REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1202436
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
for
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Hilden Park Accountants Limited Hilden Park House 79 Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9BH
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Contents of the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
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Report of the Trustees 1 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 18
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees 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).
BACKGROUND
St John's Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar in promoting the ecclesiastical parish and the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the complex of St John's, including the church and hall structures, and the churchyard.
PCC MEMBERSHIP
Members of the Parochial Church Council are either:
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Ex-officio: the Vicar, the two Churchwardens elected at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners, and members of the General, Diocesan and Deanery Synods
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Elected: at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting
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Co-opted: by the Parochial Church Council
During the year the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council:
Vicar Fr R Jones, SSC, Chairman Churchwardens Dr J Aveson Mr G Davison Members of the Deanery Synod Mr S Kironde Elected Members Mr D Ashenden Mrs C Cheeseman Mr M Cheeseman Mrs J Hendry Mrs M Martyn Mr D Newholm Mr M McGovern Mr S Raikes Mrs G Shepherd-Coates
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objective of the charity is for the promotion in the parish of St John the Baptist, Sevenoaks, of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
The main activities of the Church are the maintenance of the worship of Almighty God in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England in all its richness, the mission of the ecclesiastical parish of St John the Baptist, Sevenoaks. Work with both the parochial school of St John and also the providing of community facilities through the parish hall.
The PCC's charitable objects ('Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church') are primarily focused on the advancement of religion, which is recognised as a charitable purpose having public benefit. All regular public worship is provided free of charge and open to all. In addition, the PCC's activities as listed above have further public benefits; for example, teaching and taking assemblies offer advancement of education which is recognised as a charitable purpose having public benefit. Donations to other charities and our own projects provide public benefits in the relief of poverty and need, whether within or outside the ecclesiastical parish, often for minority groups with particular needs such as the elderly.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Report of the Trustees
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The Annual Meeting of the Parishioners and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting were held on Sunday 18 May 2025.
The Parochial Church Council met five times during the year, the meeting to elect the Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Electoral Roll Officer and to appoint the Standing Committee being held immediately after the Annual Meeting on 18 May 2025.
The PCC received reports on the proceedings of the Standing Committee, Deanery Synods, and on St John's School.
The PCC discussed the maintenance and repair of the church fabric and the Church Hall.
The liturgical life and worship at St John's remains at the heart of all that we do. The Sunday 10am Parish Mass has continued as the main act of worship. In addition, said Mass was held on Sundays at 9am, and on each week day. A monthly Family Mass continues to take place, with the children reading and leading intercessions.
Stations of the Cross were held twice weekly in Lent and a full Holy week was kept. A Lent Course also took place on Thursday evenings, linked with St Barnabas, Tunbridge Wells.
Regular sick communicant rounds were made by Fr Robin in the two care homes within the parish, Gloucester House and Alpine, and to individual members of the congregation no longer able to get to Church.
The Patronal Festival was kept on 24th June, when the organist, instrumentalists and choir provided us with the Mass Setting Haydn 'St Nicholas Mass'. It was a joy to welcome as the preacher, Fr David Houlding SSC. The Mass was followed by refreshment and fellowship in the Hall, and ended with Evensong and Benediction. A Flower Festival was also held on this weekend, continued throughout the week and was well attended.
On 4th October, our organist, John Hendry, was awarded the Nicholson Prize at The Royal School of Church Music Celebration Day in Christ Church Oxford. A good number from St John's were present. A very successful and enjoyable Oktoberfest also took place in October.
The families of those whose funerals were undertaken by St John's were invited to attend Mass for All Souls Day, where their loved ones were prayed for by name. In addition, people were invited to light a 7 day candle in memory of the departed. A monthly Requiem Mass continues to be held for those whose anniversary of death occurs in that month and for any known to parishioners.
On Advent 1, we welcomed the Bishop of Richborough, Fr Luke Irvine-Capel, who celebrated Mass and confirmed four candidates. This was followed by celebration in the Hall.
A full programme of Christmas masses were offered. The traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols, was held on 21 December with the Choir singing and lay people reading. A full Christmas Eve Christingle service took place once again and was well attended. This was followed by a Christmas Vigil Mass and three Masses of Christmas (Midnight, Dawn, and Day) were also celebrated.
The monthly Walsingham Mass has continued to be held. Making good use of the Altar from Burrswood, a monthly Healing Mass also continues to take place.
Evensong and Benediction was held on Sunday 28 September and was followed by refreshment and celebration.
Sunday School is attended weekly.
In all its work with children and young people, the Parish complies with the Diocesan Child Protection Policy, which is in line with the National Church Policy authorised by the Church of England and Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to House of Bishops' guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). (see separate report)
The parish is fortunate to have, in St John's School, a controlled Church School. The Vicar is a Foundation Governor and there are also two further Foundation Governors nominated by the PCC. Also on the Governing Body from within the congregation is the Clerk.
An act of weekly collective worship is taken by Fr Robin. School Masses take place at the school. Harvest Festival, a Carol Service, Easter Service and Leavers' Service took place in the Church.
The Loaves and Fishes Foodbank continued its good work throughout 2025, providing basic food to those in need, who have been recommended by a 'bona fide' source.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Report of the Trustees
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The PCC aims to have six months of reserves to enable ongoing operation, which is equal to £75,000.
Total income for the year was £87,957 (2024: £136,841), which is a decrease of £48,884 largely due to the legacy received in the prior year. Total expenditure was £145,475 (2024: £153,786), with the decrease due to decreased donations paid in the year as a total of £10,000 was paid in 2024 compared to £217 for 2025.
Voluntary Income and general giving was down on the previous year, £37,048 compared to £88,137 in 2024 and the total investment income for the year was £44,491 (2024: £44,308).
Overall the position is very healthy, the parish having end of year assets of £1,453,699 (2024: £1,560,084).
Unrestricted funds at the year end totalled £857,594 (2024: £951,513), restricted funds totalled £6,893 (2024: £6,893) and endowment funds totalled £589,212 (2024: £601,678).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are appointed in line with the The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 & The Church's Representation Rules which means they are elected to their various office at the annual meeting.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running charity (PB2)'.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1202436
Principal address
The Parish Office 62 Quakers Hall Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3TX
Trustees
Fr R Jones Mrs G Shepherd-Coates Mr M McGovern Mr D Ashenden Mr G Davison Mrs M Martyn Mrs C A Cheeseman Mrs J Hendry Mr M Cheeseman Mrs J Moore Mr S Raikes Mr D Newholm Dr J Aveson Mr S G Kironde
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Report of the Trustees
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner Paul Chewter FCA Hilden Park Accountants Limited Hilden Park House 79 Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9BH
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
COMMITTEES
The Standing Committee
This is the only committee required by law and it has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given it by the PCC. During 2025, the Committee did not have reason to meet.
The Fabric Committee
A separate report on the fabric of the church is attached.
OTHER STAFF
Fr Barry Compton continued as Honorary Assistant Priest.
Fr Stephen Mitchell is also Honorary Assistant Priest and has celebrated Mass and preached regularly.
Mrs J Hendry is a Pastoral Assistant.
The Organist and Choirmaster, Mr J Hendry, is responsible for the music at sung services.
Mrs M-C Davies is the Parish Administrator.
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
There were 99 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll at the time of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting and the average weekly attendance was 75 adults and 12 children.
There were 3 baptisms during the year. There were no Weddings. There were 2 Church funerals and 1 at the crematorium/cemetery.
Among those who have died this year was Marigold Seal.
COMMUNICATION
As well as the website, St John's is also on Twitter and has a Facebook page. There is also the weekly Forward in Faith pew sheet
FABRIC REPORT FOR 2025
Servicing and Routine Maintenance
On 18/19th February annual maintenance of the church roof was undertaken by Reputable Roofing. Gutters were cleared and dislodged tiles replaced.
All Portable Electrical Appliances were given their annual test (PAT) on 24 April by Amber Electrical.
A visual examination of the lightning conductor was carried out in July by the churchwardens. This is required annually by the Diocese.
The annual cleaning day was held on 20th September.
The fire extinguishers were given their annual check on 22 October by GC Fire Protection. One was replaced as the date expired.
The gas central heating boilers were given their annual service on 24 November by J V Geer & Son.
Weekly maintenance of the gardens was carried out throughout the year by our regular gardener.
Non Routine Maintenance and Building Work
A mains water leak was repaired in May by our insurers.
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Report of the Trustees
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Our quinquennial inspection should have been undertaken in 2025 by the Diocesan Architect. Following his untimely death the Diocese has now appointed a replacement. We anticipate that the quinquennial will now be undertaken in 2026.
New Hall Toilet Block
Full Faculty permission was granted on 6 January.
Richard Sonnex (Sonnex Surveying) was appointed as Project Manager.
Quotations were obtained from 3 local companies and the contract was awarded to Lang Constructors Ltd.
First site inspection by Building Control was carried out on 17 June.
The gas and electricity utilities had to be removed from the existing extension. This involved:
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Replacing the gas water heater with an electric unit (17 July)
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Moving all electric control circuitry to the back wall of the hall (1 - 7 September)
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Removal of the gas meter. (3 September)
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Capping (totally isolating) the gas supply in the road - St Johns Hill (17 October)
Demolition of the existing extension and the new build then started on 3 November.
Safeguarding report - May 2026
The work on Safeguarding in the parish has continued since the previous Safeguarding Report in April 2025. On a few occasions during the last six months advice has been sought from the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer with no further action required above that already carried out, all issues were of a sensitive nature. The congregation of St John's has demonstrated both compassion and understanding of the necessary caution and discretion in being aware of situations whilst looking after each other.
Safeguarding training for those with leadership roles and with positions of responsibility continues to be monitored by the Parish Administrator who keeps a close eye on training requirements for those in such positions. All DBS checks are up to date, the Incumbent, Churchwardens, Organist and Choirmaster, Head Server and Parish Safeguarding Officer have all undertaken the necessary Leadership training courses and others involved in church life are nearly all up to date with training suggested for their roles. Safeguarding is an agenda item in our PCC meetings and is carefully discussed with consideration being given to use by hirers of our refurbished church hall. During the coming year we will need to review these Church Hall users according to new Safeguarding requirements and authorise them at a PCC meeting.
The Safeguarding Committee, consisting of the Incumbent, PSO and Lead Recruiter meets every six months, most recently on 23rd January, to review progress on the Parish Dashboard and any other issues arising. The Code of Safer Working document has been shared with all in roles of responsibility to explain their responsibilities within the life of the church.
Our progress through the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard has been steady throughout the year and during this time the parish has progressed from stage one to stage three. This will require more in depth discussion and reflection from the PCC as to its role and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Changes in KCSiE and Diocesan Safeguarding policies are regularly reviewed and discussed at PCC, the Incumbent is Co-Chair of Governors at St John's Primary School Sevenoaks, the PSO is a Foundation Governor and is on the Safeguarding Committee, another member of the congregation is also a Governor. All training requirements for these roles are currently up to date.
A new version of the Parish Safeguarding Policy with contact details, photo of the PSO and the necessary information has been produced and the new website has allowed for an expanded safeguarding section with the relevant policies, information and procedures within it. A hard copy of the Policy is available at the back of the church and a new sheet of Welcome has been produced for the Sunday Club parents to guide them on expectations, help and safeguarding contacts.
As a congregation St John's is known to be very welcoming but its members are also aware of their Safeguarding responsibilities and work together to make a safer and more comfortable environment for everyone who attends our church. There has been a significant and pleasing growth in this awareness since the APCM in 2025.
Jackie Hendry
Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), St John the Baptist, Sevenoaks
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Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Fr R Jones - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Sevenoaks
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Sevenoaks
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Sevenoaks (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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.
Paul Chewter FCA
Hilden Park Accountants Limited Hilden Park House 79 Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9BH
18 May 2026
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 4 Church activities Investment income 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 5 Church activities Net gains/(losses) on investments NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total fund fund fund funds £ £ £ £ 37,048 - - 37,048 6,418 - - 6,418 44,491 - - 44,491 87,957 - - 87,957 145,475 - - 145,475 (36,401) - (12,466) (48,867) (93,919) - (12,466) (106,385) 951,513 6,893 601,678 1,560,084 857,594 6,893 589,212 1,453,699 |
2024 Total funds £ 88,137 4,396 44,308 136,841 153,786 36,197 19,252 1,540,832 1,560,084 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Balance Sheet 31 December 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 10 Investments 11 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12 Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted fund £ 138,064 638,234 776,298 - 84,167 84,167 (2,871) 81,296 857,594 857,594 |
Restricted fund £ - - - - 6,893 6,893 - 6,893 6,893 6,893 |
Endowment fund £ - 589,212 589,212 - - - - - 589,212 589,212 |
2025 Total funds £ 138,064 1,227,446 1,365,510 - 91,060 91,060 (2,871) 88,189 1,453,699 1,453,699 857,594 6,893 589,212 1,453,699 |
2024 Total funds £ 57,360 1,476,313 1,533,673 3,750 25,198 28,948 (2,537) 26,411 1,560,084 1,560,084 951,513 6,893 601,678 1,560,084 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 17 May 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Fr R Jones - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
The Trustees have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.
Income
Income from donations, grants and legacies is recognised when the charity is entitled to the funds, the receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. For donations, this is usually on receipt. For grants, this is usually when a formal offer is made in writing, unless the grant contains terms and conditions which must be met before the charity is entitled to the funds. For legacies this is usually when notification of the legacy has been received.
Income from charitable activities is recognised over the period in which the hire of the hall is provided.
Investment income is recognised when the charity is entitled to receipt.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category.
The charity only has one charitable activity to which direct and support costs are allocated.
Support costs are those that assist with the work of the charity but do not directly relate to the charitably activity include governance costs.
Governance costs are the costs of governance arrangements relating to the general running of the charity. These costs are included within the charity's charitable activities.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Improvements to property - Straight line over 5 years
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Investments
Listed investments are stated at market value. Gains and losses arising on the revaluation of investments are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
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| 2025 £ Gifts 3,830 Donations 5,090 Gift aided donations 19,132 Legacies 8,996 37,048 3. INVESTMENT INCOME 2025 £ Dividends 43,464 Deposit account interest 1,027 44,491 4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2025 £ Church hall lettings 5,925 Fees from weddings and funerals 493 6,418 5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Direct Support Costs (see costs (see note 6) note 7) £ £ Church activities 68,090 77,385 |
2025 £ 3,830 5,090 19,132 8,996 37,048 2025 £ 43,464 1,027 44,491 |
2024 £ 13,905 5,507 26,901 41,824 88,137 2024 £ 44,103 205 44,308 |
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| 2025 £ 5,925 493 6,418 |
2024 £ 3,549 847 4,396 |
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| Totals £ 145,475 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
6. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Staff costs Parish quota Sacristy expenses Clergy expenses Donations 7. SUPPORT COSTS Church activities Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: Hall rates and water Church insurance Church light and heat Telephone Church postage and stationery Sundries Advertising Cleaning Repairs and maintenance Education Rates and water Hall light and heat Church repairs and maintenance Hall repairs and maintenance Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Independent examiners' fees |
2025 2024 £ £ 7,570 6,692 56,238 54,600 3,056 3,672 1,009 5,195 217 10,000 68,090 80,159 Governance Other costs Totals £ £ £ 74,205 3,180 77,385 2025 2024 Church Total activities activities £ £ 2,026 109 9,599 6,143 9,202 15,977 870 1,305 2,766 3,934 100 125 2,824 2,636 2,710 2,747 1,062 1,392 829 3,628 5,008 4,610 3,217 1,485 6,225 5,538 13,427 6,568 14,340 14,340 3,180 3,090 77,385 73,627 |
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8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS - continued
Trustees' expenses
Expenses totalling £3,134 (2024: £3,725) were reimbursed to 5 (2024: 6) Trustees in relation to repairs and maintenance and events costs.
9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable activities Church activities Investment income Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Church activities Net gains on investments NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted fund £ 88,137 4,396 44,308 136,841 153,786 26,963 10,018 941,495 951,513 |
Restricted fund £ - - - - - - - 6,893 6,893 |
Endowment fund £ - - - - - 9,234 9,234 592,444 601,678 |
Total funds £ 88,137 4,396 44,308 136,841 153,786 36,197 19,252 1,540,832 1,560,084 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
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10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
to
property
£
COST
At 1 January 2025 71,700
Additions 95,044
At 31 December 2025 166,744
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2025 14,340
Charge for year 14,340
At 31 December 2025 28,680
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2025 138,064
At 31 December 2024 57,360
11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
£
MARKET VALUE
At 1 January 2025 1,476,313
Disposals (200,000)
Revaluations (48,867)
At 31 December 2025 1,227,446
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2025 1,227,446
At 31 December 2024 1,476,313
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Cost or valuation at 31 December 2025 is represented by:
Listed
investments
£
Valuation in 2024 1,476,313
Valuation in 2025 (248,867)
1,227,446
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
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12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors - 3,750
13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
£ £
Other creditors 2,871 2,537
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.1.25 in funds 31.12.25
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 951,513 (93,919) 857,594
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund 6,893 - 6,893
Endowment funds
Endowment Fund 601,678 (12,466) 589,212
TOTAL FUNDS 1,560,084 (106,385) 1,453,699
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Gains and Movement
resources expended losses in funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 87,957 (145,475) (36,401) (93,919)
Endowment funds
Endowment Fund - - (12,466) (12,466)
TOTAL FUNDS 87,957 (145,475) (48,867) (106,385)
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Fund Endowment funds Endowment Fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above Unrestricted funds General fund Endowment funds Endowment Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
are as follows: Incoming resources £ 136,841 - 136,841 |
At 1.1.24 £ 941,495 6,893 592,444 1,540,832 Resources expended £ (153,786) - (153,786) |
Net movement in funds £ 10,018 - 9,234 19,252 Gains and losses £ 26,963 9,234 36,197 |
At 31.12.24 £ 951,513 6,893 601,678 1,560,084 Movement in funds £ 10,018 9,234 19,252 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Restricted funds
This fund is for monies raised for Church windows, Choir, Servers and Walsingham funds and is to be spent on specific purchases for the church.
Endowment funds
Alice Charles Bequest - this is a permanent endowment of funds left by the late Alice Charlies, with the income to be used for the maintenance of the ministry and in particular the support of the assistant clergy.
St John's endowment fund - this is an expendable endowment consisting of monies given in legacy by Fr Donald Pharoah and Ian Stupples.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Donations from Trustees during the year totalled £6,640 (2024: £8,705).
J Hendry (spouse of a trustee) was paid £3,820 (2024: £4,030) in relation to organist services.
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