THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAULINUS, CRAYFORD
St Paulinus Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, the provision of church services, baptisms, weddings, funerals, youth and children's work and teaching adults through home groups and confirmation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, as determined by the PCC committee members under the Charities Act 2011. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention suggesting the accounting records were not kept or that the financial statements did not comply with legal requirements. The report confirms that the accounts accord with the accounting records and comply with the Act.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Paul Prenticechair
- Andrew Sinclair
- Carol Ann Demuth
- David Richard Day
- Dean Humphreys
- Donna Hovenden
- Eleanor Holbrook
- Helen Christina Blakemore
- James Butler
- Jean Jones
- Matthew Emery
- Nicola Grace
- RICHARD DEMUTH
- Ruth Lambourn
- Simon Akhurst
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £155k | £177k |
| 31/12/2024 | £165k | £199k |
| 31/12/2023 | £171k | £225k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £167k |
| 31/12/2021 | £158k | £140k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAULINUS, CRAYFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, as determined by the PCC committee members under the Charities Act 2011. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention suggesting the accounting records were not kept or that the financial statements did not comply with legal requirements. The report confirms that the accounts accord with the accounting records and comply with the Act. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/06/2015 | £198k | "St Paulinus Church, Crayford: Fabric Repairs 3" |