THE PARISH OF STJAMES COLLIER ROW AND STJOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-ArrE-BOWER ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STALLARD & CO LIMITED THE PARISH OF ST JAMES COLLIER ROW AND ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVER1NG-AE-BOwER CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER Z024 Page 1-5 Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council 6-8 Statement of Financial Activities 9 Balance Sheet 10-11 Notes to the Accounts 12 Independent Examiners, Report
THE PARISH OF STJAMES COLLIER ROW AND STJOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-ATTE-BOWER ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 REFERENCEAND ADMINISTRAnVE DETAILS Charity number.. 251460 Principal Offfice: The Parish office The Green North Road Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 IPL Independent Examiner: A P Stallard Stallard & Co Limited Suite 2, Aquarium 101 Lower Anchor Street Chelmsford CM2 OAU The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting the whole mission of St James and St Johns. It also h3S the maintenance responsibilities for St John's Church and Church Hall and St James Church. The PCC members are ex-officio or elected at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. During the past year the following served as PCC members. Incumbent-. Curate.. Curate: Rev. D Anderton Rev. G Clark Rev. N Snelling Wardens- S Clarke G Edwards Elerted members: H Knightbridge J Shephard E Knightbridee T Negus P Negus E Anderton S Clarke D Rowe SPye M Dreese L Mathieson C Spelling Treasurer Secretary Page I
THE PARISH OF ST JAMES COLLIER ROW AND STJOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-AThE-BOWER ANNUAL REPORT OFTHE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Cont. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER Z024 STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. oBJEIVEs AND ACTIVITIES St John'5 and St James have the responsibility of co-operating together in unity, to provide ecumenical. pastoral and evangelical leadership within the whole church mission set before God. REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2024 These accounts represent the view of the single parish. There were 6 planned meetings of the full PCC during the year with the Standing Committee meeting 4 times and Fabric and Finance Sub-committee also meeting. The APCM was held on 19th May. The Electoral Roll at 2024 APCM was 78. A summa of what our main attivities for the ear. Communal worship is at the heart of our church life with weekly Sunday worship and other services / groups taking place during the week as part of a pattern of worship and activity- We have both men's and ladie's groups, monthly services in two care homes in our parish, and we provide pastoral support to St Francis Hospiee in our village. In late 2022 we employed a Family outreach Pastor on a 3-year role to progress and lead our Parish- 2024 was the second full year of this Role being in place. This en3bled us to continue to deliver and grow the following,. Sunday School lalongside main Sunday service) 3 weeks a month - now reaching 32 individuals (normal group size 131. Sunday Evening Youth Group weekly- doubled last year. Little Stars toddler group. This has now moved onto a smaller venue in the church premises 50 the numbers we can reach each week is lower, but the quality of the contatts has improved as the space is more conducive to good social interaction between adult and adul and between adults and children. Friday Drop in Coffee Morning. 55 people reached, an increase of 15 from last year. Thi5 goes from strength to Strength. After School15econdaryl outreach. Reaching 50+ children - some from a second school, supporting some who are struggling with social anxiety. Messy Church- now bi-monthly- 66 people reached. In summer 2024 'Messy Church in the Park, was a collaboration with three other churches coming together. We have a strong relationship with our C of E Primary School Itaking assemblies in school and welcoming children and teachers into St John'5 for various school services and educational visits). Pase 2
THE PARISH OF ST JAMES COLLIER ROW AND ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-AThE-BOWER ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Icont.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 We are a referral agency and collection centre for the local Foodbank and members of our church family are volunteer workers. St James, hall is home to local Scouts and Guides groups. Joint events and services take place throughout the year. Coffee mornings and drop in; these are run weekly for local people to have coffee and meet and chat. Family time- originally envisioned as a place for families of the Church and from the outreach projects to come together. However. people of 311 ages have attended - irLcluding older single people. This has created a real family dynamic allowing for a sharing of wisdom and faith. Family Support Hub- a new venture in collaboration with Bower Park School and Empower Academic Trust. Providing advice from statutory and voluntsry agencies, a cup of coffee and a listening ear. 8 famile5 reached. Little Stars Adult Social Group - provides space for past and present carers of Little Stars Children who have wished to keep in touch and continue their connection with church. Our focus on mental wellbeing led to us hosting a Mentsl Health First Aiders accreditation course at the St Jame5 in April 2023 with 5 members of the church taking part together with 4 from other churches. In 2024 we have continued to see the profile of the ehurch, our facilities, and the groups we offer rise in the local community. Scouting and guiding groups use St James h3113 times a week. For inst3nce, since September 2023 a commercial pre-school group has been using St James, Church Hall 5 days a week during term time. From September 2024 a charity which supports 8du5ts with Autism trialled the use of our Church H311 at St John's and this will begin a contract in 2025 for 4 day$ 3 week. These not only bring financial contribution but also foster greater links between the Church and the community it serves. Church Repairs In 2022 we had an exceptionally large slate and marble memorial fall from St John's church interior wall. Over 2022 and 2023 we conducted repairs on the wall and secured all the remaining memorials in the church following advice from Diocesan and national experts. in 2024 we finished the projett. This stage comprised fixing all the broken marble pieces of the memorial onto a solid frame so that the words on the memorial are now visible. Summary As.a parish we have continued our communal worship. We are reaching out in the community through our Family Outreach Pastor and the availability of our facilities. We have carried out essential maintenance to the fabric of the churches. Page 3
THE PAR15H OF ST JAMES COLLIER ROW AND ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-AThE-BOWER ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (cont.} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 During 2024 we had 11 Baptisms, 2 weddings, 4 funerals, 3 internment of ashes and 2 funerals conducted elsewhere. Throughout the year the incumbent and PCC have continued to attend their responsibilities for safeguarding, reviewing, and re-3dopting the national Church of England safeguarding policy statements and practice guidance and re-appointing our Parish Safeguarding Officer. We supported local, UK and overseas charities including Saint Francis Hospice, The Children's Society, Barnabas, Collier Row Food Bank and Tearfund. Page 4
THE PARISH OF ST JAMES COLLIER ROW AND ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-AThE-BOWER ANNUAL REPORT OFTHE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Icont.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW The report is divided between the General Fund lunre5tricted Fundl and Repairs and Maintenance Idesignated Fundl and Outreach (restricted fund). A Summary Statement. and Balance Sheet are also provided. a. General Fund Most of our giving from the ChLJrch members is done in the most tax effective manner, for example gift zid. This giving was down in 2024 compared with 2023. The overall income was almost £7,000 lower. In 2023 we received 3 large one-off legacy, although this was partially offset by the increase income from the use of our hall. This use will increase in 2025. We paid our Parish Share in full and paid an additional £2,400 as a gift to the Diocese. We continued to support the Outreach work but the 2024 amount was less than the 2023 figure (which included money for the initial setup). b. Repairs and maintenance designated fund for both Churches. We continue to receive the Pemberton Barnes Grant which 15 important to us. Our overall expenses were higher. largely due to,. improvement work carried out on our halls. This included redecoration. final repairs to the memorial which fell at St John's church. much higher utility costs. We reached the end of our favourable contracts for all sites, and the new ones are at a higher rate. In addition, we had a 2023 cost paid in 2024; this was due to a faulty meter and not resolved until 2024. c. Outreach-Restricted Fund We received a Grant from the Henry Smith charity towards the employment of an outreach pastor and the PCC also provides funds for this. It is a restricted fund purely for the Outreach Pastor and their associated work and therefore is reported seper8tely. d. Summary There was a surplus for the General Fund of £34,622 and a deficit of £49,716 for the repair fund. The Outreach Fund is restricted and has a deficit of £1,606. Thi5 is funded by a Henry Smith Charity Grant and Church. RESERVES POLICY It is the PCC'S policy to maintain sufficient funds to cover approximately one year's general expenditure. General maintenance is sufficiently covered by grant income. Surplus grant income is used to build reserves to help meet future larger maintenance costs. On behalf of the PCC Dated Page 5
THE PARISH OF STJAMES COLLIER ROW AND STJOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-AThE-BOWER STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 General Fund (Unrestricted Fund) Incoming Resources Incoming resources from donors Gift Aid General plate One off legacy Diocese Energy Grant Gift Aid recovered Discretionary Fund 26,226 6,238 30,851 8,084 21,807 2,090 7,385 8,742 41,206 70,217 Other voluntary incoming resources Donations Income from operating activities to further the work of the Church Fees Use of all facilities Coffee mornings Little Stars 2,297 1,016 3,845 32,232 990 920 37,987 2.571 13,545 16,959 Income from investments Bank interest Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Grants to further the work of the church Ministry Outreach Mission 81,490 88,192 1,296 7,920 285 9,501 1,191 17,920 655 19,766 Church artivities Diocesan parish share Extra parish Share Vicars fund 27,665 2,400 24,770 2,400 30,065 27,170 Church management Office expenses Miscellaneous expenses Independent examination Bank charges 5,551 1,066 450 235 7,302 4,511 1,599 450 75 6.635 Total resources Expended Net movement in Fund Net loutgoingl / incoming resources 46,868 53,571 34,622 34,621 Page 6
THE PARISH OF ST JAMES COLLIER ROW AND STJOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-ATfE-BOWER STATEMENTOF FINANCIALAcnviTIES (Cont.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Repairs & Maintenance Fund (Designated Fund) Incoming resources from donors Pemberton Barne5 Grant Income from investments Bank interest Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Church attivities Church utilities Church music Church insurance Church repairs & maintenance Hall cost5 Churchyard Piano & organ Church alarm & extinguishers Chubb Water 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 15,120 866 6,670 6,130 6.502 5,070 9,033 2,556 2,413 2,376 1,102 35,182 9,200 945 3,052 1,556 37,409 Special Projects Architetts Maintenance & other projects Stonework Redetoration 4,276 5,539 6,930 16.745 8.847 Stjames costs Maintenance Heating 8,847 4.500 12.503 6,236 1,477 5,370 30,086 4,314 3,655 2023 costs Insurance Projects 1,444 2,379 11,792 Church management & administration Bank charges Telephone H811 caretaker 301 2,715 2,280 5,296 3,196 2,280 5,476 Totsl Resources Expended Net Movement in Funds Net incoming I loutgoingl resources 89,716 61,117 49,716 21.117 Page 7
THE PARISH OF ST JAMES COLLIER ROW AND ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-ArrE-BOWER STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES (Cont.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Church Outreach Fund Henry Smith Grant PCC Grants 20,000 7,920 20,000 17,920 Total Incoming Re50urce5 27,920 37.920 Expendlture Staff costs Misc costs 26,811 2.715 26,052 896 29,526 26.948 Surplus 1,606 10,972 Page 8
THE PAR15H OF ST JAMES COLLIER ROW AND ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-AThE-BOWER BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSEf5 Debtors Cash in hand 1,816 82,779 84,595 1,035 115,962 116,997 LIABILITIES FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Creditors 455 84,140 14,274 102,723 FUNDS B/fwd General fund Outreach Discretionary fund Designated - Repairs & Maintenance Fund 102,723 34.622 1.606 1,883 49,716 84,140 78,247 34,621 10,972 21,117 102,723 The attsched notes and the Independent Examiners Report on page 9 form an integral part of the Accounts. These Accounts were adopted and approved by members of the Parachial Church Council at their meeting held on and signed on its behalf by.. Honary Treasurer Dated Page 9
THE PARISH OF STJAMES COLLIER ROWAND STJOHN THE EVANGELIST HAv£RING-AE-BOwER NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES al Basis of accourltin The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention, in accordance with the Church Accounting Regijlations 2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS102 (Charities SOPR FRS 1021 and the Charities Aet 2011. bl Funds Restricted funds represent donations or fundraising income invited by the PCC for a specific objett. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward 35 a balance on that fund. Unrestricted funds represent funds of the church council that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the Church. Funds deslgnated by the Church Council for a particular purpose are also unrestricted. cl Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income- Collections and planned giving receivable under covenant are recognised when received on behalf of the Church Council. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to whieh they relate is received. Funds raised by fete, garden party and similar events are accounted for gross Grant5 and legacies to the Church Council are accounted for as soon as the Church Council is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Rental income from the letting of the church premises is recognised when the rentsl is due. Interest and dividends are recognised when received. Page 10
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE PCC OF 5TJAMES COLLIER ROWAND STJOHN THE EVANGELIST HAVERING-AThE-BOWER This report on the Accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages I to 8 inclusive. is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Ac¢ounting Regulations 2006 and Settion 145 of the Charities Act 2011. Rei ertive res onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner A5 members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 3131 of the Church Accounting RegLJlations 2006 and Settion 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) do not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those Accounts in accordance with the terms of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and the Charities (Atcounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's Re ort My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direttions given by the Charity Commission under Section 1451511bl of the Att and to be found in the guidance from the CBF. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the Accounts with those records. It also include5 considering any unusal items or disclosures in the Accounts and seeking explanations from you a5 Trustees concerning any such matter5. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts. Inde endent Examiner's Statemen In accordance with my examination. no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonablè cause to believe that, in any materi31 respect, the requirements,. to keep accounting records in accord3nce with Settion 103 of the 2011 Att,- and to prepare Accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirements of the Act, as also contained in the Church Accounting RegLJlations 2006. have not been met, or to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. Suite 2 Aquarium 101 Lower Anchor Street Chelmsford CM2 OAU Andrew Stallard Independent Examiner Stallard & Co Ltd March 2025 Page 12