￿ted- Vicarf5 D￿et￿ary Fund Re51rKted- class￿ Conc￿5 ReSIr￿le0- ￿erKycO1￿￿ RÉstr￿tÉd- clèan wa Restr￿ted. Fund Restr￿ted. Mainienance [Fa￿1cl ResirKted- ￿rrK￿l& ResIr￿te0- OverseasAid 52.796 52.796 35,537 220 21,649 22.292 10.644 2.741 22.2Y2 10.644 2,441 6,818 6.630 10.926 10.926 660 10,462 664 3.203 13.W8 3.203 13.008 3,069 FI￿d5011hÈehL 14,038 122, 1G2,C 131,899 There may be minor th8Crepgn¢￿s in the tota15 rf the pence are not b￿ng sh(￿n io

St Edmund the King. NOrt1￿00d Hills Fund movement summary Selected period.. 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Fund FL￿d Balances brougmfoyward It*omlry Outwkng G•lns Ind LOSSèS JfAmBI EthIBS Fund balant•s Carrhèd ffThArd Roofs- Church Roofs Hall Ancillary Raofs Print- Prini Unrt Roof- Roof Fund Vlcar- Vicar's Discretionary Fund VitlntDÉt- Vicarage ifflernal Dec(Kaiion Fund GÈnÉr81. GenÈral fund cla5￿C- Cla55ic COr￿ert$ Clean- Clean Water Sacristy- s￿riStY Fund Flow- Flower Fund Maint. Maintenance 35.537 18.993 1.936 203 52.796 2.873 2.873 2.441 60D 3D) 2.741 3.750 1.150 7.056 6.818 10.462 824 664 93.143 17g 86.161 14.038 6.6JO 10,926 450 660 22 301 254 417 374 345 341 12.653 3.SLNJ 10.268 MenN)r181s- Mem(Kials Organrpr- (kgan Repair Overseas- Overseas Aid Potential. Poteniial ¥oJects Refresh. Refreshment Fund Lentproj- Lenten Projects Hayward- Amy Hayward BequÈst Hallrool- Hall Main Rwr ReplatemÈni Fu 3.069 4.080 12.416 5.710 133 64 551 3.203 3.990 13.D)8 5.972 95 351 262 250 310 1.802 1.334 356 220 21.649 760 991 145 12031 22,292 13.419 584 3.358 10.644 TotsL 131.999 131.060 102.240 1.188 162.007 ThEre may be minor dk8CreparbC￿9 in the if the pence are not beirvJ sho li

St Edmund the King. Northwood Hills Fund movement summary Selected period.. 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 F￿d Fund B¥larKes brO￿￿10Th¥ar￿ Incoming Resources Outgoing ResoLwces Translws Goinsand JOWMI Eites Fund balan￿$ CarThed lorward Roofs- Church Rwfs & Hall Ancillary Roofs Priffl- Print Un Roof. ThÈ Roof Fund 48.953 68.881 91.302 9.004 35.537 4.B29 J6.538 2.441 1,956 36.567 2.873 28 Vital- v￿ar'S Di5cietsonary FuTrJ ViclniDec- Vicarage Internal Decoration Fund GÈnÉral- GÈnÈral fund 2.441 3.750 3.750 6.422 6.820 ).857 59 254 ).223 7.056 6.818 10.462 8Z4 664 ClaS￿¢- Classic Concerts Ckan- Clean Waier Sacnsty- Sacristy Fund Flower- Fknwer FurMI M8int- MainiÈnan 244 824 778 261 374 731 730 MenN)rials- Memuials Ckganrpr- Organ Repair Overseas. Overseas Potenti81. P(knitial Projects Relr￿h- Refreshm￿1 Fund Lentproj- Lenten Projecls Hayward. Amy H8￿rd Bequesi allrool. Hall Main Roof Re￿atement Fund 3.349 4.350 13.875 5.636 3.(69 4.080 12.416 5.710 52 310 74 144 330 187 1.046 1.344 220 398 220 JO.361 105 19,0041 21.649 13.244 174 13.419 Totals 185.t 18&350 223.323 13.117) 131.899 Th•r8 may be mlnor dL8cr8pan¢k88 In th8 tL*aL8 If Ihe perKo aro not belrvJ Shown 12

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS, DIOCESE OF LONDON (WILLESDEN AREA)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs, and with the Regulations’ “true and fair view” provisions. They have also been prepared under the accounting standards of FRS102 (2016) and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP (FRS102)).

ASSETS

Consecrated and benefice property

In so far as consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of ‘charity’ by Section 10(2) (a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capitalized in the financial statements.

Moveable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property and are listed in the church’s inventory of such items.

Investments quoted on a recognized stock exchange or whose value derives from them are valued at market value at the year end.

Short term deposits are the cash held on deposit either with The CBF Church of England Deposit Fund, as managed by CCLA Investment Management Limited or with banks.

FUNDS

Unrestricted funds represent the remaining income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC. Designated funds are unrestricted funds that the PCC has decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.

Restricted funds are income funds that must be spent on restricted purposes and details of the funds held and restrictions provided are shown on the Balance Sheet, on page 8 of the Financial Statements.

The PCC has no endowment funds .

2. LEGACIES

In 2023 an unrestricted legacy of £10,000 was received from the Estate of the Late John Peters. This legacy was re-designated by the PCC to the Maintenance (Fabric) Fund. In 2022 an unrestricted legacy of £500 was received from the Estate of the Late Alice Block. That legacy was re-designated by the PCC in 2022 to the Raise the Roof Appeal (Phase 1).

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. EDMUND THE KING, NORTHWOOD HILLS, DIOCESE OF LONDON (WILLESDEN AREA)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3. DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM PCC MEMBERS and related parties

The total of donations received from PCC Members and related parties was £17,865 (2022: £17,804).

4. PAYMENTS TO PCC MEMBERS

Mr. M. Hammond, who is a member of the PCC, was paid £4,375 as church organist. (2022: £4,300). (In 2022 Miss H. Collier, who was then a member of the PCC, was paid £90 as locum church organist).

Travelling expenses of £224 were paid to one member of the PCC and are shown within Clergy Expenses. (2022: £88).

No other payments were made in either year to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them or related parties.

5. FUNDS

The Transfers between funds for the year are shown on the Fund Movement Summary on page 11. (2022: see page 12).

6. CHARITABLE DONATIONS and SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

2023 2022 Clean Water: WaterAid £254 - Pump Aid - £244 Overseas Aid: UNICEF £310 - USPG Ukraine Appeal - £303 Save the Children UK – East Africa Hunger Crisis Appeal - £27 Lent Savings: The Diocese of London: - Mozambique Conflict Trauma £380 - - Cultivating Compassionate Communities Appeal - £110 The Felix Project £380 - Play Action International - £110 *Please note that the 2022 Lent Savings payments were made in 2023. At

31.12.2022 they were held within the Lenten Projects (Restricted Fund), as shown within the Fund Movement Summary for 2022 on page 12.

Although not part of the Financial Statements because the collections were made on behalf of other agencies, other special collections taken during the year were:D.E.C. – Turkey Syria Earthquake Appeal (February 2023) £187.00

British Red Cross Appeal for the natural disasters in Morocco and Libya (September 2023) £231.00

New Hope (Watford New Hope Trust) (Harvest Lunch) £168.00 and Home-Start Hillingdon (Crib Service) £274.78.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST EDMUND THE KING NORTHWOOD HILLS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 set out on pages 3 to 14.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees (the members of the Parochial Church Council) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of the independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

Rev. David M Green FCA Gowers Limited Chartered Accountants The Old School House Bridge Road Hunton Bridge Kings Langley Herts WD4 8SZ

14th July 2024