Registered Charity Number: 251120
THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025
THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Contents | Pages |
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| Reference and Administrative Information | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2-5 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10-16 |
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Reference and Administrative Information
Location
19 Montpelier Place London SW7 1HL
Registered Address
c/o The Schroder Foundation 3.18 Warnford Court 29 Throgmorton Street London EC2N 2AT
Registered Charity Number 251120
Trustees E G P Mallinckrodt T E H Mayer J H F Schroder
Bankers
Schroder & Co Ltd 1 London Wall Place London EC2Y 5AU
Investment Manager
Cazenove Capital 1 London Wall Place London EC2Y 5AU
Solicitors
Withers LLP 20 Old Bailey London EC4M 7EG
Independent Examiner
Tracey Moore BFP ACA UHY Hacker Young Thames House Roman Square Sittingbourne ME10 4BJ
Custodian Trustees
Withers Trust Corporation Limited 20 Old Bailey London EC2M 7EG
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2025
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY
The Charity was established by a Deed of Trust made on 20 December 1904 ("the Trust Deed") in order to administer the affairs of the Church situated at 19 Montpelier Place, London erected at the expense of Baron Sir John Henry William Schröder Bt. together with the funds settled by him.
The Trust Deed was varied by a Scheme of the Charity Commission dated 26 November 1975; a Scheme of the Charity Commission dated 27 November 2012; and by a deed of amendment dated 28 March 2013.
The Objects of the Charity are set out in the Trust Deed as: "the Trustees shall permit the said Church to be for ever used for the Celebration of Divine Worship according to the rites services and doctrines of the German Protestant Church."
The Trustees have considered the Public Benefit requirement and believe that the Charity’s current activities are in line with the Charity Commission guidelines.
THE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE CHARITY
THE GOVERNING BODY
Throughout the year, Mr E G P Mallinckrodt, Mr J H F Schroder and Ms T E H Mayer acted as Trustees. The power of appointing new Trustees rests with the existing Trustees.
The Trustees are mindful of the Charity Commission’s guidance concerning the training, support and development of charity trustees and are satisfied that they deal adequately with these aspects.
In 2011, the Trustees agreed with the Church Council representing the congregation that the day to day activities of the Church should be managed by a separate charitable company rather than by the Trustees themselves. This reorganisation took effect from 1 April 2013 and the congregation is now represented by the ‘The Congregation at German Christ Church London’, Registered Charity No: 1149991, Company No: 8288370. As a courtesy, the Trustees invite the Chairman of The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity to attend part of their annual meeting.
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHARITY'S FINANCES
The Charity’s income arises principally from investments. The Trustees may also receive and make charitable donations to be applied in accordance with the Charity’s objects.
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2025
CHURCH BUILDINGS
The Church building is owned by the Charity and is provided to The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity on a peppercorn rent. As agreed between the two organisations, an initial transfer of £50,000 was made to the congregation charity. This is held by the congregation charity as a restricted fund on trust for The German Christ Church London Charity within a ‘Major Repair Fund’.
The Major Repair Fund may be used for items of significant expenditure in relation to the maintenance of the Church Building. In addition to the initial £50,000 transfer, the congregation charity has agreed as part of its lease provision to contribute a sum of 5% of its annual membership contributions, currently capped at £5,000 per year, towards the Major Repair Fund which it will also hold for future use. The annual contribution was reviewed in 2023 with no changes made to the current terms. This contribution will be reviewed every five years, and the next review will take place in 2028. During the year ended 31 March 2025, the Charity recognised £3,449 (2024: £2,871) as a contribution towards the Major Repair Fund. The congregation charity will report annually to the Trustees with regard to its contribution towards and use of the Major Repair Fund in accordance with the terms of its lease as tenant of the Church Building. At the year end, the balance of the designated Major Repair Fund held by the congregation charity was £67,464 (2024: £72,956), with the movements as follows:
| Balance at 1 April 5% of membership contributions Expenditure incurred by The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity in accordance with the lease agreement Interest received Balance at 31 March |
2025 £ 2024 £ 72,956 68,983 3,449 2,871 (10,346) - 1,405 1,102 |
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| 67,464 72,956 |
The Parsonage building is owned by the Charity and provided to The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity on a peppercorn rent for serving Pastors of the German Christ Church to reside at this address during their period of employment. The Congregation at German Christ Church Charity makes an annual contribution of £4,000 (to be reviewed and adjusted for inflation every 5 years) towards a restricted ‘Repair Fund’ which the German Christ Church London Charity holds in order to pay for future maintenance of the property as required. As noted above, a review was undertaken during 2023 with no changes to the annual contribution. The next review will be performed in 2028. During the year, £1,072 of the repair fund was utilised in order to complete necessary works on the parsonage building (2024: £nil). The movement on the restricted parsonage repair fund is as follows:
| Balance at 1 April Annual parsonage service charge Expenditure incurred by the Charity in respect of parsonage works Balance at 31 March |
2025 £ 2024 £ 24,976 20,976 4,000 4,000 (1,072) - |
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| 27,904 24,976 |
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31 March 2025
INVESTMENT POLICY & PERFORMANCE
The Investment Manager's objective is to maintain the real value of capital over the long term whilst generating a sustainable and reliable distribution for on-going activities. At 31 March 2025, 40.7% of the Charity’s investments represented units in a Charity Responsible Multi-Asset Fund and 40.0% were held in the Charity Multi-Asset Fund. On 31 March 2025, the market value of the settled funds stood at £1,702,621 (2024: £1,710,233).
RESERVES POLICY AND MAJOR RISKS
At 31 March 2025, the Charity had restricted funds of £27,904, designated funds of £67,464 and unrestricted funds, being the free reserves of the Charity, of £1,695,881. The Trustees are of the opinion that the Charity is well positioned to withstand the risks to which it may be exposed. The Trustees are insured accordingly in relation to the buildings owned by the Charity.
ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
During the year the Trustees continued to look after the Church and Parsonage building in cooperation with the tenants, The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity. A valuation of the reinstatement costs of both properties was undertaken in 2020 and valuation costs were updated accordingly with the insurer. Investment income of £62,184 (2024: £66,567) and income from charitable activities of £16,385 (2024: £15,329) was received during the year and used towards the charitable activities of the Charity of £39,360 (2024: £31,964).
FUTURE PLANS
The Trustees will continue to retain the freehold interest in the Church and Parsonage, which they will lease to The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity at a peppercorn rent. They will continue to be responsible for the investment capital and may make charitable grants in furtherance of the Charity’s objects and will continue to collaborate constructively with The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity.
The maintenance of the Church building has historically been financed from the ‘Major Repair Fund’ which is held on trust by The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity, as mentioned in 4 above. In future years, depending on the cost of any unanticipated repairs which may arise, it is understood that the Charity may need to supplement the payment of extraordinary costs from their own funds.
The maintenance of the Parsonage building is provided for by the annual service charge, to be paid to the Charity by the tenant The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity as set out in 5 above. Amounts collected in respect of the annual service charge are held within a restricted fund for future use on the maintenance of the Parsonage building as necessary. In future years, it is understood that the Charity may need to supplement the payment of extraordinary costs from their own funds.
ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31 March 2025
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Trust (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Charity’s trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees
E G P Mallinckrodt
Date____
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Independent Examiners’ Report to the Trustees of The German Christ Church London Charity
I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees 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 Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
UHY Hacker Young Chartered Accountants Thames House Roman Square Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BJ
Date:
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 March 2025
| Notes Restricted Unrestricted £ £ Income and endowments from: Investments 3 - 62,184 Charitable activities 4 4,000 12,365 Total 4,000 74,549 Expenditure on: Raising funds – investment management fees - 1,742 Charitable activities Activities in relation to the church and parsonage 5a) 1,072 38,288 Total 1,072 40,030 Net income 2,928 34,519 2,928 34,519 Other recognised gains / (losses): Net (loss) / gain on investments 8 - (21,757) Net movement in funds 2,928 12,762 Fund balances brought forward 24,976 1,750,583 Fund balances carried forward 27,904 1,763,345 |
2025 Total funds £ 62,184 16,365 78,549 1,742 39,360 41,102 37,447 37,447 (21,757) 15,690 1,775,559 1,791,249 |
2024 Total funds £ 66,567 15,329 81,896 1,836 31,964 33,800 48,096 48,096 82,580 130,676 1,644,883 1,775,559 |
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All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above and therefore those stated above represent total comprehensive income.
The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Investments 8 Current assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Funds Unrestricted General Designated Total unrestricted funds 11 Restricted 12 13 |
2025 £ 38,359 1,702,621 1,740,980 19,296 40,173 59,469 (9,200) 50,269 1,791,249 1,791,249 1,695,881 67,464 1,763,345 27,904 1,791,249 |
2024 £ 38,359 1,710,233 1,748,592 11,203 22,610 33,813 (6,846) 26,967 1,775,559 1,775,559 1,677,627 72,956 1,750,583 24,976 1,775,559 |
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These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue on _____ and signed by:
E G P Mallinckrodt
Trustee
The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Notes 2025 £ Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash used in operating activities (a) (30,476) Cash flows from investing activities: Dividends from investments 62,184 Proceeds from sale of investments 13,070 Purchase of investments (27,215) Net cash provided by investing activities 48,039 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period 17,563 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period (b) 22,610 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period (b) 40,173 (a) Reconciliation of net income to net cash flows from operating activities Net income for the reporting period 15,690 Adjustments for: Losses / (gains) on investments 21,757 Dividends and interest from investments (62,184) (Increase) / decrease in debtors (8,093) Increase in creditors 2,354 Net cash used in operating activities (30,476) (b) Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash in hand 40,173 Total cash and cash equivalents 40,173 (c) Analysis of changes in net debt 1 April 2024 Cash flows Non-cash 31 £ £ £ Cash and cash equivalents 22,610 17,563 - |
2024 £ (15,854) 66,567 265,710 (330,061) 2,216 (13,638) 36,248 22,610 130,676 (82,580) (66,567) 361 2,256 (15,854) 22,610 22,610 March 2025 £ 40,173 |
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The notes on page 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
1. General Information
The German Christ Church London Charity is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 251120). The Charity’s principal place of business is 3.18 Warnford Court, 29 Throgmorton Street, London EC2N 2AT.
2. Accounting policies
a) Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of fixed asset investments, and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair’ view. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005, which has since been withdrawn.
The preparation of the financial statements requires the Trustees to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are based on the Trustees' best judgement at the date of the financial statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions will be modified as appropriate in the year in which the circumstances change. The Trustees’ consider that there are no key sources of estimation uncertainty.
b) Going concern
The Trustees have reviewed and continue to monitor the investments held by, and the ongoing operations of, the Charity and consider that it is well positioned to withstand the risks to which it may be exposed. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties over the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
c) Investment assets
Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using their closing quoted market price. Realised and unrealised gains and losses are shown in the statement of financial activities together as net gains on revaluation and disposals of investment assets. Investments held in the cash liquidity funds are classified within current assets. The Charity does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments.
The main form of financial risk faced by the Charity is that of volatility in the investment markets due to wider economic conditions, the attitude of investors to investment risk and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors or subsectors.
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
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d) Gains/losses on investment assets All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Unrealised gains and losses on investment assets represent the difference between their fair value at the end of the year and their fair value at the beginning of the year, or transaction value if acquired during the year. Realised gains and losses on disposal of investment assets represent the difference between the sale proceeds and the fair value at the beginning of the year, or transaction value if acquired during the year.
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e) Fixed assets
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Assets intending to be of ongoing use to the Charity in carrying out its activities are capitalised. Fixed assets are stated at cost less any recognised impairment loss.
No provision is made for depreciation of the buildings as the Trustees do not consider the amount to be material. The Trustees do not depreciate land.
Both of the properties are used for direct charitable purposes.
- f) Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
- g) Taxation
The Church is a registered charity which renders its income exempt from UK corporation and income tax.
- h) Income
Donations, grants and appeals income are accounted for when received. Legacies are accounted for when received or when amounts and entitlement are known and receipt is considered to be probable.
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i) Investment Income Policy Investment income is credited gross to the Statement of Financial Activities on the date it becomes payable.
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j) Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis, including VAT, and allocated to the Statement of Financial Activities on the basis of the nature of the direct cost.
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k) Debtors
Debtors are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses.
- l) Cash at bank and in hand Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and balances with banks, and investments in money market instruments which are readily convertible, being those with original maturities of three months or less.
m) Creditors Creditors are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
n) Fund accounting
General funds are those unrestricted funds available for use to carry out the general objects of the Charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been set aside by the Trustees at their discretion for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are donations received from donors which may only be used for purposes specified by the donor.
3. Investments
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Dividends and bank interest | 62,184 | 66,567 |
No restricted investment income was received in the year (2024: £Nil).
4. Income from charitable activities
| Parsonage Repair Fund service charge Reimbursement of costs from the congregation charity Insurance Church Major Repair Fund contribution Interest received |
2025 £ 4,000 7,511 3,449 1,405 16,365 |
2024 £ 4,000 7,356 2,871 1,102 15,329 |
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Restricted income from charitable activities of £4,000 was received in the year (2024: £4,000).
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
5a. Expenditure on charitable activities
| Insurance Parsonage building Donations to The Congregation at German Christ Church London Governance costs (see note 5b) |
2025 £ 7,511 1,072 19,854 10,923 39,360 |
2024 £ 7,356 - 15,973 8,635 31,964 |
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£1,072 (2024: £nil) of costs incurred on charitable activities in the year were in respect of restricted funds.
5b. Governance costs
| Independent examination Current year fee Accountancy fees Administration service charge |
2025 £ 3,420 560 6,943 10,923 |
2024 £ 3,300 905 4,430 |
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| 8,635 |
All costs incurred in both 2025 and 2024 were in respect of unrestricted funds.
6. Trustee remuneration
The Trustees consider themselves as comprising the key management personnel of the Charity, in charge of directing and controlling the Charity. The Trustees received £nil remuneration or benefits in kind for their services or expenses during the year (2024: £nil) and received no reimbursement of expenses (2024: £nil).
7. Tangible assets
Freehold property
| Freehold properties comprise: | £ | |
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| Church buildings, site and contents - at book value | (Insurance value March 2021 | 1,322 |
| on 14 February 1950 | £8,100,000) | |
| Parsonage – at cost plus additions to date | (Insurance value March 2021 | 37,037 |
| £1,125,000) | ||
| 38,359 |
There have been no additions or disposals in the year. No depreciation has been charged in the year in accordance with the accounting policies.
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 8. Investments Market value At 1 April 2024 Additions at cost Disposal proceeds Net (loss) / gain on revaluation in the year At 31 March 2025 Historical cost At 31 March 2025 9. Debtors Accrued income 10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Administration service charge Accruals |
2025 £ 1,710,233 27,215 (13,070) (21,757) 1,702,621 1,604,366 2025 £ 19,296 2025 £ 4,777 4,423 9,200 |
2024 £ 1,563,302 330,061 (265,710) 82,580 1,710,233 1,578,703 2024 £ 11,203 2024 £ 2,210 4,636 6,846 |
2024 £ 1,563,302 330,061 (265,710) 82,580 1,710,233 1,578,703 2024 £ 11,203 2024 £ 2,210 4,636 6,846 |
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
- Unrestricted funds - 2025
| General funds Designated funds – Major Repair Fund Unrestricted funds |
At 1 April 2024 £ 1,677,627 72,956 1,750,583 |
Income £ 69,695 4,854 74,549 |
Expendi- ture £ (29,684) (10,346) (40,030) |
Other gains/ (losses) (21,757) - (21,757) |
At 31 March 2025 £ 1,695,881 67,464 |
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| 1,763,345 |
The Major Repair Fund may be used for items of significant expenditure in relation to the maintenance of the Church Building. In addition to the initial £50,000 transfer, the congregation charity has agreed as part of its lease provision to contribute a sum of 5% of its annual membership contributions, currently capped at £5,000 per year, towards the Major Repair Fund which it will also hold for future use as required to matain the building. During 2020, the Trustees made the decision to separate this amount from general funds. The congregation charity reports annually to the Trustees with regard to its contribution towards and use of the Major Repair Fund in accordance with the terms of its lease as tenant of the Church Building.
| General funds Designated funds – Major Repair Fund Unrestricted funds |
At 1 April 2023 £ 1,554,924 68,983 1,623,907 |
Income £ 73,923 3,973 77,896 |
Expendi- ture £ (33,800) - (33,800) |
Other gains / (losses) 82,580 - 82,580 |
At 31 March 2024 £ 1,677,627 72,956 |
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| 1,750,583 |
12. Restricted funds – 2025
The parsonage annual service charge fund is held to fund the maintenance of the parsonage building. The service charge is received from The Congregation at German Christ Church London charity and will be utilised as necessary.
| At 1 April | Income | Expenditure | At 31 March | |
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| 2024 | 2025 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Parsonage annual service charge | 24,976 | 4,000 | (1,072) | 27,904 |
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| Restricted funds - 2024 | At 1 April | Income | Expenditure | At 31 March |
| 2023 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Parsonage annual service charge | 20,976 | 4,000 | - | 24,976 |
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THE GERMAN CHRIST CHURCH LONDON CHARITY
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
13. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Fund balances at 31 March 2025 were represented by: Tangible fixed assets Investments Current assets/(liabilities) Liabilities Fund balances at 31 March 2024 were represented by: Tangible fixed assets Investments Current assets/(liabilities) Liabilities |
General Funds £ 38,359 1,702,621 (35,899) (9,200) 1,695,881 General Funds £ 38,359 1,710,233 (64,119) (6,846) 1,677,627 |
Designated Funds £ - - 67,464 - 67,464 Designated Funds £ - - 72,956 - 72,956 |
Restricted Funds £ - - 27,904 - 27,904 Restricted Funds £ - - 24,976 - 24,976 |
Total Funds £ 38,359 1,702,621 59,469 (9,200) |
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| 1,791,249 | ||||||
| Total Funds £ 38,359 1,710,233 33,813 (6,846) |
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| 1,775,559 |
14. Related parties
The Schroder Foundation made a charge to the Charity of £7,503 (2024: £5,335) in respect of administration and accountancy services provided during the period. £5,337 (2024: £3,115) was owed to The Schroder Foundation at the year end.
The Congregation at German Christ Church London, which leases properties from the German Christ Church London Charity, received a donation of £15,000 (2024: £12,000) towards charitable activities during the period.
J H F Schroder and T E H Mayer are also Trustees of the Schroder 1905 Trust, which from time to time has a grantee in common with the German Christ Church London Charity.
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