PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FOUR OAKS, SUTTON COLDFIELD
Registered charity 1127355 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, FOUR OAKS
All Saints, Four Oaks, Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting in the Ecclesiastical Parish The Whole Mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumehical.
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Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,502 for the year ended 31 December 2023, driven by reduced stewardship income and increased energy costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that free reserves remain healthy at £283,142, although this is slightly below the stated policy target of £298,442. The PCC confirms the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, citing a strong balance sheet and a balanced budget for 2024.
Automated summary of the FY2023 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Income from Church Activities (50% of income)
“Income from Church Activities 92,174” — page 13
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £283k; policy: £100,000 for mission initiatives, £100,000 for major repairs, and £98,442 for six months running costs)
“Current free reserves amount to £283,142, whilst as at 31° December 2023 there is a shortfall of £15,300, this does not take into account other available investments.” — page 9
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs V.M. Wardell, daughter of a PCC member, received professional fees for bookkeeping and consultancy work.
“The Church Centre paid Professional fees totalling £3,145 to Mrs V.M. Wardell (daughter of a PCC member) for bookkeeping and consultancy work.” — page 25
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
- Alison Jane Yau
- Christine Jelley J.P.
- DAVID GEORGE PHILLIPS
- David Murray East
- Geoffrey Ian Meeson
- JENNIFER ANN BLUNDELL
- Louise Margaret Richmond · trustee of 1 other charity
- Patricia Ann Farrow
- ROSAMUND JANE DOUGLAS
- Rev Simon Richard Cocks
- VALERIE TIMMINS · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Birmingham City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FOUR OAKS, SUTTON COLDFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,502 for the year ended 31 December 2023, driven by reduced stewardship income and increased energy costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that free reserves remain healthy at £283,142, although this is slightly below the stated policy target of £298,442. The PCC confirms the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, citing a strong balance sheet and a balanced budget for 2024. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
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