THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH,ST LUKE

Registered charity 1127334 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST LUKE'S PCC, BATH

Regular public worship open to all.Private space for prayer and contemplation.Pastoral work visiting the sick and bereaved.Youth club with Christian ethos.Assemblies led in local schools.Christianity is promoted through staging events, meetings and distribution of literature.Mission of the church promoted by providing activities for all age groups.Other charities supported in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income

£180k

Latest spending

£222k

Registered

2008

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £41,777 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £51,889. The trustees note that while current reserves conform to their policy of approximately £45,000, they are at risk of dropping below this level unless the deficit is resolved. To address this, the charity plans to run a stewardship campaign in 2026 to aim for a balanced budget by 2027.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately three month’s unrestricted payments (about £45,000) (held: £52k)

“It is the PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to approximately three month’s unrestricted payments. We currently conform to this policy (which equates to about £45,000)” — page 2

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“To address this, we will run a stewardship campaign in 2026, aiming to reach a balanced budget for 2027.” — page 2

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Year-over-year changes

Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).

Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

A ROCHA UK — “A ROCHA UK Committed to protecting and restoring the natural world, A Rocha in the UK works with churches across the country to empower co…” (source page)
FIVE TALENTS — “FIVE TALENTS Working across rural Africa, Five Talents develops the financial literacy and empowerment of people who might otherwise not h…” (source page)
GENESIS TRUST — “GENESIS TRUST In Bath, the Genesis Trust exists to support those who are homeless and vulnerable to access immediate practical help. Thro…” (source page)
LUX YOUTH PROJECT — “LUX YOUTH PROJECT From Latin, LUX works to bring light in times of darkness and difficulty, offering youth and schools work across Bath an…” (source page)
RED EARTH VILLAGE SCHOOLS — “RED EARTH VILLAGE SCHOOLS In Uganda, RedEarth Village schools support children to access education, nutrition, health and wellbeing and vo…” (source page)
RIPPLE EFFECT — “RIPPLE EFFECT Working in rural Africa, Ripple Effect works to break the cycle of poverty, supporting families to grow more food, earn a li…” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

IAN JAMES MCKAYchair · trustee of 1 other charity
ANDREW CHARLES MARRIOTT
Alexander Roland Wood
Brenda Mandeville
COLIN SHAW
Christine Pamela James
Dr Hannah Victoria Thornton
Dr Sally Ann Divall
HELEN ALICE WALKER
Jacqueline Anne Albrow
Jeanette May Minns
Mrs Liz Richardson
Rev Matthew Paul Way
Stephen Tomlin

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bath And North East Somerset

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£180k	£222k
31/12/2024	£190k	£222k
31/12/2023	£193k	£190k
31/12/2022	£198k	£190k
31/12/2021	£180k	£180k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH,ST LUKE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £41,777 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £51,889. The trustees note that while current reserves conform to their policy of approximately £45,000, they are at risk of dropping below this level unless the deficit is resolved. To address this, the charity plans to run a stewardship campaign in 2026 to aim for a balanced budget by 2027. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH,ST LUKE	£180k	—	above	—	noted
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY-THE-VIRGIN, BATHWICK FY2025	£179k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL WITH ST LUKE, NEWPORT PAGNELL FY2025	£136k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, BATTERSEA FY2024	£620k	—	below	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST AUGUSTINE'S WITH ST LUKE’S , BROMLEY COMMON FY2025	£259k	—	below	—	no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHRISTOPHER, BOURNEMOUTH FY2025	£264k	—	above	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.