THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FARNBOROUGH

Registered charity 1127829 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PCC OF FARNBOROUGH, THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FARNBOROUGH

Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for youth, senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

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Latest income
£239k
Latest spending
£249k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income decreased by 5% to £220,359 while total expenditure fell to £249,469, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity's free/unrestricted reserves decreased to £47,719, which the trustees note equates to just under three months of budgeted expenditure. The filing confirms that the diocesan parish share contribution was met in full and no material uncertainties affecting going concern were identified.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“During 2025 the PCC employed a parish secretary, a Pioneer Community Worker (to 14 November 2025) and a Youth and Children’s Minister, none of whom earned £60,000 or more.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £48k; policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure)
“The balance held at 31 December 2025 was £47,719 which equates to just under three months’ budgeted expenditure for 2026.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from PCC members and related parties
“Donations received from members of the PCC and their related parties amounted to £55,459 (2024 - £65,752) in the year.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£239k£249k
31/12/2024£254k£258k
31/12/2023£243k£226k
31/12/2022£225k£240k
31/12/2021£210k£223k

Common questions

Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FARNBOROUGH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by 5% to £220,359 while total expenditure fell to £249,469, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity's free/unrestricted reserves decreased to £47,719, which the trustees note equates to just under three months of budgeted expenditure. The filing confirms that the diocesan parish share contribution was met in full and no material uncertainties affecting going concern were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FARNBOROUGH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

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BULL INN ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST1£339k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FARNBOROUGH£239kUnder £60,0000below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRENSHAM FY2025£110k——unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES, NORTHAMPTON FY2024£406k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, FULHAM FY2025£420k——below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, BRIGHTON FY2025£219k—0below—no doubt
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL'S, PICKERING FY2025£255k—0above—no doubt

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