THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WILMINGTON
Regular public worship open to all, provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation & the teaching of Christianity through sermons and small groups; pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved; outreach to the community through youth work & a youth club with a Christian ethos, activities for senior citizens & parents & toddlers; supporting other charities in the UK & overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus, increasing total funds to £106,618, though the situation remains fragile due to potential cost escalations and the reinstatement of Parish Share payments. The charity relies on a substantial grant for its Youth Minister which is set to cease by Spring 2026, creating long-term sustainability concerns. Reserves were maintained at £31,000, meeting the stated policy target of three months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted Income was increased in 2024 from £119,477 to £129,214 primarily due to a substantial donation of £10,000” — page 20
“The PCC continues to adopt the policy of aiming to ensure that three months of general expenditure is kept aside as a contingency In any one financial year.” — page 17
“The PCC will need to keep a close watch on Income and Expenditure in the first half of 2025. Monies have, at present, been put aside for various potential works but it remains to be seen whether these are affordable.” — page 21
Trustees
- Rev Carl Michael Chamberschair
- Alison June Mountain
- Christopher Stapley
- Illya Prior
- JANICE HENNESSY
- Karl Richards
- Pamela Eileen Gertrude Silk-Sleafer
- Penny Jane Culliford
- RICHARD STUART KINDERMAN
- Rachel Bullimore
- SHARON ANNE STIRMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £187k | £159k |
| 31/12/2023 | £178k | £194k |
| 31/12/2022 | £184k | £165k |
| 31/12/2021 | £155k | £144k |
| 31/12/2020 | £137k | £115k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WILMINGTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus, increasing total funds to £106,618, though the situation remains fragile due to potential cost escalations and the reinstatement of Parish Share payments. The charity relies on a substantial grant for its Youth Minister which is set to cease by Spring 2026, creating long-term sustainability concerns. Reserves were maintained at £31,000, meeting the stated policy target of three months of expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND | 1 | £12k |
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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 ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WILMINGTON | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHEYLESMORE, COVENTRY | £114k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST NEW BOROUGH AND LEIGH, WIMBORNE | £627k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, LECKHAMPTON | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALMER ST MARY W ST SAVIOUR | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTERTON ST ANDREW | £692k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |