THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN BUCKHURST HILL
Regular public Christian worship open to all. The provision of space for personal prayer and contemplation. Teaching of Christianity through sermons and small groups. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £24,230 for the year, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £2,447,174. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves of £1,883,000 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £78,000, providing confidence in the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC have determined that the charity should aim to hold cash in unrestricted funds of no less than £78k (which equates to about 3 months' of unrestricted general fund running cost)” — page 6
“received donations totalling £42,039 (2023: £29,037) from related parties (which includes members of the PCC, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). Except for the reimbursement of expenses incurred when acting as agent for the charity, or incurred when serving as clergy or as employees, no expenses were paid to (or for) the members of the PCC.” — page 20
Trustees
- Rev IAN DAVID FARLEYchair
- Akin Ogundiya
- EDWARD JAMES LINDENBERG
- JOY BARTER
- John David Alligan
- Marian Elizabeth Thornton
- Paul Stephen Bickford
- Peter David Gascoigne
- Robert Way
- STEPHEN BACON
- Terence Matthew Owen
- Veronica Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £416k | £440k |
| 31/12/2023 | £383k | £380k |
| 31/12/2022 | £332k | £360k |
| 31/12/2021 | £269k | £292k |
| 31/12/2020 | £272k | £312k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN BUCKHURST HILL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £24,230 for the year, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £2,447,174. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves of £1,883,000 significantly exceed the stated policy target of £78,000, providing confidence in the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.