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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE, HOXTON WITH ST COLUMBA (DIOCESE OF LONDON)

ST. ANNE’S HOXTON (Working Name)

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

Charity number: 1210880

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE, HOXTON WITH ST COLUMBA (DIOCESE OF LONDON)

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTENTS

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Trustees’ Annual Report 2 - 12
Independent Examiner’s Report 13
Statement of Receipts and Payments 14
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 15
Notes to the Financial Statements 16 - 19

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Church Representation Rules, the Charities Act 2011 and "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).

AIMS AND PURPOSE

The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St Anne, Hoxton With St Columba (Diocese Of London) (the “PCC”) has the responsibility of cooperating with the Incumbent, the Reverend Andrew Jones (vicar), in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is responsible for maintaining the church building, which is Grade II Listed and St Anne’s Community Hall.

Objectives and Activities

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our Church, and to become part of our parish family. When planning our activities, certain members of the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, and in particular the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish family, through:

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

i. Attendance and Electoral Roll

Our average Sunday attendance was 37 people

Our Easter Services were attended by 149 people and Christmas services by 96 people.

Occasional offices: there were 2 baptisms, 5 funerals during the year and 1 wedding.

It was reported to the 2025 APCM that there were 51 people on the Electoral Roll

ii. Worship and Prayer

A Parish Mass was said on each Sunday of the year and on major festivals.

Morning prayer is said on weekday mornings at 8.30am and Evening prayer is said at 5pm.

Mass on Wednesday lunchtime continued to attract a distinct congregation made up of local people with a number of people visiting for the first time.

It was a great joy to collaborate with other churches in our cluster. We have continued to collaborate with Grace Church Hackney who have met at St Anne’s for the last 12 years and Fr Andrew Jones also leads Grace Church Hackney.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

The two churches who currently meet in the building, St Anne’s and Grace Church Hackney, have a vision to become one church with two services. The church councils had a day together in July and agreed to aim to bring Grace Church people on to the Parish Electoral Roll in order to elect a new PCC from both congregations at the 2026 APCM. We would also aim to have a church warden from each congregation. Increasingly we refer to ‘our morning congregation and our evening congregation’ and are using ‘St Anne’s with Grace Church’ as a working name for the new arrangement.

The two churches shared Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter services and also St Anne’s Day. We had a joint carol service with a choir formed from both churches with 160 people in attendance. We joined for Christmas morning mass with 52 attending. St Anne’s and Grace Church also collaborated with the Hoxton Trust to put on an event in Advent in the Hoxton Gardens, including two donkeys, which attracted large numbers of people from the wider community. Many came to see the church afterwards.

The lack of sufficient heating in the church has impacted our ministry with some older members of the congregation finding it too cold to attend Sunday mass, a funeral being moved elsewhere and it being difficult to hold midweek events in the church. However, we are confident that a new heating system will be installed in 2026.

iii. Provision of pastoral care; Mission and Outreach.

Pastoral Care

The Pastoral ministry of the church continues to be at the forefront of ministry activities within the parish. The Vicar and Associate Priest spend a considerable amount of time each week with parishioners, supporting them in a range of practical, emotional and spiritual matters.

Hoxton Street Union

After reporting in 2024 that the Hoxton Street Union (HSU) had effectively ended as a project, in 2025 it was revived due to the vision and work of Catarina Sa Couto. Catarina has developed a team of volunteers and the HSU continues to connect people from the wider community in Hoxton Gardens each Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm for tea, biscuits and conversation.

Forging Stronger relationships

One of the central themes in the life of the parish is the development of key relationships. We continue to develop strong relationships with both The Hoxton Trust and Shoreditch Trust (Fr Andrew is a member of both boards of trustees), Hayes and English Funeral Directors, various local schools and a number of small businesses on Hoxton Street. This has enabled the development of our ministry, especially in the area of offering pastoral support over the past year.

A new area of co-operation has seen the Shoreditch Trust rent the St Anne’s Church Hall for a day and a half a week. They run projects from the hall working with women who are pregnant or have children under school age (Bump Buddies), a cooking project for asylum seekers living in hotels (Flavours of Home) and an open meal for anyone from the community (Community Table).

iv. Report on the proceedings of the Hackney Deanery Synod 2025

The Deanery Synod’s main functions are:

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

During 2025 the Hackney Deanery Synod met on three occasions:

11 March

St Olave’s, Woodbury Down. The focus was the Diocese’s ‘Growing Younger’ strategy, presented by Josh Booth, Youth Lead for the Hackney and Islington Programme. Josh interviewed five young people from St Olave’s who spoke about their experience of church. Most had attended since childhood and described church as a place to serve and learn about God, deepen their faith and belong to a welcoming community.

Josh explained that Growing Younger requires intentional planning, committed leadership and investment in both paid workers and volunteers. The Growing Younger vision includes every parish engaging seriously with youth ministry, building links with secondary schools and supporting Youth Minsters. Discussion highlighted the difficulty of accessing schools, and the need for collaboration between parishes. Synod members also noted the importance of strong work with younger children as a foundation for future growth.

A report from Diocesan Synod followed. Issues included progress towards Net Zero, safeguarding reform and the wider 2030 vision. A motion relating to ‘A Charter for Valuing Children & Young People in Churches’, which had been proposed by the Hackney Deanery in response to the horrific strip-searching of a child in a Hackney school, had been discussed at Diocesan Synod. To the disappointment of the Hackney Deanery Synod, Diocesan Synod members did not pass the motion promoting the Charter to all churches in the Diocese, but nor did they reject it (they ‘moved to next business’ without voting, meaning that the motion could be brought again).

21 July

St Mark’s, Dalston. The focus was a talk given by Dr Lisa Adjei, Head of Racial Justice Priority for the Diocese of London. Dr Adjei spoke about her journey from biomedical science into Christian charity work. Drawing on experience with Tearfund, Christian Aid and the Sankofa Collective, she reflected on Acts 10:34 and the biblical call to justice. She emphasised truth-telling about history, reform of church structures and creating a culture in which people of all ethnicities can flourish.

The Revd Steve Gayle spoke about racial justice work alongside the Revd Shana Maloney and the Revd Prakash Thankachan. Steve described local racial justice initiatives, including collaboration across churches, attention to diverse musical traditions and the telling and archiving of important Windrush stories. In discussion groups, parishes shared examples of embedding racial justice through multilingual worship, themed services and visible commitments. Dr Adjei outlined diocesan priorities linked to the 2030 vision: participation in leadership, education and training, governance reform and advocacy on wider justice issues. Members were encouraged to reflect in their PCCs on who might be excluded from their churches.

The Synod then discussed consultation on the future of the See of Stepney following the announcement of the Bishop’s departure. The Bishop of London had asked for views on episcopal provision in the area. It was explained that consultation at this stage concerned the role of the Bishop rather than the necessary attributes of a particular candidate. In groups, members identified key responsibilities of a bishop, including spiritual leadership, pastoral care, mission oversight, visibility and sensitivity to local challenges. While strengths in current provision were recognised, there were hopes for greater accessibility, stronger advocacy and increased lay involvement. Reports were also received from General Synod and Diocesan Synod, covering safeguarding, clergy wellbeing and financial pressures.

20 November

St Matthias, Stoke Newington. The focus was Lay Ministry. Philip Whitehead, one of the Wardens for Licensed Lay Ministers, spoke about his calling and described Licensed Lay Ministry as centred on scripture, preaching, leading worship and encouraging others in faith. He outlined the discernment and training process and spoke about both the joys and challenges of the role.

Basil Weekes, a Pastoral Assistant, reflected on twelve years of listening, prayer and pastoral visiting, particularly among those facing loneliness. He noted the emotional demands of the ministry and the importance of training and safeguarding.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

Aleka Gutzmore, a Pioneer Missioner, described creative, Spirit-led community initiatives, including fundraising for school uniforms, and highlighted how lay leaders can reach people beyond traditional church networks.

Small groups discussed how lay ministry is promoted, barriers such as bureaucracy and the need for clearer publicity and accessible pathways. Many emphasised that lay ministry extends beyond formal titles and depends on nurturing the gifts of the whole congregation.

The Synod also received an update on the appointment process for the next Bishops of Stepney and London.

Synod dates for 2026 are 24 February; this triennium (three-year period) of the Hackney Deanery Synod then ends on 30 June 2026; the following meetings of the Synod will be 2 July and 23 November 2026. Thank you to all who have attended and contributed to the Hackney Deanery Synod during this last year.

v. Diocesan Report

The Diocese of London is the largest in the Church of England, with over 400 churches serving a diverse population of 4.2m north of the Thames and west of the Lea, with a vision for every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ. In 2025, the Church continued to grow, contributing to attendance increases of over 20% since 2022.

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) serves, supports and resources all parts of the Diocese by funding around 540 paid clergy and providing essential services so every parish benefits from strong pastoral and missional leadership. The Ministry Team supported the formation and development of 540 paid clergy, 204 self supporting clergy, 114 Licensed Lay Ministers, as well as over 100 exploring ordained or lay ministry.

Most stipendiary clergy are housed by the LDF. The Housing team completed over 3,000 repairs and planned maintenance tasks, alongside major retrofitting to improve housing quality and energy efficiency, contributing to net zero goals. Parishes received wide-ranging practical support for ministry. The Property and Fundraising team helped secure nearly £16m of external investment towards building renovations, community engagement and mission.

Safeguarding practice was strengthened further, with 95% of parishes now using safeguarding dashboards. INEQE carried out an independent audit of diocesan safeguarding, and their awaited insights will ensure continued improvement to guard against any complacency.

This work was funded through parish contributions via the Common Fund (£24.3m) and LDF generated income (£12.8m) from grants and investments. The LDF has also generated additional funds for mission-focused projects, now totalling £40m across their collective lifespan. Great progress was made in 2025, including:

The Diocese also celebrated Bishop Sarah’s appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, giving thanks for her eight years as Bishop of London, marked by committed support for parish ministry, mission, safeguarding, and the diocesan priorities of becoming younger, safer and more racially just.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

vi. Churchwardens Fabric Report for 2025

This Fabric Report outlines the care, maintenance, and improvements to the church building over the past year. We aim to ensure that the church remains a safe, functional, and welcoming place for worship and community use, while preserving its historic character.

Church Building

The overall condition of the church building remains good, with some aspects requiring attention. Routine inspections and maintenance have been carried out throughout the year. A glazing specialist is needed for

WORK COMPLETED 2025

Any significant issues identified:

Health and Safety

Health and safety remain a priority. Regular checks have been undertaken, including:

No major incidents have been reported during the year.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

Quinquennial Inspection

The most recent Quinquennial Inspection was conducted in 2025. Recommendations from the report are being addressed in a planned and phased manner, subject to available funding.

Progress this year includes:

Fabric Projects and Improvements

During the year, the following improvement projects were undertaken or initiated:

Future projects under consideration

Financial Overview (Fabric-Related)

Expenditure on fabric maintenance and improvements has been managed carefully in line with available resources. Funding sources include:

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

Thanks and Acknowledgements

We extend our sincere thanks to all volunteers and advisors who have contributed their time and expertise to the care of the church fabric. Their efforts ensure that the building continues to serve both present and future generations.

Conclusion

The ongoing care of the church fabric remains a significant responsibility. While challenges persist, steady progress continues to be made. With careful planning and continued support, we are confident we can maintain and improve the church buildings in the years ahead.

Log Book Updates 2025:

Where What Who When Evidence Valid Until Latest
Log Book Vicarage Alarm Delta Security TBA Yes
Log Book Church Doors Painted Gary Pelts 4/25 Work completed
Log Book Children’s toilet Ade Plumbing 15/5/25 Yes Work Completed
Email Organ Tuning Mander Organ 30/06/25 Yes 15/05/2026 Bi Yearly
Log Book Electrical Installation Certificate CES 24/09/24 Yes 24/09/26
Log Book QI Report Roger Mears
Architects		 22/08/24 Yes 22/08/29 5 year
Log Book PAT Volt Amp 03/02/25 Yes 04/02/26 Yearly
Log Book Lightning Protection Test and
Inspection Certificate		 Cuttings 19/08/25 Yes 20/8/25 July 2026
Log Book Energy Performance Certificate HM Government 05/09/16 Yes 04/09/26
Email Gutter Maintenance IPH Solution 30/12/25
Yes		 25/6/26 Bi- year
Log Book Fire Extinguisher Update Thameside 29/01/25 Yes 28/01/26 Yearly
Log Book Electrical Test and Inspection CES 01/25 Yes 28/01/26 Yearly
Log Book Gas Check heaters in Church Vulcan 17/12/24 Heaters to
be removed
TBA
Log Book Upgraded lighting system in Hall Diocese led 01/02/24 indefinite
Log Book Fitzgerald Gas Safety
Hall		 24/05/25 Yearly

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT

In Shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance ‘public benefit: running a charity (PD2)’. The achievements and activities above demonstrate the public benefit arising through the charity’s activities.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Trust is classed as a “smaller” charity, as its gross income (exclusive of endowments) does not exceed £250,000. The Trustees have therefore chosen to present the financial statements on a Receipts and Payments basis, in accordance with Charity Commission guidance.

The statement of receipts and payments show net payments of £2,361 (2024 –£1,178) during the year, leaving a closing bank balance across all accounts of £129,012 (2024 - £131,373). The hope is to increase our common fund contribution in 2026.

Parish Giving

Planned giving to the mission of the parish for 2025 £8,296 (2024 - £7,461).

The PCC is enrolled with the Parish Giving Scheme and encouraging sporadic givers to give regularly. The Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) is an established service for managing Direct Debit giving, designed to support churches to fund their mission and ministry. It reduces the burden of work on church volunteers and provides a simple and secure service to givers.

Common Fund Contribution

The PCC contributed to the Diocesan Common Fund of £26,154 during the year (2024 - £26,000). This is a contribution towards the costs of Training and Support, Clergy Housing and Clergy Stipendiary Costs.

Rental Income

The PCC of St Anne’s continues to generate the majority of income from the letting of our buildings, most notably the Stepney Centre for Training and Development, Grace Church Hackney (an Anglican network congregation) and the Shoreditch Trust.

RESERVES POLICY

The PCC's total cash funds as at 31 December 2025 totalled £129,012 (2024 - £131,373) comprise of designated funds of £37,413 (2024 - £62,045) and unrestricted general funds of £91,600 (2024 - £69,328).

The PCC looks to maintain a balance on our General (unrestricted) Fund in order to cover emergencies. At present The PCC aims to keep three months running costs in free reserves.

Safeguarding

The PCC safeguarding policy is due for review in 2026 and the policy is in line with the diocesan/national church safeguarding guidelines. We appointed Maureen Witter as our Parish Safeguarding officer. Suzanne Giscombe was appointed as Children’s Champion. The PCC shall review this policy annually and will be reported to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCES

Our principal funding sources are the Training Unit, Grace Church and AA. Total receipts for premises hire was £66,529 (2024-£44,740).

Volunteers

We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant community it is.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The Church is situated on the corner of Hoxton Street and Hemsworth Street, N1 5LF and is part of the Deanery of Hackney, in the Stepney Episcopal Area of the Diocese of London. The correspondence address is St. Anne's Presbytery, Hemsworth Street, London N1 5LF.

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established in 2011 by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules 2020. The PCC became a Registered Charity on 11 November 2024. The Charity Registration Number is 1210880.

Recruitment and appointment of PCC Members

The method of appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Clergy, the Churchwardens, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and up to nine other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. Members of the congregation are always encouraged to join the Electoral Roll and consider standing for election to the PCC.

Governance Structure

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The full PCC met regularly during the year, with a good level of attendance at each meeting.

Risk Management

The PCC Members’ have reviewed the major risks which the church faces, in order to be satisfied that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced and that all necessary steps have been taken to minimise the effects of all such risks which may exist.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Members of the PCC who are Trustees for the purpose of the charity law and who served during the year and up to the date of this report were:

The incumbent (Chair)

Churchwardens
Elected members
Charity Registration Number:
Registered address:
Independent Examiner:
Bankers:
Website:		 The Revd Andrew Jones (Ex Officio)
The Revd Andrew Large (Associate Priest) Ex Officio)
Sonia George
(Deanery Synod representative)
Amechi Ogbuefi
Angela Austin
(Treasurer)
James Penfold
(Lay chair)
Suzanne Giscombe
(Children’s Champion)
Peter Edward
Olukemi Taiwo
1210880
The Vicarage
Hemsworth Street
London
N1 5LF
Samir Shah FCA, ATII
RAA Ramon Lee Ltd
93 Tabernacle Street
London
EC2A 4BA
HSBC Bank Plc.
8 Canada Square,
London
E14 5HQ
https://hoxton.church/

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The charity Trustees are responsible for preparing Trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, the provisions of the PCC Powers Measure 1956 as amended and the Church Representation Rules. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity’s website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements.

APPROVAL

This report was approved by the PCC Members’ on 10 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

_______ Revd. Andrew Jones (Incumbent / Chair)

Amechi Ogbuefi (Churchwarden) Sonia George (Churchwarden)

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE, HOXTON WITH ST COLUMBA (DIOCESE OF LONDON)

I report to the PCC members on my examination of the financial statements of the above church for the year ended 31 December 2025.

This report is made solely to the PCC’s members, as a body, in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the PCC’s members those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the PCC’s members as a body, for my Independent Examination, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the members of the PCC, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). The members of the PCC, consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

I report in respect of my examination of the PCC’s financial statement carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

SAMIR SHAH FCAA, ATII RAA RAMON LEE LTD 93 TABERNACLE STREET LONDON EC2A 4BA

10 May 2026

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

Notes
Receipts
Grants
2a
Receipts from Charitable activities
2b
Investment Income
2c
Loan
2e
Total Receipts
Payments
Costs for Charitable activities
3
Governance Costs
3
Loan repayment
3
Total Payments
Net Receipts / (Payments)
Transfer between funds
Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
16,521
67,419
1,799
-
85,739
59,848
1,620
2,000
63,468
22,271
-
69,328
91,599		 Designated
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
24,632
-
-
24,632
(24,632)
-
62,045
37,413		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2025
£
16,521
67,419
1,799
-
85,739
84,480
1,620
2,000
88,100
(2,361)
-
131,373
129,012		 2024
£
15,550
48,502
1,970
-
66,022
65,820
1,380
-
67,200
(1,178)
-
132,551
131,373

The notes on page 13 to 16 form part of these financial statements

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE, HOXTON WITH ST COLUMBA (DIOCESE OF LONDON)

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS AT 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

Notes
Cash Funds
Church:
Deposit account
Current account
Community account
BlackRock
Community Hall:
Deposit account
Current account
Petty cash
Youth Club:
Deposit account
TSB account
Development Fund:
Deposit account
Total Cash funds
Investments
CCLA Investments
Total Investments
Liabilities
Loan
Total Liabilities
Represented by parish funds:
Unrestricted funds:
General
4
Designated
4
Restricted funds
4
Closing cash funds		 2025
£
£
6,270
64,885
5,965
3,072
80,192
12,270
18,996
10
31,276
3,711
157
3,868
13,676
129,012
8,289
8,289
3,000
3,000
91,599
37,413
-
129,012		 2024
£
£
6,000
63,110
5,722
3,072
77,904
11,739
24,930
10
36,679
3,550
157
3,707
13,083
131,373
8,706
8,706
5,000
5,000
69,328
62,045
-
131,373		 2024
£
£
6,000
63,110
5,722
3,072
77,904
11,739
24,930
10
36,679
3,550
157
3,707
13,083
131,373
8,706
8,706
5,000
5,000
69,328
62,045
-
131,373
131,373
8,706
8,706
5,000
5,000
69,328
62,045
-
131,373

Approved by the PCC members and signed on their behalf by:

…………………………………………………….

Revd. Andrew Jones – Chair

10 May 2026

The notes on page 13 to 16 form part of these financial statements

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE, HOXTON WITH ST COLUMBA (DIOCESE OF LONDON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Charity information

The PCC is a registered charity. The registered office is at The Vicarage, Hemsworth Street, London, N1 5LF. These accounts have been prepared for the period ended 31 December 2025 for submission to the Charity Commission. The PCC became a registered charity on 11 November 2024. The charity registration number is 1210880.

1.1 Basis of financial statements

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Church Representation Rules, the Charities Act 2011 and "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).

The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared using the Receipts and Payments basis following the guidance for accounting for smaller charities issued by the Charity Commission.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the PCC. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

1.2 Fixed assets

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the financial statements in accordance with s10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statement.

1.3 Fund accounting

Restricted Funds comprise (a) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted purposes intended by the donor, and (b) revenue donations or grants for a specific PCC activity intended by the donor.

Unrestricted Funds are income funds which are to be spent on the PCC’s general purpose.

Designated Funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future. Project funds are designated for particular projects for administration purposes only. Designated funds remain unrestricted, and the PCC will move any surplus to other general funds.

1.4 Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on a cash basis.

Expenditure on raising funds is comprised of fund-raising costs and investment management.

Expenditure on charitable activities is comprised of expenditure related to the PCC's principal areas of activity.

Support costs represent indirect costs relating to raising funds and the PCC's charitable activities, including planning, administration and execution of the PCC's charitable purposes.

Governance costs comprise the costs of running the PCC, including strategic evaluation and planning for its future development, the cost of independent examination, certain legal costs, and the costs of complying with constitutional and statutory requirements.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE, HOXTON WITH ST COLUMBA (DIOCESE OF LONDON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

2. FURTHER ANALYSIS OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Receipts
a) Grants and donations:
Planned Giving Standing Orders
Planned Giving Envelops
Sunday Collection
All other giving / voluntary receipts
Gift aid
b) Receipts from charitable activities:
Church and Hall lettings
c) Investment income:
Bank deposit fund interest
Dividend income on COIF Charities
Investment Fund - Income Units
d) Other income:
Other receipts
e) Loan
London Diocesan fund
Total Receipts		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
8,296
3,337
1,448
1,530
1,910
16,521
67,419
67,419
1,799
-
1,799
-
-
85,739		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2025
£
8,296
3,337
1,448
1,530
1,910
16,521
67,419
67,419
1,799
-
1,799
-
-
-
-
85,739		 Total
2024
£
7,461
4,106
1,227
978
1,778
15,550
48,502
**48,502 **
1,732
237
1,970
-
-
-
-
66,022

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE, HOXTON WITH ST COLUMBA (DIOCESE OF LONDON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

3. PAYMENTS:

Payments
a) Costs for charitable activities
Diocesan parish contribution
Community project costs
Donations
Utilities
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Church Supplies & Worship Costs
Organist and locum fees
Organ / Piano costs
Waste disposal
Printing, postage & stationery
Vicarage Cost
Subscriptions
Church/Hall Cleaning
Miscellaneous expenses
b) Governance costs
Independent examiner's fees
Loan repayment
Total payments		 2025
£
26,154
801
150
5,497
5,309
30,380
1,669
4,490
2,086
2,554
25
364
176
4,505
320
84,480
1,620
1,620
2,000
88,100		 2024
£
26,000
2,970
47
8,807
5,205
13,464
-
3,520
1,941
2,330
746
458
170
-
162
65,820
1,380
1,380
-
67,200

Out of the total expenditure of £88,100 (2024 - £67,200), £Nil was allocated to restricted funds (2024 - £Nil), £24,632 was allocated to designated funds (2024 -£Nil) and £59,848 was allocated to unrestricted funds (2024 - £67,200).

4. Investments

The PCC holds 429 income units of COIF Charities Investments Fund. The market value of these investments as on 31[st] December 2025 was £8,289 (2024-£8,706). Income on these units is included in investment income.

5. Related party transactions

None of the PCC Members (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the PCC during the year. There were no other disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANNE, HOXTON WITH ST COLUMBA (DIOCESE OF LONDON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
Designated Funds:
Development fund
General funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Total funds
Movement in funds – previous year
Unrestricted funds
Designated Funds:
Development fund
General funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Total funds		 Balance as
01.01.2025
£
62,045
62,045
69,328
131,373
131,373

Balance as
01.01.2024
£
62,045		 Receipts
£
-		 Payments
£
24,632		 Transfers
£		 Balance as
31.12.2025
£
37,413
37,413
91,599
129,012
129,012
Balance as
31.12.2024
£
62,045
-
85,739		 24,632
63,468		 -
-
85,739 88,100 -
85,739 88,100 -
Receipts
£
-		 Payments
£
-		 Transfers
£
-
62,045
70,506		 66,022
66,022
66,022		 -
67,200		 - 62,045
69,328
132,551 67,200 - 131,373
132,551 67,200 - 131,373

Description, nature and purpose of designated funds:

Development fund – monies designated for future refurbishment costs of the Church Hall.

7. Loans

Loans payable at year end £3,000 are made up of interest free lightning loan repayable over two years.

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