THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, WOKINGHAM
Regular public worship open to all; the provision of sacred space for private prayer & contemplation; pastoral work including visiting the sick & bereaved; teaching Christianity through sermons, courses & small groups; promoting the whole mission of the church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents & toddlers, & other special need groups.
Objects
Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves stood at £103,855 at the end of 2024, exceeding the stated policy target of £75,000. The charity reports that giving has returned to pre-pandemic levels despite inflation, and extreme care is being exercised over expenditure to maintain balance. The trustees express confidence in covering remaining deficits through future donations.
What the accounts disclose
“Our aim is to keep our free reserves at at least £75,000.”
“Members of the clergy, who are on PCC ex officio, received reimbursement of £2,489 for their general travel, training, postal, telephone, stationery and book acquisition expenses (figures include accruals). The Treasurer and Churchwardens were reimbursed for expenses incurred for the purposes of PCC activities. One member of the PCC acts as a vergers for weddings and funerals and received a small remuneration for these duties of £708. There were no other disclosable transactions in respect of PCC members, persons closely connected with them or other related parties.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- ANNE ELIZABETH KING
- Alun Hywel James
- Anthony John Burbury
- Beatrice Helen Smiles
- David Chapman
- David Leo Preston
- David Paul Fellows
- Elizabeth Marten
- Ian Watson
- Jean Taylor
- Matthew James Higginson
- PETER GEORGE BARRETT BA
- Rev Hannah Victoria Higginson
- THE REV'D COLIN ROBERT JAMES
- Zara Elizabeth Ross
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £472k | £392k |
| 31/12/2024 | £465k | £525k |
| 31/12/2023 | £614k | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £608k | £838k |
| 31/12/2021 | £723k | £352k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, WOKINGHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves stood at £103,855 at the end of 2024, exceeding the stated policy target of £75,000. The charity reports that giving has returned to pre-pandemic levels despite inflation, and extreme care is being exercised over expenditure to maintain balance. The trustees express confidence in covering remaining deficits through future donations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, WOKINGHAM | £472k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY OF BETHANY, WOKING | £389k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST WOKING | £398k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, DENMEAD | £192k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, WEST WICKHAM | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WARGRAVE WITH KNOWL HILL | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |