PRACTICAL COMPASSION FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN
PCDC provides relief for children under the age of 25 years, most of whom are under 18years. Children are sponsored with a contribution paid towards Christian school fees. Medical provision is provided in exceptional cases. Contributions are focused for children in destitute need; the death of one or both parents, abandonment by relatives, family break-down, illness, or mental/physical handicap.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit, with expenditure of £162,526 exceeding income of £112,661, resulting in a net movement in funds of (49,865). Consequently, unrestricted reserves decreased from £117,461 to £67,596. The trustees report that assets remain adequate to fulfil obligations and there are no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations Received (Inc Gift Aid claim) 112,661” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/06/2022)
Trustees
- Rev Richard Brian Hillchair
- James Peter Kenyon
- Rev Barbara Mary McNamara
- Rev Malcolm Stuart Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £130k | £106k |
| 31/08/2024 | £113k | £163k |
| 31/08/2023 | £108k | £142k |
| 31/08/2022 | £146k | £137k |
| 31/08/2021 | £153k | £117k |
Common questions
Is PRACTICAL COMPASSION FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit, with expenditure of £162,526 exceeding income of £112,661, resulting in a net movement in funds of (49,865). Consequently, unrestricted reserves decreased from £117,461 to £67,596. The trustees report that assets remain adequate to fulfil obligations and there are no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.