2025-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Kentish Town

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SAINT BENET & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH Charity No. 1002818

TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2025

SAINT BENET & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Report of the Trustees and Charity information	1
Independent Examiners Report	3
Statement of Financial Information	4
Balance Sheet	5
Notes	6

SAINT BENET & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Charity name: St Benet and All Saints Registered Number: 1210454

Administrative information

Saint Benet & All Saints’ Church, Lupton Street, London NW5 2HY is located in the Camden Deanery of the Archdeaconry of Hampstead within the Diocese of London of the Church of England and under the Episcopal care of the Bishop of Fulham. The correspondence address is The Church House, Ospringe Road, London, NW5 2JB.

PCC members and Trustees Chairman: The Reverend Guy Willis Warden: Andrea Bara-Bara Secretary: Terry McArthur The Reverend Dr Amer Georges Iskandar; Craig Allen; Members: Karin Bartz; Tim Howard; Gerry Semple.

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.

Structure

Saint Benet & All Saints' Church was registered under the Parochial Church Council Powers (1956) as amended Church Representation rules that came into force on 2nd Jan 1957.

Objectives

The purpose of the PCC is to promote in the parish the whole mission of the Church.

Achievements and Performance, Overview of the year

A full programme of worship was offered to Almighty God, enriched with choral music at the major festivals. Sunday School remains an important part of our mission and worship; many thanks to all who are involved in making this happen week by week. Special events included the Parish Wine Tasting (February), Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham (June); Patronal Festival and Party (July) and Harvest Barn Dance (October).

Public benefit

The 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 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.

Electoral roll and church attendance

There are 71 names on the Church Electoral Roll (revised 2025). Total attendance at the Sacred Paschal Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday) in 2025 was 168, at Christmas services (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) in 2025 was 264.

Fabric report

A new LED energy efficient lighting system was installed. Work to replace the heating system with a more efficient, eco-friendly solution is ongoing. The Quinquennial Inspection is due in 2026.

Financial Review

The financial report of the PCC is the examined accounts which follow these reports. During the year the charity had inome of £137,419 and expenditure of £137,421 with reserves of £127,965

Reserves policy

To maintain a minimum balance of unrestricted funds which equates to approximately twelve months’ unrestricted payments, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time.

Safeguarding reports

There were no reported safeguarding incidents in the year. The new audit tool rolled out by the diocesan safeguarding team is being actively used to manage safeguarding policy, DBS checks, training and tasks. At each PCC meeting an action plan detailing any required training and DBS renewals is generated, which is helping to ensure these items are always up to date. Thanks to all for taking the time and effort to complete training when it comes due.

Signed on behalf of the trustees

The Reverend Guy Robin Fraser Willis, Vicar

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS

ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS OF

SAINT BENET & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH

To the members of the St Benet and All Saints, I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on page 4-7.

Respective Responsibilitiesof Trustees and Examiner

The charity is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the financial statements to ensure that they have been prepared in accordance with general accounting principles

state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

An examination includes a review of accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and the seeking of explanations from you as officers concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

Independent Examiner's Statement

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

1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records and

• to prepare financial statements which agree with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the charity.

have not been met; or

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

H Cheesman

1st May 2026

Heather Cheesman 104 Stockbridge Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8QP

SAINT BENET & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Income and endowments from Donations 2 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities 3 TOTAL NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds Reconciliation of Funds FUND BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD Fund balance brought forward	2025 Restricted Fund £ 137,419 137,419 137,421 137,421 (2) - (2) 127,967 127,965	2025 Total Funds £ 137,419 137,419 137,421 137,421 (2) - (2) 127,967 127,965	2024 £ 131,780
			131,780
			131,388
			131,388
			392 -
			392 127,575
			127,967

The annexed notes form an integral part of these financial statements All amounts derive from continuing activities

All gains and losses recognised in the year are included in the Statement of Financial Activities

SAINT BENET & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 4 Current assets Cash at bank and on deposit Debtors 5 Creditors 6 Net current assets Total assets Funds Restricted funds Balance carried forward	2025 Restricted Funds £ 9,456 9,456 155,782 15,987 171,769 53,260 118,509 127,965 127,965 127,965	2025 Total Funds £ 9,456 9,456 155,782 15,987 171,769 53,260 118,509 127,965 127,965 127,965	2024 £ 18,912
			18,912
			171,465 6,568
			178,033 68,978
			109,055

			127,967
			127,967
			127,967

The financial statements were approved by the trustees and authorised for issue on and signed on their behalf by

The annexed notes form an integral part of these financial statements

SAINT BENET & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1 Principal accounting policies

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and the principal accounting policies as set out below and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. The charity is a public benefit entity.

a. Incoming resources are accounted for as follows: - Donations are brought into account when receivable.
All other income is brought into account on the accruals basis.
b. Amounts received under gift aid are brought into account when receivable, together with the attributable income tax.
c. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. d. Debtors and creditors receivable or payable within one year are recorded when the legal obligation arises.
e. Cash at bank and on deposit is held to meet the short-term cash commitments as they fall due. All donations are available as grants so considered to be required in the short term.

In preparing the accounts, the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required the FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 restatement of comparative items was needed. No restatements were required.

2 Income

Donations and Legacies Donations Activities for Generating income Statutory fees for services Interest Fundraising events Rental income Grants Total incoming resources	Total 2025 £ 23,743 23,743 994 4,528 2,780 89,374 97,676 16,000 16,000 137,419	Total 2024 £ 32,840
		32,840 973 54 908 83,005
		84,940 14,000
		14,000
		131,780

SAINT BENET & ALL SAINTS' CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

3 Analysis of total resources expended Cost of generating funds Fundraising and publicity Charitable activities Service expenses Church running costs Common fund Statutory fees for services Admin costs Salaries and expenses Church repairs and Mainentance General repairs Lighting repairs Depreciation Total 4 Fixed Assets Car Park Expansion 5 Debtors Debtors and prepayments 6 Creditors and receipts in advance Accruals	Total 2025 £ 1,518 10,877 11,384 53,500 324 2,247 11,007 37,108 - 9,456 137,421 Total 2025 £ 9,456 9,456 Total 2025 £ 15,987 15,987 Total 2025 £ 53,260 53,260	Total 2024 £ 908 8114 11,399 53,500 399 2,331 10,380 7,901 27,000 9,456
		131,388
		Total 2024 £ 18,912
		18,912
		Total 2024 £ 6,568
		6,568
		Total 2024 £ 68,978
		68,978