THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CREWKERNE
Regular public worship open to all. Providing space for personal prayer, contemplation Pastoral work inc visiting sick /bereaved. Christian teaching - sermons courses small groups. Religious school assemblies Promotion of Christianity via staging events meetings distribution of literature Promoting Christian mission by providing different activities for interest groups. Support to other charities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £82,445 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a £17,956 loss on investments and legal costs associated with a legacy dispute. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £337,455, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of holding no less than £20,000 in unrestricted cash. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The PCC has determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000 (which equates to two months’ of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 5
Trustees
- Ann Cossins
- Ann Phyllis Caddy
- Charlotte Louise Duncan-Smith
- Christine Lesley Anne Newman
- Denyze Mary Elizabeth Harris
- Derek Anthony Wood
- Diana Felicity Brown
- Diane McWilliam
- Elizabeth Brierley
- Kevin David Province
- Nigel Robinson Bennett
- Paul Anthony John Cleden
- Philippa Louise Smith
- Rev Christopher James Davis
- Rev Richard David Newman
- The Very Revd. Robert Frederick Key
- Timothy John Sergeant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £88k | £152k |
| 31/12/2024 | £87k | £170k |
| 31/12/2023 | £210k | £106k |
| 31/12/2022 | £67k | £88k |
| 31/12/2021 | £72k | £89k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CREWKERNE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £82,445 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a £17,956 loss on investments and legal costs associated with a legacy dispute. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £337,455, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of holding no less than £20,000 in unrestricted cash. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.