Notre Dame de France- Society of Mary Annual Report and Accounts 31 August 2025 Chadty RwJlslraOon Numbar 117T995 Contents Repoits Reference and administrative details Trustees, repc IrKlependent auditor's report 15 Accounts Statement of financial activities 19 Balance sh*i Statemenl of cash flows 21 Principal arcwnting policies 22 Notes lo the ?￿Ounts 28 Notre Dame d8 France- Society of Mary Reference and administrative details Trustws Father Hubert Bonn8t-Eymard (died 28 December 20251 Elodie Brian Emeric Clemenl Mari&Joseph Brochard Father Desmond Hanrahan Philippe Lespinard Father Martin McAnaney (appointed 10 January 20261 Laure Sauvé (appointed 7 March 2025) Bishop Alan Stephen Williams Redor Father Pascal BoKlin Charlty Secrelary Anne-Lise Gaillac Dieu (resigned 5 December 2025) Geoffroy Balland lappointsd 5 December 2025, resigned 2 Febwary 20261 Zygmunt Rakowitz (appointed 2 February 2026) Prlnclpal offico 5 Leicester Place Leicester Square London WC2H 78X Charlty rnglstrallon nurn￿r 1177995 Auditor Buzzacott Audrt LLP 130 Wood Street LoThJon EC2V 6DL Prlnclpal Bankers HSBC Bank plc 28 Borough High Street Southwark London SE1 1YB Sollcltors Stone King LLP 13 Queen Square BA1 2HJ Surveyors Burnet Ware and Graves Ltd 13 Half MTr)n Lane London SE24 9JU Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary Trustws, report 31 August 2025 The trustees present th￿r statutory report tC9ether wilh the a¢ccwnts of Notre Dame de France- Society of Mary ('Notre Dame d8 France,, 'NDF' or 'ts ChariV} lor the year ended 31 August 2025. The accounts have been prepared in aGcor(lance wllh the ac¢ountiTrJ por￿leS set out on pages 22 to 27 and comply with the Charity's conslilution. applicable laws and Accounting aTKI Reporting by Charrf(ies'. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charltles preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the unrt￿ KiTrJdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The primary aim of the Chanty is Ihe establishrnent and maintenance of a Francophone Roman Cathollc Parish Church in LI￿d0￿ and for such lawful charitable wrposes connected with Ihe advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in England and Wales, primanly amongst Ihe Francophone community. Two further objective$ for the year comprised the provis￿ of chaplaincy services lo the Francophone communty in London and contribullng lo solidarity work as part of the Westminster Dicwe's commitment lo disadvantaged people which Is In line with the M8risl ethos. It is notsble that many crf the volunteers most active in the laller activity are themselves members of the Francophone communty and so these obiectiveg are mutually supporting. The Charity aims to SUp￿t the religious and othercharitable works carried OLrt at Notre Dame de France, Leicester Pla￿, and al the Roman C8thc4ic cha￿ainCY to the French Lycée Charles de Gaulle and other French schools in London. The works undertaken in pursuit of these purposes fall into the following main areas: Ministy gf the Church of Notre Dame de France, Leicester Square, hJman and spiritual developmenL and education and advocacy along with a range of benevdent activities. The Charity also carries Out a range of pasloral services. frequenty in coopwatlon wilh other ￿encIeS. The activities of the rnission al Notre Dame de France continue lo refiect these aims. With the full suppcyt of Ihe trustees and the European Provlrte of the Socw of Mary, the mission of Notre Dame de France is.. "To forn7 a communion for misslon from within the roman cafholk francophone community in London. It Gontributes lo th8 pastoral care of the Ivest end, disfricl of London as a 'uty- Cen[￿ church.. [...] The Society of Mary forms a communlon thrt)ugh the crealion, m8intenan¢e and enhancement olpastoral Gare for the francophone communty wherev8r it is present in London. By ils very nature this communion is c8lled to go out on missitsn. The communtyofNotre Dame de Fr8nts-religious andlaity-ts committedto evangelise in word and action,. it r&aches out to other people. particu18rly those who frequent the west end and share this anvironmgnt wilh us."[Mission Statement of NDF. 20191 Notre Dame de Fran￿- Society of Mary Trusto•8' report 31 August 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Pastoral bodles + The Pastoral Council is constituted by representatives from interest groups in the parish and it mel f￿r times during the year. 11 aims to repTesenl the wider community and is a help for discernment. For 2024-25, we continued also lo engage with our neighbourhood. On 15 September 2024 we (￿ganised the second Notre Dame on the Square evenl and during 2025 we wepared for the third (which took place on 14 September 2025 on Leicester Squarel. The Pastoral Team manages the day-to-day operations at NDF. The members represent the Chaplaincy, solidarlty, operati(￿$. The team meets during the working day. • The Marlst Team comprlses 4 members ofthe Marist Fathers and Brothers of the Society of Mary {sm) arKI ￿ Marist Missionary Slsters {$msm). It meets regularty on a fortnighlly basis. Rèligious services and proparation for sacraments Mass is celebrated every weekday in English and in FrenGh al the weekends. The number of people attending ts an average of 740 per weekend. In addition, weekly Sunday Mass is also celebrated at Christ Church Kensington except during schTr)I holidays. A CRM system is used to manage preparation of sacraments for both children and adults. The Gaudete Mass fcK young professional adults continues every 2nd Sunday of the month. It is organised by the members of the group themselves. A programrne of training sessions for the group continues every fortnight on a Monday evening. wlh 30 to 40 participants attending each time. Vveekend retreats took place at Kairos on 23-24 November 2024 (for the Advent retreat) and at PulboTough on 21-23 March 2025 {for the Lent retreat) and 20 participants attended. + Bapt18m preparnllon for small children is supported by a leam who meets the par8nts on a ￿iCe-M0nthIY basis. Baptisms are celebrgted every suitable weekend. This is a very a¢tive ministry this year In Nolre Oame de France. The team 15 working lo develop the accompaniment of families with young children. Durlng the year, 43 families asked for the christening of one of their children. • Rite of Chrfslian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).. In 2024-25, 10 candldates were baptised, 1 welcomed in Ihe Church and 9 were Confirmed. At the start of the 2025-26 acaderni year, 17 candidates were registered to prepare for baptism, lo be welcomed in the Chur¢h cf lo prepare fcff Confirmation. Marrlage preparation: 61 coupte8 were prepared for marriage during the year. The marriage preparation team was composed of 9 couples. The marriage preparalion is in Ehe format of a Zoom meeting followed by a one4ay ses¥ion and a half-day sesslon. The situatw)ns of the couples tend lo become more complex.. disparity of religion, marriages in faraway places, difference of cultures. Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary TrustsOS' report 31 August 2025 • The sacrament of RgwnGiliation was requested on a ￿gUlar basis both by active membeis of th8 parish and by occasional vi5rt￿ to th8 church. There are three Masses on weekends, Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 11am and 6pm, with the 11am Mass being the most attended. The Sunday evening Mass is also well attended, partkul2rly by young adults (more than 80 participants every Sunday), espeThally when prepared by the Gaudete group. Aum6nerle Francophone {Chaplalncy} • A steady decrease ofthe number of pupils had been observ￿1 over ￿cent years, but new families are now setding in the UK and registering theii children. The recTUitmenl in June 2024 of a replacement for one of our coordinators was a success and the new coordinator started in September 2024. The team is now stable, and the organisation ofjob-sharing {3 days a week for each coordinator with one day in common) is ¢xoving to be a success. The youth retreat in France {FR4TI, t￿)k place in April 2025 in Lourdes with 73 participants. • The sacrament ￿lebratiOnS of First Communion were celebrated during the weekend masses in May and June 2025. The Confirmations for the students of the 2023-24 academic year were celebrated In October 2024 an¢J In O¢tober 2025 for the students of the 2024-25 academic year. • The training projramme °Annoncerf. organised by the dicteses of Pontoise and Versailles for lay pastoral workers. Is proving lo be very inlerestlng and wlll help lo create a lay team able to run th8 Chaplaincy in the long term. One staff member and three lay members started the 2-year programme in September 2023 and have continued thrOUg￿lt 2024-25. This session ended in June 2025. Another team has started in septemb￿ 2025.. one religiou$ $i$ter and 3 lay members. • Concern for social justice remains integrated into the ¢haplain¢y programmewhich results ir) practical support for solidarity initiatives including outreach to Notre Dame Refugee Centre and the NDF homeless servlce. Evangell8atlon • The former 'Spiril in the City Festival. has evolved into a festival on Lei￿ster Square, med to Combine with the formal launch of the academic year. 11 has been calle(I 'Notre Dame on the Square. and the second event took place on 15 September 2024. It look place again this year on 14 September 2025. Notr8 Dame de Fran￿ - Society of Mary Trustees, report 31 August 2025 Other charilable ¥tiviti • Notre Dame Refug00 Centre, an independent charity, maintains close links to NDF. serving this vulnerable group vthich is close to the conwns of the NDF mission. The relali)nship between NDRC arnl NDF is good arKI Is vital for both enlilies. NDRC runs a dropin centre on Mondays and Thursdays. NDF staff, supporters and parishioners participated in Ihe 10km London Legal Walk on 17 June 2025. In support of NDRC. • The Serrflce to Homeloss has been well attended and had the support of a good group of dedicated vdunleers. In recent years the￿ has been a change in the presence of th8 homeless in the Wesl ErKI, very few would now lake refuge in Ihe church on a regular basis. The film club has been cfganised regularly in 2025. A classical Muslc Concert is also organised annually to offer classical music to the clients of the Sandwich Service, to raise fijnds to supwt this service. It took place in March 2025 and was very successful. It will tske place again in November 2025. • The other pasloral services offered by the Marist team continue. These include calls for onfession, particrpalion in diocesan aclNities etc. Other evonts Notre Dame de France participated in the "Communaulés Calholiques Francophones dans le Monde. J￿rnaeS Pastorales in October 2024 which look place in Warsaw. It was a great privilege for the partrcipanls to be able to meet with the francophone communrftie5 of the wodd. The theme was the missionary communities. • In November 2024, a projection of the documentary movie'sacerdixe. followed by Q&4 with the director was sel up at the Prince Charles Cinema. 11 wa5 well attended. • In Dgcemkr 2024. we organised for the second time°Lessons and Cards at Notre Dame de Fran￿.. • In January 2025, we organlsed a training on "Spirilualily of Safeguarding. for the catechisls, training given by Bishop Alan Williams, sm of Brentwood Diocese. In March 2025. a FrerKh theatre company presenle(12 play called "Franpis d'As$ise- les Fiorelli.. for Iwo evenings al Notre Dame de France. • We organlsed an event with Westminster Synagogue, call8d-Hallelu to Freedom. in April 2025, to fvrther our understarThJing of Ihe celebration of Pessah. Admlnlstratlon • The wcfk ofthe team was re¢cgnlsed, and gralitude shown for the efforts made. • S8feguarding.' Vduntews continue to be DBS checked. This has been working smoothly at the Chaplaincy. A safer recruitment pjlcy has been set-up formally. Notre Dam8 de France- Society of Mary Trustees, report 31 August 2025 IT NDF uses a CRM system for volunteer management. the regislralion of sacraments (marriage. baptism) and parish events. The online payment faciliiy offers flexibility for the payment of subs¢riplions and for donations and fundraising, making tracking easier and giving a good overview of the payments and givers. The system has operated satisf￿10r11Y tthughoul the year. The reglstration prctess for the Chaplalncy has remained largely unchanged and the team is satisfied by the system. It is also well received by the parents, ￿peCIallY as the fonn has been upgraded lo make rt easier for families who enrd every year. The online payment facility offers llexibility for the payment of Subscriptions and for donatlons. Fundralslng and Gift Ald We have Continu￿ to raise funds through th8 Gift Aid scheme. The number of donors giving wee￿Y via online collection is 105 donors lan increase of 35 over last yearl. Nolre Dame de France is planning lo refurbish its parish cenlre IM8ison PieTre Chanel) in 2026. Therefore, a lundraising campaign was launched in October 2024 to raise the necessary funds. This campaign comprised ￿ phases: a silent one directed al our major donors, and a Njblic one toward5 our general congregation. The campaign was very successful, and ihefinancial support received from the parishioners has given the Board great corfidence in the capacity to see through the necessary works. The architect contracted by Notre Dame de France wlll submit the pwpplication to the council soon. Refurbishment and Improvoments Church linsldel: The wall al thg back of the church has been redecorated following a leak coming from our neighbouT. We also restored the kneelers In the church al the beginning of 2025. • Cromwell Maws roof: Work commenced at the beginning of July 2025 to replace the roof of the chaplaincy building. This was finished In August 2025. • Lisle StroOt.' redecoration works were completed In 2 01 the Lisle Street flats. Gordon Road: kitchen and bathroom refurbishment works were carried out within 2 of the flats and new communal car￿ts la￿. Dioce8e of Westhiinster and other tontacts • The Marist priests take part in the deanery meetirKJs and NDF is represented at ethnic chap1a1r￿Y meetings. • The Marist priests allend the meetiros of the West End Churches. • Notre Dame de France is represented at the ecumentcal breakfasts of the clergy of the West End. Nolre Dame de France- Society of Mary Trustees, report 31 August 2025 Communlcatlons E-Newsletters are sent out once a week lo mailing list members. These are supplemented by social media posts on Facebook and Instagram highlighliro upcomi events • Letters were sent on a regular basis to vulnerable and isolated parishKx)ers wlh no access to emails. Marlst team • The team of four Marisl fathers were present throughout the year and are involved in all the aCt￿l￿'èS run by the parish. One new Marist priest will arrive in earty 2026. He already knows Notre Dame de France, having spent the summer of 2023 with NDF when he was a seminarian. • Two new Marist sisters arrived during the year, one in November 2024 and the other In March 2025. Publ1¢ bgnefft In compliance ￿th the Charllies Act 2011 the Irust68s are confident that our work Is of dIr￿t benefit to th8 public. The aims of the Charity and the activities that it provides are demonstrably of publi¢ benefit. In essence, our mission is primarily lo Francophone people in and around London- French nationals and other French-speaking temporary and permanent residents. Besides providing the usual pastoral actlvities expected of an ethnic chaplaincy and parish. its mission is to link members of this community wlth each other. and through charttsble acb'vities with disadvantaged people. Notre Dame de FranGe- Society of Mary Trustees. report 31 August 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW A summary of the yearfs ￿SuIts can be found on page 19 of the accounts. Total income fcf the year was £1,548.13912024 - £1,325,017), an Increase of £223,122 against the previous year. Most of the regular income is derived from the Charty's investmeTrts, the main components of which are the rental income from the investment properties and church hall totalling £588.016 {2024- £590,788). Church ¢ollections and other donations cc*nprisg an important source of income to the Charity. amounting to £639,159 (2024 - £315,280) of the Charity's total income. During the year a fundraising Campai￿ was commenced to raise funds for the Maison Pierre Chanel renovation project, and donations includes £372.779 for that purpose {2024 - £20.0001. No legacies were r￿1Ved during Ihe year12024- £259,730}- The Charity received no grant for the homeless sandwich 5ervKe this year {2024 - £1,000). bul received two grants lotalling £10,000 for the Notre Dame on the Square evangellsation project12024 - no grants}. Other income of £147.500 receive¢J in 2025 (2024 £nil) rglates to the settlement of a long-running dispute with the owners of a neIgh￿ring property. Totsl expenditure was £1,156,923 12024 £1.143,937), an increase of £12,986 ov¥ the previous year. The princip81 expenditure streams are staff costs of £382.615 (2024 £368.222}, support ol clergy (induding the Chaplaincy) of £69.14312024- £65.837}. upkeep and management of the investment prijperties of £71.696 (2024 - £108,113) and premises (x)sls of £78.451 {2024- £141.786)- The Charity incurred an unrealised loss on the revaluation of listed investments totalli £7,178 12024 £23,713 unrealised gain on ￿ValUatIOn1. The investment propety v8lues remailled unchanged this year12024 - £183.000 unrealised gain on revaluats'onl. Net income was therefore £S94,03812024 - £387,793). Rgserves policy and flnancial position The bala￿e sheet at 31 August 2025 included nel assets lotalling £29.127,598 (2024 £28.743.5601. Of this balance, £359.293 (2024 - £39.635} is held as ￿$tricted funds. as ￿ represent unspent fvnds r￿e1Ve￿ which are subject to donor-imposed conditlons or restri¢tions in relat￿ to their application. £335,275 of thes8 restricted funds {2024 - £20.000) are mon*s raised specrficalty for the renovation of Maison Pierre Chanel. The trustees had sel aside five designated fund5 at the yearend, one being equal lo the value ol the Charity's church, the second being equal to the nel book value of other fixed assets. the third being equal to the value of the Charty's investment properties. These designations are made in recognition of the fact that the buildings cannot be spent as liquid resources and the investment propertles have to be retained lo generate income. It would be inappropriate to sell these assets to meet the ongoing expenditure of the Charity. The fourth fund is a ¢hurch repainting fund wh￿h holds a balance of £50,00012024- £50,000) for fvture decorative works tothe church and thefifth fund is for the renovolion of Maison Pierre Chanel and has a balan of £200.000 {2024 - £200.000). Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary Trustees, roport 31 August 2025 Thg remaining unrestricted reserves at 31 August 2025 amounted lo £671,307 12024 £636,022) representing free, reserves. The Charlly hekl fre8 reserves for ￿ purposes: • To provide funds for the routine maintenance and upkeep of the funclronal and investM￿t properties. • To provide wirking capital to fund day to day operations. and a contingency for temporary reduelions in incom8 or unexpected revenue costs. The trustees have agreed a reserves policy of free reserves totslling 3 to 9 months budgeted operating costs1£260,000 to £790,000 based on 2025126 budgeted expenditure), with an absolute minimum of the higherof 3 months budgeied operating ws15 or £200.000. A meeting would be callèd rf th8 figures should reach this levd. The trustees are satisfied that the res8Nes at 31 August 2025 are in line with this policy and do not have any currenl wncerns regarding the abilrty of the Charity lo ¢ontinue as 8 going concern. Inv￿tment policy and porfomiance The Charity's investment polty is lo achieve maximum investment income and capital giowth without exposing the Charity lo excesslve risk. The inveslments are spread over rental properties. which have been owned by the Charity for many years, and other investments comprising ￿sh deposits valued al £998,600 {2024 £608,277>. M&G Charifund units valued at £48,20612024 - £46,203) 2nd COIF Charities Investment Fund units valued at £248,918 {2024 - £258,099). Included in the cash deposits figure is £169,096 {2024- £153,779) in rent deposits from the Charity's commercial lenants. The trustees monitor investment performance on a regular basis, through an Investment Committee. The trustees believe Ihal the performance of the investments in reiab'on to their investment policy has been satisfactory, tsking account of general market conditions with Income largely maintained at planned levels. Investment properties are held primarily to generate income, which conllnued al the expected level.11 Is unlikety that any values are lo be realised through sales in the foreseeable fijture. The investment properties of the Charity in the UK were valued as al 1 September 2024 by an extemal valuer, Gerald Eve LLP. a regulated firm of Chartered Surveyors. The v81ualions were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the RCIS Valuation Global Standards.. effective from 31 January 2022 which incorporates the International Valualron Standards. The valuations of the propert￿ were on the basis of Fair Value, equated to Market Value. They were principally dwive(J uslng the Comparative Method of Valuation. The trustees have reviewed these valuallons and assessed Ihat they remain a fair refiection of the market value of the properbes at 31 August 2025. Further commentary is provided in the principal accounting policies accompanying the annual accounts. Notre Dame de France- Society of Mary Trustees, report 31 August 2025 PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS Despite the current challenges, the financial situation of Notre Dame de France is sound, allowing us lo maintain a strong NDF team and a wod standard of services. The ¢hallenge is to secure the commitment of our donors and stakeholders as their financial situation is strained, and the current governmenl immigratlon policy affects the arrival of new parishioner3. The European province of the Marist Fathers and Brothers has made a priority of the mission of Nolre Dame de France. and it continues to make plans to ensure ils sustainability into the fvture. The partnership belween the European province and with the Marist Missionary Sisters congregation has proven lo be successful and we have reason lo hope that this will continue. The Marist authorities have concenlr8ted personnel resour￿ in the communty. The training and formation of lay people for the paslcral and organisational tasks at NDF is even more imwt8nl so that it can continue to fuffil its mission. The Charity decided in 2024 to invest in Maison Pierre Chanel, our Parish Hall. Architect Daab Design Limited has been contracted to design the new Maison Pierre Chanel. The pre- application is lo be sent to Westminster Council soon. A dedicated fundrai8ing campaign started in October 2024. The strengthening of the chaplaincy team through committed volunteers ￿11 ¢onlinue and will enhance the delivery of the wh&e chaplaincy seNice. It is essential that the Provisic￿ of training and formation for a few lay people attached lo community be continued and w will expand this rf possible. The NDF mlssion is well served by a dedicated, skilled and generous staff. As truslees we wish to express our gratitude to them. Wilhoul their faithful assistance our pastoral ￿SpOnSe in mission would be much reduced. In addilion, one of the preclous assets al NDF ts the talented and solid group of vc4unleers. the large number of people of the Francophone community of London and others who wuk wlth us. We are very Con￿l0U$ of th8 fact that NDF relies on the generosity of many who freely give of their ta￿nIS and time. The tsus18es wish to record their gratitude to all those involved with us in delivering religious education lo children and adults alike, preparation for the sacraments, being an evangelising presence in the West End, and our charitsble aclivilies. The Charty ￿eallY values the dedication and commitment ofthe members of all our vdunleer teams without whom Notre Dame de France Id not reach its alms. RISK MANAGEMENT The Iruslees have identtfied the major risks which the Charity is f&ing and have satisfied themselves that systems are In place or under development to mitigate those rlsks. The principal risks are descrlbed below toJetheT with a brief descnplion of how these risks are being managed. Notre Dame de Frar￿ - Society of Mary 10 Trustees. report 31 August 2025 • Réliance on renlal in¢omo: The Charity 18 reliant on rental income from its Portfolio of investsment properties. Rental income from any one propety is of a subslanlial value lo the Charity. 11 is theref￿e important to ensurethat propertie5 are not vacantfor protracted periods of lime and that rent arrears are collected on a timely basis. The Charty works with its profession21 advisors to source suitable lenanls. undertake appropriate due diligence on such tenants and draft legally binding tenancy agreements. Wherever possible. Ihe Charity aims to retain Telationships wlth reliable and long-standing tenants. • Investm8nt volatility: In addition to the investment properties. a substantial part of the Charity's funds is hel¢Y as listed investments. the value of which is dependent on movements in UK and world stock markets. The amounts invested have been spread across two common investment funds. By investing in common investment funds, the trustees are able lo diversify their investments in order Io spread the investment risk. The underlying investments held within these fvnds are also Congruent with the ethical investment requirements mandated by the trustees. • Br•xit impact: The Iruslees are wary that Brexrf( can still have an impact on both the Charity's finances and also on the day-l￿daY activities. It remains difficult lo detemiine precisely the manner and magnitude by which the Charity will be affected in the long-lerm and thus plan for the fvture. In order to manage this, however, the trustees meet regularly lo discuss such matters and consider the suitability of their ieserves policy on a regular basis. Changes to Immigratlon law8: The tnjstees note that in recent years, partly due to changes in immigration laws, Ihere has been a (Jecline in th8 numbers of French-speaking Afriean communities in the UK. The trustees are aware of this trend and are considering this as part of their longer-term strategy. GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT Constftutlon The Charity is governed by a constitution dated 15 February 2018 and is registered with the Charity Commission slnce 17 April 2018, chaity registration number 1177995. TNstee8 The trustees are ultimately responsible for the operation of the Charity- The trustees are appoinled by the Superior of the Marist Fathers Communty al Nolre Dame de France. The trustees meet as a body four times in each calendar year. Malor decisions are taken at those meeting$, usually by consensus. The trustees receiv8 all the relevant documentation in advance arKJ may inform themselves In rnore detsil through direct contact with the charity secretary or Cha￿p8rsOn. Notre Dame de France- Society of IAary 11 Trustees, report 31 August 2025 Organisation and managomont The daY-l￿daY decision making in the Charity is in the charge of Ihe Reclor, who is assisted by the team of Marist Fathers in all questions that impact on the mission entrusted to the team by their religious superiors., and by the pastoral team. comprising four people, religious an lay, selected because of their k￿￿edge of key dimensions of the work of the church, their commitment lo Its mlssion. atKI their professional competence. This body meets once or￿[Ce each month, under the prest(lency of the Rector. Responsibility forfinancial management and daY-t￿daY decision-making, is in the hands of the Rector, supported by the charity secretary and a qualrfied accounl8nt. The propety Portfolio is managed by the charity secrétary Icgether with the facilities manager. Remuneratlon of key management peI￿nn01 The trustees consKler that they together with the Rector comprise the key management of the Charity in charge of directing and controlling the Charity and making all key decisions. Neither the Rector nor any of the trustees are remunerated for their servi¢es to the Charity. Out-of-pockel expenses incurred by trustees in connection wth the execution of their duties are reimbursed fiom ¢haritable fvnds where daimed. Further details are provided in note 10 to the aCc￿nIS. Truste•s The fdlowing trustees were in office and served betsveen 1 September 2024 and up to the dale of approval of this report, except where shown. Tru$t•• AppolntedlReslgned Father Hubert Bonnet-Eymwd Elodie Brian Emaric Clamant Marf&Josèrth Brochard Father Desmond Hanr8han Phlllppe Lespinard Fr Marlin McAn8ney Laure Sauvé Bishop Alan Stephen Wiliams DI￿ 26 December 2025 Apwnted 10 January 2026 Apwnled 7 March 2025 R•crulthiènt and Inductlon Under the Charlty's cA)nSt￿u￿on. the Superior ofthe Marist Fathers Communty at Notre Dame de France formally appoints and remove5 trustees, although re(xuitment remains a matter for the trustee body as a whole. The Rector and the chair of trustees idenlrfy suitable candidates based on the regular trustee skills audit. Candidates are then interviewed and presented to the trustee Board for formal appointment. Not￿ Dame de France - Society of Mary 12 Trusteos, report 31 August 2025 Al trustees are offered an inductlon programme, which includes the opportunity to meet with key staff an¢J advisers. Trustee training has inclu(led tdh induction and ¢ontinuous devdopment training. The chair of Iruslees and all other trustees are issued with role descriptions, a declaration of interes15 policy Is In place, and a formal governan￿ reviewwas recently completed and approved. All tnjslees undergo the DBS disclosure p￿￿e$s. Tnjslees are required to review Iheir own performance annually in cortsultation with the superi￿ and the chair of trustees and have examined major areas of responsibility. including Investrnents and reserves. and risk. A review of relationship$ with professional advisors has taken place. Trustees bring thelr own particular skill sets to the Charity, but there are also generic skills whrh they need lo perform thar dutie5. Trustees need to be aware of such diverse issues as employment law, investment and risk management. propety law a￿1 management. Tfustees are recrutted against a template of the existing skills and experience in the trustee body $0 that particular skill arèas can be filled or strengthened. However. skills can also be develop8d through both information and training. VOLUNTEERS Th8 trustees wish to rettord their thanks to those Countless people of the FrenchlFrench- S￿akIng community of London, and others. who, by the free gift of their time and talents. have made il possible lo pursue the aims of the Charity, and lo help Notre Dame de France grow as a centre of worship and of caring in the community. 11 is no exaggeration to say that withwt the pw)le who help with all the parlsh activities arKI the missions around London's West End. those activities would be severely curtailed or would cease allogelher. Of equal and Special note 15 the trustees, gratitude lo the arouNI ￿ vc4unteers who work in the Chaplaincy at an estimated value lo the Charity of more than £150.000 per annum. Without these individuals It would be impossible to delNer religious educali)n to all IF￿Se hildren, individuals and families who wish lo receive it. Classes are held in a variety of venues. with some being more convenient for volunteers than others. The dedication and commitment of members of tho Francophone C(￿MUnitY who provrde the vast majority of the Charity's volunteers is much appreciated. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The Iruslees are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Ac(wted Accounting Prackn'cel. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires trustees lo prepare accounts for each flnancial year which give a true 2nd fair view of the stale of affairs of the Charity and of Ihe in¢ome and expenditure of the Charity for that pericKI. In preparing these accounts. the trustees are required to: • seleGI suitsble accounting policw and then apply them consislenuy. Notre Dame de Fra￿e- Society of Mary 13 Trustees, report 31 August 2025 • observe the methods and principles in Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practu applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102). • make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. • state whether applicable United Kingdom 2ceounling standards have been foilowed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts. • prepare the ac¢oLJnls on ihe golng concern ba8ls unless il is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation. Th8 trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tirrbe the fi'nancial position of the Charity and enable them lo ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, applicable Charty IAccount$ and Reports) Regulations and the provlslons of the Charity's c￿stil￿tIon. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assels of the Charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The tnJstee5 are responslble for the maintenance and integrity of the Charity and h'nan¢ial information included on the Charlty's websile. L￿al81all0￿ in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of accounts may differ from legislation in otherjurisdictions. Signed on behalf of the trustees.. Trustee Approv8d by the board on.. 06/04/2aZG Notre Dame de France- Society of Mary 14 Independent auditor's report 31 August 2025 Independent auditor's report to the tru$tè08 of Notr• Dame de France- SoGioty of Mary Opinlon W8 have audited the aclounls of Notre Dame de France- Society of Mary (the 'chaTity'I for the year ended 31 August 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities. the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows, the principal acccunting policies and notes lo the accounts. The financial reporting framework Ihal has been applied in their preparation is applicable law a￿1 United Kingdc4m Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102'The Financial Reiy)rtlng Stsndard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland, (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practs'cel. In our opinion. the accounts= giv8 a true and fair vlew of the state of the charlty's affairs as al 31 August 2025 and of its income and expenditure for the year then ended., • have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kinodom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice" arvj • have been prepared in ￿ordance with the requirements of the Charlties Act 2011. Ba818 for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those stsndards are further described in the aUdIt￿,$ reSpMs1b￿1tieS for the audit of the accounts section of our report. We are independent of the ¢harity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the accounts in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in aocordance with thes8 requirements. We believe that the audit eVIder￿ we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Concluslon8 rel*ing to going concèrn. In auditing the accounts, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the accounts is appropriale. Based on the work we have performed. we have not identifi8d any material uncertaintles relating to events or conditions that, Individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charity's ability lo continue as a going concern for a period of al least twelve months from when the ￿Count9 are aulhorised ft)r issue. OUT responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respecl lo going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Notre Dam8 de France - Society of Mary 15 Independent auditor's report 31 August 2025 Other Infonnatlon The other infomiation comprises the information included in th8 Annual Report and A¢¢ounts other than the accounts and our audilorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report and Accounts. Our opinion on the accounts does not cover the other inft)rrnat￿n and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion th￿e0n. Our responsibility is to read the other infomiation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the aco)un15, or otsr kno￿edge obtsined in theaudit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent malerial misstatements. we are required lo determine whether this gives rise to material misstatement in the accounts themselves. If. based on the work we have performed, we ￿nClude that there is a material misststemenl of this other information, we are required to rep)rt that fact. We have nothing to report In this regard. Matters on which we aro réquired to report by •xception. In the light of the knowledge and understandlng of the charity and its environmenl obtained in the course of the audit, we have not Sdenlified malerlal misststemenls in the trustees. report. We have nothing to rgport in respgct of the fc41owlng matters in rdation to whloh the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us lo report to you if, in our opinion: • the Infom)ation given in the tru$tee5' re￿t is incon$S$tent in any material resp￿1 wth th8 accounts.. or • SUffic￿nI accounting record5 have not been kepL or • the a￿OUnts are rK)t in agreement with the accounting records and returns,. or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Responslbllltles of trust￿8 As explained more fully in the stslem8nt of Iruslees, responsibllities contained wthin the InJslees' report. the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and for being satisfied that tlw gNe a true and fair view, and for such internal control as tho tnjstees determine is ne￿SarY to enable the preparation of ￿}Unts thal ar@ free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or @rror. In preparing Ihe accounts, the tnJste8s are ￿SpOnSIble for assessing the charity's abilty to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going Goncern and using the going concem basis of ￿ThnlIng unless the trustees either intend lo liquidate the charity or to cease operatlons, or have no ￿aliStiC alternative but to do so. Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary 16 Independent auditor's report 31 August 2025 Auditorfs responsibllltle6 for tho audlt of th• accounts We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report In accordance with the A¢t and relevant regulal'ons made or having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the accounts as a whole are free from material misslatemenl, whether due lo fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of a5SUrar￿e, bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance wlth ISAS (UK) will always delect a material misstslement when it exists. Ml$statements Gan arise from fraud or error and are considered material rf, individu811y or in the agJregale, they could reasonatjy be expected lo infiuence the ￿OnOMiC decxsic￿S of user$ taken on the basis of these accounts. Irwularities. I￿vdIng fraud, are instances of non-compliance wrlh laws and regulations. We des¥Jn prytedures in line with our responsibilities, oulllned above. to delect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedure5 are capable of detecting irregularities. including fraLKI is detailed below.. Our approach to idenlfying and assessing the risks of malwial misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regJl8tions. was as follws.. * the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team cdlectively had the appropriate competence, capabilitie$ and skills to idenlrfy or recognise non-compliance with applicabl8 laws and regulations. and • we obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the charity and delermin8d that the most significant frameworks which are directly relevant to Specific assertions in the financial slalements are those that relate lo the rewrting framework Islatemenl of Recomm8nded Pract￿￿.. Accounting and Reporb'ng by Charities preparing their a¢counls in aG￿rdanCe with the Financial Rep(*ting Standard applicable In the United Klngdom and Republic of Irgland (FRS 102) and the Charitles Act 20111. We assesse(i the susceptibility of the charity's financial statements to material misslalement. i￿luding obtainiTrJ an understanding of how fraud might occur, by.. + maknng enquiries of management as to their knowledge of ￿tual, suspe¢ted and alleged fraud. aTh • considerirvJ the internal conlrc4s In place lo mitigate risks of fraud and non-com￿lanCe with laws and regulatrons. To address the risk of fraud through management bias and ijverride of controls, we.. • performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexp&ted reialionships., and Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary 17 Independent auditor's report 31 August 2025 reviewed I￿rnal entries lo Identfy unusual transactions. In response to the risk of Irregularities and nOn￿OMpliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included. bul were not limited to. review of the minutes of meelngs of those charged with govemance; and • enquiring of managemenl as to actual and potential Iltigation and claims. There are inherent limltallons in our audrf( procedures described above. The ￿xe removed that laws and regulats'ons are from flnancial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identfy nonns, religious artefac15 and paraphernalia over and above that of the church slruclure. Reliable cost information is not available for these assets which are not readily marketable and accordingly they have been excluded from the balance sheet, as pemiitted by the Charities SORP FRS 102. As for the other land and buildings. under the transitsonal aTrangement5 sel out in FRS 102. the valuation obtained is treated as the 'deemed cost, as at 1 September 2014. No depreciation is provided in respect of this asset as ils useful life is considered indefinite. The trustees consider the possibility of impairment of the asset's value annually and if any impairment is identified a provision for the resulting reduction in value is made. Expenditure which, in the Iruslees, view, is required to preserve or cleady prevenl further delerioralion of Indivilual collection items is recognised in the statement of financial activities when it is incurred. Notre Dame d8 France - Society of Mary 25 Principal accounting polScios 31 Augusl 2025 Other tanglbk Ilx¢d asséts Assets costing £1,5(KJ or m(Ke and with an expected useful life exceedir¥J one y8ar are capilalised. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated usefvl life. • Furniture and equipment 25% on cost Church furnishings 5% on co$1 • Fumishings in renovated propety 10% on cost Invgstments Listed Investments Listed investment8 are a form of basic fi'nancial instrument and are inltially re¢ognised at their transaction value and subsequenuy measured at their fair value as al the balance sheel date using the closing quoted market price. The Charity does not acquire put options. derivatives or other complex financial instruments. Investmentpropertl•s Investment properties are included in th8 accounts at fair value, being the estimated open market value of the properties. The investment properties were indfjpendenuy valued by Gerald Eve LLP at 1 September 2024 and these values were included in the financial slalernenls al 31 August 2025. At 31 August 2025 the valuation has been determined urthanged by the IrLJStees, however the properties have not been independendy valued. The trustees anticipate commissioning an external valuation once every ten years unless there are indicators observed within the property market which may suggest a material impact on existing carrying values and require professional advice. During the inteNeniw years the trustees will continue lo review the value5 internally, and are aware that in Ihose years that the investment properties are not independently valued, while the values reported will be believed to be a fair estimate, there could be a likelihood that actual amounts achievable would drffer from those valuations. bul not by an amount that would be expected to In￿UenCe the users of the financial slatemenls. Realised galns (IX losses) on inveslment assets are cal¢ulated as the drfference behveen disposal pr(Keeds and their opening carrying value or Ihelr purchase value where the investment is acquired subsequent lo the first day of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calctjlaled as the dwference be￿een the falr value al the year end and their carrying value al that date. Realised and unrealised investment gains (or losses) are combined in the statement of financial actlvities and are cre(liled lor debited) in the year in which they arise (consistent with a 'fair value through profit or loss, basis}. Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary 26 Principal accounting policies 31 August 2025 Debtors DebtLYs are recognised at thelr settlement amount, less any provision for non-recoverability. Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid. They have been discounted to the present value of the future Ga5h recelpt where such discounllng is material. Cash at bank and in hand Cash al bank and in hand represents such accounts and instruments that are avai13bl8 on demand or have a maturity of less than three months from the date crf acquisrt￿)n. Depostts for more than three months but less than on8 year have been disclosed as short term deposits. Also included in short term deposits are rent deposits held on behalf of commercial tenants and a BACS security deposit account, as these balances are not F)art of the ¢ash nds available for the charity to use on a day-to-day basis. Cash placed on deposit for more than one year is disclosed as a fixed asset investment. Credltors and provl8lons Creditors and provi$lons are reccgnised when there is an obligation al the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be requred in settlement. and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at the amount the charity ants'cipates il will pay to settle the debt. They have been discounted to the present value of the future cash payment where such discounting Is material. CTedilors also inclutle the liability to commercial tenants for the rent deposits hdd on thelr b8half. whth are included in short lemi deposits. Fund st￿￿t￿le Restricted funifjs comprise monies raised fu, or their use restricted to, a specific purpose. or contributions subject lo donor-imposed conditions. Designated funds comprise monies set aside out of unreStr￿ted general funds for specific future purposes or projects. General funds represent those monies which are freely available for application towards achieving any charitable purpose that falls within the charity's charilable objectNes. Leased a$￿ts Rents15 appllcable lo operating leases where substantially al of the benefits and risks of owneiship remain with the lessor ar8 charged trj the statement of financial activities in qual amounls over the lease term. Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary 27 Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 1 Income from donations and1oga¢lo8 Unrestricted Reslricted funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Donations . Church collactk)n$ 8rKI donallons . Lega(#&s . Other donations 2025 T¢)tal fvnd$ 23B,754 400.405 639,159 315,280 259.730 21.694 596,704 10,170 248.924 10.170 649,329 400,405 UTheslriG18d ReStr￿le￿ funds Funds Total 2024 Donations . Church cdlerAi¢M6 arn¥d￿lations . L&ga¢￿S . Othgr d(￿tiOnS 2024 Total fuA 248,086 259.730 21.694 529,510 67.194 315.280 259,730 21,694 596, 704 67, 194 2 Incomo from Investments and Inte￿t recelvable Unrestrictèd Re5thct8d funds Funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Rental incom8 from churth h￿1 Income from In￿$thent properti88 195,000 393,016 588,016 195,000 393,016 588.016 217,802 373.186 590,788 Income from Ilsted investrnants . crxnrn(￿ investrngnl fiJrKIs Interest re￿1Vable . 8ank interest 2025 Total funds 9.908 9,908 9,545 30.087 628.011 30,087 628,011 18.471 618.804 UnrèstriGte(l Reslncted funds Funds Tolal 2024 RenlalIrKon￿ from Church hall Incontr hDm inveslm&nl prowties 217,602 373, 186 $90. 188 217.602 373, 186 590,788 IwftA9 from listed tnveslments . Comn70n invesrn7ent Inlor8St ￿￿1Vab￿l . Banklnlerest 2024 Total fvnds 9,545 9,545 18.471 618,804 18,4TI 6t8,804 Notre Dame de France- Society of Mary Notes to the accounts 31 Au￿st 2025 3 Income from charitable adivities unresti1￿0d Restricted funds Funds Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Grant in restxt ofwesl End outreach proj9cts'. . Mazars Charitable Twsl 1,0(K) 1,0(Kl Grants in respect of evangelrsatbn proiocts.. . Sisters of tho Holy Cross . Marist Europgan Provlnce 5.000 5,000 10,000 5.000 5.000 10.0(J) Subscripts'ons Retreats Other misceltsngous Income 73,141 29,126 9,804 112.071 73.141 29,126 11.032 113.299 59.547 27,383 21,579 108,509 1,228 1.228 2025 Total fund8 112,071 11,228 123299 109,509 Unresthctad Restricted funds Funds Tol 2034 Grant in ￿SpeCt of Wesl End outroa¢hproigGts.' . Mazars Ch*rFtable Tmst 1,000 Grants in fftspoct of 8vanggllsationpr4￿Cl￿ . Sisters of thè Holy Cross . Alarist European Province Subscnptions Rel￿at$ Olljer nwscellane(w8 incon70 59,547 27,383 20.898 107.828 59,547 27,383 21,579 108,509 681 687 2024 Tofal funds 107,828 1.681 109,N9 Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary 29 Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 4 Raisln9 funds". Upko¢p and management of inve5tmerrt propertles Unrestricted R6stricted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Investment propaty èxpens&s Other fees 2025 Total funds 29,838 41.858 71,6 29.838 41,858 71,696 71.611 36,502 108.113 UnrestrKl8d Restrlcted fund$ funds Tolal 2024 Inv6$tmenl prop￿ expènses Olher f8es 2024 To181 funds 71.611 36,502 108,113 71,611 36,￿2 108, 1 13 5 Expendllura on charltable activities: Administ•ring charlty and upkeep of parish Unrestrrted Rèstricted Totsl Totsl funds flmds 2025 2024 Staff (x)sts (note 10} Support of clergy ChuTGh 8upplb$ Premises Legal and profB&slonal costs Governance cL)sts {nolo 81 othei ¢osts 2025 Total funds 336.780 51,943 23.152 78.451 34.951 17,652 255,467 798.396 338,780 51.943 23,152 78,451 34.951 17,652 286,062 828,991 311.645 49,773 24,144 141,786 59.255 16,740 268,807 872,150 30.595 30.595 U￿Str￿1￿d R8slrKt8d funds lund$ Totsl 2024 Staff cosls (note 10) Support olclgrgy Church suppl￿8 Prèmises Legalandprofession81 costs Govem8nce costs (note 8) Olher costs 2024 Tolalfuthls 311,645 49.773 24, 144 122.486 59,255 16, 740 246,249 830,292 311.645 49,773 24. 144 141,786 59,255 16, 740 268,807 872, 150 19.3th] 22,558 41,858 Ir￿luded in premises costs is £47,856 (2024 - £113.0331 relatlng lo malor repair$, maintenance and redecoration of the buildings during the year. Notr8 Dame de France- Society of Mary 30 Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 6 Ex[￿KIll￿re on charltable aetivfties: Chaplaincy Unrestrict9d Rèstricted funds nds Total 2025 Total 2024 Staff costs {nole 101 Support of ejergy Othar costs 2025 Total fund$ 45,835 17,200 177,325 240,360 45,835 17.200 1BI,201 244,236 58.577 16.064 80,033 152,674 3,876 3,878 Included in other costs is £101,341 (2024- £nill relats'ng to the roof al Cromwell Mews. Unreslri¢ted ReslnGled fvnds funds Tofal Staff costs (Tr)le f O) Support ofclergy 54577 16.064 72,252 144,893 56.577 16.064 ,033 152,6T4 7.781 7. T81 2034 Total funds 7 Expenditure on charftablo actlvltle8: Grants and donations Unrestricted Rèstricted fund8 funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Notre Dame Rofw Centre (note 23} 2025 TO1￿ funds 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 11,000 11,000 Unre8trKled Restrrted funds ffu￿s rotal 2024 Nolre Dame R8lugee Centre (note 23J 2024 Tot81 fiIAKIs 11.000 11,000 8 Governance Costs Unrestricted R881rictgd fund8 funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Legal, profession81 and audlt o)sts 2025 Total funds 17,652 17.652 17,652 17,652 16,740 16.740 Unre8fricted ResIr￿ted lunds funds Tot* 2024 Legal, professionèl8Thlauo)I cosls 2024 Tofalfunds 16.740 16, 740 16,740 16.740 Governance cost$ have been allocated In fvjll to the expenditure on administering the chaTty and upkeep of parish (see note 51. Notre Dame de France- Society of Mary 31 Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 9 Net Income This is slated after cr￿lling.. 2025 2024 Othèr incomè . Settlement In￿Me frorn dispute 147,500 Thls Is stated after charging.. 2025 2024 Staff costs Inole 101 Auditorfs rernuneration. includiro VAT . A￿lit SÈNlCeS Operatinglgase rentals 382,615 17.652 12,658 16.740 10.343 10 Staff costs and rémuneratlon of key managemènt personnol 2025 2024 Stsff costs during the year were a8 follows: Wages and salarlgs Social security c4xts Penslon Costs 338,651 25.395 20,569 382,615 324,212 24,285 19.725 368.222 2025 2024 Staff ￿sts perlurK#K>n were a$ follows.. AdministeriThJ charity and upkegp of parfsh (rKJto 51 Chaplaincy (note 6} 336,780 4S.835 382.615 311.645 56.577 3e8,222 In the year ended 31 August 2025, there were no employees whose emolurnents exceeded £60,00012024- none). The number of employees on an average and a full-time equNalent basis. anatysed by function, was: Nunknr 2025 FfE 2025 2024 2024 AdministèriThJ charity and upkeep of parish Chaplaincy 11 14 14 The trustees of the charity and the Rector, who are the tharily's key managemenl personnd, received no remuneration in connection with their duties during the year (2024 - £nil). One trustee received £44 reimbursement of expenses in connection with their dulles as trustee during the year {2024- £190 to one truslee)- Notre Dame de France - Socl8ly of Mary Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 11 Taxatlon Notre Dame d8 France- Society of Mary is a registered charity and t￿re is not liable to It￿Orne lax or corporation tax on income derived from its ch8ritsble aclivlties, as it falls within the various exemptions available lo registered charities. 12 Herltagè assets 2D25 2024 Nolre Dame de France Roman C8thoJic Church 4.140,000 4.140,000 Th8 land and buildings comprising the Notre Dame de France Roman Catholic Church are defined as h8ritage assets for the purposes of these financial statements. Th8 Church must be held indefinitely so as to lulfil the charity's primary charitsble objectives of establishment and maintenance of a French Roman cathol￿ religion in Engla￿1 and Wales primarily among persons of French nationality or extraction or French-sp8aking people. As explained under principal accounting policies, heritage assels also comprise the additional value of church decorations, religious artefarts and paraphernalia over and above that of the church structure. It is not Possible to place any meaningful valuation on thesefor the purposes of Ihese financral slatemenls. Details of specffic items are not given for security reasons. There have been no acquisitions or disposals crf heritage assets during the last fNe years. The charity aims to maintain the condition of the church decoratic￿s, rdigious artefacts aTh paraphemalia in a steady stale of repair. Detailed surveys are undertaken as required. 13 Tangiblg fixed as5et$ Land and buildings Fumiture and equipmgnl Tot*1 Cost Al 1 Septembar 2024 Additions Al 31 August 2025 11.193,910 57,504 11.251,414 521,206 11,715,116 57,504 521,206 11,771020 D•prè¢latlon Al 1 September 2024 Charge for the year Al 31 August 2025 214.213 28.409 242.622 214,213 242,622 Nèt book valu•s At 31 August 2025 At31Au ust 2024 11,251.414 11,193,910 278,584 11.529,gg8 306.993 11.500,903 The charity had no contractual capital commitments al 31 August 2025 (2024- £nll). Notre Dame de Franca- Society of Mary 33 Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 14 Investments 2025 2024 List8d inveslments- UK Investment prop8rtigs 297,124 304,302 11ITI.000 12,177,000 12,474,124 12.481,302 2025 2024 Llsted Invg$tments Markèt value al 1 September 2024 Net unrealised investmant Ilossesl gain5 Marf(el value al 31 August 2025 304.302 (7,1781 297,124 280.$89 23,713 304,302 C08t al 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 155,449 155,449 Listed investments held at 31 August comprised the following individual holdings.. 2025 2025 2024 2024 COIF IncJ)rne Unlls M8G Chadfund Units 248,918 48,206 297,124 86 14 258,099 46,203 304,302 85 15 100 1CK) 2025 2024 Investment propertles Market value at 1 September 2024 Net unrealised investment gains Markèt value at 31 August 2025 111TI.000 11,994,(K)O 183,LMJO 12.177.000 12,177.000 15 Debtors 2025 2024 Other dèbtors Prepaym&nts and accrugd income 110,789 26,837 137,626 100,008 31,265 131,273 16 Creditors: amounts falling due withln ono year 2025 2024 Expense Creditors Social security and other taxes Accruals and deferred income 31,008 12,000 70,514 113,522 15.649 10,571 116.421 142,641 Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 17 Rèconclllation of doferrod Income 2025 2W24 D&feThed income at 1 S9Ptembor 2024 Incxjrne accnjad a11 September2024 Cash received in th8 year Amounts rdeased to income Income ac¢nJed at 31 August 2025 Deferred In￿Me al 31 Awust 2025 38.712 15.728 1840} 578,792 614.612 1593,0161 1590.7B81 38,712 Deferred income repr858nts rental and other income received during the financial year which relates lo perlods or events in the following financial year. 18 Credilors." amounts falllng du• after morg than ong year 2025 2W24 Rènt dwstts held 169,096 169,096 153,T19 153,779 19 Restricted funds Expendilute g8ins, losses and transfers At31 Au9USt 2025 September 2024 IncA)m& Chaplain¢y Church and Parish Maison ￿erre Chan81 renovatk)n 3.876 34,978 372,779 411.633 (3.876) {30,595) 157.504} 191,9751 19,635 20,000 39,635 24.018 335,275 359,293 Exp&rKlilure gains, losses and Income iransfèrs Ati S￿lember 2023 At31 August 2024 chap1a1￿Y Church and￿rIsh Maison Pierre Chan8lronDvat 7,781 47.094 20,CIX) 68,875 {7. T81J (41,868) 20.399 19,635 20,OC 39,635 20,399 (49,639) chap1a1￿Y The Chaplaincy fvnd represents income received specrfically to support the work of tha Chaplaincy. Church and Parish The Church and Parish fund repres&nts incom@ recelved for specific projects or purposes. Notre Dame de Frartce - Society of Mary 35 Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 Maison Pierre Chanel renovatlon The Maison Pierre Chanel renovation fund represents income received for Ihe plann8d renovation wcfks al 16 LeKester Square. 20 D•sigDated funds The following designated funds have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trnslees for specrfic purpos8s.' All Septsmbor 2024 At31 August 2025 Increasedl Ireleasedl Ttansfer Herfwe assets fLW)d TaTrJlble fixed 838ets furKI Investmènts fvnd Church repainung fvnd Maison Pierre Chanel renovation fund 4,140.OLM) 11.500,903 12,177.0 50,000 200.000 28.067,￿J3 4,140,000 29.095 11.529,998 12,177,000 50,000 200,000 29.095 28,096,998 All Septemb 2023 At31 August 2024 Increase Transfer {rel&ased) Hentage 8ssets lund Tartgible fixsd assels fvThY Investmon18 fund Church repainllru lund Maison Pt8ttè Ghanelremvalion furnl 4.140,tX)O 11.513.859 11,994,000 4. 140.000 (12.955) 11,500,903 783.000 12.177.cKt) 200,( 170.044 28,067,903 27,697,859 200,CIKJ The purposes for which the funds have been set aside are as foll(yw5: Herltsge assets fund The heritage assets fund represents th8 existing use value of the Charity's heritage assets held as part of the unrestricted funds. Their value should ￿ be regarded as funds Ihat wtsjld be realisable with ease In order lo meet contingencies. Tanglble t7xed assets fund The tanglble fixed assets lund represents the n81 book value of tho charity's tangible f￿ed assets held as part of the unrestricted funds. A decision was made lo separate this fund from the general fund of the charity in recognition of the fact that the tangible fixed assets are essential to the daY-t￿daY w(ffk of the charity and as such their value should not be regarded as funds thai would be realisablg with ease in order to meet contingencies. Investments fund The Investrnents fund represents the balance sheet value of the charity's Investments held as part of the unrestricted funds. Th8se investments represent assets whlch are held with 8 view to generating income In the long term to fund the charitable activities of ihe charty 8nd are not intended lo be realised to meet the general expenditure of the charity. Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary 36 Notes to the accounts 31 Augusl 2025 Church r•paln(Ing fund This fund represen15 assets which are set aside for major works to Nolre Dame de France properties in Ihe ￿rning financial years. Maison Pl•￿0 renovation fund This was 2 new fund ￿ up in 2024 and ￿preSentS assets which are set aside tor the renovation of the Parish facilities at Maison Pierre Chanel, 16 Leicester Square. 21 Analysis of nèt assets bgtween funds Unreslricted funds General Designated Fund FurTrds R6stricted nds Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Fund balarKe$ at 31 August 2025 are r•preBonted by.. Heritage ass8ts Tangibje fixed assgts Inveslmonts Current a&88t8 Credf(ors'. amounts falling due within one year Creditors: amounts falling fter more than on8 y8ar Totsl net a8¥•ts 4.140.000 11,529.998 297,124 12,177.OCKJ 656,801 250,000 4,140,000 4,140,000 11,529,998 11.600,903 11474,124 12.481,302 1.280,094 917,775 359.293 1113,522 1113,522) {142,6411 1169,0961 671.307 28,096,998 {169,0961 1153.779) 359.293 29,127.598 28,743,S60 Unreslri¢led funds General Dèsftgnaled Restricted Fund Funds funds Tol81 2024 Fund bal&nGes al 31 August 2024 are ￿presenIedby.' Hènlage assels Ton￿ble fixed assets Invèslmenls Current assèls Crodiltys.. afflounls falling due within one year Credil(Ys.' amothts falling after more than one ￿8r T￿al net assets 4. I40,(￿) 11,500,903 304.302 12. 177,000 628,140 250,000 4,14Q.000 11.5(10.903 12,481,302 917,775 39.635 (742.641) (142.641) (153.779) 636,022 28.067,903 (753,7T9) 39.635 28, 743,560 Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary 37 Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Total 45nrealls•d 9¥in$ at 31 August 2025 141.675 148,8S3 Reconclliation ol mov•m•nts in unreallsed g4ln8: Total unrealised gains a11 Septembar 2024 Add.. net Iloss8sl gains arlslng on revalualions in the year Tot* unrealised gains al 31 August 2025 148.853 {7.1781 141.675 125.140 23,713 148,853 The charlty also holds several inveslmenl properties which are carried on the balance sheet al their fair value. The histor￿ cost of these properties ￿nn0t be ascertained with accuracy and therefore ts cumulative unrealised gains on such properties fvave not been disclosed in thg above. 22 Lease receivables A$ at 31 August 2025 the charity had t¢)tal knture rentals receivable under operating leases due as follow$: 2025 2024 Fulure minimumlgase paym8nts due Not later than one year Later Ihan one year and not18ter than fNe years Later than five years 480.445 1.774.000 1.060.292 3,314,737 468,360 1.774,000 1,503,792 3,746,152 23 Leasé ¢ommltments As at 31 August 2025 the charity had iotal kniure ¢ommilments under non-cancellable operating leases due as folltJMS'. 2025 i)ffic8 equipment Withln on& year ilhin th to years 2024 10,848 25,410 36.2 9,624 4,458 14,082 24 Relatod partle8 Notre Dame de Fra￿- Society of Mary is connected lo The S￿letY of Mary (Marist Fathers) CIO by virtue of the fact that they have a number of trustees in common. The Marlst Fathers provlde clergy support to Nolre Dame de France- Society of Mary. Notre Dame de France- Society of Mary contributed £69,143 in the year12024 - £65,837} to The s￿Iety of Mary (Martsl Fathers) CIO. Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary Notes to the accounts 31 August 2025 Notre Dame de France - Society of Mary is connected to Notre Dame Refijgee Centre (Charity RegistratKsn Number: 1177990) by virtue of the fact that they have a number of truste68 in common. The charity provides an element of administrative support to the Refugee Centre and bears its accommodation expenses. The value of the grft-in-kind recognised in the Refugee Centre'5 accounts for the year ended 31 Augu312025 in resP￿t of this support was £79,960 {2024 - £79,000}. The charity also provided a grant to the Notre Dame Refugee Centre of £12,000 (2024 - £11,000). The total value of donations made by the trustees of the charity durfng the year was £35,260 {2024- £18,166). 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