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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES' BIRKDALE

Registered charity 1127793 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST JAMES' PCC, BIRKDALE

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting the whole mission of the Christian Church through provision of activities for senior citizens and others. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income
£169k
Latest spending
£189k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing of £20.3k in 2025, a significant improvement from the £72.7k loss in 2024, driven by £11.4k in legacies and £16.5k in specific donations for building projects. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £388,750, which is well above the stated policy target of £50k, though the PCC acknowledges future challenges in securing sufficient resources for ministry and fabric maintenance.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The church derives most of its income from giving by parish members, to whom it is grateful. The total unrestricted giving and donations in 2025, including Gift Aid recovered, was £113k” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: four months general running expenses, equating to £50k (held: £389k)
“The reserves policy of the PCC is to hold in realisable unrestricted funds a minimum of 4 months general running expenses, equating to £50k.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The PCC recognises that it faces challenges ahead to ensure that there are sufficient resources to meet the vision, whether those resources are needed for ministry or maintenance of fabric.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sefton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£169k£189k
31/12/2024£164k£237k
31/12/2023£306k£268k
31/12/2022£177k£166k
31/12/2021£182k£271k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES' BIRKDALE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing of £20.3k in 2025, a significant improvement from the £72.7k loss in 2024, driven by £11.4k in legacies and £16.5k in specific donations for building projects. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £388,750, which is well above the stated policy target of £50k, though the PCC acknowledges future challenges in securing sufficient resources for ministry and fabric maintenance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.