CHRIST
CHURCH
KENSINGTON
Annual
Report

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WELCOME
Christ Church is a Church of England parish church in the Diocese of tA)ndon.
This report sumniarise.s who we are and how we are. doing as we look bac.k on
2025. We invite you to read all of this report critically, thankfully and prayerfully.
Brian Eifick. on behalf of the PCC
SECTION 1: OUR VISION
OUR PURPOSE: GLORIFY JESUS
OUR MISSION: MAKE FRUITFUL DISCIPLES
STRATEGY 1: LISTEN TO JESUS
STRATEGY 2: LOVE EVERYONE
STRATEGY 3: WORK TOGETHER
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SECTION 2: KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025
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VICAR'S REPORT
CONNECT
GATHER
ADULTS
STUDENTS
CHILDREN & YOUTH
OPERATIONS
PARTNER
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20
22
24
26
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SECTION 3: BEHIND THE SCENES
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SECTION 1
Our Vision

OUR PURPOSE:
GLORIFY JESUS
Northy are you. our Lord and God.
to receive glory and honour and power...
Revelation 4:11
Jesus shows us a God who is amazing: creative. lovin& powerful. fair
and wise. To know him personally is the meaning of life. He is
entirely worthy of our trust. affection and obedience.
Of c.ourse, none ofus naturally treat CJod this wa.y. And so what we deserve is to be
condemned b.y him to an eternal death: broke.n. disc.ai'ded and tar from home. But
here is how Jesus shows (Jod's extraordinary grace: he c,ame for us
rirst to live the
perfect life we should have lived and then to die on the cross the death we dese￿ed
to die. After three da.ys he was raised by his Father, never to die again. And so he
offe.rs to us, for free., the life. Ihat we were c.reale.d fi)r in the first pla('.e.
We want lo live this new life. in re.la(ion.4hip with CJl)d. B.y hi%,Spirit's h(.,Ip we want to
leaI'n to gl()rify Je.su%'. to trust, love and obe.y him as we ought. EveryLhing we do as a
church flows from this.
Jesus gave his all for us. So we now give our all for him.
OUR VISION

BEN'S
STORY
Raised Jewish in the American Midwest. I've always believed in God, and
m.y faith has alwa.ys influenced my bchaviour. I had m.y bar mit7.vah, lc.d
a Jewish 5tude.nt group and served on m.y synagogue s board. l enjoyed
retleeting on God's deliverance and sharing with secular friends a
glimpse of CJod s grac.e through annual Passover observances. I would
listen for Cjod's'slill, small voice, and heed its c.all.
Eve.nLually, I fe.11 in l()ve wilh a (:hri%Li<in wi)man in iA)nd()n. We
respected one another's faiths and discussed them frequentl.y. Seeking to
understand how Christianity shaped her identity, I be￿an attending
C:hri4L Chur('.h. The. c.ommunit.v wel('.()mi..d me.. R(ba4 di11￿ Mark'4 CJO%P(,.I
wi(h the. ass()c.iate. vic.ar and j()i ning a %mal I gr(iup. I r(,.l( e.11('.ou rage.d Lo
ask questions. l also began to learn more about Christianity from a long-
time frieiid whose faith seemed to enrich his life and those around him.
I came to reallse that If Chrlst dled for me. l owed It to God
to recognise his full nature and receive the grace he had
extended to me through the gospel.
As my Christian faith and understanding deepen, I'm grateful to have
recognised Christ as God, and I'm enjoying learning more about the
Trinity. This process feels like a natural extension of the wrestling I did
he.r()re be.c(Iming Chrislian,. afte.r all, .le.ws have. wre.%1 le.d with CJ()d Since
Jacob bec.ame. Israel. ￿'1th hope and faith, I believe God will he.lp me
bring my Jewish experience to bear in serving him. l enjoy serving at
CCK and look forward to continuing to glorify God in whatever wa.y he
calls me to do.
SECTION 1

OUR MISSION:
MAKE FRUITFUL
DISCIPLES
'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
Matthew 28.18-19
Our desire is to help one another to grow in our relationship with
Jesus: in faith, knowing him and learning to trust him; in love, for
him and one another: and in hope. looking forward to his return.
We. the.n want i)ur &sr()winLf fciil,h, l()ve. and h()pe. to be.(Ir fruiL in i)ur lives, I'.hdngiin
everything from how we speak. to how we handle mone.y. to how we respond to
triiimph or traged.y. We want our relationship with Jesiis to make a diffe.renc.e to
othe.r pe.ople.
Jesus has given us the mission of not just being disciples ourselves but making
disciples of other5. So we do what we can to he.lp as man.v people as possible also to
gel Lu knuw Jc'sus pL)rsunall.y and to Ic)av rn Lu LrusL in him.
Jesus has not just given us this mission. He has also given us the strategies to do it.
OUR VISION

STRATEGY 1:
LISTEN TO JESUS
'My family are those who hear the word of God and do it..
Luke 8:21
If you wanted one picture of what we think we are as a church, it
would be this: we are sitting at Jesus. feet and listening to him. All
different ages. from all kinds of backgrounds. and at all different
stages in our relationship with Jesus, but we are listening to him
and then trying to help one another to put what he says into
practice.
We believe that the wa.y Jesus speaks to us is through the Bible, as it is taught
faithfully. So we put the reading and preaching of the Bible at the centre of our
sunda.y gatherings. We work through passages so we c.an se.e. the. oi'iginal author's
meaning lor our%elve.s. ()ur prf'.ach('.I's aim t() L('.ach everything the Bihlf.. says aiid
nothing that it does not.
We. a14() m ul I,ipl.y i)I'.('.a4i()n4 ()iit%ide. 8unda.ys f()r pe.()ple. l.i) rp.ad and he.ar CJ()d'4 w()rd.
All ()ui' ni('.('.l ings and ai'.l.ivi(i(:% hav(,. I hf.. g()al ()I' auth(:n 1.11:, (Y)Iil (:xl.-appr()prial ('.
proclamatioii of the gospel, applied to people s real lives. We want to eiiable eac.h
other to hear God's word and equip each other to teach it.
SECTION 1

STRATEGY 2:
LOVE EVERYONE
A- r¢i/
Just as I have loved you. you also are to love one another..
John 13:34
We live in a hyper-individualistic culture but God has designed us to
need each other's help. This is especially the case in following Jesus.
We all struggle with questions, fears. hurts and temptations. And so as a church we
are committed to forgiving, bearing with, praying for and encouraging one another.
We also want to help onc another, voluntarily and at a pace we each choose. to begin
to dismantle the barriers we put up around ourselves. One way this often happens is
through our various smaller groups.
Wp. Inve. how Clod 1% gat.hp.ring int.o Christ Churc,h a varip.ty of pe.ople.. Wp. want to
make church great for everyone and to foster rich and healthy relationships
between us all. Some of us will be in Christ Church for man.y years. Others of us will
likely onl.y be here for a tew months oryears. But at Christ Church we love everyone,
we are invested in everyone. and our prayer is that whether you are here for a long
time or short, you will look back on your time with us as the best thing about being
in London.
OUR VISION

STRATEGY 3:
WORK TOGETHER
in the Lord your labour is not in vain..
1 Corinthians 15:58
At Christ Church we believe that everyone has much to offer in
terms of helping others to know and follow Jesus.
We are intentional about drawing one another into this work of disc.iple-n]aking
and we use teams to ofTe.r training in it.
We want ever.y person in churc.h to answer the queslion, 'Hi)w c.an I, be.ing the.
person God has made me, with the gifts, experiences and responsibilities he has
given me, best bring him glor.y in this Comin￿ year?. And then we want to support
one another in doing it to our highe.st pote.ntial.
SECTION 1

SERVING ON A
LIFEBOAT
'For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost..
Luke 19:10
Jesus spoke constantly in terms of salvation., life and death, heaven and
hell. This gives the churc.h an urgent mission: we are not so much a
e.ruise ship asa life.boat.
()n d ('.ruise. ship, Lhe. P¢lS%V.ngvrs are Lhere. m()%LI.y f()r the. plv.¢i%ure ()f Lhe.
journey. I'he service must alwa.ys be good. 'fhe captain always steers
awav from trouble. And the ship is not aiming to pick up more people.
()n il li l(..b()al,, (ilmi)%L e.vv.r.yi)ne bf:I'.i)me.% I:rew. Thf'..y dre. i.hf'.re. t() Sf'.rve.
the needs of others and embrace hard work, risk and difficulties for the
sake of seeing more people rescued.
We se,e ourselves as a lilehoat. 'I'o pla.y our part in (Jod's mission must
involve labour. change, risk and saci'ifice. We embrace the pain of all
these things, for the sake of others.
LIFE
BOAT
CRUISE
SHIP
OUR VISION

SECTION 2
Key Activities
in 2025

VICAR'S
REPORT
At our Annual Meeting in January 2025. we looked at Jesus, teaching on fruitfulness.
Trying to pul it into pracLiee has led to a number of initiaLives over Lhe course of 202J.
Most basically, churches Lend to be fruitful when ever.yone is a minister and
ever.yone is le.arning. So the staff have thought d(be.pl.y about how we run our team4
(Welcome Team, Youth I'eam, etc). We have reworked roles to give people more
disciple-making responsibility. And we have reworked training so that people are
bettor supported. Wc have implemented the.se changes in thc Connect ministr.y
Arca alread.y and will i'oll theni out across the l'est of'church in 2026.
We. want also to be fruitful in our partnerships. After consulting with the c.hurch, in
Febriiar.y the PCC agreed to increase Olir ￿1VIng to gospel partners b.y 2096 each
.yeai'. This has e.nablc.d us to takc on new partners, siich as Compassion IIK. thi'oiigh
which we are now transforming children s tutures in Ethiopia.
A majoi" pi"ojcct in 2025 has been the restoration of the tower. which.
since April. has been hidden behind scaffolding. We are thankful to all
who have enabled this work to happen. But to make the building
fruil.ful, we np.ed L() w()rk (In thp. inside, L(} c.rp.ale spac.e (i) gr(Iw. We
celc.bratc that this year church members pledgc.d over £lOO,000
towards the project, and preparatory studies and fundraising have
been happening behind the scenes.
KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

'You did not choose me. but I chose you and
appointed you that you should go and bear fruit
John 15:16
In January 2025 we also looked at our 5e.rvices. using various metrics to compare.
their fruiLfulness with each other and services at similar churches. We established
that our 11am serviee has not been as fruitful as we might have expected it to be.
Over the c.ourse of Lhe year, the PCC sought to unde.rslAnd and resp()nd to this. A
significant change is that we have begun to make the service more attractive to
families. I want to thank those who have found these changes painfiil for being
patient with us. Ilut the changes sec.m to be. beginning to bear fruit.
11am service progress
Lhristianit.v Explored attendance
13aptisms
t100%
t310h
Small group membership
Prayer meeting attendan
Small group Ic.adf'.rs
t100%
SECTION 2

'pIp-*'.
Our desire to be fi'uitful is stretching us financially. This in itself is no bad thing.,
health.y ehurehes, because the.v are willing to take risks for God, will lurch from one
financial crisis to another. But towards the end of. the year, we realised that we
c.annot continuc ministr.y at current levels without a
signific.ant inc.rease in regsular congsregational giving.
£2.800 p.a.
Average amounr core members need
to give to maintain current ministry
A('.tive., e.ITe.('.Live. kS{)spp.I mini%l.r.y 1% p.xpen%ive.. F(Ir man.v
-years we. al ChrisL Chiir('h were ahl(' t() eiiji).y the. b(:nelil% ￿rI)i}I %u('h niini%l I'.y wil h()uL
h¢ivinkl l.() pa.y fi)r il, I,hr()Iikfh i.he kff'.ner()% jl.V i)r Lhv. We%1, L()ndi)n Mission Ti'usL, whi('.h
invL>sLed ovc>r £2m in slafl'c'osls uvL>r thL> c'ourse ol'a dc>('adc>
The WLMT support was onl.v ever intended to be seed funding. We as a church now
need to dcvelop a hcalthy giving cultiire ot'our own.
Planned budgets. 2016-2025
-20
-40
',7.W)O
-6()
-¥0
-120
'Ii'i'
-140
2016
2017
2018 2019 2020 2021
2022 2023
2024
Year
For each of the last Len.years we planned budget defie.its (¢ilthough not every.year in
fact resulted in one). This year, with no significant available reserves to rely upon,
we need io plan a budgeL thaL 15 balanc.ed.
Please pra.y that in 2026 the Lord would both direct us to the work he intends us to
do and then provide for it through the regular giving of the members of Christ
Church ourselves.
KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

CONNECT
Helping new people to connect with
Gods people and the gospel
PEOPLE AT EVENTS
Total {guests)
Qooo
Pop-up
pub quiz
From Story
to Screen
'Nature l Loved,
Easter egg
hunt
40 (20)
tsoo
32 (6)
28 {17)
31 (25)
Summer barbecue
A Love Supreme
jazz concert
67 (10)
66 (49)
Darkness and
light paty
Thinking Machines: Al and
the future of humanity
27 {23)
How to Choose
a Chardonnay
60(21)
44 (26)
Christmas classical
concert
Card-making
workshop
30 {7)
Christmas jazz
and cocktails
15{7)
201 {144)
NEXT STEPS
Baptisms
CHRISTIANITY
E%PLORED
events
courses
adults
39 people
24
people
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•144
new people have
joined the church
SECTION 2

Coming to this ehurch made London feel more like home.
The kindness and openness I found encouraged me to invite
friends to events like Christianity Explored, knowing the.y
would experience the same warmth and thoughtful
conversations about faith and our loving Saviour that I did.
We've made progress:
More Christianity Explored Eroups and times
The welcome team has ￿rown in its ability to eare for neweomers
We've got further to go:
More pe.ople bringing their friends to Christianity Explored
The rig5hL mix ofe.venLs 50 everyunv. c'.an invile cl friend
Questions we're asking:
How do we make the most ot'our midweek cotlec morning and Little
Lights?
I low can christianit.y Explored be more helpful for the church?
Are. we. h('.Iping pe.i)ple. L() se.l.i.lf'. al (:hri%l. (;hur('.h?
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Opportunltles for next year:
Developing a year-long course for those who have just finished
Christianity Explored
Praise God for:
M()rp. pe.()ple. ('.i)ming t(} Chri%licinit.y Expli)red wh() hdvv lit(le e.xp()%ure
to Christianity
More guests being invited and coming to events this year
Please pray for:
A heart of compassion for the losl
A growing boldness Lo live ¢ind speak for Jesus
KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

GATHER
Meeting together under God's word
ELECTORAL ROLL 134
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE
loo
(.hilLlI'('n
811
11am
5pm
6()
40
29
2(1
mns
Il
2(121,
songs
11am
5pm
Prayer meeting
WHO ARE WE?t
21123
C)Q+
2024
io
20
3U 40 50 60
aw
22-39
18-21
BIBLE
GENRES
PREACHED
0-17
Let.ters
io
20
40
60
70
80
iophecv
Number of people
tthose who attend 30+ Sunda.3ws per year
Gospels
SECTION 2

Amelia and I have attended Christ Church for several year5. but
haN'e been realls, blessed by moving to the morning senrice. We love
the Le.a(:hing and Lhe mix of pe.ople.. dtid Lhe. se.rvic.e. liming has re.ally
helped us keep up rel¢¥Lion%hips b}1 enabling us lo c.al(:h up wiLh
others over brunch and lunch around the service.
Tom Ravalde
We've made progress:
A widi.'r Vcirii,ty ()r pii{)ple. al the. fronl tn 1p.ad an o.Ip.me.nl. of the. se.rvic.e..
ine.ludinff e.ighf ditTe.rent me.mhe.rs of t.he. c.hureh pre.aehing
Impr()vi'.d %in&rinLF {)I' m()r('. m<)di'.i'n s()n&ys aL (h(& 11am s('.rvice. thrnugh
inLr()dui'.ingS s()mv. in%lrum(•nlaLi()n
More people building friendships over coffee before the 11am service
Mor(.. pe.()pli'. c.oming in ihc pra.y('.r m('e.l.ing
We've got further to go:
More. pe.ople. from our small &Sroups c.ommlttln&S Lo Ihe. praye.r meellng
Morv. sinq(!rs and i n%l.rumonl.alisl s al. e.ac.h servic.e.
M()r(.. hand/('.hi)i r I(￿ad(FrI Lrain(>
13()in&r mor(.. di%(:ipli n(,d (pr()dF ('.h()rs1) in k('.(;ping Lh('. ￿>()rvi(.,(; Lv an h()ur
Questions we're asking:
H()w ('.an w(> pr('par(.. Lhi.. I'.()n%r('.gal.i()n% in 202fi lijr i.hi' p()l.('.nl.ial uphi'aval (If
moving VUL ol'Lhc' building for hall'ol'2027:P
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Opportunities for next year:
Building on our all-age slots in the 11am service by introducing appropriate
all-¢ige songs
Praise God for:
Je..%u%' pr()vi%iDn ()f mu%ic.ian% wh() all %()rv(,. ff)r fr()(., be.('.au%('. the..y w()rship h im
Jesus, grac.ious pasLoring ofus ihrough his word. he.lping us lo see. ourselves
(Genesis 3_4), to see him (Judges, Luke. Revelation) and his cross (Mark 14_15)
Please pray for:
More families lo find their home at Christ Church
Prayer meetings to be great times of the church family relying on the Lord
KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

ADULTS
Growing disciples ofjesus throughout the week
PEOPLE IN SMALL GROUPS
TIMES
2024
TUE
WED
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LEADERS IN TEAMS
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SMAII GI"uuys
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PRAYER DIARY
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Pl'(4*eL" pvinis
Jpm Welcome
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SECTION 2
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This year I am leading a small group for the first time with
my husband,Jonathan. It was a little daunting at first but it
has been such a blessing to us both. Through prayer and
relying on CJod's wisdom and stre.ngth. we have found true
enc.ourage.me.nL in p.qiiipping ()ur gr()up wil.h CJ()d % word
and having fellowshi
i'ith eaeh other weekly.
Ce
We've made progress:
M()r(> %m¢ill ￿rI)Up5. mf)re. tim()s, m()re. loc.ations. more. c.hoic.o.
Mnrp. female Small ￿ rnup leade.rs
P(:i)pl(: in('.i'(:a%inLTI! 4(:rvinLS in l('.wer te.ams (so that ihe.y're. bp.Lle.r able. lo foc.us)
We've got further to go:
We. d('I'id(..d Lo %l()p An.y Qui'%li()ns b('c.aus('. nnl! a r('.w p('()pl(' w('re coming. We
are. Ii)oking for oLhe.i- wa.ys lo suppl.y similar tearhi ng
Six pe.ople this.year have graciousl.v shared Ihat the.y have found il dirricult to
make. good frlends at church.
Wo want small qrnups lo ho placos whero poople are. carvd for well
Questions we're asking:
I low can small groups mulliplv na(urall.y and normally.
I low c.an we. he.lp the. c.hurc.h think morp. de.e.ply about dnc.l.rinal and tnpie.al
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Opportunities for next year:
I'e want to continue to grow a trainiT]g culture
We want to provide more times and places for small groups
Praise God for:
Using Acts to make us bolder in sharingJesus with others
Ne.w small gri)up lead(:rs sl ('.pping ()ut in faith as thv..v Ii)ad r()r rh(: fir%r time
Please pray for:
New leaders to be finding their feet quiekly
Small groups to be more effective in discipling
KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

STUDENTS
Growing together in Jesus, embracing his worldview,
living and speakingfor him
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Students face questlons. pressures
and opportunltles that are
partlcular to thelr generatlon.
They benefit from ministry that
Is tallored to them.
4 OTHERS
Our student mlnlstry Is on mlsslon
to reach students in this specific
mlsslon fleld that God has glven us.
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on a rpsidential
ini.olvecl in Cus or
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SECTION 2

Student ministry provides awonderful home-away-
from-home, helping me grow c.loser to Jesus and
form friendships with other students through weekly
Bible studies and exciting weekends away.
We've made progress:
A ￿1)dI.v, divi'.r%('. oilti,.d tp.am. e()mmir.tp.d tn llrnWin￿ thtr. mlnislry
.%umm?r ffef.awa.y.s uiiLh fe.male sliident.s fDr t.he. firsf. t.ime. in so.ve.ral.ye.ars
.%tud('.nL4 ke.('.nly inviling li'ii:nd% al()nLs Li) %i:rvi('.I:% and (:v('.n(
We've got further to go:
Cjrnwing the mi ni%lry L() me.e.l. the. g()%pel ni'e.d on i)ur dni)r%t('.p
(Jreater %1 ud('nl involvement in ('h ristian 11 nions
Students serving one. anoLher in frie.ndships. growing togFether in I:hrist
Questions we're asking:
I la% l.hi> ￿(￿rVI(..(￿ mi)v(> I ri)m lipm L() 4)pm hu rl. l.h(> 8Lud(•nl. w()rk?
I l()W Can w(.. (:()nn('.(;L wiLh mor(.. sLud()nl% In London ((;.&r youth gir()up link%)'P
I low can we disciple students to live sacrificiall.y amidst demand ing timetables.?
I low Should we. le.ae.h doe.l.rine. to maximi8e. al.te.ndane.e. and growth?
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Opportunities for next year:
Growing our heart for the. lost through Romans (particularly chapters 9_11)
Growth in ￿,hO]ehearte.d Christian living on our weekend awa.y
Increasing atte.ndance of summer getaways, often key times ofgrowth
Praise God for:
A second female leader. strengthening our ministry to female students
Fun sunda.y wo.Ir.(Imv. s()¢.ial% drawing n()w sLude.nf.s int.D ('.hurc.h
Please pray for:
God to humble and unite us for mission through Romans
Growth in students, personal relationship with Jesus {e.g. quiet times)
Wisdom for (he team to discern helpful next steps foreach student
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KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

CHILDREN & YOUTH
Partnering with parents to growyoung disciples
CHILDREN AND YOUTH GROUP AVERAGE ATTENDANCE
0-4s
Youth
Linkp
7-Ils 6
11-IJAS 3
14-18s 2
5pm
11-18s
11am
7_Ils 3
I love. goin% to the yout.h group.
The games are brilliaiif and Ihc l('.aders
are rL>ally fun.'I'he.v help me to leai'n
more ahnuf je.sus.
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ick
r('Kluldr baby%iLI.I'r
GAMES
BIBLE BOOKS & TOPICS
GL'llL'SiS o-4
YOUTH
LINK
I Pe.(er
I'apture the fl,Ig
Easler
judge.s
Revelation
Table lennis
'our square
Signs in John
Psalm 139
Empires
Laser tag
Luke 3-6
.Stuc.k in the. mud
Jonah
Nerf war
C,hri£t.ma
***
Newe.r-e.nding it
SECTION 2
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My faith has grown since joining Youih. l am grateful to be
able to ask all my challeiiging questioiis and receive
thoughtful answers. I love having a group of people who I
am so excited to see each Sunday and who really eare
about me. I hope Youth grows more in the future.
Arlanna Davis
YOUTH
LINK 11
We've made progress:
(:i)mmil l.(..d l('¢idi'.r4 ti)r ove.ry aoe. ornup, with a vision for building ro.latii)n%hlps
Bn.ys are. more. c.n￿a￿ed in r.ho. grnup iimeq
.%tr('.ngsih('.n('.d e.i)mmuni(:ati()n wilh par('.nts
We've got further to go:
c.hi Idren and .young pi'(Ipli. bringing Lhp.ir frii'nd
Par('.nts to prioriLi%e. their c.hildr('n s di%c.ipl(',ship so Lhe..y come. more re.gularl.y
weekl.y Ilible Leaching for 14_18s
Questions we're asking:
I l()w ('.an w(> furl.h(•r inl.I'.graLi> ('.hild ri'.n and.y()u p('.()pl('. inl.(I ijur s(brvii'.(!%?
I l()W Can we b(,. pr()d(:Live in drawlng in mor(.. l.hi Idr()n (ind .yuung PL'opI(I'P
l)oes an 11am service serve families with Youn￿ children'l
Whal. time./se.rvic.e. is bp.st fnr 14_18s on a Sunday.
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Opportunities for next year:
Installing a le.adership pipeline across this Ministry Area, so that more leaders
have meaningful re5ponsibilit.}', fre.e.dom and training to improve their groups
Pralse God for:
Great children, great leaders and a great gospel to feed on together
Please pray for:
God Lo grow each group in numbers and depih so ihat every child and young
person has a good friend at Christ Church
KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

OPERATIONS
Supporting disciple-making ministry
CATERING
MEALS EATEN
.40
Oi-dering
I'()()d pr('.p S('.rvinLs l j)()d
dlnners In
small kfr(iup%
pi'.()ple at church
lunc.hes
coffees served
at c.hurc.h
COMMUNICATIONS
CHRIST CHURCH NEWS EMAIL
41
50
tol.al
re.c.ipio.nts
WEBSITE
pe.n i-at('
monthly
pag<b vlowg
we.e.kly e.mail
riyers
Posle.rs
FINANCES
A V
oaa
Colle.I'.l.i()n
Hanking
A(;('.ouii15
Pii.yl'()11
AV ope.rator
BUILDING
REGULAR BOOKINGS
Notre l)ame
de france
Nursery
Pepperdine
University
'I'homa5 5
Ballet
S('hool AA
Alc.oholics
Anonymous
Mandarin
classes
Sc'rvice SL'I-up
Happiness Club
Messy Monkeys
SECTION 2

Serving on the AV team allows me to serve the church
family with the technical gifts God has given me. I've also
been able to develop my leadership skills. and look forward
to growing in disciple-making over the coming year.
Ezra Sltorus
We've made progress:
Wid('.r i-anLfl: ()r i('.ad('.r4 in puhlic.ity. kite.he,n and audiovisual role.s
Kif.c.he.n se.rving be.r.nming a more. ac.c.e.8sible. first e.xpe.rie.nr.e. ()f so.rvinE at c.hurc.h
We've got further to go:
B(..l.l.i'.r (.'i)mmuni(ALi()n ()I'i)ur Ainan('.(:s wilh th(.. wh()l(: (:h uri:h lamily and
impri)vi n4 1)u r pri){'()s%()s %() pri)hl()m% ar(> id(>nl.ilii,.d (>ap rl i(>r
Making AV more consistent
M()vinkS l j'()m (i min(J%('.L ()I' i'()La5 wh()r('. p('.i)pl(.. di) ji)bs1 () l(:amsi wh(>r('. p('.()ple
gl-ow as l('(ider
Questions we're asking:
I l()w can we pr('.PdfL' and %crve hot me.als to IO0+ people as small gsroups contlnue
to grow?
I l()w c.an wp. mak(.. Su ri,. ('.ve.nts wi,. run ar(.. (..Ii'.arl.y e.i)mmu ni('.ali,.d?
What does discipleship look like for leaders not dire.ctl.v involved in word ministry.
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Opportunitie5 for next year:
Enahl ing pra<'.Lii'.al Iv gill.I,d ('hur('.h lam il.y l.(Tr n()uri%h a% d()r
Multiplving the Treasurer role so that there15 more strateglc direction
Praise God for:
man.y faith lul m()mh()r% i)I'C,hrl%l. Chur('.h wh() s{)rv(.. I n pra('l.i('.al. %a('.rili('.ial and
unseen wa.ys, often for man.y.years
Ills graeious provision ofequipment, facilities and resources that enable us to
proclaim Ghri5t cruc.ified
Please pray for:
Creativity to think of the teams and processes we need to help keep things
running smoothly
Wisdom (o n]ature our processes so Ihat leaders can be rnised up
Newcomers to church to have a great first serving experience in praetieal roles
KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

PARTNER
Working together with other gospel work
SOME WAYS WE'VE PARTNERED THIS YEAR
GOSPEL
AT WOR
HOPE
Rc
CJIVIn￿ £1,21111
I'()ur pe.nplo. alte.nd ing A te.am of six vi.sitin
we.ekl.N' lunc.htlm('. talks
th(: church
ReNe
LYMINGTONI
RUSHMORE |
IIOLJDAYa
C.oiiipassinn
Tw() p('.()plp.
voluntcering
C)ni' pi'r%()n al.l.('.ndin
the. annual conference
Six leadi'.rs Sprving and
,Sp()ns(Iring i.('.n
six.youth going to camps children in Lthiopia
IIOLIDAYS
LOt4DoNcospr
OpenDoo
14 leaders se.rving on
summe.r e.amp
Giving £400
Four people
training at (:ornhill
Civing£Jt 60
GYO
The
Christian
nions
St Helens Ch￿[th
PRQWIMiI YDVII
DISCIPL
Giving £2,280 to
A Passion for Life
li leaders attending
their eonferenee
Eighl lalks giv(>n (It
local Christian Unions
SECTION 2

It was such a privilege to travel out to Jo'burg to visit Hope
Church, and to see God so clearly at work on the other side of the
world! We were struck at theirjoy in Jesus and zeal to make him
known despite limited resources and other hardships Compared
to us in Kensington. It was a great reminder that God is building
his church across the globe and nothing can stop it.
We've made progress:
A n('.w ptirl n('.r%h Ip wlth C.i)mpa%%li)n supp(Irtlng ten chlldr('n In F.l.hl()pla
I nc.rv.dsvd givi ng io our ￿l￿>S1on partnv.rs
Ne.w link pe.()plv. wh() rvprp%e.nL e.a(.'h parlne.rship
We've got further to go:
Mi)ri'. p.ngagi'.mi'.nl. frnm thi,. e.hurc.h
(:i)nLinuinLI l.ij rai%i'. Ihi) pr()ljli¥ {)t'(¥a(.'h parLn()r
Questions we're asking:
I l()w sh(iu Id w(. ('.valiicil (' i)ur on%()I ng partnerships so thal we. lnve.sl wls(.ly.
In whal ways can ()u i- pai'lne.rs L('.ac.h us Ls()spe.I ti'u Ihs as a c.hurch?
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Opportunities for next year..
l)e.I'elopinq another P<irl.nershl p wlth a church
((Irting (I parl.n(Jr%h ip lunch
Praise God for:
A ore.at. trip 1.0 I l()pe. C:hure.h in johanne.sburg
2Q pe.ople. who se.rve.d at summe.r c.amps thisye.ar
The warm response to Compassion and the desire to help the last and the least
Please pray for:
Wisdom (15 we cunlinuL' lo wurk uul our r(..lalAonship wlth IhL' DIoc.(;5e
Rich's licence to be renewed by the L)iocese
Partnerships to strengthen and deepen next.year
KEY ACTIVITIES IN 2025

alna
RAMATICS CUI•
SECTION 3
Behind the Scenes

INTRODUCTION
In Ihis dnc.ume.nl. t.he parish is r2.forre.d lo as c.hrist churc.h and the. parne.hial c.hurc.h
C.Duncil a.% the. PCC.. C.hrisf. C.hurr.h fi)rm8 part i)f rho K(Insingr(In Deantr.ry in Ihe Epi%v(Ipal
Area of Kensington, within the Diocese of London. The PCC is a bod.y corporate
established by the Church of England. I'he PCC operates under the Paroehial (:hurch
Council Pl)￿￿(￿r% Mi)&%u re.. The. PCC is a re.giste.r(>d c.haril.y subjo.ct Lo th(> Chari l.ie.s Ac.1. 2()11
(regl.%ler(:d numb('r 1173041).
membe.rship of the P(:(: is de.lermine.d b.v the (:hurch Rppre.spntaLi()n Rulps. since. I
January 2025 Lu Lhe d(i(e of approv(Il ul'this report. Lhe PCC. membc)rs. who ￿.t as trustees
of i.h(' ri'gi%l.e.re.d charlt.y, we.r(. il% lisLed b(.Ii)w.
(;l('.rg.y mi'.mbe.r%
Ilrian E;Ifick (Incumbent and (;hiiirman). Ilich Powi:11 (A55oriate Vicar)
C.hure.hwarde.n.
Andre.w ljimond (Vice-chair of the l)CC). Andre.y iebe.dev
Lle.L'l.e.d Id.y mc'mbq'.r5
(Je.1)r￿v Armil.aKse, Mal.Ihe.w ljaugh, Andi-e.w l)imond, F'e.lipe. (Jana %kinne,r. Ilichard I l(.ffner,
Andr('..y LA,hedp.v. Ire.ne. Lu, CJr('g(Ir M('Kinle.y. Ami,lia Ilavalde., I m()gi'.n sprar.kl ing, I lannah
I'hoppuram, Matthew Willis
Llec'ted as Kensington Di'.anery s.ynod la.v repre.sen(alives
Matthe.w13augh, Ric.hard Hf,.Ifne,r and Hannah I'h()ppuram
The APCM in 202J agreed to limit the size of the PCC for 2026 and following year5 to 14
people.
Thi, P(;C, i%.%upp()rl(,d b.y fiv(: .subi'.()mm il.l.('.('.%. Al. l.h('. {)nd (Trf 202Jf. Lh('..v w(Ir() ('.Iin%l.iLul.i..d
as follows..
Standing.. Geor￿ Armitage, Andrew Dimond, Andrey LEbedev, Rich Powell and
Im()ge.n Sprackling
Buildings & Fabric.: Winnie. BÉirbp.r. Andre.w Dimond. Claire Dimond, Rose.Ile. Pox,
Je.nnife.r Fre.e.man and R()we.naMIinkle.r
F'inance.. Iloselle F"ox. Alby Kerslake, Caroline Mccabe. Imogen Sprackling and Dai'en Yu
Mission & Partneiships: Felipe Gana Skinner, Nathan Hall, Pippa James and Rich Powell
Human Re.s()ure.e.s'. Ric.hard He.ffne.r. Hannah Je.nkin8. Andi'e..y Le.be.dev. CJre.gor
Me.Kinle.i and Vanp.%sa R()me.ir
As vicar, Brian Elfick is an ex officio member of all subcommittees.
BEHIND THE SCENES

The PCC has a risk register and risk miligalion framework (available on request), covering
a range ofareas including
Governance.. skills and experience, competence, processes and organisalion of ihe
PCC. etc.
Operations.. child prolecLion. health & safeLy. plant & equipment. physical safet.y. etc.
Financial= income sLability, reserve.5. cashflow. investments, fraud. etc.
External= economic situalion. public policy, public he.alth. demographic. change.s. etc.
Regulaturv= gove.rnmenl require.me.n(5/1-e.porting. d isabil ity disci-imination. elc.
Eac.h iLemit>e.d risk has a corresponding mitigation measure. and specific individuals and
groups who take i-esponsibiliLy lor Ihis.
pcc
GEORGY ARMITAGE
In 202 Jf the l)CC and Standing Committee each met five times.
I)CC minutes are available upon request. Ilere are some of our key
decisions this.year:
fs.)
W(,. a%ki,.d ihp. io d('.vel()p ways to draw e.hure.h memb('r% into morp. s('.rvic.('. and
le.adi'.r%hip
W(.. airee.d io ine.r('.asi'. givin￿ io missinn parl.n('.P• b.y 2091) p.a.
Wv. doridv.d lo proce.pd with Ihe.%pare lo firow proje.ct
We. agree.d a vision for the. 11am servic.e., se.e.king to make it more. attrac.tive. lo familie
and inc.luding a t.rial ofinc.luding more. instrumpnLs and mode.rn song
We. de.c.ide.d to ine.re.ase. nur financ.ial support nf minisl.ry Trainp.p.s b.y c.ove.ring r.he.ir
ac.e.ommi)dation c.osts
STAFF
ANDREY LEBEDEV
We are. blessed to have a talented and 5ervant-hearted statyteam.
all workingat full capacity.
The.re. wp.re. a fpw c.hange.s ove.r i.hp. rnurse. of the..ye.ar. In May,.gam Barbe.r
ste.ppe.d down as Dire.e.t()r of Music.. muc.h of his work has be.e.n pie.ke.d up b.y Adam
Cla3iton, a new Ministry Trainee recruited from within the church lamil!. In August,
Breanna Monaghan went on Maternity Lea￿'e. IIer role is being covered by a combination
of other staff and committed church members. And in September, Tom Ilaley ended his
time as a Ministry Trainee and was replaced b.y Christian falukos.
Tristan Bacon, Rosc.Ilc' Fox, Pipp(iJames (Ind Rich POWLII conlinue in unchangi,.d roles.
SECTION 3

SAFEGUARDING
GEORGY ARMITAGE
At the he.art olsafe.guarding is a commitme.nt to ensuring that church
is safe. for everyone. We continuously revie.w the polic.y and praetie.e. at
Christ Church. We recruit leaders in the light of Diocesan advice and
regulation. Il'e. communieALv our priorities in ￿'riting$ by pc)lie.y doe.ume.nts and po%ters.
by ILirmal Lrai ni s(:.ssions dnd th rough informal c'unv()rsdtiuns lu answe.r dn.y qu('.s. l.iLins.
The l)iocesan Safequarding IEad has changed reeentl.v and ￿Te have established
(.'i)mmunii:ati()n wiLlI thv.m. Wv. havv 41)uLfht advii.'v. Iri)m iliv. Di(IL'V.%V (Ivv.r Lhv (:oursc: ul. Llie
ye<ir in (irc'ds ol'dd ul L s(ili'.guai'ding (ind mc'.n((il hL'al Lh.
Safequarding is overseen by the vicarand l)arish Safewarding oificer and we encourage
an.yi)n(> wil.h (Y)ni'.(¥rn (Ir qu()i'.y L() (Y)nlJ(:l u%.. S<iL(.'LfiU(irdinLIQOLhri%lLhuri:hk(¥nsinLltun.(:vm
or bricin@c.hri5lLhurc.hkLntying(on.com.
DEANERY SYNOD
RICHARD HEFFNER
Ke.n%lnglLon De,(inv.ry Syni)d me.L fi)ur tlme.s In 202.fj. In F'v.bruar.v
th(, S.yni)d hi'ard fi-()m Ji) (Jiirl.I'r, eh i(,r('.x('.('ul.ivi' i)rrii'('r i)I' (' la%% l)i)or
I lom(.l('.s8 ("hLiril..y., in Jun(,. hacl a Summer dri nks Piirl.!,. in ()('l.(>b('r werp
joined b.v IleiTd Canon l)r William 'l'a.ylor, Vicar of st John s NottinE I lill. to consider the
theme. of'coiifident Disciples
A lilelong journe.y.. Learning II'oni Llie Oi-lhodox tradiLion:
and in Nnve.mbe.r me.t tn disc.uss'C.re.ative. (Jrowth - l)e.ve.loping sli'ongo.r links wilh se.hnols.
BEHIND THE SCENES

BUILDINGS & FABRIC
ANDREW & CLAIRE DIMOND
The Buildings & Fabric Committee has had a productive year.
working c.1o8ely with our te.nant8
ine.luding the nur8pry and
Growing Space - as well as Christ Church community Trust and the
wider church family to sle.ward and mainLain our building.
The. most sionific.ant unde.rtakin￿ ha% be.e.n tho. re.%fnratiun of t.he. t()we.r and spire.. whir.h
began in February and has included stone cleaning, repointing and the replacement of
num('.r()u8 st<)n('.s. c.la.y m()d(,.Is for th(.. n('.w LFr(It('.%qu(.. liLsur(:% hai'e. bp.p.n d('.I'(..l()p(..d and
insl.all¢l1.inn nf i.he. .sl.nno.8 iq undenva.y. Wil.h the iippp.r le.vels nf Sea￿01dlng nnw
r('.mi)v(,.d, l.he pr()Ii'ct 1% du(.. L() b(.. ('.nmpli'l.(,.d In ('arl.y spring 21)2(i. Th1% wi)rk wlll pr('.%{)rve.
the church building as ￿..ell as making Lhe garden safe to i'eopen. We are deepl.i.' grateful to
(:hri4l (:hur(:h (:iJmmunily 'I'ru%L and all d()nc)r% wh() havi: mad(.. l.hi4 w(Irk p()%sibl('.
r.ssenl.lal mcil nlenL1nee and servlclng has also been carrled out, Includlng d ral naqe. repairs
and de.sc.aliny, Irid%e and di.4liwa8he.r r('.pairs, and woi'k to e.nsure. our l li'e. safe.l! s}-.st('.ms
r(Fmai n ()p(Fi'al.i(Trn<il iind I'.()mpl ianl.. Il'(,. h<iVI'. al%1) i ni l.ial.(,d I h(,. prii('{)s% {)I' app()inl.in&S a n(Fw
QLiinqu('nniLII Ai-(.hi L('I'.L r(}ll()￿,]ng (:harli'.% %hi'ppard 4 r('.Liri'.mi'nL. Jnd w(.. Lhank him
since.rcl.v fur his work and advice ovcr Lhc.ycars.
F'inall!, the. suhe.nmmittoe. and a ne.w do.dicate.d working gr()up have be.e.n de.vp.Inping plans
and l undrai41n￿ liir i.h(.. '%pa('(.. l.ij (Ir()w' i nil ial.ivi. (li)rmi'rli' i.h(.. 'Il()i)r pr()ji'i'.l.'), whi(.'h aim
to unlock the full potential of our building to 5UPPOrt and expand gospel ministry.
SECTION 3

FINANCIAL REVIEW
IMOGEN SPRACKLING
(Thls Is an Inl.p.rim rvporl. ￿'hI1￿ wv awali auiliiv(l figure.s r(Ir ihe. full yvar.)
There Is a defic.11 of e.£21k for Ihe. 11 months ended 30th Novemhe.r 202J and the.
expectation is that ￿e will end the .year in defieit. This is driven partl.}' b.y giving not
ke.e.pinLs pare. wil.h (.'n%t inflati()n and c)ur appc)intmp.nts of I'ristan and I'ippa not be.ing
matche.d by a surricienL increase in congregational giving.
In line. IlTlth the. above, the.re. is an On￿OIng challen￿e that our re.gular COngre￿atiOnal
&fivin&S ((¥yiin %uppi)rli.d h.v in('.i)m(.. Ir()m l)irinkl ('.hur('.h pr(>mi%(1s 11) l.hird p(irl.i('.s) is n(It
sufii('ienL to CUI'L'I. th(. c'uri-(.nt nii nis(iry expe.iiditurc', whii'.li pri,dominanLly ('.ompi-ise.s StdlT
and (,l('r&s.y e.().41.%. IL 1% al41) 1'1'1'14()nabl(' t() ('.xp('('l. ('xp('.nd il.u ['{'. ti) in('ri'i'l%(.. lu I'l.h('r, ('.%p('('iall.}'
we.re we l.n re.sume a full eDnl ribiil.ion l.D the. l)i(iee.se's C.i)m mDn I'und. 1'he level ()r re￿ ulai.
c.()nkSr('.&fal.i()n(Il kiivln&i d()('.% %('.('.m t() h(. l()w c(Imp<il-(..d ￿'11.h %lmil<ir, loc.al ('hur('.hc's. E)l('.£iS('.
prilS, fui. inc'L'L£lSL,d gyivingr tic'ross Lhc. conLsrL'LFtilions ovL'i' IhL' coniings munLhs.
RESERVES POLICY
It is l)CC policy to tr.y to maintain a balance on fre.e regerves (free ca¥h) which equates to at
le.ast Lhi-('.e months unre.stricte.d pa}'m('.nls. It is held to smooth out Ilurtuations in cash
11()w and 1.1) m('.('.L f'.m('. I'g('.n('.ic',s. 'I'hi% r('.%i',rv('.s p()lic.y ￿laS not. brf'.a(..h(..d in 202 J.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Arrhlirrts
l-hi'i.s1 I'.hiiiYh Kon%ingtDn. Vietnriii Rnad.
Lvnllun. rc.'2A 4NE
Bdnktrrs
N411I1)niil Il'i'bimlnsl('i' pl(.. Roval C.',It'(l('n Binneh.
KonslnwDn Hl4h SIIYff.. London fdl.
Alexvtiil PhD RIBAMBC ITvwc'J'PtKJlt*il
ARIAirhiri*is Ltd. Ilnlt 17. 4iwpri.um Hnu5C.
3d-14 lif)rilr)n jlnusp14(￿rt. (JTrsppI Ilnk. IA)nrlnn Nli'hj 11.1,
Indfpendrnt l.'xaminer
Mai-k l)hill<>n.TaxAli%i%l A(r<iunlant
Nigvl Wallvj Plifi. FRIRA, FRSA18i>d(Y 1¢) {[ili￿ P]'i>jvi%l
AILhdn4vI Llcl.3 Duc'lui s Cl(Jsv. 1n1pin￿L￿n, Cdmbiiclgv fB24 9ND
l R(ksvtnunl Ril. knn(lun ￿..3 GNC.
Solicitors
qtos lipl1% l4ilir.h￿-airTr. i() Qu(￿￿ St IJI. IK)nclDn F'.1411 IEtL
rAwiiid r￿nn￿l-s￿lIc1t￿l￿. 1llThp Painl. M<irkpt Iliiil)nrnu¥h
LEJf)7Qll
BEHIND THE SCENES

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%EIYGER

## **The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Kensington** 

Report and Accounts Year ended 31st December 2025 


1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk 



## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **CHARITY INFORMATION** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **Members of the Parochial Church Council** 

B Elfick (Incumbent and Chairman) G Armitage (Resigned 11/1/26) W Barber (nee Ip)(Resigned 11/1/26) M Baugh (Resigned 11/1/26) A Dimond (Churchwarden and Vice-chair) G Hoff (Churchwarden and Vice-chair, Resigned 12/1/25) F Gana Skinner R Heffner (Resigned 11/1/26) A Lebedev (Churchwarden, Resigned 11/1/26) I Lu R Powell (Associate Vicar) A Ravalde (Resigned 11/1/26) I Sprackling (Honorary Treasurer) H Thoppuram G McKinley (Appointed 12/1/25) M Willis (Appointed 12/1/25) F Oladipo (Appointed 11/1/26) K Austrin-Willis (Appointed 11/1/26) B Jenkins (Appointed 11/1/26, Churchwarden) L Shen (Appointed 11/1/26) C Park (Appointed 11/1/26) H Thoppuram (Appointed 11/1/26, Honorary Secretary) 1173041 Victoria Rd, Kensington London W8 5RQ Sarah Crispin ACA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB Natwest 55 Kensington High Street London W8 5ZG 

**Charity Registration Number** 

**Principal Address** 

## **Independent Examiner** 

**Bankers** 

|**Contents**|**Page**|
|---|---|
|Charity Information|2|
|Annual Report of the Members of the Parochial Church Council|3-7|
|Independent Examiner's Report|8|
|Statement of Financial Activities|9|
|Balance Sheet|10|
|Cashflow Statement|11-12|
|Notes to the Accounts|13-21|
|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities with Comparatives|22|



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## **Intro** 

In this document the parish is referred to as Christ Church and the Parochial Church Council as the PCC. Christ Church forms part of the Kensington Deanery in the Episcopal Area of Kensington, within the Diocese of London. The PCC is a body corporate established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a registered charity subject to the Charities Act 2011 (registered number 1173041). The PCC have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). 

## **Objects of the charity** 

The PCC’s aim is to co-operate with the Vicar in promoting the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church building. PCC members are made aware of their trustee responsibilities. All PCC members undertake safeguarding training. Training in matters such as health and safety, food safety, and safeguarding is undertaken by role holders with particular responsibility for the matter in question. 

The church's objectives are 

- Regular public worship open to all. 

- The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. 

- Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. 

- Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. 

- Taking of religious assemblies in schools. 

- The provision of a youth club with a Christian ethos. 

- Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events. 

## **Summary of the charity's main activities and achievements** 

To further the above objects and vision, the charity's main activities and achievements were as follows: 

In 2025, we ran a variety of events to connect with those around us, including Community Coffee Mornings, monthly guest events, 5 Welcome events, and 4 Christianity Explored courses. 

Average attendance increased at our services, to a combined total of about 163 each Sunday, and also at our prayer meetings and in our Small Group Bible Studies. We also held a whole-church weekend away. 

We supported the local University Christian Unions, sent both leaders and members on Summer Camps and strengthened partnerships with 16 mission partners, both in the UK and around the world.The restoration work on the tower and spire progressed and a new working group developed plans and started fundraising for the ‘Space to Grow’ initiative which aims to unlock the full potential of our building to support and expand gospel ministry. 

In planning the activities the PCC have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. 

## **Volunteers** 

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In 2025, there were 85 leaders across our teams, including music, small groups, students, youth & children, 11am welcome and 5pm welcome. 56 leaders attended and received training at our Leaders’ Day and 34 people completed our Leader Fundamentals Course. 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity. 

The PCC is a body corporate established by the Church of England. It is controlled by its governing documents, the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation rules, both as amended. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. 

In addition to the statutory Standing Committee, the PCC has additional subcommittees that draw on the expertise of the wider church family and on which the vicar is entitled to be an ex officio member. In 2025 these consisted of the Finance subcommittee, Buildings and Fabric subcommittee, HR subcommittee and Mission and Partnerships subcommittee. The electoral roll is completely reviewed and revised every six years. This last took place in 2025. At the end of 2025, the electoral roll stood at 134. 

The PCC has a risk register and risk mitigation framework (available on request), covering a range of areas including 

- Governance: skills and experience, competence, processes and organisation of the PCC, etc. 

- Operations: child protection, health & safety, plant & equipment, physical safety, etc. 

- Financial: income stability, reserves, cashflow, investments, fraud, etc. 

- External: economic situation, public policy, public health, demographic changes, etc. 

- Regulatory: government requirements/reporting, disability discrimination, etc. 

Each itemised risk has a corresponding mitigation measure and specific individuals and groups who take responsibility for this. The risk register is reviewed annually by the Standing Committee. 

## **Safeguarding** 

Safeguarding is an integral part of our ongoing work to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, and we follow the diocesan regulations to ensure the highest level of safeguarding in our church. Safeguarding responsibilities are shared between the vicar and the Parish Safeguarding Officer. All staff, officials and small group leaders have been recruited safely. 

## **Financial Review** 

## **Financial position** 

The financial position of Christ Church ended the year with a positive cash reserves balance of £517,877 which is above our reserves policy level. We ended the year with a deficit of 

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£39,257 for the year across unrestricted funds (Unrestricted Fund, Space to Grow Project Fund, Tower Project Fund). In the Restricted Fund, we ended the year with a surplus of £nil for the year. 

The income generated by Christ Church continued to be primarily derived from congregational giving and hiring of church premises by non-affiliated organisations. For 2025, our total unrestricted income was £472,849 compared to £331,386 in 2024. This covers the Unrestricted Fund, the Space to Grow Project Fund and part of the income on the Tower Project Fund. 

## **Giving (Donations & Legacies)** 

Our overall Donations and Legacies Income for unrestricted funds in 2025 was £355,370 compared to £215,327 in 2024. 

In November, we had a focus on giving and we have been encouraging the congregation to start or increase their giving for a healthier church. 

## **Charitable Activities** 

The total charitable activities income of the church (which are primarily unrestricted) slightly decreased, with the 2025 income being £109,367 compared to £112,237 in 2024. 

## **Resources expended** 

Total resources expended in 2025 of unrestricted funds were £512,106. This covers the Unrestricted Fund, the Space to Grow Project Fund and part of the expenditure on the Tower Project Fund. 

## **Balance sheet** 

The total net assets for Christ Church at 31 December 2025 were £517,877 compared to £551,758 in 2024. The assets include a total cash balance of £259,273. 

## **Investments** 

Christ Church Kensington holds fixed asset investments with CCLA. 

## **Fundraising** 

Christ Church Kensington did not undertake any material fundraising activities. 

## **Reserves policy** 

It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (free cash) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £128,000 (25% of the whole year’s running costs). It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet 

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emergencies. The balance of free reserves at the year-end was a surplus of £245,961. The balance of £271,916 is made up of £22,502 in the restricted fund which is retained for specific initiatives of the PCC and an endowment fund of £249,414 towards clergy accommodation. 

## **Key risks and uncertainties** 

The charity is exposed to various risks - be they operational, financial or reputational.  The PCC review the charity's activities regularly to identify significant risks and, where possible, they take appropriate measures to mitigate those risks. 

Other matters 

With regard to the PCC’s obligations to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, the members of the PCC confirm that they have complied with their duties under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016. 

The Diocese have assessed the PCC’s Parish Share to be £99,980 for the year to 31 December 2025; having reviewed the PCC’s finances, the members of the PCC have decided to restrict the PCC’s contribution to £15,000. 

The last quinquennial inspection was held in 2021. In 2025, we progressed the restoration work on the tower and spire which was raised during the previous quinquennial. This work is due to complete in March 2026. No other immediate work is required. 

## **Plans for the future** 

The PCC intends to continue its main aim of promoting the whole mission of the church. 

## **Statement of Responsibilities of the Members of the Parochial Church Council** 

The PCC is responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

Charity law requires the PCC to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources for the financial year.  In preparing these financial statements, the PCC are required to: 

1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; 

2. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; 

3. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

4. state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

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5. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 

The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.  They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

## Approval 

This report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by: 

Brian Elfick Brian Elfick (Jun 3, 2026 12:28:34 GMT+1) _____________________________________ 

B Elfick Jun 3, 2026 Date: _________________________ 

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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF** 

## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH,** 

## **KENSINGTON** 

**('the Charity')** 

I report to the members of the PCC (who are also the charity's trustees) on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 on pages 9 to 22 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on pages 13 to 15. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

## Sarah Crispin 

Sarah Crispin (Jun 3, 2026 14:58:48 GMT+1) 

Sarah Crispin ACA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Jun 3, 2026 Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB 

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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

|Note<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>3<br>Charitable activities<br>4<br>Investments<br>5<br>**Total income and endowments**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON:**<br>Charitable activities<br>6<br>**Total expenditure**<br>**Net income/(expenditure)**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>15<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>15|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>355,370<br>109,367<br>8,112<br>472,849<br>512,106<br>512,106<br>(39,257)<br>(31,371)<br>(70,628)<br>316,588<br>245,960|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>298,567<br>-<br>-<br>298,567<br>298,567<br>298,567<br>-<br>31,371<br>31,371<br>(8,869)<br>22,502|Endowment<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>5,376<br>5,376<br>-<br>-<br>5,376<br>-<br>5,376<br>244,038<br>249,414|Total<br>Funds<br>2025<br>£<br>653,937<br>109,367<br>13,488<br>776,792<br>810,673<br>810,673<br>(33,881)<br>-<br>(33,881)<br>551,757<br>517,877|Total<br>Funds<br>2024<br>£<br>228,739<br>112,237<br>15,848|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||356,824|
||||||334,964|
||||||334,964|
||||||21,860<br>-|
||||||21,860<br>529,898|
||||||551,757|



The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. 

All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations. 

The notes on page 13-22 form part of these accounts. 

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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## **AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

|Note<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>Tangible assets<br>8<br>Investments<br>9<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Debtors<br>10<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>11<br>**CREDITORS: Amounts falling**<br>**due within one year**<br>12<br>**Net current assets / (liabilities)**<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>**TOTAL NET ASSETS**<br>**FUND BALANCES**<br>15<br>Unrestricted Funds<br>General funds<br>Designated funds<br>Restricted Funds<br>Endowment Funds|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>6,195<br>-<br>6,195<br>22,656<br>236,771<br>259,427<br>(19,661)<br>239,766<br>245,961<br>245,961<br>272,701<br>(26,740)<br>245,961<br>-<br>-<br>245,961|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>22,502<br>22,502<br>-<br>22,502<br>22,502<br>22,502<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>22,502<br>-<br>22,502|Endowment<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>249,414<br>249,414<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>249,414<br>249,414<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>249,414<br>249,414|Total<br>Funds<br>2025<br>£<br>6,195<br>249,414<br>255,609<br>22,656<br>259,273<br>281,929<br>(19,661)<br>262,268<br>517,877<br>517,877<br>272,701<br>(26,740)<br>245,961<br>22,502<br>249,414<br>517,877|Total<br>Funds<br>2024<br>£<br>8,339<br>244,038|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||252,377|
||||||93,404<br>402,462|
||||||495,866<br>(196,485)|
||||||299,381|
|||||||
||||||551,758|
||||||551,758|
||||||314,368<br>2,221|
||||||316,589<br>(8,869)<br>244,038|
||||||551,758|



The financial statements were approved by the members of the PCC and were signed on its behalf by: 


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The notes on page 13-22 form part of these accounts. 

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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **CASH FLOW STATEMENT** 

|Note<br>**Cash flows from operating activities:**<br>**_Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities_**<br>a<br>**Cash flows from investing activities:**<br>Dividends, interest and rents from unendowed investments<br>Purchase of property, plant and equipment<br>**_Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities_**<br>b<br>b<br>**Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the year**<br>**Change in cash and equivalents due to exchange rate**<br>**movements**<br>**_Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year_**<br>**_Change in cash and equivalents in the reporting period_**|2025<br>£<br>(148,301)<br>8,112<br>(3,001)<br>5,111<br>(143,190)<br>402,462<br>-<br>259,273|2024<br>£<br>97,432|
|---|---|---|
|||15,848<br>-|
|||15,848|
|||113,280<br>289,182<br>-|
|||402,462|



## **Analysis of changes in net debt:** 

|Cash<br>Bank loans:<br>Falling due within one year<br>Total net funds / (debt)|At start of<br>year<br>£<br>402,462<br>(103,629)<br>298,833|Cash-flows<br>£<br>(143,190)<br>103,629<br>(39,561)|At end of<br>year<br>£<br>259,273<br>-|
|---|---|---|---|
||||259,273|



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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT** 

**Note a: Reconciliation of net income/(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities** 

|**Adjustments for:**<br>Depreciation charges and provisions for impairment<br>Dividends, interest and rents from investments<br>(Increase)/decrease in debtors<br>Increase/(decrease) in creditors<br>**_Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities_**<br>**Note b: Analysis of cash and cash equivalents**<br>Cash at bank with immediate access<br>**Total cash and cash equivalents**<br>**_Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the statement_**<br>**_of financial activities)_**|2025<br>£<br>(33,881)<br>5,145<br>(13,488)<br>70,747<br>(176,824)<br>(148,301)<br>2025<br>£<br>259,273<br>259,273|2024<br>£<br>21,860<br>4,845<br>(15,848)<br>(8,800)<br>95,375|
|---|---|---|
|||97,432|
|||2024<br>£<br>402,462|
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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **1 Statutory Information** 

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Kensington is a charity registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. The charity's registered number and principal address can be found on the Charity Information 

## **2 Accounting Policies** 

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain assets, which are measured at fair value through the Statement of Financial Activities. The financial statements include all activities for which the PCC is legally responsible; the activities of informal gatherings of church members and groups that owe their main affiliation to another body and are excluded. 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with The Church Accounting Regulations 2006, the 'Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)' ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102") and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102. 

The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (the '2008 Regulations') requires charities to prepare their accounts in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005' but this accounting standard has since been withdrawn and has been replaced by the Charities SORP mentioned in the preceding paragraph. The charity has prepared these financial statements in accordance with the new Charities SORP; this departure from the 2008 Regulations is believed to be necessary for these financial statements to give a 'true and fair view'. 

The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. 

- a) Going concern 

   - The PCC have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The PCC have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the PCC have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The PCC have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. 

- b) Income Income (which includes planned giving, collections and other donations) is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part income is generally recognised when it is received by, or on behalf of, the PCC. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period. 

Income from donations and legacies includes: 

- i) Recoverable gift aid. This is recognised when the related donation is received. Gift aid that has not been recovered by the balance sheet date is included as a debtor. 

- ii) Donated facilities, services and goods. Goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries are recognised as income when receivable at fair value (being an estimate of the amount it would cost to purchase those items). Facilities, services and goods donated for the charity's own use are recognised as income when receivable at their value to the charity. 

The charity relies on volunteers to carry out many of its activities. However, in accordance with the SORP, the value of these services has not been included in these financial statements as they cannot be reliably measured. 

When donated goods, services and facilities are distributed or consumed, an expense in respect of those items is included in the Statement of Financial Activities. At the year end any goods that have not been distributed or consumed are recognised as stock; donated fixed assets are capitalised. 

- iii) Legacies. Income from legacies is recognised when a distribution is received from the estate or, if earlier, when the charity has been notified that a distribution will be made and the amount receivable can be measured reliably. 

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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

Income from charitable activities represents income receivable from goods, services and facilities supplied in furtherance of the charity's charitable objects.  It includes income from church retreats. 

Income from other trading activities represents income receivable from activities undertaken to generate funds for the charity. It includes income from the use of the building by community groups. 

Investment income represents income generated by the charity's assets and includes income from bank interest. 

The charity has taken the view that it has only one charitable activity, namely the advancement of the Christian faith, and all income from donations, legacies and charitable activities is in respect of this one activity. 

## c) Expenditure 

Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 

Contributions in respect of the diocesan parish share are included in the Statement of Financial Activities for all amounts agreed to being payable for the financial year.  Any contributions that have not been paid over by the year end are included as a creditor. 

The charity makes grants to other institutions and individuals to further its charitable objectives. Grants payable are recognised as constructive obligations arise, which is generally when the charity expresses a commitment to the recipient that can be measured reliably and then only to the extent that any conditions associated with the grant are outside of the control of the charity. 

Expenditure on raising funds comprises the costs incurred on commercial trading activities, fundraising and managing investments. 

The Charities SORP requires charities with income over £500,000 to allocate costs to the various activities undertaken by the charity. The nature of the work of the church is considered to be so integrated that the core charitable activity costs are considered to be for the one activity. 

Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity. 

- d) Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the PCC in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the PCC for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects. Endowment funds are donations that are retained as capital in accordance with the donor's wishes. The nature of the restriction determines whether the endowments represent permanent endowments or expendable endowments. 

## e) Tangible fixed assets 

Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in these financial statements by virtue of s.10(2) of the Charities Act 2011. All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings is written off in the year in which it is incurred. 

Movable church furnishings held by the incumbent and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are capitalised in accordance with the policy set out below. These items are regarded as inalienable property and are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected at any reasonable time. Inalienable property acquired prior to 2000 has not been capitalised as there is insufficient cost information available. 

Items purchased or donated for the charity's own use are capitalised when the cost of purchased items, or the fair value of donated items, is significant and the item is expected to benefit the charity over more than one accounting period. Depreciation is charged on a straight line basis so as to write down the value of each asset to its estimated residual value (if any) over its expected useful economic life.  To achieve this objective the following rates of depreciation are charged: 

Fixtures and fittings 10% straight line Computer equipment 33% straight line 

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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

- f) Investments Fixed asset investments are held to generate income and / or for their investment potential. Current asset investments are investments that are held specifically for sale or are investments that the charity expects to sell by the next balance sheet date. Investments, other than social investments (see below), are valued as follows: 

   - i) Investment property and listed investments are valued at their market value (fair value) at the balance sheet date. 

   - ii) Unlisted investments are measured at cost less impairment where it becomes apparent that the amount that could be realised is less than cost. 

## g) Pension scheme arrangements 

The charity operates defined contribution pension schemes for its employees. Obligations for contributions to these schemes are recognised as an expense when the liability arises. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds. 

## h) Taxation 

   - The charity has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income. 

- i) Financial instruments The charity's financial assets and financial liabilities all qualify as basic financial instruments, as defined by FRS102. Except for loans, creditors and debtors are measured at their expected settlement value (normally the amount of cash that the charity expects to pay or receive). The charity recognises liabilities for the principal of those loans that remains outstanding at the year end (i.e. the liabilities exclude any interest chargeable on the loans in future years). 

- j) Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement The members of the PCC do not consider that there are any material sources of estimation or uncertainty at the balance sheet date that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period. 

## **3 Donations and legacies** 

|**3**<br>**Donations and legacies**|||
|---|---|---|
|Donations of cash and similar<br>Collections at services<br>Government grants (note 3a)<br>Other grants receivable<br>Gift aid recoverable<br>**a**<br>Listed Places of Worship grants<br>**4**<br>**Income from charitable activities**<br>Church retreats and events<br>Community activities<br>**5**<br>**Investment income**<br>Bank interest<br>Government grants comprise:|2025<br>£<br>274,245<br>5,901<br>22,042<br>288,967<br>62,783<br>653,937<br>2025<br>£<br>22,042<br>22,042<br>2025<br>£<br>27,814<br>81,553<br>109,367<br>2025<br>£<br>13,488<br>13,488|2024<br>£<br>182,502<br>12,463<br>-<br>-<br>33,774|
|||228,739|
|||2024<br>£<br>-|
|||-|
|||2024<br>£<br>23,271<br>88,965|
|||112,237|
|||2024<br>£<br>15,848|
|||15,848|



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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **6 Charitable expenditure** 

|**a**<br>**Costs incurred directly on specific activities**<br>Parish share<br>Staff costs<br>Clergy expenses<br>Clergy accommodation<br>Mission and ministry<br>Church weekend away expenses<br>Music and AV equipment<br>Property expenses:<br>Church maintenance<br>Church utilities<br>Vicarage<br>Gardening<br>Tower Project<br>Space Project<br>Grants payable (note 6c)<br>**b**<br>**Costs incurred on support & administration**<br>Governance costs<br>Independent examiner's fee<br>Support & administration costs<br>Printing, postage and stationery<br>Subscriptions and professional fees<br>Bank charges<br>Weddings & funerals<br>Depreciation of tangible fixed assets<br>Insurance<br>**Total expenditure**|2025<br>£<br>42,610<br>137,579<br>1,162<br>28,175<br>32,132<br>12,637<br>7,007<br>26,678<br>13,384<br>2,958<br>6,561<br>426,465<br>7,745<br>745,092<br>34,376<br>779,467<br>3,540<br>3,540<br>716<br>12,764<br>717<br>1,178<br>5,145<br>7,145<br>31,205<br>810,673|2024<br>£<br>41,140<br>110,184<br>2,025<br>25,436<br>24,906<br>11,092<br>10,380<br>47,337<br>17,370<br>576<br>5,767<br>6,557<br>3,043|
|---|---|---|
|||305,812<br>6,715|
|||312,527|
|||4,248|
|||4,248<br>918<br>5,021<br>835<br>4,493<br>4,845<br>2,077|
|||22,437|
|||334,964|



The fee payable to the independent examiner for preparing and examining the accounts was £3,540 (2024: £4,248 to Tax Assist). Other amounts totalling £868 (2024: £711) were also paid to Stewardship for payroll services. 

## **c Grants payable** 

|Grants for UK and overseas mission<br>Grants for the relief of poverty<br>Grants for education, including ministry training<br>The comparatives for the previous year are as follows:<br>Grants for UK and overseas mission<br>Grants for the relief of poverty<br>Grants for education, including ministry training|Institutions<br>£<br>33,864<br>32<br>480<br>34,376<br>Institutions<br>£<br>6,315<br>-<br>400<br>6,715|Individuals<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Individuals<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|2025<br>£<br>33,864<br>32<br>480|
|---|---|---|---|
||||34,376|
||||2024<br>£<br>6,315<br>-<br>400|
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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised: 

|Church of England - CEEC<br>Renew Conference<br>Hope Church Auckland Park<br>Passion for Life<br>St Helen's North Kensington<br>Ephesian Fund<br>Accrued adjustment from 2022<br>Grants to institutions for less than £1,000 each|2025<br>£<br>1,200<br>1,000<br>13,024<br>2,280<br>-<br>15,000<br>-<br>1,872<br>34,376|2024<br>£<br>1,000<br>800<br>12,615<br>-<br>5,300<br>-<br>(15,000)<br>2,000|
|---|---|---|
|||6,715|



CCK’s Common Fund contribution is channelled through the CEEC Ephesian Fund. 

- **7 Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration and expenses** 

|Gross wages and salaries<br>Social security<br>Pension costs|2025<br>£<br>129,969<br>4,621<br>4,011<br>138,601|2024<br>£<br>166,116<br>4,073<br>6,570|
|---|---|---|
|||176,759|



The average monthly number of employees during the year was 4.2 employees and 2 clergy (2024: 5 employees and 2 clergy). Most of the charity's activities are carried out by volunteers. 

No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum. 

B Elfick and R Powell (who are clergy members of the PCC) receive a stipend from the Diocese and so they are not employees; some of the Parish Share paid to the Diocese is used to help meet the cost of these stipends. They were provided with accommodation (which is customary for clergy) and the cost of this accommodation to the PCC is disclosed in note 6 'Charitable Expenditure'. The charity also reimbursed expenses to the clergy; again these costs are disclosed in note 6 'Charitable Expenditure' under the heading 'Clergy expenses'. 

## **8 Tangible fixed assets** 

|Cost<br>At 1 January 2025<br>Additions<br>At 31 December 2025<br>Accumulated depreciation<br>At 1 January 2025<br>Charge for the year<br>At 31 December 2025<br>Net book value<br>At 31 December 2025<br>At 31 December 2024<br>**9**<br>**Fixed asset investments**<br>Cost or fair value brought forward<br>Interest reinvested<br>Amount spent during the year<br>Cost or fair value carried forward|Fixtures,<br>fittings and<br>equipment<br>£<br>48,454<br>3,001<br>51,455<br>40,115<br>5,145<br>45,260<br>6,195<br>8,339<br>CCLA<br>Investments<br>244,038<br>5,376<br>249,414|Computer<br>equipment<br>£<br>2,623<br>2,623<br>2,623<br>2,623<br>-<br>-<br>2025<br>£<br>244,038<br>5,376<br>-<br>249,414|Total<br>2025<br>£<br>51,077<br>3,001|
|---|---|---|---|
||||54,078|
||||42,738<br>5,145|
||||47,883|
||||6,195|
||||8,339|
||||2024<br>£<br>228,199<br>25,438<br>(9,599)|
||||244,038|



The fixed asset investment is made up of cash inceted in a CCLA deposit account, with the interest being reinvested. 

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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **10 Debtors** 

|**tors**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Falling due within one year:**<br>Trade debtors<br>Gift aid recoverable<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>**Total debtors**|2025<br>£<br>6,800<br>8,131<br>7,726<br>22,656|2024<br>£<br>86,050<br>-<br>7,354|
|||93,404|



## **11 Cash at Bank and in Hand** 

|Cash at bank<br>**ditors: liabilities falling due within one year**<br>Trade creditors<br>Other creditors<br>Accruals<br>Deferred income<br>Bank overdrafts|2025<br>£<br>259,273<br>259,273<br>2025<br>£<br>1,098<br>11,762<br>3,540<br>3,260<br>-<br>19,661|2024<br>£<br>402,462|
|---|---|---|
|||402,462|
|||2024<br>£<br>3,424<br>89,432<br>-<br>-<br>103,629|
|||196,485|



## **12 Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year** 

## **13 Deferred income** 

Deferred income comprises the following: 

|**Deferred income**<br>Deferred income comprises the following:|||
|---|---|---|
|Church<br>rental<br>3,260<br>3,260<br>Within one year<br>3,260<br>3,260<br>The income deferred at the period end will be released to income over the following periods:<br>Amount deferred in year<br>Balance at the end of the reporting period|2025<br>£<br>3,260<br>3,260<br>3,260<br>3,260|2024<br>£<br>-|
|||-|
|||-|
|||-|



## **14 Pension commitments** 

During the year employer’s pension contributions totalling £9,210 (2024: £6,953) were payable to defined contribution personal pension schemes.  At the balance sheet date pension contributions of £671 (2024: £818.99) were owing. 

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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **15 Funds** 

During the  year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows: 

|Opening<br>balance<br>2025<br>£<br>_Designated Funds_<br>Fenton housing<br>(2,400)<br>Organ fund<br>21,693<br>Tower project<br>(10,766)<br>Space project<br>(6,307)<br>2,221<br>_General Unrestricted Funds_<br>314,368<br>Total Unrestricted Funds<br>316,589<br>_Restricted Funds_<br>AV upgrade<br>(2,862)<br>Ministry trainees<br>21,486<br>Railings<br>1,016<br>Bequest (building)<br>(1,492)<br>Edible Playground<br>(4,331)<br>Sequestration<br>(3,033)<br>South Wall<br>(10,885)<br>Memorial garden<br>(8,768)<br>Tower project<br>-<br>(8,869)<br>_Endowment Funds_<br>Permanent<br>Pipe organ and clergy accommodation<br>244,038<br>244,038<br>Aggregate of funds<br>551,758|Incoming<br>resources<br>2025<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>23,094<br>83,588<br>106,682<br>366,167<br>472,849<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>298,567<br>298,567<br>5,376<br>5,376<br>776,792|Outgoing<br>resources<br>2025<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>(127,898)<br>(7,745)<br>(135,643)<br>(376,463)<br>(512,106)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(298,567)<br>(298,567)<br>-<br>-<br>(810,673)|Transfers<br>in the year<br>2025<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(31,371)<br>(31,371)<br>2,862<br>-<br>-<br>1,492<br>4,331<br>3,033<br>10,885<br>8,768<br>-<br>31,371<br>-<br>-<br>-|Gains and<br>losses<br>2025<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|Closing<br>balance<br>2025<br>£<br>(2,400)<br>21,693<br>(115,570)<br>69,537|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||(26,740)<br>272,701|
||||||245,961|
||||||-<br>21,486<br>1,016<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|
||||||22,502|
||||||249,414|
||||||249,414|
||||||517,877|



## **Analysis of net assets by fund** 

The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows: 

|Tangible fixed assets<br>Fixed asset investments<br>Debtors<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>Creditors falling due within one year|General<br>Designated<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>6,195<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>22,656<br>-<br>263,511<br>(26,740)<br>(19,661)<br>-<br>272,701<br>(26,740)<br>Unrestricted Funds|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>22,502<br>-<br>22,502|Endowment<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>249,414<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>249,414|2025<br>£<br>6,195<br>249,414<br>22,656<br>259,273<br>(19,661)|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

In the previous year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows: 

|Opening<br>balance<br>2024<br>£<br>_Designated Funds_<br>Fenton housing<br>(2,400)<br>Organ fund<br>21,693<br>Tower project<br>(10,026)<br>Space project<br>(10,860)<br>(1,592)<br>_General Unrestricted Funds_<br>312,160<br>Total Unrestricted Funds<br>310,568<br>_Restricted Funds_<br>AV upgrade<br>(2,862)<br>Ministry trainees<br>21,486<br>Railings<br>1,016<br>Bequest (building)<br>(1,492)<br>Edible Playground<br>(4,331)<br>Sequestration<br>(3,033)<br>South Wall<br>(10,885)<br>Memorial garden<br>(8,768)<br>(8,869)<br>_Endowment Funds_<br>Permanent<br>Pipe organ and clergy accommodation<br>228,199<br>228,199<br>Aggregate of funds<br>529,898|Incoming<br>resources<br>2024<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>5,816<br>7,596<br>13,412<br>317,974<br>331,386<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>25,438<br>25,438<br>356,824|Outgoing<br>resources<br>2024<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>(6,556)<br>(3,043)<br>(9,599)<br>(315,766)<br>(325,365)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(9,599)<br>(9,599)<br>(334,964)|Transfers<br>in the year<br>2024<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|Gains and<br>losses<br>2024<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|Closing<br>balance<br>2024<br>£<br>(2,400)<br>21,693<br>(10,766)<br>(6,307)|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||2,221<br>314,368|
||||||316,589|
||||||(2,862)<br>21,486<br>1,016<br>(1,492)<br>(4,331)<br>(3,033)<br>(10,885)<br>(8,768)|
||||||(8,869)|
||||||244,038|
||||||244,038|
||||||551,758|



## **Analysis of net assets by fund** 

In the previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows: 

|Tangible fixed assets<br>Fixed asset investments<br>Debtors<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>Creditors falling due within one year|General<br>Designated<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>8,339<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>93,404<br>-<br>265,004<br>2,221<br>(52,379)<br>-<br>314,368<br>2,221<br>Unrestricted Funds|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>24,667<br>(33,536)<br>(8,869)|Endowment<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>244,038<br>-<br>110,570<br>(110,570)<br>244,038|2024<br>£<br>8,339<br>244,038<br>93,404<br>402,462<br>(196,485)|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||551,758|



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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

The purposes for each of the funds are given below: 

## _Designated Funds_ 

Fenton housing - This fund is specifically for the additional income & expenditure related to the housing of Rev'd Andy Fenton Organ fund - This fund is specifically for the upkeep of the pipe Organ, and setting aside funds towards a new pipe organ Tower Project – This fund was set up specifically for setting aside funds to support restoration works for the tower. Space Project – This fund was set up specifically for setting aside funds to transform the church into a more flexible, 

_Restricted Funds_ 

AV upgrade – This fund was set up specifically for raising funds towards an AV upgrade, and associated expenditure. Ministry Trainees - This fund was set up specifically for raising funds to support ministry trainees, and for associated Railings - This fund was set up specifically for funding the renovation of the railings in 2017. Bequest (Building) - This fund was specifically for stone cleaning and redecoration. 

Edible playground - This fund was to raise funds for the church garden. 

Sequestration - This fund was set up to manage the assets of the parish during the interregnum. South wall - This fund is specifically for the upkeep and repair of the South wall. Memorial garden - This fund was to raise funds for the creation of a memorial garden Tower Project – This fund was set up specifically for raising funds to support restoration works for the tower. 

## _Endowment Funds_ 

Pipe Organ - This fund is specifically for the upkeep of the pipe Organ. 

Clergy Accommodation - This fund only gathers interest on the income received on the historic sale of a property. 

## **16 Transactions with related parties** 

During the year the charity: 

- a) received donations totalling £68,554 of which £17,703 was restricted to the Space Project (2024: £66,877) from related parties (which includes members of the PCC, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). 

During the year the charity also made the following payments to, or for, related parties: 

- a) Sam Barber, who is closely related to W Barber, who wass a member of the PCC in the year, received employment benefits totalling £8,350 for providing services to the charity 

Except as disclosed in note 7 'Analysis of staff costs', there have been no other transactions with related parties during the year. 

## **17 Reconciliation with previously reported funds** 

During the year the charity identified a material error in the results reported previously. The Church building is consecrated property and so should not have been included in the accounts. The comparatives presented in these accounts have been re-stated so that they reflect the correction of the error and a reconciliation with the reserves and results reported previously follows: 

|_Reconciliation of reserves_<br>Previously reported reserves, at 31 December<br>Adjustments arising from correction of an error in the previous period:<br>Church building removed from fixed assets<br>Re-stated reserves, at 31 December<br>Previously reported results<br>Adjustments arising from the correction of an error in the previous period:<br>None<br>Re-stated results<br>_Reconciliation of results_|2024<br>£<br>871,883<br>(320,125)<br>551,758<br>2024<br>£<br>21,860<br>-<br>21,860|2023<br>£<br>850,023<br>(320,125)|
|---|---|---|
|||529,898|
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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, KENSINGTON** 

## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH COMPARATIVES** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

|Note<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>3<br>Charitable activities<br>4<br>Investments<br>5<br>**Total income and endowments**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON:**<br>Charitable activities:<br>6<br>**Total Expenditure**<br>**Net gains/(losses) on investments**<br>**Net income/(expenditure)**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>15<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>15||General<br>2025<br>£<br>248,688<br>109,367<br>8,112<br>366,167<br>376,463<br>376,463<br>-<br>(10,296)<br>(31,371)<br>(41,667)<br>314,368<br>272,701<br>Unrestric|Unrestric|Designated<br>2025<br>£<br>106,682<br>-<br>-<br>106,682<br>135,643<br>135,643<br>-<br>(28,961)<br>-<br>(28,961)<br>2,221<br>(26,740)<br>ted funds|Restricted<br>2025<br>£<br>298,567<br>-<br>-<br>298,567<br>298,567<br>298,567<br>-<br>-<br>31,371<br>31,371<br>(8,869)<br>22,502|Endowment<br>2025<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>5,376<br>5,376<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>5,376<br>-<br>5,376<br>244,038<br>249,414|Total<br>2025<br>£<br>653,937<br>109,367<br>13,488<br>776,792<br>810,673<br>810,673<br>-<br>(33,881)<br>-<br>(33,881)<br>551,758<br>517,877|||General<br>2024<br>£<br>201,915<br>112,237<br>3,822<br>317,974<br>315,766<br>315,766<br>-<br>2,208<br>-<br>2,208<br>312,160<br>314,368<br>Unrestric|Unrestric|Designated<br>2024<br>£<br>13,412<br>-<br>-<br>13,412<br>9,599<br>9,599<br>-<br>3,813<br>-<br>3,813<br>(1,592)<br>2,221<br>ted funds|Restricted<br>2024<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(8,869)<br>(8,869)|Endowment<br>2024<br>£<br>13,412<br>-<br>12,026<br>25,438<br>9,599<br>9,599<br>-<br>15,839<br>-<br>15,839<br>228,199<br>244,038|Total<br>2024<br>£<br>228,739<br>112,237<br>15,848<br>356,824<br>334,964<br>334,964<br>-<br>21,860<br>-<br>21,860<br>529,898<br>551,758|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|



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