THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COGGESHALL WITH MARKSHALL
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Coggeshall with Marks Hall is responsible for managing the administrative, fabric and financial activities of St Peter ad Vincula Church and St Nicholas' Chapel, both of Coggeshall and both Grade 1 listed buildings.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is 'asset rich' with total funds of £326,613, but the General Fund (unrestricted) is in deficit of £8,371 due to a monthly shortfall of £3,000. The PCC has decided to restrict its Diocesan contribution to allow the General Fund to recover, indicating a reliance on restricted funds and asset liquidation to cover day-to-day operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The overlying fact is that we are asset rich, in terms of restricted and designated funds but are very weak in terms of the General Fund that deals with the regular running of the Church. We have been haemorrhaging General Funds at the rate of £3,000 per month which has resulted in a year end deficit on the General Fund” — page 18
Trustees
- Alison Mary Elizabeth Barnes
- Brian Meads
- JANET ELIZABETH FLORENCE
- JOANNA SUSAN CLARK
- Jacqueline Elizabeth Styles
- Jane Elizabeth Byrne
- Judith Mary Wargent
- MARTIN BEVAN
- Stacey Webber
- Susan Williams
- THOMAS EDWARD TAYLOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £301k | £144k |
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £133k |
| 31/12/2023 | £160k | £146k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £151k |
| 31/12/2021 | £121k | £134k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COGGESHALL WITH MARKSHALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is 'asset rich' with total funds of £326,613, but the General Fund (unrestricted) is in deficit of £8,371 due to a monthly shortfall of £3,000. The PCC has decided to restrict its Diocesan contribution to allow the General Fund to recover, indicating a reliance on restricted funds and asset liquidation to cover day-to-day operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.